Building, Planning, and Zoning Department
If you plan on making any changes to the outside of your home, adding buildings, fences, or pools, please contact Chief Barry Hendricks at the Village Hall for the necessary procedure. He can be reached at 440-974-9090 or [email protected], if you would like to send an email.
FAQS
How do I apply for a building permit?
Building permit packages are available at the Village Hall located at 8026 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland Hills, Ohio 44060. They can be picked up Monday through Friday between 8am and 4pm. The application fee will be due at the zoning board meeting.
What are the fees involved in the zoning process?
Official Zoning Information Packet and Forms: $25
Certificate of Compliance*:
Review by Zoning Inspector: $250
Architectural consultant and ARB review: $300
Inspection fees: $200
Occupancy deposit for principle structure: $500 – $3,000
Occupancy deposit for accessory structure: $200 – $3,000
Final grade inspection fee: $300
Variance requests: $150 each
Subdivision fees (minor): $100 plus $50 for each lot
Right of way construction permit: $50
Checks may be made payable to the “Village of Kirtland Hills”.
*If cost of project completion is less than $20,000, the Certificate of Compliance fees are 3% of estimated construction cost, not to be less than $100.
When do the Zoning and Planning Committee, Architectural Board of Review, and Board of Zoning Appeals meet?
Currently, these meetings are scheduled on an as-needed basis. We make every effort to convene the committee as soon as possible after receiving the applications.
How can I found how a parcel in zoned?
With the exception of the south side of State Route 84 (Johnnycake Ridge Road) from Little Mountain Road and east 800 feet which is classified as “Retail Commercial”, all parcels in the Village of Kirtland Hills fall under the category of “Farm and Residence”.
Do I need a zoning permit for a new mailbox, roofing, or landscaping?
Normally, no. Exterior changes to the structure of your building, fences, walls, additions, sheds, pools, and permanent structures all need permits.
Can I find the building and zoning ordinances online?
Yes. All the ordinances are located on-line at the below locations.
Business Regulation
Streets, Utilities, and Public Services
Planning and Zoning Code
Land Use Fees and Deposits
Subdivision Regulations
Zoning Ordinance
Now that my permit from Kirtland Hills is complete, what do I do?
After issuance of a certificate of compliance/Village building permit, the permit and copies of the plans are to be picked up at the Village Hall. This information is then taken to the Lake County Building Department for the county permitting process. The Lake County Building Department is located at 27 Woodland Road, Painesville, Ohio, 44077 and can be reached at 440-350-2636.