Applications, Forms & Fees

Changes are coming to the Building Department in regards to application submittals, inspections and payments. Please stand by for updates as they become available. 

PLEASE NOTE: Fees have increased.

For any questions, please call the Building Department at 440-526-6864.

FEES

All fees are based upon the fee schedule listed in Chapter 1449. The fees will be calculated by Building Department staff and in addition to the base fee the required Ohio Board of Building Standards assessment of 1% for residential projects or 3% for commercial projects will be added to the permit fees.

PAYMENT INFORMATION

Payments can be made online, by mail, or in person. 

Online:  If you would like to pay online, you can do so by clicking the Pay Online button below. Please note, a 3.5% service charge fee is applied and/or a $0.50 minimum charge.

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In Person:  The office is open to receive payments Monday - Friday from 9am - 4pm. No payments will be accepted or processed after 4:00 pm.

Mail:  Checks only may be mailed to:

City of Broadview Heights / Building Dept.
9543 Broadview Road
Broadview Hts., Ohio 44141

REGISTRATIONS

Commercial Applications

  1. General Application (PDF)
  2. Plan Review Application - New Commercial Buildings, Additions, and Alterations (PDF)
  3. Donation Bins Application
  4. Occupancy Change Application (PDF)
  5. Street Opening Application (PDF)
  6. Water Heater-Furnace- Air Conditioning-Generator Application
  1. Requirements for Commercial Building Plans Alterations (PDF)
  2. Waterproofing Acknowledgment
  3. Roof Installation Attachment
  4. Hot Water Tank Guidelines
  5. Mandatory Inspections

Residential Applications

  1. General Application (PDF)
  2. Water Heater/Furnace/Air-Conditioning & Generator Application (PDF)
  3. Plan Review Application - New Home and Home Addition (PDF)
  4. Street Opening Application (PDF)
  1. Plan Review Requirements_New Home and Additions
  2. Roof Installation Attachment
  3. Waterproofing Acknowledgment
  4. Hot Water Tank Guidelines

INSPECTIONS 

  • A 24-hour notice is required to schedule an inspection. 
  • You can call 440-526-6864 between 8:30am and 4:00pm to schedule an inspection.
  • All permits require the mandatory inspections and a final inspection is required in addition to the mandatory inspections. 

Application Specification

The following projects will use the "General" application.
Application for items (PDF)
  • Basement Completion
  • Bathroom Remodel
  • Deck
  • Driveway
  • Electric Upgrade
  • Fence
  • Gazebo
  • Hot Tubs
  • Kitchen Remodel
  • Miscellaneous Work Not Listed
  • Patio
  • Sewer Line Replacement
  • Sewer Tie-In
  • Sidewalk
  • Siding
  • Storage Shed
  • Swimming Pools
  • Waterproofing
  • Windows

Regulation References

  1. Accessory Structures (PDF)
  2. Decks (PDF)
  3. Driveways and Concrete (PDF)
  4. Fences (PDF)
  1. Lawns (PDF)
  2. Mandatory Inspections (PDF)
  3. Pools (PDF)

Land Use Applications

  1. Planning Commission Sign Application (PDF)
  2. Planning Commission General Application (PDF)
  3. Planning Commission Lot Split and Consolidation Application (PDF)
  1. Board of Zoning Appeals Application (PDF)
  2. Growth, Planning & Zoning Application (PDF)
  3. Rezoning Application (PDF)