A permit is a license granting legal permission
to construct, enlarge, alter, repair or demolish
a dwelling or structure, or install, alter or
repair mechanical, plumbing, or electrical systems
located within a dwelling or structure. Permits
are required for most construction, including,
but not limited to:
-
Decks
and enclosures
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Concrete
and asphalt, new and replacement
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Alterations
- Remodeling
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Electrical,
Plumbing and heating installation and/or
repair
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New
Fences
-
Room
Additions
-
New
Construction of residential and commercial
-
Sheds
and detached garages
-
Demolition
-
Swimming
Pools
Your
project may require one or more permits depending
on the scope of the work performed. If there
is a question about whether or not a permit
is required, contact the Building Department
at 330.468.8360. Securing a permit assures you
that each phase of the construction will be
inspected for safety and code compliances. When
applying for a permit, construction drawings
and an application form shall be submitted.
The review period depends upon the type of permit
application. Sewer permits are obtained from
the Summit County Department of Environmental
Services, 330.643.2414. Water permits are available
through the City of Cleveland Water Department
216.664.2740.
Click on the Permit Needed
The
Macedonia Codified Ordinance requires that all
building contractors are required to be registered
with the City. The contractor registration information
package may be picked up at the Building Department.
Point-of-Sale
inspections are required to be applied for and
obtained by anyone who is selling their home
or commercial building. This inspection is for
the exterior only of all residential and commercial
properties.
Inspection Policy: All inspections must be scheduled through the Building Department office by 3:00 pm on the day prior to the desired day of inspection. Call 330-468-8360 and press option 1 or 2.
Applications
to appear before the Planning Commission and
the Board of Zoning and Building Code Appeals
are also available in the Building Department.
Building Department staff are available 7:30
AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. The Building
Department is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
We
want to remind our residents that when hiring
a contractor to do any type of work on your
property, make sure that the contractor is registered
with the City of Macedonia. This registration
is required by City Ordinance to protect the
residents with respect to code compliance.
If
your development has a homeowners association, prior approval (in writing) for all additions, pools, sheds, decks, etc. must be submitted to the building department before any plans can be approved.
Did
you know……. That it is your obligation
to continually maintain your property?????
RUBBISH:
Not to be put by the curb before 5:00 p.m. the
evening before pick-up. Rubbish cans should
be taken in after pick-up no later than that
evening.
VEHICLE
"FOR SALE": Are to be parked on
the driveway, not on the front/tree lawn.
BOATS,
Rvs and TRAILERS: Are not front yard items.
These are to be parked inside or in rear yards.
Corner lots have two front yards.
HOMES
"FOR SALE": Are allowed one sign.
This is to be located in the front yard, 25
feet from the street.
"GARAGE
SALE" SIGNS: You are permitted to place
signs in your front yard. No other signs are
acceptable. If signs are found on utility poles,
corners, or anywhere other than your front yard,
you can be cited for littering (which carries
a maximum fine of $1,000 and/or 6 months in
jail.
SELLING
YOUR HOME: Visit the Building Department
as soon as you decide to sell your home. An
application must be filled out by you or your
real estate representative. This is an exterior inspection
only; no one needs to be home. A booklet is
available to assist you and simplify the process
of selling your home.
BUILDING
DEPARTMENT - 330-468-8360
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