45 E. Boston Mills Rd., Boston Heights, OH 44236
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Please note that our building services are managed through the Summit County Building Department. We are committed to ensuring that all construction and renovation projects in our village adhere to the highest standards of safety and compliance. For assistance with permits, inspections, and other building-related inquiries, please contact the Summit County Building Department directly. We’re here to support you and ensure your project progresses smoothly.
Summit County Building Department
1030 East Tallmadge Avenue
Akron, OH 44310
CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION
The Village of Boston Heights requires that all contractors register with the Village of Boston Heights annually (as per Ordinance 2015-2-2) prior to doing any work in the Village. All questions may be addressed to Tammy Collins, Office Administrator, at 330-650-4111 ext. 3.
Short-Term Rental Permit Application
ZONING APPLICATIONS
When a zoning application is submitted to the Village, the following action will be performed by the Zoning Inspector:
– Determine what zoning district the property referenced by the zoning application is located in
– Determine if the requested use or building is permitted in that zoning district
RESIDENTIAL
An application to build a home in a residential district requires that all building set backs required by the ordinances are shown on the supplied plans and that the property meets the minimum lot size. The zoning application will be approved if the zoning requirements are met.
BUSINESS
An application to open a business or build a building in a commercially-zoned property will be referred to the planning commission for their approval before the zoning inspector can approve the application.
REQUESTING A VARIANCE
This same application will be used by the Zoning Inspector to determine if the request meets the zoning requirements for that district. The Zoning Inspector will deny the application if it does not meet the zoning requirements. The applicant can request a variance if their application is denied and the Zoning Inspector will have the applicant apply to the Board of Zoning Appeals to see if they can receive a variance from a zoning requirement.
CERTIFICATION
The Zoning Inspector will issue a Certificate of Zoning Compliance when all the zoning regulations are complied with.
COMPLAINTS
Complaints by Village residents are received by the Village Zoning Inspector. The Zoning Inspector will investigate the complaint and contact the property owner and request that the violation be corrected. If a violation is not corrected, the Zoning Inspector will contact the Village Solicitor and determine if there is justification to proceed to court in order to resolve the violation. The Zoning Inspector attends all of the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and most Council meetings.