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Building Department
Martin J. Surella, Commissioner
216-433-1300 ext. 236
buildingdept@cityofbrookpark.com
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If you are in need of
information regarding foreclosures
Please contact the Cuyahoga County at 216-443-8182 or
www.dontborrowtroublecc.org.
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The Building Department provides the following services:
Building and Zoning Information
Contractor Registration
Construction Inspections
Planning Commission & Board of Zoning Appeals
Re-Occupancy and Occupancy Inspections
Permits and Licenses
Complaint and Property Maintenance
Hours of Service: Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 PM
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From The
Newsletter
Free Permits
Home improvement months are June, July and August. Permits are free, but
are still required.
Grass & Noxious Weeds- Private property owners and businesses are
required to keep exterior property areas free from overgrowth and
noxious weeds, including all landscaped areas.
Sidewalks and Driveways
All sidewalks, walkways, stairs, driveways, parking spaces and similar
areas shall be kept in a proper state of repair, and maintained free
from hazardous conditions.
Peeling Surfaces
The exterior of every structure shall be maintained in good repair,
structurally sound and free of peeling or deteriorated surfaces. All
wood and metal (siding) surfaces, including but not limited to, exterior
surfaces, window frames, doors, door frames, gutters/downspouts,
cornices, porches, trim and fences shall be maintained in good
condition. Peeling, flaking and chipped paint shall be eliminated and
surfaces repainted or sided.
Am I required to have my address on my home?
Yes. Every structure to which a street number has been assigned shall
have such number displayed in a position easily observed and readable
from the public right of way. All numbers shall be in Arabic numerals no
less than 31⁄2 inches.
Infestation/Extermination
All structures shall be kept free from infestation; wildlife, rats, mice
and insects. All structures
found to be infested shall be promptly exterminated by approved
processes that will not be injurious to human health. After
extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent
re-infestation. We have a contract with the Board of Health to assist
residents who may have a rat problem. If you have any suspicious
burrows, contact the Building Department.
Can a front porch be a wolmanized deck?
Wolmanized decks are prohibited from being placed in the front of a
house. All decks shall
be prohibited from being placed in the front of any house.
Mosquito Surveillance
The Cuyahoga County Board of Health mosquito surveillance program has
begun. It involves
identifying mosquito-breeding sites for elimination or treatment,
particularly those located near susceptible human populations, risk
assessment and planning. Initial activities will involve trapping,
larviciding, and determining population densities of local mosquitoes.
Remember to eliminate standing water sources and keep grass, weeds and
landscaped areas maintained. You can obtain more information by directly
contacting the Board of Health at 216-201-2001 or online at
www.ccbh.net.
What are the rules regarding fences?
Yes, you can install a fence directly on the property line; however, the
homeowner is responsible for knowing exactly where the property line is
located. A legal description for property line is done through a
certified surveyor. The concrete footer is considered part of the fence.
If there is an existing fence, the person installing a new fence must be
18 inches from existing fence. You are also required to provide
maintenance between both fences. There is a height restriction of 6 ft.
and the fence cannot extend beyond the rear of the home.
What’s the largest shed I can build?
The maximum shed size is 200 sq. ft. The shed must be 18 inches from
the side lines and/or 5
ft. from the rear property line. One accessory structure is permitted in
addition to a garage.
All about Swimming Pools
An above ground swimming pool is 300 sq. ft. or more and a depth at any
point of 2 or more feet of water. There is a required distance of 10 ft.
from every property side line and rear line and 10 ft. from the main
building. Every pool must be fenced in. The pool must be equipped with
proper filtration and approved electrical requirements. Yes, the new
pools we have been seeing which are inflatable and not permanently
erected fall under the same guidelines.
What about garbage?
Garbage must be stored in receptacles with lids to the rear of the
dwelling unit. Garbage can be
placed at the curb no earlier than 5:00 pm the evening before pick up
and promptly removed
thereafter.
Is there a noise ordinance?
Yes, there are noise ordinances for construction as well as operation of
domestic tools and
equipment, such as power saws, drills, grinders, lawn and garden tools
etc… Operating hours for domestic tools are from 8:00 am-9:00 pm Mon –
Fri and 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Saturday and Sunday.
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DOWNLOADABLE FORMS (.PDF)
Building Permit
Electrical Permit -
Residential
&
Commercial
Plumbing Permit -
Residential &
Commercial
HVAC Permit -
Residential &
Commercial
2008 Contractor's Registration Form -
.PDF Version &
MS Word Version
2007 Contractor's Registration Form -
.PDF Version &
MS Word Version
Planning Commission
Application
Board of Zoning
Commercial Permit Fees
Residential Permit
Fees
Certificate Of
Occupancy Application
Repair Responsibility
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