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City of Westlake
27700 Hilliard Blvd.
Westlake, OH 44145
440-871-3300
M – F: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
27700 Hilliard Blvd.
Westlake, OH 44145
440-871-3300
M – F: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Boards & Commissions
Board of Building Appeals | Board of Zoning Appeals | Civil Service Commission | Parks and Recreation Commission | Planning Commission | Tree Commission | Youth Commission| Board of Building Appeals |
The five-member commission meets as needed to decide appeals from the
interpretation or application of the Westlake building code. For further information, contact Nicolette
Sackman, MMC Clerk of Commissions, 440-617-4310.
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Board of Zoning Appeals |
The five-member commission meets monthly, as needed, to hear and decide on appeals of decisions by the director of inspections and the requirements of the zoning code. The board may reverse or affirm decision of appeals and may grant variances to the provisions of the zoning code where there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships. For further information, contact Nicolette Sackman, MMC Clerk of Commissions, 440-617-4310. Chairman
Scott Fatzinger (Vice-Chairman) |
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Civil Service Commission |
The three members of the commission meet as needed to determine the merit and fitness of those wishing to be appointed or promoted into certain classes of public service within the city, contact Nicolette Sackman, MMC Clerk of Commissions, 440-617-4310. Chairman Maria Gregg |
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Parks and Recreation Commission |
Ex Officio Mike Rump, Director of Recreation Tony Cipollone, Westlake Schools |
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Planning Commission |
The five-member Commission meets at least once a month generally on the first Monday of the month, and additional meetings may be called by the Chairman. The commission is responsible for the planning and platting of the city for harmonious development and coordination of streets. The commission may make plans for the zoning of the city, the location or vacating of streets, location and design of public buildings, playgrounds or public places. The Planning Commission reviews and makes recommendations to Westlake City Council on all proposed zoning changes, public buildings, development plans and major subdivisions. The commission also reviews and approves new signs, lot splits and lot assemblies. For further information, contact Nicolette Sackman, MMC Clerk of Commissions, 440-617-4310. To view a list of tentative dates for the Planning Commission meetings in 2012, click here.
John DesForges (Vice-Chairman) |
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Tree Commission |
The five-member commission meets bi-monthly to develop and administer written plans for the care, preservation, pruning, planting, replanting and removal or disposition of trees and shrubs in parks, along streets and in other public areas. For further information, contact the Westlake Service Department, 440-617-4210. Urban Forestry Manager Director of Public Service William Joerg Jr. |
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Records Commission |
Local municipal records commissions are governed by Ohio Revised Code section 149.39 (municipal corporation). This section requires that municipal records commissions meet at least once every six months. All records commission meetings are open public meetings subject to the provisions of Section 121.22 ORC, Ohio Public Meetings Law. For further information, contact Nicolette Sackman, MMC Clerk of Commissions, 440-617-4310. Mayor Dennis CloughFinance Director Prashant Shah Law Director John Wheeler Citizen Member Richard Walling Director of Engineering Bob Kelly Clerk of Commissions Nicolette Sackman |
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Youth Commission |
Volunteer magistrates meet twice monthly with members of the Westlake Youth Commission to hear cases that have been referred back to the Community Diversion Program by Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court. For further information, contact Detective Patty Weisbarth, Westlake Police Department, 440-871-3311. Magistrate/Youth Commission Teams
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The five-member Parks and Recreation Commission meets monthly to plan
and coordinate city recreation activities for the most effective
use of personnel, equipment and facilities for both present and
future needs. The commission also aids in coordinating activities
of the city, the Board of Education and volunteer organizations.
For further information, contact Rosie Debre, Commission Secretary,
440-808-5700.