Planning & Economics

City of Westlake
27700 Hilliard Blvd.
Westlake, OH 44145
440.871.3300
M – F: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Planning & Economic Development Department

Planning & Economic Development Department 27700 Hilliard Boulevard Westlake, OH 44145 Phone: 440.617.4305 Fax: 440.617.4324 The Planning and Economic Development Department administers plans and programs for the orderly development of the city of Westlake. Planning oversees the development and updating of the city’s guide plan, planning and platting code, and zoning code. The department reviews all development plans and land subdivisions to determine compliance with the city’s codes for zoning, development and signs, and reviews construction plans and inspects completed projects to determine their compliance with approved development plans and zoning codes.
Planning & Economic Development Department Staff
Director Robert M. Parry, AICP 440.617.4307 Economic Development Manager Chris Bauer 440.617.4313 Clerk of Commissions Nicolette Sackman, MMC, OCSA 440.617.4310 Top		Assistant Director William R. Krause 440.617.4309 Economic Development Assistant Lynn Brady 440.617.4308
Department Responsibilities
Consulting with prospective applicants, residents, developers and property owners Administering the platting and planning code, the zoning code and the sign ordinance Providing staff support to the Planning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals, and the Board of Building appeals by reviewing applications, preparing agendas, legal notices and meeting minutes and notifying affected property owners Administering the design guidelines and the storefront and sign criteria for Crocker Park The Planning Department also administers the city’s economic development programs including the Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) , the Enterprise Zone (EZ) and provides staff support for the Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) and Tax Incentive Review Council (TIRC). In addition, the department administers the city’s participation in the Cuyahoga County Treasurer's Housing Enhancement Loan Program (HELP). When it comes to keeping Westlake beautiful, the Planning Department oversees the city’s participation in the local competition Westlake in Bloom. The department also is responsible for the annual publication of the Westlake Magazine. Top
Fact Sheets
The Planning Department also prepares and updates fact sheets on the following topics. Economic Development Activity (2009) Archived Economic Development Fact Sheets Comparative Tax Rates Industrial Development Sites Industrial Space for Lease Industrial Space for Sale Office Development Sites Office Space for Lease Office Space for Sale Retail Space for Lease Retail Space for Sale Shopping Center Space for Lease Vacant Land for Sale Top
Downloads
If you are planning on making any changes to your property or other property in Westlake, please be sure to complete the proper forms:
Application Forms: Board of Zoning Appeals, appeal or variance Development Plan Subdivision Plan Assembly Plat Crocker Park storefront and sign application Planning sign plan application Maps: Zone Map Guide Plan Map Address Map Industrial and Office Development Sites Business Information: Permitted Buildings and Uses in Industrial Districts Permitted Buildings and Uses in Business Districts	Crocker Park Design Guidelines: Final Mixed-use Design Manual Crocker Park Design Guidelines for I-Block Housing Crocker Park Sign Criteria and Master Sign Plan To view other forms and permits for the City of Westlake, please click here.

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Review Process Brochures
The following documents provide you with important information about items relevant to working and living in Westlake. Development Plans Review Process Lot Splits and Assemblies Review Process Sign Plans Review Process Subdivision Review Process Conditional Use Permits Review Process Board of Zoning Appeals Review Process Rezoning Request Review Process Grading, Drainage, Sidewalks, Aprons, Pavement Permits Review Process Top
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
To view a list of available 2009 Planning Commision minutes, click here. To view archived minutes from 2008 and 2007 meeting agendas, click here.
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Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Minutes
To view a list of available 2009 Board of Zoning Appeals minutes, click here. To view archived minutes from 2008 and 2007 meeting agendas, click here.
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The City of Westlake Ohio

Planning & Economic Development Department