Building Department

American Greetings Construction
The Building Department, located at City Hall, serves to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public and to enhance the general quality of life through interpretation and enforcement of the Westlake building codes as well as other applicable regulations governing construction and land uses.

News and Events

May is Building Safety Month!  Stay safe during residential and commercial construction.

Learn more about Building Safety Month


Be sure to stop by the Building Department office for additional Building Safety Month information.

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Responsibilities


The department provides supervision of construction activities, acceptance of building applications, issuance of all building and mechanical permits and the registration of contractors. They plan verification of compliance with the Ohio Building Code, Residential Code of Ohio (RCO) (PDF) and Westlake Zoning Code. The department maintains existing properties through the use of the Westlake Property Maintenance Code and the licensing of existing apartment buildings and all 1, 2 and 3 family structures used as rentals, excluding condominiums.

Crocker Park Construction
Registered Contractors

Contractors' Responsibility for Permits and Inspections


As noted above, contractors are responsible for obtaining permits and scheduling inspections. Permits are required for hot water heater, furnace, and air conditioning replacements, remodels, additions, sheds, fences, decks, roofs, etc.
Permits and Contractor Information

Home Sales

The City of Westlake does NOT offer a Point of Sale Inspection when a dwelling is being sold.