Permits

Flat Work Concrete or Asphalt 

Flat work consist of driveways, patios, sidewalks, walkways, etc. In order to place flat work concrete or asphalt within the City of Westlake, you must obtain a permit through the Engineering Department; Westlake City Hall, 27700 Hilliard Boulevard. In 2015 City Council passed an Ordinance, which amended section 1221.11 of the Zoning Code. Ordinance No. 2015-71

To apply for a Permit:

• Sketch of the proposed work
• Signed Permit Condition Form
• Completed General Permit Application
  

 

Conditions of Concrete Permits

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• Inspections required: Mobilization and after forms are set
• 24-hour notice is required prior to all inspections
• Permits for garage floors are issued through the Building Department. Cost is $25.25
• No dumping/obstructing street with material (Code 311-01"D)
• Plywood is required to be laid on city streets during all work activities
• Contractors must have filled out and passed the Erosion and Siltation Control Test

All sidewalks and aprons that are concrete must remain concrete.

Storm/Sanitary Sewer Repair or Installation

For storm and sanitary repairs/installs outside of five feet (5') from the home a permit needs to be obtained through the Engineering Department. This work includes but is not limited to backflow valves, cleanout install, exterior crocks, exterior sump pump, and sewer line repairs.

To apply for a Permit

:

• Sketch of the proposed work
• Signed Permit Condition Form
• Complete a General Permit Application

 

Conditions of Sewer Permits:

• Inspections required: Mobilization and prior to backfilling
• 24-hour notice is required prior to all inspections
• No dumping/obstructing street with material (Code 311-01"D)
• Plywood is required to be laid on city streets during all work activities

Grading Permit

You will need a grading permit any time you are changing the grade in your yard. For example, excessive landscaping, putting in or filling a in-ground pool, adding dirt, yard drains, paver patios and swales, building a mound or an addition may change the grade.

To apply for a Permit:

 

• Sketch of the proposed work
• Signed Permit Condition Form
• Complete a General Permit Application
  

Conditions of Grading Permits:

• Inspections required: Mobilization and prior to backfilling
• 24-hour notice is required prior to all inspections
• No dumping/obstructing street with material (Code 311-01"D)
• Plywood is required to be laid on city streets during all work activities
• Contractors must  have filled out and passes the Erosion and Siltation Control Test

Street Opening, Home Demolition, Boring and Public Utility Work

There is a deposit due with this permit, which varies from $500 on up, depending on the amount and location of work to be done.
To obtain this permit, you must submit a plan or drawing(s) for the engineer's approval. 
 

To apply for a Permit:

  

• Sketch of the proposed work
•  Signed Permit Condition Form
• Complete a General Permit Application
  

Conditions of Street Opening, Home Demolition, Boring and Public Utility Permits:

• Inspections required: Mobilization and prior to backfilling
• 24-hour notice is required prior to all inspections
• No dumping/obstructing street with material (Code 311-01"D)
• All street openings must be repaired within 48 hours.

Permit for Curb Cuts

A curb cut permit is issued for horizontal cut of a roadway curb, the cuts are approximately 1 1/2" above the roadway to allow vehicular access to a parcel. There is a minimum fee of $50 for a new curb cut, if the cut is more than 25', the fee is $2 per foot.

To apply for a Permit:

  

• Sketch of the proposed work
• Signed Permit Condition Form
• Complete a General Permit Application
  

 

Conditions of Curb Permits:

  

• Inspections required: Mobilization and after forms are set
• 24-hour notice is required prior to all inspections
• No dumping/obstructing street with material (Code 311-01"D)
• Plywood is required to be laid on city streets during all work activities

Waterproofing

Single family residence waterproofing permits are issued through the Building Department after the Engineering Department has performed a dye test on the dwelling's storm water system. The home owner has the right to waive the dye test, in order to do so we must have this wavier signed and returned to the Engineering Department. See our  Waterproofing Guidelines (PDF) for more information.
  

New Home Construction

As we enter into the winter for 2017 please remember that in order to get Approved Occupancy form the Engineering Dept the following items are required; apron/driveway and sidewalks installed, yard inlets and swales installed as shown on TOPO, and finish grade completed as shown on TOPO.

• House Topo Guidelines (PDF)
• Footer Elevation Form (PDF)

Questions or Concerns

If you have any questions, please contact the Engineering Department at 440-617-4145, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. or by email.