Board of Zoning Appeals

The Parma Heights Board of Zoning Appeals has been established by provision of our city charter, in accordance with the constitution of the State of Ohio.

Contact: Board of Zoning Appeals Secretary Barbara Allen
440.884.9601

Upcoming Scheduled 2023 Meetings

All meetings are held on the third Monday of each month,
(unless that falls on a holiday, the meeting will then be moved to the next day)
at 6:00 p.m. at Parma Heights City Hall, 6281 Pearl Road, Parma Heights, Ohio 44130

PLEASE NOTE: Depending on submissions, scheduled meetings may not be held: check with the Planning Commissions Clerk by calling 440-884-9601.

Click on the date below to display the agenda.

- January 17 (final submission date December 30, 2022) - CANCELLED
- February 21 (final submission date February 3)
- March 20 (final submission date March 3) - CANCELLED
- April 17 (final submission date March 31)
- May 15 (final submission date April 28)
- June 20 (final submission date June 2)
- July 17 (final submission date June 30)
- August 21 (final submission date August 4)
- September 18 (final submission date September 1)
- October 16 (final submission date September 29)
- November 20 (final submission date November 3)
- December 18 (final submission date December 1)

2022 Meetings (all meetings are held on Mondays).

Please Note: Depending on submissions, scheduled meetings may not be held: check with the Planning Commission by calling 440.884.9601

- April 25 (final submission date April 8)
- May 23 (final submission date May 6)
- June 27 (final submission date June 10)
- July 25 (final submission date July 8)
- August 22 (final submission date August 5) - CANCELLED

- September 26 (final submission date September 9)
- October 24 (final submission date October 7)
- November 14 - Special meeting
- November 28 (final submission date November 11)
- December 27 (final submission date December 9)

The Commission:

Consist of five (5) members, who are appointed by the mayor with the approval of a majority of city council members. They cannot hold other municipal office or appointment. Members serve for three (3) years.
It takes 3 to 4 weeks to set up a meeting after all the information has been submitted.
Meetings will be held at Parma Heights City Hall, 6281 Pearl Road at 6:00 p.m.

Requirements:

Applicant will supply a letter of hardship stating why the variance is necessary.
Applicant will also supply ten (10) sets of the entire packet. Your packet will consist of complete drawings with all necessary measurements, a plot plan, and any other information required for your variance along with the letter of hardship and completed application.
A fee of Seventy Five Dollars ($75.00) shall accompany the packet. Make check made payable to The City of Parma Heights or exact cash.
Applicant will be notified by mail as to the date of meeting.
Surrounding property owners will also be notified of the meeting and are welcome to attend. This is a public meeting.
The applicant is responsible to supply exhibits and evidence to the board at the scheduled meeting.