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

2025 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING DATES.

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. Some applications my take longer than others to complete the internal review process. Once the review is completed, a meeting date will be set and the applicant will be notified well in advance.

Click on the date below to display the agenda: Click on the corresponding date to view the minutes:

- - January 21 – Tuesday (submit by January 3 to begin the internal review process)
  - February 18 – Tuesday (submit by January 31)
  - March 17 (submit by February 28)
  - April 21 (submit by April 4)
  - May 19 (submit by May 2)
  - June 16 (submit by May 30)
  - July 21 (submit by July 3)
  - August 18 (submit by August 1)
  - September 15 (submit by August 29)
  - October 20 (submit by October 3)
  - November 17 (submit by October 31)
  - December 15 (submit by November 26)

2024 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING DATES.

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: Click on the corresponding date to view the minutes:

- - January 16 – Tuesday (final submission date December 29, 2023) – MEETING CANCELLED ——————————–
  - February 20 – Tuesday (final submission date February 2) – MEETING CANCELLED ——————————–
  - March 18, Monday (final submission date March 1) BZA Minutes 3 18 2024
  - April 15 (final submission date March 29) – MEETING CANCELLED ——————————–
  - May 20 (final submission date May 3) BZA Minutes 5 20 2024
  - June 17 (final submission date May 31) BZA Minutes 6 17 2024
  - July 15 (final submission date June 28) BZA Minutes 7 15 2024
  - August 19 (final submission date August 2) BZA Minutes 8 19 2024
  - September 16(Final submission date August 30)
  - October 21 (final submission date October 4) – MEETING CANCELLED
  - November 18 (final submission date November 1) – MEETING CANCELLED
  - December 16 (final submission date November 27) – MEETING CANCELLED

Please click the link below to access our zoning map for the City of Parma Heights:

Zoning Map

Forms:

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.