Zoning Permits
Registration
All Contractors obtaining a permit through the City of Munroe Falls shall be registered with the City of Munroe Falls. Building permits issued and obtained from the City of Stow Building Department require registration through the City of Stow. Contractor's shall not be required to register in both cities for the same job.
Note: For Right of Way permits the contractor AND the utility shall be registered with the City of Munroe Falls.
Complete and submit registration form and provide:
- Certificate of Liability Insurance Form
- Copy of Workers Comp certification form
- Registration Fee:
- $125 initial registration (registration is Jan 1st to Dec 31st annually)
- $65 renewal (renewal prior to previous registration expiration)
DO NOT USE for new building construction, street opening, or right-of-way/street opening permits.
- SUBMIT A GENERAL ONLINE APPLICATION HERE
You MUST include a site/plot plan with your application
The following APPLICATIONS are available to fill in, print, and email. Or, fill in, print, and mail. You may submit applications in person at City Hall.
- FENCE PERMIT APPLICATION
- ACCESSORY STRUCTURE APPLICATION - (inc Shed up to 192 sq.ft.)
- DECK PORCH OR PATIO PERMIT APPLICATION
- POOL PERMIT APPLICATION
- NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT APPLICATION including additions, garages, and new homes.
- PERMANENT SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION
- TEMPORARY SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION
- DUMPSTER PERMIT APPLICATION
Right of Way and Street Opening permits are issued by the Department of Public Services. Click here to go there now.
Approval
Once approved, the Zoning Permit will be issued and available for pick up at Munroe Falls City Hall. Typically, this process takes about 2-4 business days depending on the project.
Fees & Other Submissions
Applications MUST be accompanied by a plot or site plan and applicable review fees. Applications not requiring further review or approval will be approved or denied by the Zoning Official.
Site plan review fees and application fees are non-refundable. Please review the permit application for costs.
You may pay with a check, cash, or money order. To pay with credit/debit card you must pay in person at City Hall. (Clerks are not permitted to take card numbers over the phone.)
(additional fees apply)
Once Zoning approval is received from Munroe Falls, a building permit may be issued by the City of Stow Building Department.
Proof of Zoning Permit is required by the City of Stow to apply for and obtain a Building Permit. Please note that building permit fees charged by the City of Stow are separate and are for building code enforcement.
Inspections are performed by the City of Stow Building Department.
Occupancy permits are issued by the City of Stow for new construction or change of use.
BE ADVISED IF YOU HAVE WELL AND/OR SEPTIC on your property, you are required to have your project evaluated by Summit County Public Health Dept. (SCPH).
To visit their website click here.
- Evaluation Application: click here
- Environmental Health Code - Chapter 805: click here