Plans And Permits

The new link for the plan review web portal is located above. If you have an existing plan review web portal account, you will need to reset your password.

Steps to reset password:

• Click forgot password
• Enter your existing username and NOT YOUR EMAIL as asked
• An email will be sent to you with a link to reset your password
• Enter your new password
• Login using your existing username and NOT YOUR EMAIL as asked

Project Title Blocks

The city strongly encourages/ recommends use of the provided title blocks for projects submitted.

• Commercial Project Templates
• Residential Project Templates
• Utility Project Templates
• Commercial Plan Notes
• Residential Plan Notes
• Utility Plan Notes
• Maintenance of Traffic Notes

New Address Requests

Address Request processing takes approximately two business days. If you have any questions or want to check on the status of your request, please contact this office by emailing us at Addressing@akronohio.gov or by calling Plans & Permits at 330-375-2010 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Inspections

Plans And Permits Inspections are to be scheduled 48 Hrs prior to work beginning.

Plans and Permits Inspections - 330-375-2055
Sewer Inspections - 330-375-2666
Water Service Inspections - 330-812-7822
Zoning Inspections - 330-375-2055

Applications and Contractor Registration

***Starting June 1st. 2024 all contractor registration will be done through the Plan Review and Permits web portal***

Contractor registration renewal period starts June 1st and ends June 30th.

Applications

• Certificate of Occupancy Application - Commercial
• Certificate of Occupancy Application - Residential
• Flood Hazard Area Development Permit Application
• Residential Tax Abatement
• Right of Way Occupancy Application
• Sewer Permit Application
• Sidewalk Cafe (New or Modified Application
• Sidewalk Cafe Renewal Application
• Signs Permits Application
• Summit County Application for Commercial Plan Review
• Summit County Application for Residential Plan Review
• Summit County Application for Plan Review - Hoods
• Valet Parking Zone Application

• FSE Assessment Work Sheet for Plan Review
• New FSE Conditional Waiver Request Form

• Right of Way Application New
• Certificate of Registration Application (Providers/Utilities Only)
• Minor Maintenance Application (Providers/Utilities Only)

• Homeowner Affidavit
• Sub Contractor Affidavit

Reviews

The City of Akron will continue to review ALL projects within the City of Akron limits. Summit County Department of Building Standards will do a separate plan review simultaneously.

City of Akron building permits (e.g. HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Structural) inspections will be performed by Summit County Department of Building Standards. Their contact information is:

FAQs

Your project may require multiple permits that may be issued by Summit Count Department of Building Standards and the City of Akron. All projects within the City of Akron must be submitted to Summit County as well as the City of Akron.

The Summit Count Department of Building Standards reviews and issues permits for the following:

• Projects that are covered under the Ohio Building Code
• Projects that are covered under the Ohio Residential Code

• Fire Prevention
• Grading/Paving
• Public Right-of-Way Work
• Public Utility Conflicts
• Sewer
• Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP or SWP3)
• Traffic Code (MOT or Maintenance of Traffic)
• Water
• Zoning Code

In 2009, the City of Akron Building Department was combined with Summit County Department of Building Standards.

The City of Akron requires all plans to be submitted via the Plan Review and Permit Portal located on this webpage and must be in PDF format.

Commercial projects plans must be drawn and stamped by a state licensed designer. (This is state law)

If you are a resident performing work on your own home, you may submit detailed drawings of the work you wish to perform.

Hard copies may be requested by reviewing departments at the expense of the submitter.

The Summit County Departments of Building Standards issues the building permits for the City of Akron and can not issue building permits without Akron Approval.

To obtain Akron Approval, you will need to submit plans to our office separately via our Plan Review and Permits portal located on this website.

We allow our plan reviewers approximately fourteen (14) business days to review your project. It may take longer depending on how large or complex the project is.

The City of Akron requires all contractors regardless of trade to register as a contractor if the work they are preforming requires a permit to do the work.

To obtain a City of Akron Contractor Registration you will need the following:

• Contractor Registration Application
• Akron Tax Registration Number (Contact Income Tax Division at 330-375-2039 for this number)
• Certificate of Liability Insurance
  • If working in the right-of-way the City has to be listed as additional insured
  • Insurance coverage must be a minimum of $3 million
  • Only applies if you have or are required to have for your trade
  • Contractors without employees do not require this

  No, you may just need to file a Zoning Appeal with the Zoning Department. They can help guide you through this process. If your appeal is not approved, you will not receive Akron Approval and or be issued your permit(s).

  To obtain a Certificate of Occupancy you must submit an application for a Certificate of Occupancy, a floor plan, and a building floor plan if your business is located in a larger building (e.g. strip mall or high rise) to both The City of Akron and Summit County Department of Building Standards. There will be a $100 Hazard Inspection fee from Fire Prevention and the Summit County Building Standards will issue the Certificate of Occupancy.

  All submissions will have to be done via the Plan Review and Permits portal located on this website.

  No, each Certificate of Occupancy is for an individual business and must be updated to the current tenant even if the businesses are similar.

  Yes, you will need a Grading and Paving Permit.

  You or your contractor can apply for this permit online via the Plan Review and Permits portal located on this website.

  All permits are subject to plan review at the City's request for all Grading and Paving Permits.

  Yes, you will need a right-of-way permit.

  You are your contractor will need to apply for this permit via the Plan Review and Permits portal located on this website.

  You can contact a Plans and Permits inspector at 330-375-2055 prior to requesting a permit to answer any questions about City requirements.

  No. Landscaping in your flower bed or repairing bare spots in your yard does not require a permit.

  If your retaining wall is less than forty-eight inches (48”) in height, it will not require a permit. If your retaining wall is over forty-eight inches (48”) or above, you will be required to obtain a permit with the Summit County Department of Building Standards. Contact Summit County Building Standards for necessary documents to obtain the permit at 330-630-7280.

  For Akron Approval, submit a site plan of where the wall will be located on the property to our Plan Review and Permits portal located on this website.

  If you’re going to install a fence that is six feet (6’) or less, it will not require a permit. If you’re going to install a fence over six feet (6’) you will be required to obtain a permit with Summit County Department of Building Standards. Contact Summit County Building Standards for their submission requirements at 330-630-7280.

  For Akron Approval, submit a site plan showing the proposed location of the fence exceeding six feet (6') in height to our Plan Review and Permits portal located on our website.

  • No Set Back, can be right up to the property line
  • Cannot be over or straddling the property line.
  • Fencing within twenty feet (20') of the public right of way cannot exceed thirty inches (30") in height or have a visibility of eight-five percent (85%) or greater.

  Yes, permits will be required for this work. The Summit County Department of Building Standard will issue the permit(s) needed for this type of work. Summit County Department of Building Standards can be reached at 330-630-7280

  All City of Akron permits are valid for twelve (12) months from the date of issue if work has not begun. After one year, you will be required to reapply for your permit(s) if work has not started. If work is in progress, you may apply for a six (6) month extension.

  Right-of-way permits expire at one hundred and eight (180) days after work begins. If you are going to exceed this time period, you will need to contact the inspector listed on the permit for an extension.

  Expired and unused permits are not eligible for refund.

  SWPPP stands for Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. Although the EPA only requires a SWPPP for projects one (1) acre and over, the City of Akron is enforcing this as part of Section 192.107 of the Akron Building Code. This requires that all construction debris and construction site run-off be contained on site. SWPPP for projects less than one (1) acre will not have to be submitted to Summit Soil and Water Conservation and will only be reviewed by the City of Akron.

  See the City's SWPPP checklist for projects less than one (1) acre in size for requirements.

  Yes and no. Projects that are one (1) acre or more will have to be submitted to Summit Soil and Water Conservation District, which will require a design professional to develop and submit. Projects that are less than one (1) acre can be a clear detailed drawing showing how you intend to keep construction debris and construction site run-off contained on site and out of the public rights-of-way, sewers and adjoining properties. There are detailed specs and a check list on the Plans and Permits website.

  You will need to contact the following departments: Right-of-Way Permits - Plans and Permits Zoning, Pools, Grading & Paving Permits – Plans and Permits Sewer Permits – Sewer Maintenance SWPPP Inspections – Plans and Permits Water Line – Water Distribution

  Their contact information can be found under our Contact Us link. The Summit County Department of Building Standards will inspect all permits that they issue.

  A permit is not required for garage sales. Each address is limited to three (3) garage sales per calendar year. Each garage sale may not last for more then three (3) consecutive days.

  No, a permit is not required.

  You will need to contact the Summit County Departments of Building Standards for an electrical inspection at 330-630-7280.

  You will need to contact Laurie Chenevey with Community Events at 330-375-2852 or by email at LChenevey@akronohio.gov.

  You will need to contact Lock 3 at 330-375-2877 or by email Lock3@akronohio.gov

  You will need to contact Laurie Chenevey with Community Events at 330-375-2854 or by email at LChenevey@akronohio.gov.

  No. Any inspections performed on properties for sale are done by the buyer or an inspector they hire.

  The Pit Bull is just one of three terms used to define multiple breeds of dog in Muni Code 92.25 Control of Dogs. The other two terms covered are American Bulldogs and Canary dogs. These terms are broken down further into breed under the Muni Code Control of Dogs. This code also covers ANY DOG FOUND TO BE VICIOUS REGARDLESS OF BREED.

  Section 92.26 Seizure of the Muni Code allows the Animal Warden to petition a court of competent jurisdiction to order the seizure of any dogs under the Control of Dogs code.

  Yes, all dogs that are mixed with any of the breeds covered under Control of Dogs must be registered with the City of Akron.

  No, you will have to register your dog every year in January. If you move out of the city limits or the dog passes away, you must notify us to have the dog removed from our registration list.

  Yes, all rental properties must register with the City of Akron Public Service Department of Housing Division as well as with Summit County Rental Registration.

  You will need to contact the City of Akron Public Service Department of Housing Division at 330-375-2366.

  Contact Us

  PLANS & PERMITS CENTER
  1030 E. Tallmadge Ave., Akron, OH 44310
  Telephone: 330-375-2010 Fax: 330-375-2102
  Email: plans&permits@akronohio.gov

  BUILDING INSPECTORS - Summit County 330-630-7280
  ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS - Summit County 330-630-7280
  HVAC INSPECTORS - Summit County 330-630-7280
  PLUMBING INSPECTOR - Summit County 330-630-7280

  Plan Reviewer Contact Info

  Engineering Bureau (Construction)
  
  Mike Wytrzyszczewski, CCM
  Phone: 330-375-2190
  Email: MWytrz@akronohio.gov
  Location: 166 S High St 7th Floor, Akron, Ohio 44308
  Reviews for: Street opening conflicts (e.g. Conflicts with current upcoming city projects)

  Engineering Bureau (Design)
  
  Chris Jonke, P.E.
  Phone: 330-375-2015
  Email: CJonke@akronohio.gov
  Location: 166 S High St 6th Floor, Akron, Ohio 44308
  Reviews for: Street opening conflicts (e.g. Conflicts with current upcoming city projects)

  Matthew Moyer (District Chief)
  Phone: 330-375-2211
  Email: MMoyer@akronohio.gov
  Location: 81 W. Thornton St., Akron, Ohio 44311

  Sierjie M. Lash (Captain)
  Phone: 330-375-2211
  Email: SLash@akronohio.gov
  Location: 81 W. Thornton St., Akron, Ohio 44311

  Chad M. Sarver
  Phone: 330-375-2211
  Email: CSarver@akronohio.gov
  Location: 81 W. Thornton St., Akron, Ohio 44311

  Sgt. Eric McDonald
  Phone: 330-375-2506
  Email: EMcDonald@akronohio.gov
  Location: Akron Police Station, 217 S High St, Akron, Ohio 44308
  Reviews for: Street occupancies, street closures, and over-size loads

  Public Utilities (Sewer)

  Joe Harbeson
  Phone: 330-375-2666
  Cell: 330-812-7856
  Email: JHarbeson@akronohio.gov
  Reviews for: Sanitary and storm sewers, flow of interior plumbing, grease interceptor, and sanitary lateral

  Fred Neugebauer
  Phone: 330-375-2963 ext. 7187
  Email: FNeugebauer@akronohio.gov

  Mallory Klein
  Phone: 330-375-2963 Ext. 7187
  Email: MKlein@akronohio.gov

  William Crow
  Phone: 330-375-2963 ext. 7185
  Email: WCrow@akronohio.gov
  Reviews for: Any use of wastewater other than strictly sanitary and also reviews architectural, plumbing, and mechanical related to commercial and food services

  
  Public Utilities (Water)
  
  Melissa Longfellow
  Phone: 330-375-2690
  Email: MLongfellow@akronohio.gov
  Location: 1460 Triplett Blvd. Akron, OH 44306

  Lisa George
  Phone: 330-375-2690
  Email: LGeorge@akronohio.gov
  Location: 1460 Triplett Blvd. Akron, OH 44306

  Public Works (Street Lighting)

  Joe Kunzler
  Phone: 330-375-2217
  Email: JKunzler@akronohio.gov
  Location: 166 S High St, 6th Floor
  Reviews for: Street lighting conflicts within the right of way

  Plans and Permits
  
  Brent Kelley
  Phone: 330-375-2055
  Email: BKelley@akronohio.gov
  Location: 1420 Triplett Blvd Building 2

  Cara Snyder
  Phone: 330-375-2055
  Email: CASnyder@akronohio.gov
  Location: 1420 Triplett Blvd Building 2

  Nicholas Haas
  Phone: 330-375-2055
  Email: NHaas@akronohio.gov
  Location: 1420 Triplett Blvd Building 2

  David Marshall
  Phone: 330-375-2055
  Email: DMarshall@akronohio.gov
  Location: 1420 Triplett Blvd Building 2

  Zechariah Corrigan
  Phone: 330-375-2055
  Email: ZCorrigan@akronohio.gov
  Location: 1420 Triplett Blvd Building 2

  Chris Slabaugh
  Phone: 330-375-2055
  Email: CSlabaugh@akronohio.gov
  Location: 1420 Triplett Blvd Building 2

  Luke Keener
  Phone: 330-375-2055
  Email: LKeener@akronohio.gov
  Location: 1420 Triplett Blvd. Building 2

  Mike Lupica, P.E.
  Phone: 330-375-2851
  Email: MLupica@akronohio.gov
  Location: 1420 Triplett Blvd Building 2
  Reviews for: Street occupancy permits, right of way work, and other commercial plans for traffic conflicts

  Adam Staller
  Phone: 330-375-2851
  Email: AStaller@akronohio.gov
  Location: 1420 Triplett Blvd Building 2
  Reviews for: Street occupancy permits, right of way work, and other commercial plans for traffic conflicts

  Zoning
  
  Mike Antenucci
  Phone: 330-375-2350
  Email: MAntenucci@akronohio.gov
  Location: 166 S High St 4th Floor, Akron, Ohio 44308

  Ben Lee
  Phone: 330-375-2350
  Email: BLee@akronohio.gov
  Location: 166 S High St 4th Floor, Akron, Ohio 44308

  Daniel DeAngelo
  Phone: 330-375-2350
  Email: DDeAngelo@akronohio.gov
  Location: 166 S High St 4th Floor, Akron, Ohio 44308