Plans and Permits
| PLANS & PERMITS 1030 E. Tallmadge Ave., Akron, OH 44310 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Telephone: 330-375-2010 Fax: 330-375-2102 Email: Plans&[email protected] |
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ATTENTION: Due to COVID-19, Summit County has taken measures to protect the public and its employees, office access is restricted to permit pick up only and face coverings are required. Until further notice our office will be following the same safety protocols. We will continue working to fulfill permitting requests via online submittals through the Plan Review Web Portal. Any and all questions should be submitted via our office email Plans&[email protected] All address requests may take longer than two business days to process at this time. We are working on the requests as they are submitted and will fulfill your address request as soon as possible. Thank you in advanced for your understanding as we continue to work through these difficult times.
Plan Review Web Portal
Project Title Blocks
The city strongly encourages/ recommends use of the provide title blocks for are projects submitted.
New Address Requests
Address Request processing takes approximately two business days. If you have any questions, please contact this office by emailing us at [email protected] or by calling Plans & Permits at 330-375-2010 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
***** ATTENTION NEW CHANGES*****
Plans and Permits will be changing the way we charge project review and permit fees. Starting January 6th 2020, fees will be calculated by direct cost to the City and withdrawn from the deposits. Any unused funds from the deposit will be refunded to the submitter. If City costs exceed the deposit amount an invoice will be sent out for the additional fees.
Commercial
New/Addition/Alteration - $3500 Deposit
Interior Alteration Only - $1500 Deposit
Curb/ Drive Apron/ Sidewalk repair/replacement - $500 Deposit
Residential
New Dwelling - $1500 Deposit
All Others - $50
Curb/ Drive Apron/ Sidewalk repair/replacement - $500 Deposit
Plans and Permits inspections are to be schedule 48 hrs prior to work begins.
Right-of-Way Inspections - 330-375-2055
Sewer Inspections - 330-375-2666
Water Service Inspections - 330-812-7822
Zoning Inspections - 330-375-2055
Contractor registration renewal period starts June 1st and end June 30th.
Contractor Registration
Contractor Registration Renewal
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:
1030 E. Tallmadge Ave.
Akron, OH 44310
Ph: 330-630-7280
Fax: 330-630-7296
Website: Summit County Department of Building Standards
The City of Akron will continue to issue permits for the following:
- Sanitary/Storm Sewer Permits
- In-ground/Above Ground Pool Permits
- Grading/Paving Permits
- Razing Permit
- ROW Permits
- Street Occupancy Permits
- Over Sized Load Permits
- Valet Parking Permits
- Sidewalk Café Permits
- Pit Bull Registration and Tags
Additional Resources
- Commercial Project Review Requirements
- Residential Project Review Requirements
- Right-of-Way Project Review Requirements
- 2021 ROW Regulations
- Contractor Sub List Instructions
- Akron Engineering Standard Drawings
- 2008 Spec Book
- Akron Municipal Code
- Applications
- Permit Fees
- Sample Site Plan
- Condensed Concrete Sidewalk and Drive Apron Specifications
- Sewer Fact Sheet
- SWPPP Check List & Specs (Less than 1 acre)
- Industrial Pretreatment (FOG)
- State of Ohio Vehicle Maximum Legal Dimensions/Weight
- Sidewalk Cafe
- Pit Bull Ordinance
- Contractor Registration
- Plan Notes
- Commercial invoice example
- Residential Invoice Example
- Maintenance Of Traffic Notes
- Water Distribution Standard Drawings
