Issues Pertinent to Zoning in Chagrin Falls Township

Zoning Inspector

The township Zoning Inspector is Mac Donley, telephone (440) 247.4030. The Zoning Inspector administers compliance with the township Zoning Resolution and issues zoning permits. All plans and drawings for new home construction, home additions, site development, accessory buildings, barns and accessory structures such as swimming pools must be submitted to the Zoning Inspector for his initial review. If the Zoning Inspector finds the application to be in compliance, he will issue a permit. If he finds the application to not be in compliance, the applicant may appeal his decision to the Board of Zoning Appeals. The Zoning Inspector also can refer an application to the BZA if he is uncertain of compliance issues. Further details about the Zoning Inspector's authority can be found in the provisions of the township Zoning Resolution. After the Zoning Inspector issues a zoning permit, the applicant must obtain a building permit from the Building Inspector.

Building Inspector

The Building Inspector is Greg Potts, telephone (440) 248.1188. Administration of the township's Building Code is performed under contract by the Village of Moreland Hills. Building Permits are issued by the Moreland Hills Building Department. The Moreland Hills Building inspector serves as the township's administrative officer for the issuance of Building Permits. The Moreland Hills Building Department is located at 4350 SOM Center Road, Moreland Hills, Ohio, telephone (440) 248.1188. Further information about the Building Inspector's authority can be found in the provisions of the Moreland Hills Building Code, which the township has adopted by reference as the township's Building Code

The powers and duties of the Board of Zoning Appeals can be found in the provisions of the township Zoning Resolution. The BZA is appointed by the township trustees and is chaired by Loyal Wilson, Chairman (440) 247.2571 (home). The BZA meets on an as-needed basis.

For all questions about zoning issues, please first contact the Zoning Inspector, Mac Donley. The Zoning Inspector will decide if involvement by the BZA is needed. Mr. Donley's home telephone number is 440.247.4030 . Appeals from his decisions may be pursued directly to the BZA, by following the procedures outlined in the township Zoning Resolution.

The powers and duties of the Zoning Commission can be found in the provisions of the township Zoning Resolution. The township Zoning Commission is appointed by the township trustees and is chaired by Franz Sauerland, Chairman (440) 247.2881 (home). The Zoning Commission meets on an as-needed basis

The Zoning Commission reviews, proposes, and considers legislative changes to the Zoning Resolution, in consultation with the township trustees.

Our most current Resolutions may be downloaded in Acrobat PDF by clicking here.

Town Hall, 83 N. Main St., Chagrin Falls, Ohio • 440-247-8422