Zoning Certificates are issued from the City of Tallmadge and all Building Permits are issued through Summit County, no matter the County.
Each application process may require additional approvals by other departments or agencies. These are charted on the Application Approval Table.
Applications requiring Board and/or Commission approvals must be submitted by 3 pm on the deadline date as listed on the Boards & Commission Meetings & Application Deadline Schedule.
All developments should comply with the City Development Standards.
General Zoning Certificate
Administrative approval may be granted for accessory structure, fences/walls, demolitions, signage and permitted use & compliance. Application review may take up to 14 business days.
Informal Review
In unique circumstances, proposed developments may warrant this preliminary, non-binding review by the Planning and Zoning Commission prior to filing a formal application. Please contact the Planning & Zoning Department to determine if your proposal qualifies for informal review.
Rezoning (Amendment to Zoning Map)
Rezoning changes the zoning classification of a property, which may include different permitted and conditional uses, and development standards. Rezoning requires review and recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission and three readings by City Council.
Conditional Use
While often desirable in the zoning district in which they are proposed, uses requiring conditional use review have potentially greater effects on their surroundings than permitted uses and as a result require additional scrutiny by the Planning and Zoning Commission to ensure that the use is appropriate for the location. A Zoning Certificate Approval must be obtained for the property within one year of the conditional use approval.
Major Subdivision
The Preliminary Plat application is the first step in creating a subdivision, involving the preliminary placement of development lots, public streets, and other associated facilities. The Planning and Zoning Commission makes a determination on Preliminary Plat applications.
The Final Plat application is a refinement of the Preliminary Plat and presents the final configuration of lots within a subdivision and/or finalizes the placement of public streets and utilities. It is also the document that is submitted before City Council for dedication of streets, utilities and easements and is the precursor to the recording of the plat at the County.
Site Plan Review
A Site Plan Review before the Planning & Zoning Commission is required for any new property development and expansion of structure and/or parking lots, except for one, two and three family dwellings. When a rezoning or conditional zoning request is involved, the Site Plan Review may be combined with said application.
Building Permits
Since 2011, Summit County Department of Building Standards handles all Building Permits and Occupancy Permits. Permits are issued once Zoning permission is given by the Planning & Zoning Department and Fire Inspections are completed. The Building Department can be reached at 330-630-7280 or by visiting the Building Department website.