CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH Cleveland Heights, Ohio is a diverse, progressive, vital suburb of Cleveland just up the hill from University Circle, with its museums, colleges and world-renowned medical facilities - Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals - and is a convenient commute to downtown. Well known for its rich variety of homes, Cleveland Heights has everything from front-porch Colonials and Arts and Crafts BUILDING | CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH The Division of Building works closely with residents and contractors to ensure safety and quality in new construction and repairs. By issuing permits, examining plans and monitoring construction throughout the city, Building promotes a structurally sound and architecturally pleasing environment.
HOUSING PROGRAMS
A homeowner or a real estate agent may also contact our staff to arrange a FaceTime or Skype session. Documentation can be mailed, dropped off at the City Hall drop box, emailed to individual staff members, or emailed to Inspectorhousing@clvhts.com. Anyone requesting an inspection, including Point of Sale must download the forms from the City
PAY YOUR LOCAL UTILITY BILL Pay by Mail. Send your payment in the return envelope included with your bill or mail your bill stub and payment to our Post Office Box address. Remember to write your account number on your check or money order, and never send cash. Cleveland Heights Utility Department. P.O. Box 630291.
FORMS | CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH Find applications, forms, descriptions, requirements, and more. 2021 ABR Application (PDF) 2021 BZA Standard Variance Application (PDF) 2021 BZA Use Variance Application (PDF) POLICE DEPARTMENT
November 16, 2020 Progress Statement from Chief of Police Annette Mecklenburg on Policing Policies. The Cleveland Heights Police Department remains committed to maintaining and enhancing the trust and confidence of the public we serve. As such, we will continue to provide updates on the progress we are making toward achieving a series of
BUILDING PERMITS
Please be sure you or your contractor check with the Division of Building BEFORE starting any repair or construction work. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. please call 216-291-4900, press Option Number 1 with questions. It is ultimately the homeowner’s responsibility that permits are obtained. COLLECTION SCHEDULE
Refuse/Recycling Collection Schedule. Agendas and Minutes. Covid 19 Resources
UTILITIES | CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH Local Sewer/Refuse. Call the Cleveland Heights Utility Department at 216-291-5995.
TRAFFIC TICKET
Pay Traffic Violation or Parking Tickets. Tickets for traffic violations may be paid online through the Cleveland Heights Municipal Court's website. Parking tickets may be paid at the Cashier's window at City Hall (weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or in the drop box outside City Hall at: 40 Severance Circle. Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118.
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH Cleveland Heights, Ohio is a diverse, progressive, vital suburb of Cleveland just up the hill from University Circle, with its museums, colleges and world-renowned medical facilities - Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals - and is a convenient commute to downtown. Well known for its rich variety of homes, Cleveland Heights has everything from front-porch Colonials and Arts and Crafts BUILDING | CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH The Division of Building works closely with residents and contractors to ensure safety and quality in new construction and repairs. By issuing permits, examining plans and monitoring construction throughout the city, Building promotes a structurally sound and architecturally pleasing environment. HOUSING PROGRAMS
A homeowner or a real estate agent may also contact our staff to arrange a FaceTime or Skype session. Documentation can be mailed, dropped off at the City Hall drop box, emailed to individual staff members, or emailed to Inspectorhousing@clvhts.com. Anyone requesting an inspection, including Point of Sale must download the forms from the City
PAY YOUR LOCAL UTILITY BILL Pay by Mail. Send your payment in the return envelope included with your bill or mail your bill stub and payment to our Post Office Box address. Remember to write your account number on your check or money order, and never send cash. Cleveland Heights Utility Department. P.O. Box 630291.
FORMS | CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH Find applications, forms, descriptions, requirements, and more. 2021 ABR Application (PDF) 2021 BZA Standard Variance Application (PDF) 2021 BZA Use Variance Application (PDF) POLICE DEPARTMENT
November 16, 2020 Progress Statement from Chief of Police Annette Mecklenburg on Policing Policies. The Cleveland Heights Police Department remains committed to maintaining and enhancing the trust and confidence of the public we serve. As such, we will continue to provide updates on the progress we are making toward achieving a series of
BUILDING PERMITS
Please be sure you or your contractor check with the Division of Building BEFORE starting any repair or construction work. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. please call 216-291-4900, press Option Number 1 with questions. It is ultimately the homeowner’s responsibility that permits are obtained. COLLECTION SCHEDULE
Refuse/Recycling Collection Schedule. Agendas and Minutes. Covid 19 Resources
UTILITIES | CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH Local Sewer/Refuse. Call the Cleveland Heights Utility Department at 216-291-5995.
TRAFFIC TICKET
Pay Traffic Violation or Parking Tickets. Tickets for traffic violations may be paid online through the Cleveland Heights Municipal Court's website. Parking tickets may be paid at the Cashier's window at City Hall (weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or in the drop box outside City Hall at: 40 Severance Circle. Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118.
DEPARTMENTS
The Cleveland Heights Law Department represents the City in all criminal prosecutions and civil litigation; acts as legal adviser and counsel to the City Manager, City Council and all City offices, employees, departments, boards and commissions; and prepares legislation at Council's request. PAY | CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH Pay for current bills or outstanding items. City Income Tax. Cleveland Heights municipal income tax is collected by the Regional Income Tax Agency (also known as R.I.T.A.), a nonprofit governmental agency. RECYCLING | CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH The City of Cleveland Heights provides weekly curbside recycling for city residents. Combine paper, cardboard, cans, cartons, glass and plastic jugs and bottles in see-through (clear or blue) recycling bags. If using grocery store blue plastic bags, tie the bag handles together. Place the bag on your tree lawn on your regular collection day.
UTILITIES | CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH Local Sewer/Refuse. Call the Cleveland Heights Utility Department at 216-291-5995.
PLANNING AND ZONING
The department’s planning and zoning functions are related to the use of land in the city. The planning function is oriented to the development of policies that will result in development and redevelopment patterns that will be the most beneficial to the current and future residents of Cleveland Heights. PARKING | CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH Parking is not allowed on Cleveland Heights streets between 3:00 am and 6:00 am. If you have an overnight visitor, or have just paved or sealed your driveway, and must park in the street, call the Police Department non-emergency number at 216-321-1234. HUMAN RESOURCES
Human Resources. Human Resources handles employment applications, interviews and other procedures, as well as employee files, health and workers’ compensation benefits and employee relations. Staff training sessions on a variety of matters related to city service delivery are organized and conducted by this division. REFUSE | CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH Bulk Pick-Up . Bulk items will be picked up once per month during the first FULL week of each month on your regular trash day. Bulk will be limited to four items per pick-up. If you have more than four items or you need bulk pick up on a day that is not your regularly scheduled day, you can call to schedule a special pick up for a fee. Call 216-691-7300 to arrange your special pick up or fill COVENTRY VILLAGE
Coventry Village. Sometimes called Cleveland's Greenwich Village, Coventry Village, with its eclectic assortment of stores and restaurants, is one of the Cleveland area's most original shopping experiences. It draws residents and tourists alike. On a trip to Coventry, you can shop for necessities at the hardware store, take a yoga or spinning
CONTRACTORS
Contractors Regulations. Contractors must be registered with the City of Cleveland Heights. Since the term "contractor" includes "sub-contractors," they cannot legally work under a "homeowner" permit unless they are doing work for which a permit is not required (i.e., floor tile work under the homeowner's bathroom remodel permit). CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH Cleveland Heights, Ohio is a diverse, progressive, vital suburb of Cleveland just up the hill from University Circle, with its museums, colleges and world-renowned medical facilities - Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals - and is a convenient commute to downtown. Well known for its rich variety of homes, Cleveland Heights has everything from front-porch Colonials and Arts and Crafts BUILDING | CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH The Division of Building works closely with residents and contractors to ensure safety and quality in new construction and repairs. By issuing permits, examining plans and monitoring construction throughout the city, Building promotes a structurally sound and architecturally pleasing environment. HOUSING PROGRAMS
A homeowner or a real estate agent may also contact our staff to arrange a FaceTime or Skype session. Documentation can be mailed, dropped off at the City Hall drop box, emailed to individual staff members, or emailed to Inspectorhousing@clvhts.com. Anyone requesting an inspection, including Point of Sale must download the forms from the City
PAY YOUR LOCAL UTILITY BILL Pay by Mail. Send your payment in the return envelope included with your bill or mail your bill stub and payment to our Post Office Box address. Remember to write your account number on your check or money order, and never send cash. Cleveland Heights Utility Department. P.O. Box 630291.
FORMS | CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH Find applications, forms, descriptions, requirements, and more. 2021 ABR Application (PDF) 2021 BZA Standard Variance Application (PDF) 2021 BZA Use Variance Application (PDF) POLICE DEPARTMENT
November 16, 2020 Progress Statement from Chief of Police Annette Mecklenburg on Policing Policies. The Cleveland Heights Police Department remains committed to maintaining and enhancing the trust and confidence of the public we serve. As such, we will continue to provide updates on the progress we are making toward achieving a series of
BUILDING PERMITS
Please be sure you or your contractor check with the Division of Building BEFORE starting any repair or construction work. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. please call 216-291-4900, press Option Number 1 with questions. It is ultimately the homeowner’s responsibility that permits are obtained. COLLECTION SCHEDULE
Refuse/Recycling Collection Schedule. Agendas and Minutes. Covid 19 Resources
UTILITIES | CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH Local Sewer/Refuse. Call the Cleveland Heights Utility Department at 216-291-5995.
TRAFFIC TICKET
Pay Traffic Violation or Parking Tickets. Tickets for traffic violations may be paid online through the Cleveland Heights Municipal Court's website. Parking tickets may be paid at the Cashier's window at City Hall (weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or in the drop box outside City Hall at: 40 Severance Circle. Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118.
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH Cleveland Heights, Ohio is a diverse, progressive, vital suburb of Cleveland just up the hill from University Circle, with its museums, colleges and world-renowned medical facilities - Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals - and is a convenient commute to downtown. Well known for its rich variety of homes, Cleveland Heights has everything from front-porch Colonials and Arts and Crafts BUILDING | CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH The Division of Building works closely with residents and contractors to ensure safety and quality in new construction and repairs. By issuing permits, examining plans and monitoring construction throughout the city, Building promotes a structurally sound and architecturally pleasing environment. HOUSING PROGRAMS
A homeowner or a real estate agent may also contact our staff to arrange a FaceTime or Skype session. Documentation can be mailed, dropped off at the City Hall drop box, emailed to individual staff members, or emailed to Inspectorhousing@clvhts.com. Anyone requesting an inspection, including Point of Sale must download the forms from the City
PAY YOUR LOCAL UTILITY BILL Pay by Mail. Send your payment in the return envelope included with your bill or mail your bill stub and payment to our Post Office Box address. Remember to write your account number on your check or money order, and never send cash. Cleveland Heights Utility Department. P.O. Box 630291.
FORMS | CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH Find applications, forms, descriptions, requirements, and more. 2021 ABR Application (PDF) 2021 BZA Standard Variance Application (PDF) 2021 BZA Use Variance Application (PDF) POLICE DEPARTMENT
November 16, 2020 Progress Statement from Chief of Police Annette Mecklenburg on Policing Policies. The Cleveland Heights Police Department remains committed to maintaining and enhancing the trust and confidence of the public we serve. As such, we will continue to provide updates on the progress we are making toward achieving a series of
BUILDING PERMITS
Please be sure you or your contractor check with the Division of Building BEFORE starting any repair or construction work. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. please call 216-291-4900, press Option Number 1 with questions. It is ultimately the homeowner’s responsibility that permits are obtained. COLLECTION SCHEDULE
Refuse/Recycling Collection Schedule. Agendas and Minutes. Covid 19 Resources
UTILITIES | CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH Local Sewer/Refuse. Call the Cleveland Heights Utility Department at 216-291-5995.
TRAFFIC TICKET
Pay Traffic Violation or Parking Tickets. Tickets for traffic violations may be paid online through the Cleveland Heights Municipal Court's website. Parking tickets may be paid at the Cashier's window at City Hall (weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or in the drop box outside City Hall at: 40 Severance Circle. Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118.
DEPARTMENTS
The Cleveland Heights Law Department represents the City in all criminal prosecutions and civil litigation; acts as legal adviser and counsel to the City Manager, City Council and all City offices, employees, departments, boards and commissions; and prepares legislation at Council's request. PAY | CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH Pay for current bills or outstanding items. City Income Tax. Cleveland Heights municipal income tax is collected by the Regional Income Tax Agency (also known as R.I.T.A.), a nonprofit governmental agency. RECYCLING | CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH The City of Cleveland Heights provides weekly curbside recycling for city residents. Combine paper, cardboard, cans, cartons, glass and plastic jugs and bottles in see-through (clear or blue) recycling bags. If using grocery store blue plastic bags, tie the bag handles together. Place the bag on your tree lawn on your regular collection day.
UTILITIES | CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH Local Sewer/Refuse. Call the Cleveland Heights Utility Department at 216-291-5995.
PLANNING AND ZONING
The department’s planning and zoning functions are related to the use of land in the city. The planning function is oriented to the development of policies that will result in development and redevelopment patterns that will be the most beneficial to the current and future residents of Cleveland Heights. PARKING | CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH Parking is not allowed on Cleveland Heights streets between 3:00 am and 6:00 am. If you have an overnight visitor, or have just paved or sealed your driveway, and must park in the street, call the Police Department non-emergency number at 216-321-1234. HUMAN RESOURCES
Human Resources. Human Resources handles employment applications, interviews and other procedures, as well as employee files, health and workers’ compensation benefits and employee relations. Staff training sessions on a variety of matters related to city service delivery are organized and conducted by this division. REFUSE | CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH Bulk Pick-Up . Bulk items will be picked up once per month during the first FULL week of each month on your regular trash day. Bulk will be limited to four items per pick-up. If you have more than four items or you need bulk pick up on a day that is not your regularly scheduled day, you can call to schedule a special pick up for a fee. Call 216-691-7300 to arrange your special pick up or fill COVENTRY VILLAGE
Coventry Village. Sometimes called Cleveland's Greenwich Village, Coventry Village, with its eclectic assortment of stores and restaurants, is one of the Cleveland area's most original shopping experiences. It draws residents and tourists alike. On a trip to Coventry, you can shop for necessities at the hardware store, take a yoga or spinning
CONTRACTORS
Contractors Regulations. Contractors must be registered with the City of Cleveland Heights. Since the term "contractor" includes "sub-contractors," they cannot legally work under a "homeowner" permit unless they are doing work for which a permit is not required (i.e., floor tile work under the homeowner's bathroom remodel permit). Skip to Main Content All Are Welcome Watch the new Cleveland Heights All Are Welcome Video Learn More... Cain Park
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