In order to keep our staff safe and healthy, Village Hall is currently closed to the public, effective November 20th, 2020. The Building Department is accepting submissions/permits/registrations either by mail or by dropping off in the secure drop box outside the Police Department’s Front Door, labeled “Village Document Drop Box”. This box is checked every business day and is sanitized regularly.
The Chagrin Falls Building and Zoning Department is managed by Building Inspector Harry Edwards.
Building & Zoning Department Responsibilities
- Works under the direction of the Chief Administrator.
- Review all zoning and building applications.
- Responsible for the issuing of all zoning, building permits and occupancy permits.
- Over sees the inspections of residential building construction for 1, 2 & 3, family dwellings.
- Reviews and prepare submissions for Architectural Review Board, agendas, minutes and correspondence pertaining to ARB matters.
- Handles zoning complaints.
- Enforces the property maintenance code violations.
- Meets with property owners, residents, business owners to be of service and assist them with them with concerns, questions and matters pertaining to building and zoning.
The Building Department works with two committees on decisions concerning area construction. The Architectural Board of Review makes decisions regarding exterior design proposals. The Board of Zoning Appeals handles requests for variances on renovations or new construction. Many questions can be answered by consulting the Building Department FAQ below. If you have additional questions, contact Harry Edwards at 440-247-3156.
Building Inspector
I have been with the Village of Chagrin Falls since 1977 starting out as serving as a Volunteer Fireman.
In October 1985, I worked full time in the Service Department before transferring to the Utilities Department in 1991. I worked there in the Water & Waste Departments as a Class One Waste Water Operator until 1999. After that, I transferred to Village Administration to became the first full time Building & Zoning Inspector for Chagrin Falls, certified as residential building inspector, and residential plumbing inspector.
In 2010, I retired from the Chagrin Falls Fire Department as a part time class one Firefighter/EMT after 32 years of service.
Harry Edwards
Building and Zoning Inspector
Direct Line: 440-247-3156
Please call the Building Secretary for General Questions at 440-247-5050