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Meet the Zoning Team

Office Hours

Regular Office Hours: Tuesday from 11a to 1p. 
Other times available by appointment.

The Fairport Harbor Zoning Department plays a crucial role in maintaining the quality of life for our residents and ensuring the Village's growth aligns with our comprehensive plan. Our mission is to enforce Chapter 11: Planning and Zoning Code and Chapter 13: Building Code of the Fairport Harbor Village Code, striving to create a safe, vibrant, and sustainable community.

Our Goals
  • Promote Public Health and Safety
    Safeguard the wellbeing of all residents through thoughtful land use and building regulations.
  • Conserve Property Values
    Protect and enhance the value of homes, businesses, and properties within Fairport Harbor.
  • Encourage Appropriate Land Use
    Guide development to balance community needs, environmental preservation, and economic vitality.

Permits are needed for the following:

  • Accessory building (garage, shed, outbuilding)
  • Addition porch or deck
  • Bed & breakfast
  • BZA appeal
  • Commercial / Industrial (interior remodel)
  • Commercial / Industrial (new / addition)
  • Conditional use permit
  • Contractor registration
  • Fence
  • Home addition
  • Marine operation permit
  • New home
  • New porch or deck
  • Sign
  • Subdivision
  • Variance request
  • Zoning amendment

Additional Resources:

LAKE COUNTY BUILDING DEPARTMENT
(440) 350-2636
Website
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.


Under the authority of the Board of Commissioners, the Lake County Building Department is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the applicable State of Ohio Building codes for residential, commercial, and industrial construction in its jurisdiction. These Building codes provide the department’s inspectors with guidelines to help ensure the health and welfare of the residents. Certified by the State of Ohio, the Building Department provides Plan Reviews, Inspection Services, and Building, Electrical, Mechanical and Fire Protection Code information.


LAKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
(440) 350-2543
Website
The overall mission of the Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) is that of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health and efficiency through an organized, committed effort, and organizing these benefits to enable every resident within the Health District to realize their birthright of health and longevity.


The LCGHD has four divisions:

  • Vital Statistics (Birth & Death records)
  • Community and Public Health Nursing (Disease Investigation, WIC, Immunizations)
  • Environmental Health (Food and Other Licensed Facility Inspections, Rabies Control, Air Pollution, Radiation, Plumbing, Sewage and Water)
  • Health Promotion (Emergency Preparedness, Planning)

LAKE COUNTY GIS
Website
County geographical information system provides interactive mapping for zoning, property search, tax information, flood zones, elevation, easements, and other geographically referenced information.

Zoning Map

Contents
Zoning Map (July 2020)

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