Plans And Permits
The City of Akron will continue to issue permits for the following:
7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Fax: 330-375-2102
Enter Portal
The new link for the plan review web portal is located above. If you have an existing plan review web portal account, you will need to reset your password.
Steps to reset password:
The city strongly encourages/ recommends use of the provided title blocks for projects submitted.
New Address Requests
Request a New Address
Address Request processing takes approximately two business days. If you have any questions or want to check on the status of your request, please contact this office by emailing us at Addressing@akronohio.gov or by calling Plans & Permits at 330-375-2010 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Plans and Permits Inspections - 330-375-2055
Sewer Inspections - 330-375-2666
Water Service Inspections - 330-812-7822
Zoning Inspections - 330-375-2055
Contractor registration renewal period starts June 1st and ends June 30th.
- Sanitary/Storm Sewer Permits
- In-ground/Above Ground Pool Permits
- Grading/Paving Permits
- Razing Permit
- ROW Permits
- Street Occupancy Permits
- Over Sized Load Permits
- Valet Parking Permits
- Sidewalk Café Permits
- Pit Bull Registration and Tags
7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Fax: 330-375-2102
Plan Review And Permit Web Portal
Enter Portal
The new link for the plan review web portal is located above. If you have an existing plan review web portal account, you will need to reset your password.
Steps to reset password:
- Click forgot password
- Enter your existing username and NOT YOUR EMAIL as asked
- An email will be sent to you with a link to reset your password
- Enter your new password
- Login using your existing username and NOT YOUR EMAIL as asked
Project Title Blocks
The city strongly encourages/ recommends use of the provided title blocks for projects submitted.
- Commercial Project Templates
- Residential Project Templates
- Utility Project Templates
- Commercial Plan Notes
- Residential Plan Notes
- Utility Plan Notes
- Maintenance of Traffic Notes
New Address Requests
Request a New Address
Address Request processing takes approximately two business days. If you have any questions or want to check on the status of your request, please contact this office by emailing us at Addressing@akronohio.gov or by calling Plans & Permits at 330-375-2010 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Inspections
Plans And Permits Inspections are to be scheduled 48 Hrs prior to work beginning.Plans and Permits Inspections - 330-375-2055
Sewer Inspections - 330-375-2666
Water Service Inspections - 330-812-7822
Zoning Inspections - 330-375-2055
Applications and Contractor Registration
Contractor registration renewal period starts June 1st and ends June 30th.
See below for all city Applications.
Applications
- Certificate of Occupancy Application - Commercial
- Certificate of Occupancy Application - Residential
- Contractor Registration Application
- Contractor Registration Renewal Application
- Flood Hazard Area Development Permit Application
- Grading and Paving Application
- Over Sized Loads Permits Application
- Razing Permits Application
- Residential Tax Abatement
- Right of Way Occupancy Application
- Sewer Permit Application
- Sidewalk Cafe (New or Modified Application
- Sidewalk Cafe Renewal Application
- Signs Permits Application
- Summit County Application for Commercial Plan Review
- Summit County Application for Residential Plan Review
- Summit County Application for Plan Review - Hoods
- Valet Parking Zone Application
- W-9 Request for taxpayer identification number and certification
- Right of Way Application New
- Certificate of Registration Application (Providers/Utilities Only)
- Minor Maintenance Application (Providers/Utilities Only)
Small Cell Guidelines:
Affidavits
Reviews
The City of Akron will continue to review ALL projects within the City of Akron limits. Summit County Department of Building Standards will do a separate plan review simultaneously.City of Akron building permits (e.g. HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Structural) inspections will be performed by Summit County Department of Building Standards. Their contact information is:
1030 E. Tallmadge Ave.
Akron, OH 44310
Ph: 330-630-7280
Fax: 330-630-7296
Website: Summit County Department of Building Standards
FAQs
Your project may require multiple permits that may be issued by Summit Count Department of Building Standards and the City of Akron. All projects within the City of Akron must be submitted to Summit County as well as the City of Akron.
The Summit Count Department of Building Standards reviews and issues permits for the following:
The Summit Count Department of Building Standards reviews and issues permits for the following:
- Projects that are covered under the Ohio Building Code
- Projects that are covered under the Ohio Residential Code
- Fire Prevention
- Grading/Paving
- Public Right-of-Way Work
- Public Utility Conflicts
- Sewer
- Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP or SWP3)
- Traffic Code (MOT or Maintenance of Traffic)
- Water
- Zoning Code
In 2009, the City of Akron Building Department was combined with Summit County Department of Building Standards.
The City of Akron requires all plans to be submitted via the Plan Review and Permit Portal located on this webpage and must be in PDF format.
Commercial projects plans must be drawn and stamped by a state licensed designer. (This is state law)
If you are a resident performing work on your own home, you may submit detailed drawings of the work you wish to perform.
Hard copies may be requested by reviewing departments at the expense of the submitter.
Commercial projects plans must be drawn and stamped by a state licensed designer. (This is state law)
If you are a resident performing work on your own home, you may submit detailed drawings of the work you wish to perform.
Hard copies may be requested by reviewing departments at the expense of the submitter.
The Summit County Departments of Building Standards issues the building permits for the City of Akron and can not issue building permits without Akron Approval.
To obtain Akron Approval, you will need to submit plans to our office separately via our Plan Review and Permits portal located on this website.
To obtain Akron Approval, you will need to submit plans to our office separately via our Plan Review and Permits portal located on this website.
We allow our plan reviewers approximately fourteen (14) business days to review your project. It may take longer depending on how large or complex the project is.
The City of Akron requires all contractors regardless of trade to register as a contractor if the work they are preforming requires a permit to do the work.
To obtain a City of Akron Contractor Registration you will need the following:
To obtain a City of Akron Contractor Registration you will need the following:
- Contractor Registration Application
- Akron Tax Registration Number (Contact Income Tax Division at 330-375-2039 for this number)
- Certificate of Liability Insurance
- If working in the right-of-way the City has to be listed as additional insured
- Insurance coverage must be a minimum of $3 million
- State Licenses
- Only applies if you have or are required to have for your trade
- Copy of Workmen's Compensation
- Contractors without employees do not require this
No, you may just need to file a Zoning Appeal with the Zoning Department. They can help guide you through this process. If your appeal is not approved, you will not receive Akron Approval and or be issued your permit(s).
To obtain a Certificate of Occupancy you must submit an application for a Certificate of Occupancy, a floor plan, and a building floor plan if your business is located in a larger building (e.g. strip mall or high rise) to both The City of Akron and Summit County Department of Building Standards. There will be a $100 Hazard Inspection fee from Fire Prevention and the Summit County Building Standards will issue the Certificate of Occupancy.
All submissions will have to be done via the Plan Review and Permits portal located on this website.
All submissions will have to be done via the Plan Review and Permits portal located on this website.
No, each Certificate of Occupancy is for an individual business and must be updated to the current tenant even if the businesses are similar.
Yes, you will need a Grading and Paving Permit.
You or your contractor can apply for this permit online via the Plan Review and Permits portal located on this website.
All permits are subject to plan review at the City's request for all Grading and Paving Permits.
You or your contractor can apply for this permit online via the Plan Review and Permits portal located on this website.
All permits are subject to plan review at the City's request for all Grading and Paving Permits.
Yes, you will need a right-of-way permit.
You are your contractor will need to apply for this permit via the Plan Review and Permits portal located on this website.
You can contact a Plans and Permits inspector at 330-375-2055 prior to requesting a permit to answer any questions about City requirements.
You are your contractor will need to apply for this permit via the Plan Review and Permits portal located on this website.
You can contact a Plans and Permits inspector at 330-375-2055 prior to requesting a permit to answer any questions about City requirements.
No. Landscaping in your flower bed or repairing bare spots in your yard does not require a permit.
If your retaining wall is less than forty-eight inches (48”) in height, it will not require a permit. If your retaining wall is over forty-eight inches (48”) or above, you will be required to obtain a permit with the Summit County Department of Building Standards. Contact Summit County Building Standards for necessary documents to obtain the permit at 330-630-7280.
For Akron Approval, submit a site plan of where the wall will be located on the property to our Plan Review and Permits portal located on this website.
For Akron Approval, submit a site plan of where the wall will be located on the property to our Plan Review and Permits portal located on this website.
If you’re going to install a fence that is six feet (6’) or less, it will not require a permit. If you’re going to install a fence over six feet (6’) you will be required to obtain a permit with Summit County Department of Building Standards. Contact Summit County Building Standards for their submission requirements at 330-630-7280.
For Akron Approval, submit a site plan showing the proposed location of the fence exceeding six feet (6') in height to our Plan Review and Permits portal located on our website.
Fencing Location Along Property Lines
For Akron Approval, submit a site plan showing the proposed location of the fence exceeding six feet (6') in height to our Plan Review and Permits portal located on our website.
Fencing Location Along Property Lines
- No Set Back, can be right up to the property line
- Cannot be over or straddling the property line.
- Fencing within twenty feet (20') of the public right of way cannot exceed thirty inches (30") in height or have a visibility of eight-five percent (85%) or greater.
Yes, permits will be required for this work. The Summit County Department of Building Standard will issue the permit(s) needed for this type of work. Summit County Department of Building Standards can be reached at 330-630-7280
All City of Akron permits are valid for twelve (12) months from the date of issue if work has not begun. After one year, you will be required to reapply for your permit(s) if work has not started. If work is in progress, you may apply for a six (6) month extension.
Right-of-way permits expire at one hundred and eight (180) days after work begins. If you are going to exceed this time period, you will need to contact the inspector listed on the permit for an extension.
Right-of-way permits expire at one hundred and eight (180) days after work begins. If you are going to exceed this time period, you will need to contact the inspector listed on the permit for an extension.
Expired and unused permits are not eligible for refund.
SWPPP stands for Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. Although the EPA only requires a SWPPP for projects one (1) acre and over, the City of Akron is enforcing this as part of Section 192.107 of the Akron Building Code. This requires that all construction debris and construction site run-off be contained on site. SWPPP for projects less than one (1) acre will not have to be submitted to Summit Soil and Water Conservation and will only be reviewed by the City of Akron.
See the City's SWPPP checklist for projects less than one (1) acre in size for requirements.
See the City's SWPPP checklist for projects less than one (1) acre in size for requirements.
Yes and no. Projects that are one (1) acre or more will have to be submitted to Summit Soil and Water Conservation District, which will require a design professional to develop and submit. Projects that are less than one (1) acre can be a clear detailed drawing showing how you intend to keep construction debris and construction site run-off contained on site and out of the public rights-of-way, sewers and adjoining properties. There are detailed specs and a check list on the Plans and Permits website.
You will need to contact the following departments:
Right-of-Way Permits - Plans and Permits
Zoning, Pools, Grading & Paving Permits – Plans and Permits
Sewer Permits – Sewer Maintenance
SWPPP Inspections – Plans and Permits
Water Line – Water Distribution
Their contact information can be found under our Contact Us link. The Summit County Department of Building Standards will inspect all permits that they issue.
A permit is not required for garage sales. Each address is limited to three (3) garage sales per calendar year. Each garage sale may not last for more then three (3) consecutive days.
No, a permit is not required.
You will need to contact the Summit County Departments of Building Standards for an electrical inspection at 330-630-7280.
You will need to contact Laurie Chenevey with Community Events at 330-375-2852 or by email at LChenevey@akronohio.gov.
You will need to contact Lock 3 at 330-375-2877 or by email Lock3@akronohio.gov
You will need to contact Laurie Chenevey with Community Events at 330-375-2854 or by email at LChenevey@akronohio.gov.
No. Any inspections performed on properties for sale are done by the buyer or an inspector they hire.
The Pit Bull is just one of three terms used to define multiple breeds of dog in Muni Code 92.25 Control of Dogs. The other two terms covered are American Bulldogs and Canary dogs. These terms are broken down further into breed under the Muni Code Control of Dogs. This code also covers ANY DOG FOUND TO BE VICIOUS REGARDLESS OF BREED.
Section 92.26 Seizure of the Muni Code allows the Animal Warden to petition a court of competent jurisdiction to order the seizure of any dogs under the Control of Dogs code.
Yes, all dogs that are mixed with any of the breeds covered under Control of Dogs must be registered with the City of Akron.
No, you will have to register your dog every year in January. If you move out of the city limits or the dog passes away, you must notify us to have the dog removed from our registration list.
Yes, all rental properties must register with the City of Akron Public Service Department of Housing Division as well as with Summit County Rental Registration.
You will need to contact the City of Akron Public Service Department of Housing Division at 330-375-2366.
Contact Us
PLANS & PERMITS CENTER
1030 E. Tallmadge Ave., Akron, OH 44310
Telephone: 330-375-2010 Fax: 330-375-2102
Email: plans&permits@akronohio.gov
BUILDING INSPECTORS - Summit County 330-630-7280
ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS - Summit County 330-630-7280
HVAC INSPECTORS - Summit County 330-630-7280
PLUMBING INSPECTOR - Summit County 330-630-7280
OTHER INSPECTIONS
1030 E. Tallmadge Ave., Akron, OH 44310
Telephone: 330-375-2010 Fax: 330-375-2102
Email: plans&permits@akronohio.gov
BUILDING INSPECTORS - Summit County 330-630-7280
ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS - Summit County 330-630-7280
HVAC INSPECTORS - Summit County 330-630-7280
PLUMBING INSPECTOR - Summit County 330-630-7280
OTHER INSPECTIONS
| Type ofConstruction |
Office PhoneCell Phone | NameSection |
| All Work in City Streetsand Right-of-Way | 330-375-2831 |
Engineering Services |
| Sewer |
330-375-2666 |
Joe HarbesonSewer Maintenance |
| Waterline |
330-375-2420330-812-7822 | Tommy BarnettPublic Utilities Engineering |
Plan Reviewer Contact Info
Engineering Bureau (Construction)
Mike Wytrzyszczewski, CCM
Phone: 330-375-2190
Email: MWytrz@akronohio.gov
Location: 166 S High St 7th Floor, Akron, Ohio 44308
Reviews for: Street opening conflicts (e.g. Conflicts with current upcoming city projects)
Engineering Bureau (Design)
Chris Jonke, P.E.
Phone: 330-375-2015
Email: CJonke@akronohio.gov
Location: 166 S High St 6th Floor, Akron, Ohio 44308
Reviews for: Street opening conflicts (e.g. Conflicts with current upcoming city projects)
Fire Department
Matthew Moyer (District Chief)
Phone: 330-375-2211
Email: MMoyer@akronohio.gov
Location: 81 W. Thornton St., Akron, Ohio 44311
Sierjie M. Lash (Captain)
Phone: 330-375-2211
Email: SLash@akronohio.gov
Location: 81 W. Thornton St., Akron, Ohio 44311
Chad M. Sarver
Phone: 330-375-2211
Email: CSarver@akronohio.gov
Location: 81 W. Thornton St., Akron, Ohio 44311
Police Department
Michael Vavro
Phone: 330-375-2506
Email: MVavro@akronohio.gov
Location: Akron Police Station, 217 S High St, Akron, Ohio 44308
Reviews for: Street occupancies, street closures, and over-size loads
Public Utilities (Sewer)
Joe Harbeson
Phone: 330-375-2666
Cell: 330-812-7856
Email: JHarbeson@akronohio.gov
Reviews for: Sanitary and storm sewers, flow of interior plumbing, grease interceptor, and sanitary lateral
Fred Neugebauer
Phone: 330-375-2963 ext. 7187
Email: FNeugebauer@akronohio.gov
William Crow
Phone: 330-375-2963 ext. 7185
Email: WCrow@akronohio.gov
Reviews for: Any use of wastewater other than strictly sanitary and also reviews architectural, plumbing, and mechanical related to commercial and food services
Public Utilities (Water)
Melissa Longfellow
Phone: 330-375-2690
Email: MLongfellow@akronohio.gov
Location: 1460 Triplett Blvd. Akron, OH 44306
Lisa George
Phone: 330-375-2690
Email: LGeorge@akronohio.gov
Location: 1460 Triplett Blvd. Akron, OH 44306
Public Works (Street Lighting)
Joe Kunzler
Phone: 330-375-2217
Email: JKunzler@akronohio.gov
Location: 166 S High St, 6th Floor
Reviews for: Street lighting conflicts within the right of way
Plans and Permits
Brent Kelley
Phone: 330-375-2055
Email: BKelley@akronohio.gov
Location: 1420 Triplett Blvd Building 2
Cara Snyder
Phone: 330-375-2055
Email: CASnyder@akronohio.gov
Location: 1420 Triplett Blvd Building 2
Nicholas Haas
Phone: 330-375-2055
Email: NHaas@akronohio.gov
Location: 1420 Triplett Blvd Building 2
Traffic Engineering
Mike Lupica, P.E.
Phone: 330-375-2851
Email: MLupica@akronohio.gov
Location: 1420 Triplett Blvd Building 2
Reviews for: Street occupancy permits, right of way work, and other commercial plans for traffic conflicts
Adam Staller
Phone: 330-375-2851
Email: AStaller@akronohio.gov
Location: 1420 Triplett Blvd Building 2
Reviews for: Street occupancy permits, right of way work, and other commercial plans for traffic conflicts
Chris Slabaugh
Phone: 330-375-2851
Email: CSlabaugh@akronohio.gov
Location: 1420 Triplett Blvd Building 2
Reviews for: Street occupancy permits, right of way work, and other commercial plans for traffic conflicts
Zoning
Mike Antenucci
Phone: 330-375-2350
Email: MAntenucci@akronohio.gov
Location: 166 S High St 4th Floor, Akron, Ohio 44308
Ben Lee
Phone: 330-375-2350
Email: BLee@akronohio.gov
Location: 166 S High St 4th Floor, Akron, Ohio 44308
Daniel DeAngelo
Phone: 330-375-2350
Email: DDeAngelo@akronohio.gov
Location: 166 S High St 4th Floor, Akron, Ohio 44308
Mike Wytrzyszczewski, CCM
Phone: 330-375-2190
Email: MWytrz@akronohio.gov
Location: 166 S High St 7th Floor, Akron, Ohio 44308
Reviews for: Street opening conflicts (e.g. Conflicts with current upcoming city projects)
Engineering Bureau (Design)
Chris Jonke, P.E.
Phone: 330-375-2015
Email: CJonke@akronohio.gov
Location: 166 S High St 6th Floor, Akron, Ohio 44308
Reviews for: Street opening conflicts (e.g. Conflicts with current upcoming city projects)
Fire Department
Matthew Moyer (District Chief)
Phone: 330-375-2211
Email: MMoyer@akronohio.gov
Location: 81 W. Thornton St., Akron, Ohio 44311
Sierjie M. Lash (Captain)
Phone: 330-375-2211
Email: SLash@akronohio.gov
Location: 81 W. Thornton St., Akron, Ohio 44311
Chad M. Sarver
Phone: 330-375-2211
Email: CSarver@akronohio.gov
Location: 81 W. Thornton St., Akron, Ohio 44311
Police Department
Michael Vavro
Phone: 330-375-2506
Email: MVavro@akronohio.gov
Location: Akron Police Station, 217 S High St, Akron, Ohio 44308
Reviews for: Street occupancies, street closures, and over-size loads
Public Utilities (Sewer)
Joe Harbeson
Phone: 330-375-2666
Cell: 330-812-7856
Email: JHarbeson@akronohio.gov
Reviews for: Sanitary and storm sewers, flow of interior plumbing, grease interceptor, and sanitary lateral
Fred Neugebauer
Phone: 330-375-2963 ext. 7187
Email: FNeugebauer@akronohio.gov
William Crow
Phone: 330-375-2963 ext. 7185
Email: WCrow@akronohio.gov
Reviews for: Any use of wastewater other than strictly sanitary and also reviews architectural, plumbing, and mechanical related to commercial and food services
Public Utilities (Water)
Melissa Longfellow
Phone: 330-375-2690
Email: MLongfellow@akronohio.gov
Location: 1460 Triplett Blvd. Akron, OH 44306
Lisa George
Phone: 330-375-2690
Email: LGeorge@akronohio.gov
Location: 1460 Triplett Blvd. Akron, OH 44306
Public Works (Street Lighting)
Joe Kunzler
Phone: 330-375-2217
Email: JKunzler@akronohio.gov
Location: 166 S High St, 6th Floor
Reviews for: Street lighting conflicts within the right of way
Plans and Permits
Brent Kelley
Phone: 330-375-2055
Email: BKelley@akronohio.gov
Location: 1420 Triplett Blvd Building 2
Cara Snyder
Phone: 330-375-2055
Email: CASnyder@akronohio.gov
Location: 1420 Triplett Blvd Building 2
Nicholas Haas
Phone: 330-375-2055
Email: NHaas@akronohio.gov
Location: 1420 Triplett Blvd Building 2
Traffic Engineering
Mike Lupica, P.E.
Phone: 330-375-2851
Email: MLupica@akronohio.gov
Location: 1420 Triplett Blvd Building 2
Reviews for: Street occupancy permits, right of way work, and other commercial plans for traffic conflicts
Adam Staller
Phone: 330-375-2851
Email: AStaller@akronohio.gov
Location: 1420 Triplett Blvd Building 2
Reviews for: Street occupancy permits, right of way work, and other commercial plans for traffic conflicts
Chris Slabaugh
Phone: 330-375-2851
Email: CSlabaugh@akronohio.gov
Location: 1420 Triplett Blvd Building 2
Reviews for: Street occupancy permits, right of way work, and other commercial plans for traffic conflicts
Zoning
Mike Antenucci
Phone: 330-375-2350
Email: MAntenucci@akronohio.gov
Location: 166 S High St 4th Floor, Akron, Ohio 44308
Ben Lee
Phone: 330-375-2350
Email: BLee@akronohio.gov
Location: 166 S High St 4th Floor, Akron, Ohio 44308
Daniel DeAngelo
Phone: 330-375-2350
Email: DDeAngelo@akronohio.gov
Location: 166 S High St 4th Floor, Akron, Ohio 44308
Additional Resources
The City of Akron as well as the Summit County Dept of Building Standards will review all project being constructed with in the City of Akron.
Required at time of submittal
Required at time of submittal
- Apply for an address through the Address Request Portal
- Summit County Dept. of Building Standards Application
- Full Electronic set of plans
- Provide a new address certificate
- Title Sheet
- Civil
- Architectural
- Structural
- Plumbing
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Deposit for type of project
- W-9 Form (needed for City Finance Dept. to issue refund)
- Summit Soil Water Conservation District Approval (Needed for all projects exceeding 1 acre in disturbance
- Fire alarm and Fire Suppression
- Signage Package and City Signage Application
- Performance Bond
- Will need to be in the amount of the estimated cost of work within the Right-of-Way or $10,000, whichever is larger
- City of Akron Contractor Registration
- W-9 Form (needed for City Finance Dept. to issue refund)
- List of Sub-Contractors that will be working on project
The City of Akron as well as the Summit County Dept of Building Standards will review all project being constructed with in the City of Akron.
Required at time of Submittal
Required at time of Submittal
- Apply for address through the Address Request Portal
- Summit County Dept. of Building Standards Application
- Full set of building plans
- Provide addressing certificate of all new dwellings
- Architectural
- Provide elevations of proposed structure
- Site Plan
- Show all utilities in Right-of-Way and on private property
- Show proposed utility connections (Sanitary, Water, Electric)
- Provide grading elevations and contours (include elevation of neighboring structures if there are any)
- Include Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (Silt fence is required and concrete wash out)
- Show all restoration that will be needed within the right-of-way
- Provide deposit for type of project
- Performance Bond
- Will need to be in the amount of the estimated cost of work within the Right-of-Way or $10,000, whichever is larger
- City of Akron Contractor Registration
- W-9 Form (needed for City Finance Dept. to issue refund)
- List of Sub-Contractors that will be working on the project
- Homeowner Affidavit (Only if Property Owner is preforming work)
The City of Akron as well as the Summit County Dept of Building Standards will review all project being constructed with in the City of Akron.
Required at time of Submittal
Required at time of Submittal
- City of Akron Right-of-Way Application
- Copy of Providers (Utility Company) Certificate of Registration
- Full complete set of plans
- Civil Plans
- Show proposed work
- Show Right-of-Way lines and anything on private property within 50’ of the Right-of-Way
- All utilities within 100’ of installation
- Show areas of restoration
- Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
- Silt fence as needed
- Inlet protection
- Concrete washout location
- Civil Plans
- Contact information of the party responsible for invoiced for review fees
- Summit Soil and Water Conservation District Approval
- Aerial photos with proposed work drawn overtop
- Hand drawn plans that are not clear or not drawn without drafting tools
- Performance Bond
- Will need to be in the amount of estimated cost of the proposed Right-of-Way restoration or $10,000, whichever is larger
- Certificate of Liability Insurance
- Must list the City of Akron at additionally insured
- Must have a total aggregate amount of $3 million
- City of Akron Contractor Registration
- List of any Sub-Contractors that will be working on the project
- Contact information of the party responsible for invoiced fees
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Miscellaneous Items
| Drawing Name | Description |
| Complete | Standard Drawings (Complete Booklet) |
| Cover Sheet | Cover Sheet |
| Index | Standard Drawing Index |
Roadway Items
| Drawing Name | Description |
| BP-1 | Pavement Typical Sections, Residential Pavement |
| BP-1.1 | Pavement Typical Sections, Collector Pavement and Arterial Pavement |
| BP-1.2 | Pavement Typical Sections, Narrow Rights Of Way And Alleys |
| BP-1.3 | Pavement Typical Sections, Parking Lots and Driveways |
| BP-2 | Concrete Curbs and Combined Curb And Gutters |
| BP-3 | Plain Concrete Pavement |
| BP-4 | Reinforced Concrete Pavement |
| BP-5.0 | General Notes For Sidewalks, Curb Ramps, And Driveways |
| BP-5.1 | Sidewalks, Curb Ramps, Driveway Approaches |
| BP-5.2 | Sidewalk Curb Ramp Locations |
| BP-5.3 | Curb Ramp Type 1 Perpendicular |
| BP-5.4 | Curb Ramp Type 2 Parallel |
| BP-5.5 | Curb Ramp Type 3 Combination |
| BP-5.6 | Curb Ramp Type 4 In-Line |
| BP-6 | Pavement Restoration |
| BP-6.1 | Asphalt Restoration Limits |
| BP-7 | Sidewalk Vault Reconstruction and Abandonment |
| BP-8 | Cast Iron Frame and Cover For Street Monuments Item 622 |
| BP-9 | Standard Method of Setting Horizontal Control Monument Boxes in Pavement |
| BP-10 | Stamped Concrete, Manhole Boxout |
| BP-10.1 | Wood Bollard, Collapsible Wood Bollard, Pipe Bollard Details |
Landscape Items
| Drawing Name | Description |
| LA-1 | Tree Grates, Brick Walks |
| LA-2.1 | Tree Planting, Tree Pruning |
| LA-2.2 | Tree Planting on Slopes, Shrub Planting |
| LA-3 | Landscape Timber Wall, Landscape Timber Edging, Concrete Steps |
| LA-3.1 | Modular Block Retaining Wall |
| LA-4.1 | Picnic Tables, Park Benches |
| LA-4.2 | Players Bench |
| LA-5 | Wood Park Sign |
| LA-6 | Soccer Field |
| LA-7 | Tennis Courts |
| LA-8.1 | Park Play Area - Soft Surface and Underdrains |
| LA-8.2 | Park Play Area - Play Equipment Foundations and Fencing |
| LA-9 | Basketball Courts |
| LA-10.1 | High School Standard Backstop |
| LA-10.2 | Little League / Softball Standard Backstop |
| LA-10.3 | Baseball Field Related Items |
| LA-11.1 | Sidewalk Cafe Usage, Sidewalk Limitations |
| LA-11.2 | Sidewalk Cafe Usage, Fence and Awning |
Miscellaneous Items
| Drawing Name | Description |
| I-1 | Type "D" Inlet, Junction Box, Headwall |
| I-2 | No. 2 Inlet |
| I-2.1 | Double No. 2 Inlet |
| I-2.2 | No. 2R Inlet |
| I-3 | No. 3 Inlet |
| I-4 | Wing Wall Inlet |
| I-5 | No. 5 Inet |
| I-5.1 | No. 5 Inlet, Casting and Grate |
| I-5.2 | Double No. 5 Inlet |
| I-5.3 | Double No. 5 Inlet, Casting and Grate |
| MH-1 | Storm Sewer Brick Manhole 48", 60", 72" Diameter |
| MH-2 | Sanitary or Storm Sewer Precast Concrete Manhole 48", 60", 72" Diameter |
| MH-3 | Sanitary or Storm Sewer 42" - 54" Diameter Reinforced Concrete Pipe With 48" Concentric Tee |
| MH-4 | Sanitary or Storm Sewer 60" - 96" Diameter Reinforced Concrete Pipe With 48" Eccentric Tee |
| MH-5 | Sanitary or Storm Sewer 8" -96" Diameter Cast-In-Place Concrete Base Section w/ Precast Concrete Manhole Riser Sections |
| MH-6 | Manhole Connections, Trench Construction, Manhole Slab Tops |
| MH-7 | Flap Gates |
| MH-8 | Sewer Related Items |
| MH-9 | Drop Manholes, Manhole Inverts |
| S-1.1 | Y Branches, Laterals, Stacks |
| S-1.2 | Storm or Sump Pump Lateral |
| S-1.3 | New Manhole on Existing Brick or Segmental Block Sewer and Reinforced Concrete Saddle Details |
| S-2 | Housedrains, Trench Drains |
| S-3 | Pile Support, 6" - 27" Pipe Sewer To 10' Deep |
| S-4 | Pile Support, 6" - 27" Pipe Sewer, 10' To 16' Deep |
| S-5 | Pile Support, 30" - 66" Pipe Sewer |
| S-6 | Pile Support, For Manhole on 8", 10", 12" Pipe Sewer |
| S-7 | Pile Support, For Manhole on 15", 18", Pipe Sewer |
| S-8 | 1000 Gallon Grease Interceptor and Inspection Well |
Developed by the City of Akron, Engineering BureauLast Updated 11/20/18 References Construction and Material Specifications - 2008 Edition To order In person: CMS is available at the Engineering Bureau Administration office on the 7th floor of the Municipal Building, 166 South High Street, Akron, Ohio. Cost: $27.00 To order by mail: Send a check payable to City of Akron and mail to: Akron Engineering Bureau 166 S. High Street, Room 701 Akron, Ohio 44308 If you prefer UPS or FEDEX, please include your account number; otherwise your CMS book will be shipped via the post office. Standard Construction Drawings To Order: Contact AA Blueprint. Cost: Contact AA Blueprint for current cost. |
CITY CENTRAL - PERMIT FEES
1030 E. Tallmadge Ave.
Akron, OH 44310
Telephone: 330-375-2010 Fax: 330-375-2102
Project Deposits
Commercial
Commercial
1030 E. Tallmadge Ave.
Akron, OH 44310
Telephone: 330-375-2010 Fax: 330-375-2102
Project Deposits
Commercial
- New Building/ Addition/ Alteration - $3500
- Interior Alteration ONLY - $1500
- Fire Alarm ONLY - $100
- Fire Suppression ONLY - $100
- Certificate of Occupancy Request ONLY - $100
- Signage Package ONLY -$50
- Dwelling New - $1500
- Addition or Accessory Structure - $50
Commercial
- Right-of-Way Opening – Will be billed for City Inspection cost after project is completed
- Performance Bond Required – Amount of Right-of-Way Work or $10,000, whichever is larger
- Repair of curb, drive apron, and curb ONLY - $500 Deposit
- Right-of-Way Occupancy - $35 Per 100 SF of Right-of-Way occupied
- Razing Permit - $100 Per Building
- Oversized Load Permit - $75 Per Load
- Sewer Permit – See application to calculate fee
- Water Connect – Fee will be provided by Water at time of review
- Right-of-Way Opening – Will be billed for City Inspection cost after project is complete
- Performance Bond Required – Amount of Right-of-Way or $10,000, whichever is larger
- Repair of curb, drive apron, and curb ONLY - $500 Deposit
- Homeowner affidavit (ONLY IF HOMEOWNER IS DOING WORK)
- Right-of-Way Occupancy - $35 Per 100 SF of Right-of-Way Occupied
- Razing -
- $100 Per Home
- $50 Per Detached Garage
- Grading and Paving – Will be billed for City Inspection cost after project is completed
- Pool - $75 For Review and Permit
- Industrial Pretreatment (FOG)
- Conditional Interceptor Waiver Request Form
- New FSE Assessment Worksheet
- 1000 Gal Grease Interceptor Standard Drawing
- Link to Water Reclamation Services website.