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B-3 Central Business DD Downtown Development M-1 Light Industrial M-2 Industrial Zoning Overlays: Design Districts, Historic Districts, PUD For more detail regarding zoning regulations for each district, see Chapter 1113 of the Unified Development Code. All requests for permitted uses for a given property can be submitted in writing to the City Planner. What Requires a Zoning Permit? All new construction, additions, porches, decks, driveways and changes of use associated with property require a zoning permit and some may require a building permit from the Lake County Building Department. Check out this handy Zoning Quick Reference Chart to see what permits and requirements you may need. Sheds, garages, pavilions, gazebos Additions Decks Demolitions Driveways, patios, sidewalks Fences Fire alarm or sprinkler systems Lawn irrigation systems New construction Parking lots Pavement and curb cuts Porch repairs Renewable energy systems Roofing Signs Swimming pools, hot tubs Vinyl/aluminum siding Waterproofing Window replacements All permit applications and forms can be found under Community Development Forms . For more information, contact us at the Community Development office at 440-392-5931 or [email protected] . Variances & Zoning Appeals In some instances there may be a need for special consideration of a property or use that is not permitted by the zoning code. This special consideration is called a variance. Property owners can request a variance if they are one zoning sub-category away from what their intended use requires. For example, if a property owner wants to turn a multi-family home back into a single-family home, they would need to request a variance. Items such as setbacks or size of a accessory building may also deviate from the Zoning Code. The Zoning Code has an appeal process for such non-compliance items. This appeal is heard by the Board of Zoning Appeals . Contact Information Sarah Sitterle Director of Planning [email protected] 440-392-5843 Celina Sotka Planner I [email protected] 440-392-5917 Community Development Office 66 Mentor Avenue, Painesville, Ohio 44077 Office Hours : Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Phone : 440-392-5931 Fax : 440-392-0981 Why Permits are Important While it may seem like a major inconvenience to obtain zoning or building permits, the process is designed to protect property owners and ensure that all work done is in compliance with Ohio codes. Zoning permits help ensure neighborhoods stay consistent and help keep the peace when living in close proximity to others.