What work does the Residential Permit Application cover?

The application lists work including new dwellings, additions, accessory structures, decks, pools or hot tubs, demolitions, and electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work.

What documents may need to accompany the application?

The form specifies construction drawings and plot plans for certain projects. New dwellings and additions over 1,000 square feet must include storm water and drainage documents with the building plans.

Do I need a notary for the Residential Permit Application?

No. The application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and a homeowner doing the work on their own home must also sign the homeowner affidavit.

Sheffield Lake, OH · Lorain County

No notary required

Residential Permit Application

Sheffield Lake property owners or authorized agents use this application to request a permit for residential construction, alterations, additions, and other listed work.

What this form is

This application requests a residential permit for work such as a new dwelling, addition, deck, pool, demolition, or mechanical trade work. It asks for property, owner, contractor, project, construction, and valuation details, along with the applicant’s signature and date. Applicants must attach plot plans for specified projects, and some projects require construction drawings or storm water drainage documents.

Who needs it

A property owner or authorized agent planning residential construction or other work listed on the application should complete and submit it.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and, when applicable, homeowner sign and date it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Residential Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the sections relevant to your project, describe the work, and sign and date the application.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Include plot plans, construction drawings, or storm water and drainage documents when required for your project.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the application and required attachments to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What work does the Residential Permit Application cover?: The application lists work including new dwellings, additions, accessory structures, decks, pools or hot tubs, demolitions, and electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work.
What documents may need to accompany the application?: The form specifies construction drawings and plot plans for certain projects. New dwellings and additions over 1,000 square feet must include storm water and drainage documents with the building plans.
Do I need a notary for the Residential Permit Application?: No. The application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and a homeowner doing the work on their own home must also sign the homeowner affidavit.
How do I submit the Residential Permit Application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Residential Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Sheffield Lake form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.