Sheffield, OH · Lorain County
Commercial Plan Approval Application
This application requests plan approval for a commercial building or structure and is completed by the owner or contractor submitting the project plans.
What this form is
The Village of Sheffield application requests a certificate of plan approval for a building or structure. It asks for owner and contractor details, project location and use, construction type, building dimensions, occupancy and equipment information, and estimated construction cost. The applicant is instructed to submit drawings and details of an existing building for certain projects, and to provide contractor information before a building permit will be issued.
Who needs it
Owners or contractors seeking plan approval for a commercial building or structure in Sheffield should complete one application for each building or structure.
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 application is signed without a notary; it requests no sworn or notarized attachment, so the applicant simply signs the form.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Commercial Plan Approval Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Form
Print or type the requested owner, contractor, project, construction, building, equipment, and cost information.
- 3
Gather Project Drawings
For an addition, alteration, or chapter 34 project, include drawings and details of the existing building with the new drawings.
- 4
Submit The Application
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Commercial Plan Approval Application for?
- It requests a certificate of plan approval for a building or structure and collects project, construction, occupancy, equipment, and cost information.
- Who completes the application?
- The form asks for owner and contractor information and says to submit one application for each building or structure.
- Do I need a notary for the Commercial Plan Approval Application?
- No. The application has no notary block and requests no sworn or notarized attachment; the applicant signs the form.
- How do I submit the Commercial Plan Approval Application?
- The document does not provide submission contact details. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.