Sheffield, OH · Lorain County
New Business Form
This packet helps Sheffield businesses apply for zoning and occupancy approvals, provide emergency contact information, and register for municipal income tax.
What this form is
The packet combines Sheffield Village zoning and conditional-use, commercial or industrial occupancy, police emergency-contact, and Regional Income Tax Agency business registration forms. Businesses use the applicable sections to provide business and owner details, location, use, inspection information, emergency contacts, and tax registration details. The printed fees are $10 for the zoning or conditional-use application and $77.25 for the occupancy application.
Who needs it
A business opening or operating in Sheffield Village may use the applicable forms to seek permits, arrange occupancy review, share emergency contacts, or register for income tax.
How to submit it
The forms list the Building Department at 4480 Colorado Avenue, Sheffield Village, Ohio 44054; the police form may be faxed to 440-949-2534 or dropped off at the police station. Mail the RITA registration to the address printed on that form.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the RITA registration form asks the signer to print their name, sign, and date it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the New Business Form packet and identify the sections that apply to your business.
- 2
Complete The Applicable Forms
Provide the requested business, owner, location, contact, inspection, emergency, and tax registration details.
- 3
Gather Requested Details
The zoning application lists a site plan as included; complete any other requested fields on the applicable forms.
- 4
Submit The Forms
Use the Building Department address, police form fax or drop-off options, and RITA mailing address printed in the packet.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Sheffield New Business Form packet include?
- It includes zoning and conditional-use, commercial or industrial occupancy, police emergency-contact, and RITA business registration forms. Complete the sections that apply to your business.
- Do I need a notary for the Sheffield New Business Form?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the RITA registration form asks the signer to print their name, sign, and date it.
- How do I submit the Sheffield New Business Form?
- The packet lists the Building Department address, police form fax and drop-off options, and a mailing address for the RITA registration. Follow the instructions printed on the applicable form.
- What fees are listed in the packet?
- The zoning or conditional-use application lists a $10 fee, and the commercial or industrial occupancy application lists a $77.25 fee.