Fairlawn, OH · Summit County
Deck Application
Fairlawn property owners or authorized applicants use this application to request approval to erect or alter a deck and provide project and plan information.
What this form is
Use this application to request a permit or license to erect or alter a deck in Fairlawn. It asks for the project address, owner and contractor details, deck area, estimated cost, and applicant contact information. Submit two sets of plans and a plot plan with the application; the included guide lists details to show on those plans.
Who needs it
Fairlawn property owners or applicants authorized by the owner who plan to erect or alter a deck need to complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application with two sets of plans and a plot plan to the Zoning, Housing & Residential Building Department, 3487 S. Smith Rd., Fairlawn, OH 44333. The form lists a $125 total fee and says processing takes 7–10 days.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and no notarized attachment or sworn step is identified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Fairlawn Deck Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the project address, owner and contractor information, deck square footage, estimated cost, and applicant contact details.
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Gather The Plans
Prepare two sets of plans and a plot plan using the details listed in the included Deck Plan Guide.
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Submit To The Department
Submit the application and plans to the Zoning, Housing & Residential Building Department at the address on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Who should file the Fairlawn Deck Application?
- Property owners or applicants authorized by the owner should use this application to request a permit or license to erect or alter a deck.
- What plans must accompany the application?
- Submit two sets of plans and a plot plan. The guide describes site, framing, and cross-section plan details, plus other details such as stair information when applicable.
- Do I need a notary for the Deck Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step.
- How do I submit the Deck Application?
- Submit it with two sets of plans and a plot plan to the Zoning, Housing & Residential Building Department at 3487 S. Smith Rd., Fairlawn, OH 44333.
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