Fairlawn, OH · Summit County
Planning Commission Application
Fairlawn property proponents use this application to petition for a Planning Commission appearance for a proposed project, rezoning, lot split, or conditional use.
What this form is
This application petitions the Fairlawn Planning Commission to review a proposed project or request, including rezoning, lot splits, and conditional uses. Applicants provide project and property details, submit required plans and supporting information, and attach a letter explaining the property’s location, current zoning, and how the intended use benefits city planning. The form states that incomplete submissions will not proceed through normal processing.
Who needs it
A property proponent seeking a Planning Commission appearance for a project, rezoning, lot split, conditional use, or other matter regulated by the Zoning Code needs this application.
How to submit it
Submit the petition and non-refundable filing fee to the Building & Zoning Department, City of Fairlawn, 3487 S. Smith Road, Fairlawn, OH 44333. Send electronic plan files to [email protected] and attach eight reduced-size plan sets as directed.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the proponent and owner sign and provide their contact information, with no sworn or notarized attachment specified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Fairlawn Planning Commission Application PDF.
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Complete The Petition
Enter the project and property information, describe the request, and provide the proponent and owner details and signatures.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Include applicable plans, the required reduced-size plan sets, and a letter describing the property, zoning, and planning benefit.
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Submit To The City
Submit the petition and non-refundable filing fee to the Building & Zoning Department; email electronic plan files to the address provided on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Fairlawn Planning Commission Application for?
- It petitions for a Planning Commission appearance for a project or request, including rezoning, lot splits, conditional uses, and other matters regulated by the Zoning Code.
- What supporting materials are required?
- The application requests project and property details, plans, and a letter stating the property location, present zoning, and planning benefit of the intended use. Requirements vary by request type.
- How do I submit the Planning Commission Application?
- Submit the petition and non-refundable filing fee to the Building & Zoning Department at 3487 S. Smith Road, Fairlawn, OH 44333. Email electronic plan files to [email protected] and attach eight reduced-size plan sets as directed.
- Do I need a notary for the Planning Commission Application?
- No. The application has signature lines for the proponent and owner and does not specify a notarized or sworn attachment.
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This Planning Commission Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Fairlawn form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.