CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection

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CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO
CERTIFICATION
ROSTER OF OFFICIALS
ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84
COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE
TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE
CHARTER
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE ONE - General Provisions
TITLE THREE - Legislative
TITLE FIVE - Administrative
CHAPTER 121 Mayor
CHAPTER 123 Treasurer
CHAPTER 127 Department of Law
CHAPTER 129 Department of Finance
CHAPTER 131 Department of Public Safety
CHAPTER 133 Division of Police
CHAPTER 135 Division of Fire
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
137.04 RECORDS.
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
CHAPTER 138 Division of Health
CHAPTER 139 Department of Public Service
CHAPTER 141 Division of Water
CHAPTER 143 Division of Sewers
CHAPTER 145 Division of Streets and Roads
CHAPTER 147 Division of Sanitation
CHAPTER 149 Department of Taxation
CHAPTER 151 Engineer
CHAPTER 153 Forester
CHAPTER 155 Animal Control Officer
CHAPTER 157 Civil Service Commission
CHAPTER 158 Block Grant Grievance Board
CHAPTER 159 Economic Development Advisory Board
CHAPTER 161 Board of Zoning and Building Appeals (Repealed)
CHAPTER 163 Park-Recreation Board (Repealed)
CHAPTER 164 Records Commission
CHAPTER 165 Rate Review Board
CHAPTER 167 Planning Commission
CHAPTER 168 Board of Control
CHAPTER 169 Employment Provisions
CHAPTER 171 Community Center Board of Trustees
CHAPTER 173 Legal Defense and Indemnification
CHAPTER 175 ADA Coordinator
CHAPTER 177 Part-Time Grant Administrator
TITLE SEVEN - Judicial
TITLE NINE - Taxation
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
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CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
CHAPTER 137
Division of Building Inspection
137.01   Establishment.
137.02   Residential Building Inspector; qualifications.
137.03   Conflict of interests.
137.04   Records.
137.05   Appointment and term of Inspectors.
137.06   Daily settlement for fees.
137.07   Electrical Inspector.
137.08   Alternate Building Inspector. (Repealed)
137.09   Impress Fund.
137.10   Part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector.
137.10A   Full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector.
137.11   Notice of change of occupancy.
137.12   Notification from utility companies.
137.13   Procedure for vacating lands.
137.14   Specifications and standards for building lot site plans.
137.15   Enforcement of building laws and regulations.
137.16   Chief Building Official.
137.17   Back-up Chief Building Official.
137.18   Plans Examiner.
137.19   Back-up Plans Examiner.
137.20   Plumbing Inspector.
137.21   Back-up Plumbing Inspector.
137.22   Back-up Electrical Inspector.
137.23   Back-up Building Inspector.
137.24   Contracting for Building Department services.
 
CROSS REFERENCES
Dangerous buildings; duties of Building Inspector - see BLDG. 1351.03
Moving of buildings; duties of Building Inspector - see BLDG. 1356.05
Building permits and fees; issuance - see BLDG. Ch. 1361
Building Inspector to enforce Zoning Code - see P. & Z. 1113.01, 1113.13
 
 
137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
   There is hereby created within the Department of Public Service a Division of Building Inspection. (Ord. 24-79. Passed 3-27-79.)
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
   The position of Residential Building Inspector is hereby established who shall be under the direct supervision of the Service Director. The Residential Building Inspector shall be a full-time employee of the City and shall have at least ten years paid experience in building construction and have been in responsible charge of the design or construction of buildings. He shall also be generally informed on the quality and strength of materials and all phases of building construction.  (Ord. 20-05. Passed 1-11-05.)
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
   No employee of the Division of Building Inspection or person who contracts for services with the Division shall engage in any work which is inconsistent with his duties or the interests of the Division.
   All employees of the Division and persons who contract for services with the Division are disqualified from performing services for the Division when the same would require them to pass upon, inspect or otherwise exercise any authority given by the Ohio Building Code or the Regional Dwelling House Code over any labor, material or equipment furnished by them for the construction, alteration or maintenance of a building or the preparation of working drawings or specifications for work within the jurisdictional area of the Division. The Division shall provide other similarly qualified personnel to enforce the requirements of the Municipal Building Codes and regulations as they pertain to such work.
137.04 RECORDS.
   It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector to keep a record of all applications for permits, which shall be regularly numbered in the order of their issuance, signed by the Building Inspector, and a record showing the number, description and size of all buildings erected in the Municipality, of what materials constructed, the aggregate of the number, kind and cost of all buildings, the ground area, the inspection, removal and condemnation of buildings and all other matters proper to be recorded, and shall cause each inspector to make a daily written report of each inspection made.
(Ord. 87-67. Passed 10-24-67.)
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
   The Mayor shall make the appointment of the Building Inspector in accordance with the ordinances of the City and the rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission.
(Ord. 53-77. Passed 5-10-77.)
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
   The Building Inspector shall make daily settlements with the Director of Finance for all fees collected by his Division and take receipt therefor.
(Ord. 60-58. Passed 8-12-58.)

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137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES

137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES

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CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO
CERTIFICATION
ROSTER OF OFFICIALS
ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84
COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE
TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE
CHARTER
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE ONE - General Provisions
TITLE THREE - Legislative
TITLE FIVE - Administrative
CHAPTER 121 Mayor
CHAPTER 123 Treasurer
CHAPTER 127 Department of Law
CHAPTER 129 Department of Finance
CHAPTER 131 Department of Public Safety
CHAPTER 133 Division of Police
CHAPTER 135 Division of Fire
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
137.04 RECORDS.
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
CHAPTER 138 Division of Health
CHAPTER 139 Department of Public Service
CHAPTER 141 Division of Water
CHAPTER 143 Division of Sewers
CHAPTER 145 Division of Streets and Roads
CHAPTER 147 Division of Sanitation
CHAPTER 149 Department of Taxation
CHAPTER 151 Engineer
CHAPTER 153 Forester
CHAPTER 155 Animal Control Officer
CHAPTER 157 Civil Service Commission
CHAPTER 158 Block Grant Grievance Board
CHAPTER 159 Economic Development Advisory Board
CHAPTER 161 Board of Zoning and Building Appeals (Repealed)
CHAPTER 163 Park-Recreation Board (Repealed)
CHAPTER 164 Records Commission
CHAPTER 165 Rate Review Board
CHAPTER 167 Planning Commission
CHAPTER 168 Board of Control
CHAPTER 169 Employment Provisions
CHAPTER 171 Community Center Board of Trustees
CHAPTER 173 Legal Defense and Indemnification
CHAPTER 175 ADA Coordinator
CHAPTER 177 Part-Time Grant Administrator
TITLE SEVEN - Judicial
TITLE NINE - Taxation
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
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137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
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137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
   The City of Sheffield Lake Building Department, previously established by ordinance, is hereby granted full authority to enforce all laws, statutes, and regulations as provided and authorized in the Ohio Revised Code and the Ohio Administrative Code pursuant to the Certification approved by the Ohio Board of Building Standards.
(Ord. 15-04. Passed 3-9-04.)
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
   (a)   The position of Chief Building Official is hereby established.
   (b)   The Chief Building Official is hereby designated as responsible for the overall administration of the building department and enforcement of the rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall also perform all duties of a Certified Building Inspector including the determination of compliance with approved construction documents and rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Chief Building Official is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Chief Building Official shall maintain all of the requirements of the Chief Building Official and shall serve in place of the Chief Building Official in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Chief Building Official and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
   (a)   The position of Plans Examiner is hereby established.
   (b)   The Plans Examiner shall hold a certification as a plans examiner and shall be designated to examine construction documents to determine compliance with the rules of the Board of Building Standards.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Plans Examiner is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Plans Examiner shall maintain all of the requirements of the Plans Examiner and shall serve in place of the Plans Examiner in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Plans Examiner.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Plumbing Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Plumbing Inspector shall maintain a certification as a plumbing inspector and is hereby designated to determine compliance with approved construction documents and rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Plumbing Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Plumbing Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Plumbing Inspector and shall serve in place of the Plumbing Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Plumbing Inspector and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Electrical Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Electrical Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Electrical Inspector and shall serve in place of the Electrical Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Electrical Inspector and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Building Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Building Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Building Inspector and shall serve in place of the Building Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Building Inspector.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
   Notwithstanding any other Ordinance or Resolution to the contrary, the Mayor may, with the approval of City Council, elect to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with an outside company for the provision of any or all Building Department Services. The terms of such an Agreement shall prevail over the terms of any Ordinances or Resolutions, including pay Ordinances, which may be in conflict therewith during the duration of the Agreement. The Agreement shall at a minimum provide for the scope of services to be provided and the rates to be charged for such services. The Agreement shall also set forth the entity, or individual to be designated as Chief Building Official and all other required positions so as to maintain the City's Certified Residential and Commercial status with the State of Ohio.
(Ord. 18-15. Passed 4-14-15.)

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137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.

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CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO
CERTIFICATION
ROSTER OF OFFICIALS
ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84
COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE
TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE
CHARTER
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE ONE - General Provisions
TITLE THREE - Legislative
TITLE FIVE - Administrative
CHAPTER 121 Mayor
CHAPTER 123 Treasurer
CHAPTER 127 Department of Law
CHAPTER 129 Department of Finance
CHAPTER 131 Department of Public Safety
CHAPTER 133 Division of Police
CHAPTER 135 Division of Fire
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
137.04 RECORDS.
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
CHAPTER 138 Division of Health
CHAPTER 139 Department of Public Service
CHAPTER 141 Division of Water
CHAPTER 143 Division of Sewers
CHAPTER 145 Division of Streets and Roads
CHAPTER 147 Division of Sanitation
CHAPTER 149 Department of Taxation
CHAPTER 151 Engineer
CHAPTER 153 Forester
CHAPTER 155 Animal Control Officer
CHAPTER 157 Civil Service Commission
CHAPTER 158 Block Grant Grievance Board
CHAPTER 159 Economic Development Advisory Board
CHAPTER 161 Board of Zoning and Building Appeals (Repealed)
CHAPTER 163 Park-Recreation Board (Repealed)
CHAPTER 164 Records Commission
CHAPTER 165 Rate Review Board
CHAPTER 167 Planning Commission
CHAPTER 168 Board of Control
CHAPTER 169 Employment Provisions
CHAPTER 171 Community Center Board of Trustees
CHAPTER 173 Legal Defense and Indemnification
CHAPTER 175 ADA Coordinator
CHAPTER 177 Part-Time Grant Administrator
TITLE SEVEN - Judicial
TITLE NINE - Taxation
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
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137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
CHAPTER 137
Division of Building Inspection
137.01   Establishment.
137.02   Residential Building Inspector; qualifications.
137.03   Conflict of interests.
137.04   Records.
137.05   Appointment and term of Inspectors.
137.06   Daily settlement for fees.
137.07   Electrical Inspector.
137.08   Alternate Building Inspector. (Repealed)
137.09   Impress Fund.
137.10   Part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector.
137.10A   Full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector.
137.11   Notice of change of occupancy.
137.12   Notification from utility companies.
137.13   Procedure for vacating lands.
137.14   Specifications and standards for building lot site plans.
137.15   Enforcement of building laws and regulations.
137.16   Chief Building Official.
137.17   Back-up Chief Building Official.
137.18   Plans Examiner.
137.19   Back-up Plans Examiner.
137.20   Plumbing Inspector.
137.21   Back-up Plumbing Inspector.
137.22   Back-up Electrical Inspector.
137.23   Back-up Building Inspector.
137.24   Contracting for Building Department services.
 
CROSS REFERENCES
Dangerous buildings; duties of Building Inspector - see BLDG. 1351.03
Moving of buildings; duties of Building Inspector - see BLDG. 1356.05
Building permits and fees; issuance - see BLDG. Ch. 1361
Building Inspector to enforce Zoning Code - see P. & Z. 1113.01, 1113.13
 
 
137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
   There is hereby created within the Department of Public Service a Division of Building Inspection. (Ord. 24-79. Passed 3-27-79.)
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
   The position of Residential Building Inspector is hereby established who shall be under the direct supervision of the Service Director. The Residential Building Inspector shall be a full-time employee of the City and shall have at least ten years paid experience in building construction and have been in responsible charge of the design or construction of buildings. He shall also be generally informed on the quality and strength of materials and all phases of building construction.  (Ord. 20-05. Passed 1-11-05.)
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
   No employee of the Division of Building Inspection or person who contracts for services with the Division shall engage in any work which is inconsistent with his duties or the interests of the Division.
   All employees of the Division and persons who contract for services with the Division are disqualified from performing services for the Division when the same would require them to pass upon, inspect or otherwise exercise any authority given by the Ohio Building Code or the Regional Dwelling House Code over any labor, material or equipment furnished by them for the construction, alteration or maintenance of a building or the preparation of working drawings or specifications for work within the jurisdictional area of the Division. The Division shall provide other similarly qualified personnel to enforce the requirements of the Municipal Building Codes and regulations as they pertain to such work.
137.04 RECORDS.
   It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector to keep a record of all applications for permits, which shall be regularly numbered in the order of their issuance, signed by the Building Inspector, and a record showing the number, description and size of all buildings erected in the Municipality, of what materials constructed, the aggregate of the number, kind and cost of all buildings, the ground area, the inspection, removal and condemnation of buildings and all other matters proper to be recorded, and shall cause each inspector to make a daily written report of each inspection made.
(Ord. 87-67. Passed 10-24-67.)
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
   The Mayor shall make the appointment of the Building Inspector in accordance with the ordinances of the City and the rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission.
(Ord. 53-77. Passed 5-10-77.)
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
   The Building Inspector shall make daily settlements with the Director of Finance for all fees collected by his Division and take receipt therefor.
(Ord. 60-58. Passed 8-12-58.)
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Electrical Inspector for the City is hereby established.
   (b)   The Electrical Inspector must be certified and licensed by the State and is to be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
   (c)   The Electrical Inspector shall make the number of inspections on all new construction as set forth in City, State and National electrical codes and all other relevant ordinances and statutes. (Ord. 58-01. Passed 10-23-01.)
   (d)   The Electrical Inspector shall work under the supervision of the Chief Building Official and shall use the same office space and equipment as is used by the Building Inspector. (Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
   EDITOR’S NOTE: Former Section 137.08 was repealed by Ordinance 47-18.
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
   (a)    There is hereby established an impress fund for purposes of allowing the Building Inspector to make changes in the day to day operation of the Building Department.
   (b)    The impress fund shall be funded with twenty-five dollars ($25.00) and shall at no time upon the close of any business day of the Building Department have in it any amount in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) unless it is impossible for the Building Inspector to turn over to the Finance Director the amount in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25. 00) at the close of any business day in which case the amount in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be turned over to the Finance Director by the Building Inspector at the earliest possible time thereafter.
(Ord. 87-81. Passed 10-27-81.)
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector is hereby established as a position within the City.
   (b)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall under the direct supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and further shall be under the direction of the Director of Public Service.
   (c)   The rate of pay for the position of the part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector of the City of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, shall be established by Council.
   (d)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall work no more than thirty-two hours in any week.
   (e)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall attend Zoning Board of Appeals meetings at such time as he is directed to attend such meetings by the full-time Building Inspector.
   (f)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall establish and maintain any records and other data as may from time to time be required of the part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the Building Department and/or the full-time Building Inspector and/or the Director of Public Service.
   (g)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall, be under the supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and under the direction of the Director of Public Service, perform carryout duties and responsibilities as directed by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service, including but not limited to, the following:
      (1)   Monitoring the maintenance and condition of real property and real estate within the City.
      (2)   Monitoring the condition of vacant lots and lands within the City.
      (3)   Monitoring the condition of and/or demolition and/or repair of vacant structures within the City.
      (4)   The enforcement of sidewalk ordinances within the City.
      (5)   The enforcement of zoning laws and regulations within the City.
      (6)   The enforcement of the junk car ordinances of the City.
      (7)   Any and all other duties and responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned to the Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service.
         (Ord. 63-05. Passed 8-16-05.)

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137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.

137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.

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Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO
CERTIFICATION
ROSTER OF OFFICIALS
ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84
COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE
TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE
CHARTER
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE ONE - General Provisions
TITLE THREE - Legislative
TITLE FIVE - Administrative
CHAPTER 121 Mayor
CHAPTER 123 Treasurer
CHAPTER 127 Department of Law
CHAPTER 129 Department of Finance
CHAPTER 131 Department of Public Safety
CHAPTER 133 Division of Police
CHAPTER 135 Division of Fire
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
137.04 RECORDS.
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
CHAPTER 138 Division of Health
CHAPTER 139 Department of Public Service
CHAPTER 141 Division of Water
CHAPTER 143 Division of Sewers
CHAPTER 145 Division of Streets and Roads
CHAPTER 147 Division of Sanitation
CHAPTER 149 Department of Taxation
CHAPTER 151 Engineer
CHAPTER 153 Forester
CHAPTER 155 Animal Control Officer
CHAPTER 157 Civil Service Commission
CHAPTER 158 Block Grant Grievance Board
CHAPTER 159 Economic Development Advisory Board
CHAPTER 161 Board of Zoning and Building Appeals (Repealed)
CHAPTER 163 Park-Recreation Board (Repealed)
CHAPTER 164 Records Commission
CHAPTER 165 Rate Review Board
CHAPTER 167 Planning Commission
CHAPTER 168 Board of Control
CHAPTER 169 Employment Provisions
CHAPTER 171 Community Center Board of Trustees
CHAPTER 173 Legal Defense and Indemnification
CHAPTER 175 ADA Coordinator
CHAPTER 177 Part-Time Grant Administrator
TITLE SEVEN - Judicial
TITLE NINE - Taxation
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
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Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
CHAPTER 137
Division of Building Inspection
137.01   Establishment.
137.02   Residential Building Inspector; qualifications.
137.03   Conflict of interests.
137.04   Records.
137.05   Appointment and term of Inspectors.
137.06   Daily settlement for fees.
137.07   Electrical Inspector.
137.08   Alternate Building Inspector. (Repealed)
137.09   Impress Fund.
137.10   Part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector.
137.10A   Full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector.
137.11   Notice of change of occupancy.
137.12   Notification from utility companies.
137.13   Procedure for vacating lands.
137.14   Specifications and standards for building lot site plans.
137.15   Enforcement of building laws and regulations.
137.16   Chief Building Official.
137.17   Back-up Chief Building Official.
137.18   Plans Examiner.
137.19   Back-up Plans Examiner.
137.20   Plumbing Inspector.
137.21   Back-up Plumbing Inspector.
137.22   Back-up Electrical Inspector.
137.23   Back-up Building Inspector.
137.24   Contracting for Building Department services.
 
CROSS REFERENCES
Dangerous buildings; duties of Building Inspector - see BLDG. 1351.03
Moving of buildings; duties of Building Inspector - see BLDG. 1356.05
Building permits and fees; issuance - see BLDG. Ch. 1361
Building Inspector to enforce Zoning Code - see P. & Z. 1113.01, 1113.13
 
 
137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
   There is hereby created within the Department of Public Service a Division of Building Inspection. (Ord. 24-79. Passed 3-27-79.)
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
   The position of Residential Building Inspector is hereby established who shall be under the direct supervision of the Service Director. The Residential Building Inspector shall be a full-time employee of the City and shall have at least ten years paid experience in building construction and have been in responsible charge of the design or construction of buildings. He shall also be generally informed on the quality and strength of materials and all phases of building construction.  (Ord. 20-05. Passed 1-11-05.)
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
   No employee of the Division of Building Inspection or person who contracts for services with the Division shall engage in any work which is inconsistent with his duties or the interests of the Division.
   All employees of the Division and persons who contract for services with the Division are disqualified from performing services for the Division when the same would require them to pass upon, inspect or otherwise exercise any authority given by the Ohio Building Code or the Regional Dwelling House Code over any labor, material or equipment furnished by them for the construction, alteration or maintenance of a building or the preparation of working drawings or specifications for work within the jurisdictional area of the Division. The Division shall provide other similarly qualified personnel to enforce the requirements of the Municipal Building Codes and regulations as they pertain to such work.
137.04 RECORDS.
   It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector to keep a record of all applications for permits, which shall be regularly numbered in the order of their issuance, signed by the Building Inspector, and a record showing the number, description and size of all buildings erected in the Municipality, of what materials constructed, the aggregate of the number, kind and cost of all buildings, the ground area, the inspection, removal and condemnation of buildings and all other matters proper to be recorded, and shall cause each inspector to make a daily written report of each inspection made.
(Ord. 87-67. Passed 10-24-67.)
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
   The Mayor shall make the appointment of the Building Inspector in accordance with the ordinances of the City and the rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission.
(Ord. 53-77. Passed 5-10-77.)
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
   The Building Inspector shall make daily settlements with the Director of Finance for all fees collected by his Division and take receipt therefor.
(Ord. 60-58. Passed 8-12-58.)
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Electrical Inspector for the City is hereby established.
   (b)   The Electrical Inspector must be certified and licensed by the State and is to be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
   (c)   The Electrical Inspector shall make the number of inspections on all new construction as set forth in City, State and National electrical codes and all other relevant ordinances and statutes. (Ord. 58-01. Passed 10-23-01.)
   (d)   The Electrical Inspector shall work under the supervision of the Chief Building Official and shall use the same office space and equipment as is used by the Building Inspector. (Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
   EDITOR’S NOTE: Former Section 137.08 was repealed by Ordinance 47-18.
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
   (a)    There is hereby established an impress fund for purposes of allowing the Building Inspector to make changes in the day to day operation of the Building Department.
   (b)    The impress fund shall be funded with twenty-five dollars ($25.00) and shall at no time upon the close of any business day of the Building Department have in it any amount in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) unless it is impossible for the Building Inspector to turn over to the Finance Director the amount in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25. 00) at the close of any business day in which case the amount in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be turned over to the Finance Director by the Building Inspector at the earliest possible time thereafter.
(Ord. 87-81. Passed 10-27-81.)
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector is hereby established as a position within the City.
   (b)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall under the direct supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and further shall be under the direction of the Director of Public Service.
   (c)   The rate of pay for the position of the part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector of the City of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, shall be established by Council.
   (d)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall work no more than thirty-two hours in any week.
   (e)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall attend Zoning Board of Appeals meetings at such time as he is directed to attend such meetings by the full-time Building Inspector.
   (f)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall establish and maintain any records and other data as may from time to time be required of the part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the Building Department and/or the full-time Building Inspector and/or the Director of Public Service.
   (g)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall, be under the supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and under the direction of the Director of Public Service, perform carryout duties and responsibilities as directed by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service, including but not limited to, the following:
      (1)   Monitoring the maintenance and condition of real property and real estate within the City.
      (2)   Monitoring the condition of vacant lots and lands within the City.
      (3)   Monitoring the condition of and/or demolition and/or repair of vacant structures within the City.
      (4)   The enforcement of sidewalk ordinances within the City.
      (5)   The enforcement of zoning laws and regulations within the City.
      (6)   The enforcement of the junk car ordinances of the City.
      (7)   Any and all other duties and responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned to the Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service.
         (Ord. 63-05. Passed 8-16-05.)

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137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.

137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.

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CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO
CERTIFICATION
ROSTER OF OFFICIALS
ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84
COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE
TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE
CHARTER
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE ONE - General Provisions
TITLE THREE - Legislative
TITLE FIVE - Administrative
CHAPTER 121 Mayor
CHAPTER 123 Treasurer
CHAPTER 127 Department of Law
CHAPTER 129 Department of Finance
CHAPTER 131 Department of Public Safety
CHAPTER 133 Division of Police
CHAPTER 135 Division of Fire
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
137.04 RECORDS.
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
CHAPTER 138 Division of Health
CHAPTER 139 Department of Public Service
CHAPTER 141 Division of Water
CHAPTER 143 Division of Sewers
CHAPTER 145 Division of Streets and Roads
CHAPTER 147 Division of Sanitation
CHAPTER 149 Department of Taxation
CHAPTER 151 Engineer
CHAPTER 153 Forester
CHAPTER 155 Animal Control Officer
CHAPTER 157 Civil Service Commission
CHAPTER 158 Block Grant Grievance Board
CHAPTER 159 Economic Development Advisory Board
CHAPTER 161 Board of Zoning and Building Appeals (Repealed)
CHAPTER 163 Park-Recreation Board (Repealed)
CHAPTER 164 Records Commission
CHAPTER 165 Rate Review Board
CHAPTER 167 Planning Commission
CHAPTER 168 Board of Control
CHAPTER 169 Employment Provisions
CHAPTER 171 Community Center Board of Trustees
CHAPTER 173 Legal Defense and Indemnification
CHAPTER 175 ADA Coordinator
CHAPTER 177 Part-Time Grant Administrator
TITLE SEVEN - Judicial
TITLE NINE - Taxation
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
OH
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Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
CHAPTER 137
Division of Building Inspection
137.01   Establishment.
137.02   Residential Building Inspector; qualifications.
137.03   Conflict of interests.
137.04   Records.
137.05   Appointment and term of Inspectors.
137.06   Daily settlement for fees.
137.07   Electrical Inspector.
137.08   Alternate Building Inspector. (Repealed)
137.09   Impress Fund.
137.10   Part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector.
137.10A   Full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector.
137.11   Notice of change of occupancy.
137.12   Notification from utility companies.
137.13   Procedure for vacating lands.
137.14   Specifications and standards for building lot site plans.
137.15   Enforcement of building laws and regulations.
137.16   Chief Building Official.
137.17   Back-up Chief Building Official.
137.18   Plans Examiner.
137.19   Back-up Plans Examiner.
137.20   Plumbing Inspector.
137.21   Back-up Plumbing Inspector.
137.22   Back-up Electrical Inspector.
137.23   Back-up Building Inspector.
137.24   Contracting for Building Department services.
 
CROSS REFERENCES
Dangerous buildings; duties of Building Inspector - see BLDG. 1351.03
Moving of buildings; duties of Building Inspector - see BLDG. 1356.05
Building permits and fees; issuance - see BLDG. Ch. 1361
Building Inspector to enforce Zoning Code - see P. & Z. 1113.01, 1113.13
 
 
137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
   There is hereby created within the Department of Public Service a Division of Building Inspection. (Ord. 24-79. Passed 3-27-79.)
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
   The position of Residential Building Inspector is hereby established who shall be under the direct supervision of the Service Director. The Residential Building Inspector shall be a full-time employee of the City and shall have at least ten years paid experience in building construction and have been in responsible charge of the design or construction of buildings. He shall also be generally informed on the quality and strength of materials and all phases of building construction.  (Ord. 20-05. Passed 1-11-05.)
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
   No employee of the Division of Building Inspection or person who contracts for services with the Division shall engage in any work which is inconsistent with his duties or the interests of the Division.
   All employees of the Division and persons who contract for services with the Division are disqualified from performing services for the Division when the same would require them to pass upon, inspect or otherwise exercise any authority given by the Ohio Building Code or the Regional Dwelling House Code over any labor, material or equipment furnished by them for the construction, alteration or maintenance of a building or the preparation of working drawings or specifications for work within the jurisdictional area of the Division. The Division shall provide other similarly qualified personnel to enforce the requirements of the Municipal Building Codes and regulations as they pertain to such work.
137.04 RECORDS.
   It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector to keep a record of all applications for permits, which shall be regularly numbered in the order of their issuance, signed by the Building Inspector, and a record showing the number, description and size of all buildings erected in the Municipality, of what materials constructed, the aggregate of the number, kind and cost of all buildings, the ground area, the inspection, removal and condemnation of buildings and all other matters proper to be recorded, and shall cause each inspector to make a daily written report of each inspection made.
(Ord. 87-67. Passed 10-24-67.)
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
   The Mayor shall make the appointment of the Building Inspector in accordance with the ordinances of the City and the rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission.
(Ord. 53-77. Passed 5-10-77.)
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
   The Building Inspector shall make daily settlements with the Director of Finance for all fees collected by his Division and take receipt therefor.
(Ord. 60-58. Passed 8-12-58.)
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Electrical Inspector for the City is hereby established.
   (b)   The Electrical Inspector must be certified and licensed by the State and is to be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
   (c)   The Electrical Inspector shall make the number of inspections on all new construction as set forth in City, State and National electrical codes and all other relevant ordinances and statutes. (Ord. 58-01. Passed 10-23-01.)
   (d)   The Electrical Inspector shall work under the supervision of the Chief Building Official and shall use the same office space and equipment as is used by the Building Inspector. (Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
   EDITOR’S NOTE: Former Section 137.08 was repealed by Ordinance 47-18.
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
   (a)    There is hereby established an impress fund for purposes of allowing the Building Inspector to make changes in the day to day operation of the Building Department.
   (b)    The impress fund shall be funded with twenty-five dollars ($25.00) and shall at no time upon the close of any business day of the Building Department have in it any amount in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) unless it is impossible for the Building Inspector to turn over to the Finance Director the amount in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25. 00) at the close of any business day in which case the amount in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be turned over to the Finance Director by the Building Inspector at the earliest possible time thereafter.
(Ord. 87-81. Passed 10-27-81.)
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector is hereby established as a position within the City.
   (b)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall under the direct supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and further shall be under the direction of the Director of Public Service.
   (c)   The rate of pay for the position of the part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector of the City of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, shall be established by Council.
   (d)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall work no more than thirty-two hours in any week.
   (e)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall attend Zoning Board of Appeals meetings at such time as he is directed to attend such meetings by the full-time Building Inspector.
   (f)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall establish and maintain any records and other data as may from time to time be required of the part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the Building Department and/or the full-time Building Inspector and/or the Director of Public Service.
   (g)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall, be under the supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and under the direction of the Director of Public Service, perform carryout duties and responsibilities as directed by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service, including but not limited to, the following:
      (1)   Monitoring the maintenance and condition of real property and real estate within the City.
      (2)   Monitoring the condition of vacant lots and lands within the City.
      (3)   Monitoring the condition of and/or demolition and/or repair of vacant structures within the City.
      (4)   The enforcement of sidewalk ordinances within the City.
      (5)   The enforcement of zoning laws and regulations within the City.
      (6)   The enforcement of the junk car ordinances of the City.
      (7)   Any and all other duties and responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned to the Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service.
         (Ord. 63-05. Passed 8-16-05.)
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector is hereby established as a position within the City.
   (b)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall under the direct supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and further shall be under the direction of the Director of Public Service.
   (c)   The rate of pay for the position of the full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector of the City of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, shall be established by Council.
   (d)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall work forty hours per week.
   (e)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall attend Zoning Board of Appeals meetings at such times as he is directed to attend such meetings by the full-time Building Inspector.
   (f)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall establish and maintain any records and other data as may from time to time be required of the full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the Building Department and/or the full- time Building Inspector and/or the Director of Public Service.
   (g)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall, be under the supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and under the direction of the Director of Public Service, perform carryout duties and responsibilities as directed by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service, including but not limited to, the following:
      (1)   Monitoring the maintenance and condition of real property and real estate within the City.
      (2)   Monitoring the condition of vacant lots and lands within the City.
      (3)   Monitoring the condition of and/or demolition and/or repair of vacant structures within the City.
      (4)   The enforcement of sidewalk ordinances within the City.
      (5)   The enforcement of zoning laws and regulations within the City.
      (6)   The enforcement of the junk car ordinances of the City.
      (7)   Any and all other duties and responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned to the Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service.
         (Ord. 62-05. Passed 8-16-05.)

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137.04 RECORDS.

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CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO
CERTIFICATION
ROSTER OF OFFICIALS
ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84
COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE
TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE
CHARTER
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE ONE - General Provisions
TITLE THREE - Legislative
TITLE FIVE - Administrative
CHAPTER 121 Mayor
CHAPTER 123 Treasurer
CHAPTER 127 Department of Law
CHAPTER 129 Department of Finance
CHAPTER 131 Department of Public Safety
CHAPTER 133 Division of Police
CHAPTER 135 Division of Fire
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
137.04 RECORDS.
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
CHAPTER 138 Division of Health
CHAPTER 139 Department of Public Service
CHAPTER 141 Division of Water
CHAPTER 143 Division of Sewers
CHAPTER 145 Division of Streets and Roads
CHAPTER 147 Division of Sanitation
CHAPTER 149 Department of Taxation
CHAPTER 151 Engineer
CHAPTER 153 Forester
CHAPTER 155 Animal Control Officer
CHAPTER 157 Civil Service Commission
CHAPTER 158 Block Grant Grievance Board
CHAPTER 159 Economic Development Advisory Board
CHAPTER 161 Board of Zoning and Building Appeals (Repealed)
CHAPTER 163 Park-Recreation Board (Repealed)
CHAPTER 164 Records Commission
CHAPTER 165 Rate Review Board
CHAPTER 167 Planning Commission
CHAPTER 168 Board of Control
CHAPTER 169 Employment Provisions
CHAPTER 171 Community Center Board of Trustees
CHAPTER 173 Legal Defense and Indemnification
CHAPTER 175 ADA Coordinator
CHAPTER 177 Part-Time Grant Administrator
TITLE SEVEN - Judicial
TITLE NINE - Taxation
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
OH
Sheffield Lake
Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
137.04 RECORDS.
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
CHAPTER 137
Division of Building Inspection
137.01   Establishment.
137.02   Residential Building Inspector; qualifications.
137.03   Conflict of interests.
137.04   Records.
137.05   Appointment and term of Inspectors.
137.06   Daily settlement for fees.
137.07   Electrical Inspector.
137.08   Alternate Building Inspector. (Repealed)
137.09   Impress Fund.
137.10   Part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector.
137.10A   Full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector.
137.11   Notice of change of occupancy.
137.12   Notification from utility companies.
137.13   Procedure for vacating lands.
137.14   Specifications and standards for building lot site plans.
137.15   Enforcement of building laws and regulations.
137.16   Chief Building Official.
137.17   Back-up Chief Building Official.
137.18   Plans Examiner.
137.19   Back-up Plans Examiner.
137.20   Plumbing Inspector.
137.21   Back-up Plumbing Inspector.
137.22   Back-up Electrical Inspector.
137.23   Back-up Building Inspector.
137.24   Contracting for Building Department services.
 
CROSS REFERENCES
Dangerous buildings; duties of Building Inspector - see BLDG. 1351.03
Moving of buildings; duties of Building Inspector - see BLDG. 1356.05
Building permits and fees; issuance - see BLDG. Ch. 1361
Building Inspector to enforce Zoning Code - see P. & Z. 1113.01, 1113.13
 
 
137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
   There is hereby created within the Department of Public Service a Division of Building Inspection. (Ord. 24-79. Passed 3-27-79.)
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
   The position of Residential Building Inspector is hereby established who shall be under the direct supervision of the Service Director. The Residential Building Inspector shall be a full-time employee of the City and shall have at least ten years paid experience in building construction and have been in responsible charge of the design or construction of buildings. He shall also be generally informed on the quality and strength of materials and all phases of building construction.  (Ord. 20-05. Passed 1-11-05.)
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
   No employee of the Division of Building Inspection or person who contracts for services with the Division shall engage in any work which is inconsistent with his duties or the interests of the Division.
   All employees of the Division and persons who contract for services with the Division are disqualified from performing services for the Division when the same would require them to pass upon, inspect or otherwise exercise any authority given by the Ohio Building Code or the Regional Dwelling House Code over any labor, material or equipment furnished by them for the construction, alteration or maintenance of a building or the preparation of working drawings or specifications for work within the jurisdictional area of the Division. The Division shall provide other similarly qualified personnel to enforce the requirements of the Municipal Building Codes and regulations as they pertain to such work.
137.04 RECORDS.
   It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector to keep a record of all applications for permits, which shall be regularly numbered in the order of their issuance, signed by the Building Inspector, and a record showing the number, description and size of all buildings erected in the Municipality, of what materials constructed, the aggregate of the number, kind and cost of all buildings, the ground area, the inspection, removal and condemnation of buildings and all other matters proper to be recorded, and shall cause each inspector to make a daily written report of each inspection made.
(Ord. 87-67. Passed 10-24-67.)
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
   The Mayor shall make the appointment of the Building Inspector in accordance with the ordinances of the City and the rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission.
(Ord. 53-77. Passed 5-10-77.)
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
   The Building Inspector shall make daily settlements with the Director of Finance for all fees collected by his Division and take receipt therefor.
(Ord. 60-58. Passed 8-12-58.)
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Electrical Inspector for the City is hereby established.
   (b)   The Electrical Inspector must be certified and licensed by the State and is to be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
   (c)   The Electrical Inspector shall make the number of inspections on all new construction as set forth in City, State and National electrical codes and all other relevant ordinances and statutes. (Ord. 58-01. Passed 10-23-01.)
   (d)   The Electrical Inspector shall work under the supervision of the Chief Building Official and shall use the same office space and equipment as is used by the Building Inspector. (Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
   EDITOR’S NOTE: Former Section 137.08 was repealed by Ordinance 47-18.
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
   (a)    There is hereby established an impress fund for purposes of allowing the Building Inspector to make changes in the day to day operation of the Building Department.
   (b)    The impress fund shall be funded with twenty-five dollars ($25.00) and shall at no time upon the close of any business day of the Building Department have in it any amount in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) unless it is impossible for the Building Inspector to turn over to the Finance Director the amount in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25. 00) at the close of any business day in which case the amount in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be turned over to the Finance Director by the Building Inspector at the earliest possible time thereafter.
(Ord. 87-81. Passed 10-27-81.)
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector is hereby established as a position within the City.
   (b)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall under the direct supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and further shall be under the direction of the Director of Public Service.
   (c)   The rate of pay for the position of the part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector of the City of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, shall be established by Council.
   (d)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall work no more than thirty-two hours in any week.
   (e)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall attend Zoning Board of Appeals meetings at such time as he is directed to attend such meetings by the full-time Building Inspector.
   (f)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall establish and maintain any records and other data as may from time to time be required of the part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the Building Department and/or the full-time Building Inspector and/or the Director of Public Service.
   (g)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall, be under the supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and under the direction of the Director of Public Service, perform carryout duties and responsibilities as directed by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service, including but not limited to, the following:
      (1)   Monitoring the maintenance and condition of real property and real estate within the City.
      (2)   Monitoring the condition of vacant lots and lands within the City.
      (3)   Monitoring the condition of and/or demolition and/or repair of vacant structures within the City.
      (4)   The enforcement of sidewalk ordinances within the City.
      (5)   The enforcement of zoning laws and regulations within the City.
      (6)   The enforcement of the junk car ordinances of the City.
      (7)   Any and all other duties and responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned to the Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service.
         (Ord. 63-05. Passed 8-16-05.)
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector is hereby established as a position within the City.
   (b)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall under the direct supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and further shall be under the direction of the Director of Public Service.
   (c)   The rate of pay for the position of the full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector of the City of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, shall be established by Council.
   (d)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall work forty hours per week.
   (e)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall attend Zoning Board of Appeals meetings at such times as he is directed to attend such meetings by the full-time Building Inspector.
   (f)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall establish and maintain any records and other data as may from time to time be required of the full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the Building Department and/or the full- time Building Inspector and/or the Director of Public Service.
   (g)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall, be under the supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and under the direction of the Director of Public Service, perform carryout duties and responsibilities as directed by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service, including but not limited to, the following:
      (1)   Monitoring the maintenance and condition of real property and real estate within the City.
      (2)   Monitoring the condition of vacant lots and lands within the City.
      (3)   Monitoring the condition of and/or demolition and/or repair of vacant structures within the City.
      (4)   The enforcement of sidewalk ordinances within the City.
      (5)   The enforcement of zoning laws and regulations within the City.
      (6)   The enforcement of the junk car ordinances of the City.
      (7)   Any and all other duties and responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned to the Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service.
         (Ord. 62-05. Passed 8-16-05.)
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
   (a)    The owner of any real estate in the City shall notify the City and its Building Inspector within fifteen days of any change of occupancy of any structure or building located on such real estate. The notification shall include the names of all occupants as well as the address of the real estate on which the occupied structure or building is located.
   (b)    Such notification shall be made to the City and its Building Inspector by the owner of such real estate in writing on forms to be provided by the City and its Building Inspector.
   (c)    Any person, corporation or other entity of any type or kind whatsoever that fails to comply with any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
   (d)    Compliance with the terms of provisions of this section shall not relieve or exonerate the owner of any real estate in the City from complying with all other ordinances of the City.
   (e)    Should any portion of this section be declared to be unconstitutional, unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such determination shall have no effect on any other portion of this section.
(Ord. 42-91. Passed 6-11-91.)

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137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.

137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.

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Identifier137.05
Citation§ 137.05
Ordinances detectedS, 116-84, 24-79, 20-05, ER, 87-67, 53-77, 60-58, 58-01, 47-18, 87-81, 63-05, 62-05, 42-91, 43-91
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Sheffield Lake Overview
Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO
CERTIFICATION
ROSTER OF OFFICIALS
ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84
COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE
TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE
CHARTER
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE ONE - General Provisions
TITLE THREE - Legislative
TITLE FIVE - Administrative
CHAPTER 121 Mayor
CHAPTER 123 Treasurer
CHAPTER 127 Department of Law
CHAPTER 129 Department of Finance
CHAPTER 131 Department of Public Safety
CHAPTER 133 Division of Police
CHAPTER 135 Division of Fire
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
137.04 RECORDS.
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
CHAPTER 138 Division of Health
CHAPTER 139 Department of Public Service
CHAPTER 141 Division of Water
CHAPTER 143 Division of Sewers
CHAPTER 145 Division of Streets and Roads
CHAPTER 147 Division of Sanitation
CHAPTER 149 Department of Taxation
CHAPTER 151 Engineer
CHAPTER 153 Forester
CHAPTER 155 Animal Control Officer
CHAPTER 157 Civil Service Commission
CHAPTER 158 Block Grant Grievance Board
CHAPTER 159 Economic Development Advisory Board
CHAPTER 161 Board of Zoning and Building Appeals (Repealed)
CHAPTER 163 Park-Recreation Board (Repealed)
CHAPTER 164 Records Commission
CHAPTER 165 Rate Review Board
CHAPTER 167 Planning Commission
CHAPTER 168 Board of Control
CHAPTER 169 Employment Provisions
CHAPTER 171 Community Center Board of Trustees
CHAPTER 173 Legal Defense and Indemnification
CHAPTER 175 ADA Coordinator
CHAPTER 177 Part-Time Grant Administrator
TITLE SEVEN - Judicial
TITLE NINE - Taxation
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
OH
Sheffield Lake
Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
CHAPTER 137
Division of Building Inspection
137.01   Establishment.
137.02   Residential Building Inspector; qualifications.
137.03   Conflict of interests.
137.04   Records.
137.05   Appointment and term of Inspectors.
137.06   Daily settlement for fees.
137.07   Electrical Inspector.
137.08   Alternate Building Inspector. (Repealed)
137.09   Impress Fund.
137.10   Part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector.
137.10A   Full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector.
137.11   Notice of change of occupancy.
137.12   Notification from utility companies.
137.13   Procedure for vacating lands.
137.14   Specifications and standards for building lot site plans.
137.15   Enforcement of building laws and regulations.
137.16   Chief Building Official.
137.17   Back-up Chief Building Official.
137.18   Plans Examiner.
137.19   Back-up Plans Examiner.
137.20   Plumbing Inspector.
137.21   Back-up Plumbing Inspector.
137.22   Back-up Electrical Inspector.
137.23   Back-up Building Inspector.
137.24   Contracting for Building Department services.
 
CROSS REFERENCES
Dangerous buildings; duties of Building Inspector - see BLDG. 1351.03
Moving of buildings; duties of Building Inspector - see BLDG. 1356.05
Building permits and fees; issuance - see BLDG. Ch. 1361
Building Inspector to enforce Zoning Code - see P. & Z. 1113.01, 1113.13
 
 
137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
   There is hereby created within the Department of Public Service a Division of Building Inspection. (Ord. 24-79. Passed 3-27-79.)
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
   The position of Residential Building Inspector is hereby established who shall be under the direct supervision of the Service Director. The Residential Building Inspector shall be a full-time employee of the City and shall have at least ten years paid experience in building construction and have been in responsible charge of the design or construction of buildings. He shall also be generally informed on the quality and strength of materials and all phases of building construction.  (Ord. 20-05. Passed 1-11-05.)
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
   No employee of the Division of Building Inspection or person who contracts for services with the Division shall engage in any work which is inconsistent with his duties or the interests of the Division.
   All employees of the Division and persons who contract for services with the Division are disqualified from performing services for the Division when the same would require them to pass upon, inspect or otherwise exercise any authority given by the Ohio Building Code or the Regional Dwelling House Code over any labor, material or equipment furnished by them for the construction, alteration or maintenance of a building or the preparation of working drawings or specifications for work within the jurisdictional area of the Division. The Division shall provide other similarly qualified personnel to enforce the requirements of the Municipal Building Codes and regulations as they pertain to such work.
137.04 RECORDS.
   It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector to keep a record of all applications for permits, which shall be regularly numbered in the order of their issuance, signed by the Building Inspector, and a record showing the number, description and size of all buildings erected in the Municipality, of what materials constructed, the aggregate of the number, kind and cost of all buildings, the ground area, the inspection, removal and condemnation of buildings and all other matters proper to be recorded, and shall cause each inspector to make a daily written report of each inspection made.
(Ord. 87-67. Passed 10-24-67.)
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
   The Mayor shall make the appointment of the Building Inspector in accordance with the ordinances of the City and the rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission.
(Ord. 53-77. Passed 5-10-77.)
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
   The Building Inspector shall make daily settlements with the Director of Finance for all fees collected by his Division and take receipt therefor.
(Ord. 60-58. Passed 8-12-58.)
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Electrical Inspector for the City is hereby established.
   (b)   The Electrical Inspector must be certified and licensed by the State and is to be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
   (c)   The Electrical Inspector shall make the number of inspections on all new construction as set forth in City, State and National electrical codes and all other relevant ordinances and statutes. (Ord. 58-01. Passed 10-23-01.)
   (d)   The Electrical Inspector shall work under the supervision of the Chief Building Official and shall use the same office space and equipment as is used by the Building Inspector. (Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
   EDITOR’S NOTE: Former Section 137.08 was repealed by Ordinance 47-18.
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
   (a)    There is hereby established an impress fund for purposes of allowing the Building Inspector to make changes in the day to day operation of the Building Department.
   (b)    The impress fund shall be funded with twenty-five dollars ($25.00) and shall at no time upon the close of any business day of the Building Department have in it any amount in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) unless it is impossible for the Building Inspector to turn over to the Finance Director the amount in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25. 00) at the close of any business day in which case the amount in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be turned over to the Finance Director by the Building Inspector at the earliest possible time thereafter.
(Ord. 87-81. Passed 10-27-81.)
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector is hereby established as a position within the City.
   (b)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall under the direct supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and further shall be under the direction of the Director of Public Service.
   (c)   The rate of pay for the position of the part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector of the City of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, shall be established by Council.
   (d)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall work no more than thirty-two hours in any week.
   (e)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall attend Zoning Board of Appeals meetings at such time as he is directed to attend such meetings by the full-time Building Inspector.
   (f)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall establish and maintain any records and other data as may from time to time be required of the part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the Building Department and/or the full-time Building Inspector and/or the Director of Public Service.
   (g)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall, be under the supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and under the direction of the Director of Public Service, perform carryout duties and responsibilities as directed by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service, including but not limited to, the following:
      (1)   Monitoring the maintenance and condition of real property and real estate within the City.
      (2)   Monitoring the condition of vacant lots and lands within the City.
      (3)   Monitoring the condition of and/or demolition and/or repair of vacant structures within the City.
      (4)   The enforcement of sidewalk ordinances within the City.
      (5)   The enforcement of zoning laws and regulations within the City.
      (6)   The enforcement of the junk car ordinances of the City.
      (7)   Any and all other duties and responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned to the Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service.
         (Ord. 63-05. Passed 8-16-05.)
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector is hereby established as a position within the City.
   (b)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall under the direct supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and further shall be under the direction of the Director of Public Service.
   (c)   The rate of pay for the position of the full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector of the City of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, shall be established by Council.
   (d)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall work forty hours per week.
   (e)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall attend Zoning Board of Appeals meetings at such times as he is directed to attend such meetings by the full-time Building Inspector.
   (f)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall establish and maintain any records and other data as may from time to time be required of the full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the Building Department and/or the full- time Building Inspector and/or the Director of Public Service.
   (g)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall, be under the supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and under the direction of the Director of Public Service, perform carryout duties and responsibilities as directed by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service, including but not limited to, the following:
      (1)   Monitoring the maintenance and condition of real property and real estate within the City.
      (2)   Monitoring the condition of vacant lots and lands within the City.
      (3)   Monitoring the condition of and/or demolition and/or repair of vacant structures within the City.
      (4)   The enforcement of sidewalk ordinances within the City.
      (5)   The enforcement of zoning laws and regulations within the City.
      (6)   The enforcement of the junk car ordinances of the City.
      (7)   Any and all other duties and responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned to the Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service.
         (Ord. 62-05. Passed 8-16-05.)
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
   (a)    The owner of any real estate in the City shall notify the City and its Building Inspector within fifteen days of any change of occupancy of any structure or building located on such real estate. The notification shall include the names of all occupants as well as the address of the real estate on which the occupied structure or building is located.
   (b)    Such notification shall be made to the City and its Building Inspector by the owner of such real estate in writing on forms to be provided by the City and its Building Inspector.
   (c)    Any person, corporation or other entity of any type or kind whatsoever that fails to comply with any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
   (d)    Compliance with the terms of provisions of this section shall not relieve or exonerate the owner of any real estate in the City from complying with all other ordinances of the City.
   (e)    Should any portion of this section be declared to be unconstitutional, unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such determination shall have no effect on any other portion of this section.
(Ord. 42-91. Passed 6-11-91.)
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
   (a)    Any individual, corporation or entity of any type or kind supplying natural gas and/or electric and/or telephonic utilities service to the City and/or any consumers of any type or kind whatsoever within the City shall notify the City and its Building Inspector in writing of all of its customers, its customers’ addresses and any change of customers and/or change of addresses of customers, receiving the product and services of such utility.
   (b)    The information required to be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector pursuant to this section shall be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector on an annual basis commencing with September 1, 1991, and shall be supplied and/or updated on or before September 1 of each year thereafter.
   (c)    The information to be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector in accordance with this section shall be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector in writing in a form that is acceptable to the City and its Building Inspector.
   (d)    Any individual, corporation or other entity who does not comply with the terms and provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. Each violation of this section will constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 43-91. Passed 6-11-91.)

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137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.

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CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO
CERTIFICATION
ROSTER OF OFFICIALS
ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84
COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE
TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE
CHARTER
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE ONE - General Provisions
TITLE THREE - Legislative
TITLE FIVE - Administrative
CHAPTER 121 Mayor
CHAPTER 123 Treasurer
CHAPTER 127 Department of Law
CHAPTER 129 Department of Finance
CHAPTER 131 Department of Public Safety
CHAPTER 133 Division of Police
CHAPTER 135 Division of Fire
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
137.04 RECORDS.
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
CHAPTER 138 Division of Health
CHAPTER 139 Department of Public Service
CHAPTER 141 Division of Water
CHAPTER 143 Division of Sewers
CHAPTER 145 Division of Streets and Roads
CHAPTER 147 Division of Sanitation
CHAPTER 149 Department of Taxation
CHAPTER 151 Engineer
CHAPTER 153 Forester
CHAPTER 155 Animal Control Officer
CHAPTER 157 Civil Service Commission
CHAPTER 158 Block Grant Grievance Board
CHAPTER 159 Economic Development Advisory Board
CHAPTER 161 Board of Zoning and Building Appeals (Repealed)
CHAPTER 163 Park-Recreation Board (Repealed)
CHAPTER 164 Records Commission
CHAPTER 165 Rate Review Board
CHAPTER 167 Planning Commission
CHAPTER 168 Board of Control
CHAPTER 169 Employment Provisions
CHAPTER 171 Community Center Board of Trustees
CHAPTER 173 Legal Defense and Indemnification
CHAPTER 175 ADA Coordinator
CHAPTER 177 Part-Time Grant Administrator
TITLE SEVEN - Judicial
TITLE NINE - Taxation
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
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Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
CHAPTER 137
Division of Building Inspection
137.01   Establishment.
137.02   Residential Building Inspector; qualifications.
137.03   Conflict of interests.
137.04   Records.
137.05   Appointment and term of Inspectors.
137.06   Daily settlement for fees.
137.07   Electrical Inspector.
137.08   Alternate Building Inspector. (Repealed)
137.09   Impress Fund.
137.10   Part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector.
137.10A   Full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector.
137.11   Notice of change of occupancy.
137.12   Notification from utility companies.
137.13   Procedure for vacating lands.
137.14   Specifications and standards for building lot site plans.
137.15   Enforcement of building laws and regulations.
137.16   Chief Building Official.
137.17   Back-up Chief Building Official.
137.18   Plans Examiner.
137.19   Back-up Plans Examiner.
137.20   Plumbing Inspector.
137.21   Back-up Plumbing Inspector.
137.22   Back-up Electrical Inspector.
137.23   Back-up Building Inspector.
137.24   Contracting for Building Department services.
 
CROSS REFERENCES
Dangerous buildings; duties of Building Inspector - see BLDG. 1351.03
Moving of buildings; duties of Building Inspector - see BLDG. 1356.05
Building permits and fees; issuance - see BLDG. Ch. 1361
Building Inspector to enforce Zoning Code - see P. & Z. 1113.01, 1113.13
 
 
137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
   There is hereby created within the Department of Public Service a Division of Building Inspection. (Ord. 24-79. Passed 3-27-79.)
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
   The position of Residential Building Inspector is hereby established who shall be under the direct supervision of the Service Director. The Residential Building Inspector shall be a full-time employee of the City and shall have at least ten years paid experience in building construction and have been in responsible charge of the design or construction of buildings. He shall also be generally informed on the quality and strength of materials and all phases of building construction.  (Ord. 20-05. Passed 1-11-05.)
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
   No employee of the Division of Building Inspection or person who contracts for services with the Division shall engage in any work which is inconsistent with his duties or the interests of the Division.
   All employees of the Division and persons who contract for services with the Division are disqualified from performing services for the Division when the same would require them to pass upon, inspect or otherwise exercise any authority given by the Ohio Building Code or the Regional Dwelling House Code over any labor, material or equipment furnished by them for the construction, alteration or maintenance of a building or the preparation of working drawings or specifications for work within the jurisdictional area of the Division. The Division shall provide other similarly qualified personnel to enforce the requirements of the Municipal Building Codes and regulations as they pertain to such work.
137.04 RECORDS.
   It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector to keep a record of all applications for permits, which shall be regularly numbered in the order of their issuance, signed by the Building Inspector, and a record showing the number, description and size of all buildings erected in the Municipality, of what materials constructed, the aggregate of the number, kind and cost of all buildings, the ground area, the inspection, removal and condemnation of buildings and all other matters proper to be recorded, and shall cause each inspector to make a daily written report of each inspection made.
(Ord. 87-67. Passed 10-24-67.)
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
   The Mayor shall make the appointment of the Building Inspector in accordance with the ordinances of the City and the rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission.
(Ord. 53-77. Passed 5-10-77.)
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
   The Building Inspector shall make daily settlements with the Director of Finance for all fees collected by his Division and take receipt therefor.
(Ord. 60-58. Passed 8-12-58.)
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Electrical Inspector for the City is hereby established.
   (b)   The Electrical Inspector must be certified and licensed by the State and is to be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
   (c)   The Electrical Inspector shall make the number of inspections on all new construction as set forth in City, State and National electrical codes and all other relevant ordinances and statutes. (Ord. 58-01. Passed 10-23-01.)
   (d)   The Electrical Inspector shall work under the supervision of the Chief Building Official and shall use the same office space and equipment as is used by the Building Inspector. (Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
   EDITOR’S NOTE: Former Section 137.08 was repealed by Ordinance 47-18.
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
   (a)    There is hereby established an impress fund for purposes of allowing the Building Inspector to make changes in the day to day operation of the Building Department.
   (b)    The impress fund shall be funded with twenty-five dollars ($25.00) and shall at no time upon the close of any business day of the Building Department have in it any amount in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) unless it is impossible for the Building Inspector to turn over to the Finance Director the amount in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25. 00) at the close of any business day in which case the amount in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be turned over to the Finance Director by the Building Inspector at the earliest possible time thereafter.
(Ord. 87-81. Passed 10-27-81.)
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector is hereby established as a position within the City.
   (b)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall under the direct supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and further shall be under the direction of the Director of Public Service.
   (c)   The rate of pay for the position of the part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector of the City of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, shall be established by Council.
   (d)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall work no more than thirty-two hours in any week.
   (e)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall attend Zoning Board of Appeals meetings at such time as he is directed to attend such meetings by the full-time Building Inspector.
   (f)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall establish and maintain any records and other data as may from time to time be required of the part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the Building Department and/or the full-time Building Inspector and/or the Director of Public Service.
   (g)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall, be under the supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and under the direction of the Director of Public Service, perform carryout duties and responsibilities as directed by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service, including but not limited to, the following:
      (1)   Monitoring the maintenance and condition of real property and real estate within the City.
      (2)   Monitoring the condition of vacant lots and lands within the City.
      (3)   Monitoring the condition of and/or demolition and/or repair of vacant structures within the City.
      (4)   The enforcement of sidewalk ordinances within the City.
      (5)   The enforcement of zoning laws and regulations within the City.
      (6)   The enforcement of the junk car ordinances of the City.
      (7)   Any and all other duties and responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned to the Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service.
         (Ord. 63-05. Passed 8-16-05.)
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector is hereby established as a position within the City.
   (b)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall under the direct supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and further shall be under the direction of the Director of Public Service.
   (c)   The rate of pay for the position of the full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector of the City of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, shall be established by Council.
   (d)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall work forty hours per week.
   (e)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall attend Zoning Board of Appeals meetings at such times as he is directed to attend such meetings by the full-time Building Inspector.
   (f)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall establish and maintain any records and other data as may from time to time be required of the full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the Building Department and/or the full- time Building Inspector and/or the Director of Public Service.
   (g)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall, be under the supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and under the direction of the Director of Public Service, perform carryout duties and responsibilities as directed by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service, including but not limited to, the following:
      (1)   Monitoring the maintenance and condition of real property and real estate within the City.
      (2)   Monitoring the condition of vacant lots and lands within the City.
      (3)   Monitoring the condition of and/or demolition and/or repair of vacant structures within the City.
      (4)   The enforcement of sidewalk ordinances within the City.
      (5)   The enforcement of zoning laws and regulations within the City.
      (6)   The enforcement of the junk car ordinances of the City.
      (7)   Any and all other duties and responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned to the Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service.
         (Ord. 62-05. Passed 8-16-05.)
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
   (a)    The owner of any real estate in the City shall notify the City and its Building Inspector within fifteen days of any change of occupancy of any structure or building located on such real estate. The notification shall include the names of all occupants as well as the address of the real estate on which the occupied structure or building is located.
   (b)    Such notification shall be made to the City and its Building Inspector by the owner of such real estate in writing on forms to be provided by the City and its Building Inspector.
   (c)    Any person, corporation or other entity of any type or kind whatsoever that fails to comply with any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
   (d)    Compliance with the terms of provisions of this section shall not relieve or exonerate the owner of any real estate in the City from complying with all other ordinances of the City.
   (e)    Should any portion of this section be declared to be unconstitutional, unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such determination shall have no effect on any other portion of this section.
(Ord. 42-91. Passed 6-11-91.)
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
   (a)    Any individual, corporation or entity of any type or kind supplying natural gas and/or electric and/or telephonic utilities service to the City and/or any consumers of any type or kind whatsoever within the City shall notify the City and its Building Inspector in writing of all of its customers, its customers’ addresses and any change of customers and/or change of addresses of customers, receiving the product and services of such utility.
   (b)    The information required to be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector pursuant to this section shall be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector on an annual basis commencing with September 1, 1991, and shall be supplied and/or updated on or before September 1 of each year thereafter.
   (c)    The information to be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector in accordance with this section shall be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector in writing in a form that is acceptable to the City and its Building Inspector.
   (d)    Any individual, corporation or other entity who does not comply with the terms and provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. Each violation of this section will constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 43-91. Passed 6-11-91.)
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
   Any individual, corporation or other entity requesting that any land within the City be vacated by the City shall present such request for the vacation of land in accordance with the following procedures:
      (1)    The request for the vacation of land shall be presented on a form approved by the City by the presenting of said form together with an application fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00) to the Building Inspector.
      (2)    Upon receipt of such request, the Building Inspector shall review the request and indicate his approval or rejection of the request.
      (3)   Upon the Building Inspector's indication of approval or rejection the request shall be presented to the Planning Commission of the City which shall approve the request and shall indicate its approval or rejection of the request.
      (4)    Upon the Planning Commission's indication of approval or rejection, the request shall be presented to the Building and Lands Committee of Council which shall review the request and shall indicate its approval or rejection of the request.
      (5)    Upon indicating its approval or rejection, the Building and Lands Committee of Council shall refer the request to Council for appropriate action according to law.
      (6)    Any and all application fees paid in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be placed in the account of the City into which is placed the proceeds received by the City from the sale of real estate. Further, from said account shall be paid any and all expenses incurred as a result of processing the request for the vacation of land, including but not limited to, the cost of any legal advertising and the cost of the preparation of legal descriptions for any such land that the City is considering for sale.
         (Ord. 6-25. Passed 1-14-25.)

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137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.

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Ordinances detectedS, 116-84, 24-79, 20-05, ER, 87-67, 53-77, 60-58, 58-01, 47-18, 87-81, 63-05, 62-05, 42-91, 43-91, 6-25, 15-98, OF
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CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO
CERTIFICATION
ROSTER OF OFFICIALS
ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84
COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE
TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE
CHARTER
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE ONE - General Provisions
TITLE THREE - Legislative
TITLE FIVE - Administrative
CHAPTER 121 Mayor
CHAPTER 123 Treasurer
CHAPTER 127 Department of Law
CHAPTER 129 Department of Finance
CHAPTER 131 Department of Public Safety
CHAPTER 133 Division of Police
CHAPTER 135 Division of Fire
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
137.04 RECORDS.
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
CHAPTER 138 Division of Health
CHAPTER 139 Department of Public Service
CHAPTER 141 Division of Water
CHAPTER 143 Division of Sewers
CHAPTER 145 Division of Streets and Roads
CHAPTER 147 Division of Sanitation
CHAPTER 149 Department of Taxation
CHAPTER 151 Engineer
CHAPTER 153 Forester
CHAPTER 155 Animal Control Officer
CHAPTER 157 Civil Service Commission
CHAPTER 158 Block Grant Grievance Board
CHAPTER 159 Economic Development Advisory Board
CHAPTER 161 Board of Zoning and Building Appeals (Repealed)
CHAPTER 163 Park-Recreation Board (Repealed)
CHAPTER 164 Records Commission
CHAPTER 165 Rate Review Board
CHAPTER 167 Planning Commission
CHAPTER 168 Board of Control
CHAPTER 169 Employment Provisions
CHAPTER 171 Community Center Board of Trustees
CHAPTER 173 Legal Defense and Indemnification
CHAPTER 175 ADA Coordinator
CHAPTER 177 Part-Time Grant Administrator
TITLE SEVEN - Judicial
TITLE NINE - Taxation
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
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137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
CHAPTER 137
Division of Building Inspection
137.01   Establishment.
137.02   Residential Building Inspector; qualifications.
137.03   Conflict of interests.
137.04   Records.
137.05   Appointment and term of Inspectors.
137.06   Daily settlement for fees.
137.07   Electrical Inspector.
137.08   Alternate Building Inspector. (Repealed)
137.09   Impress Fund.
137.10   Part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector.
137.10A   Full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector.
137.11   Notice of change of occupancy.
137.12   Notification from utility companies.
137.13   Procedure for vacating lands.
137.14   Specifications and standards for building lot site plans.
137.15   Enforcement of building laws and regulations.
137.16   Chief Building Official.
137.17   Back-up Chief Building Official.
137.18   Plans Examiner.
137.19   Back-up Plans Examiner.
137.20   Plumbing Inspector.
137.21   Back-up Plumbing Inspector.
137.22   Back-up Electrical Inspector.
137.23   Back-up Building Inspector.
137.24   Contracting for Building Department services.
 
CROSS REFERENCES
Dangerous buildings; duties of Building Inspector - see BLDG. 1351.03
Moving of buildings; duties of Building Inspector - see BLDG. 1356.05
Building permits and fees; issuance - see BLDG. Ch. 1361
Building Inspector to enforce Zoning Code - see P. & Z. 1113.01, 1113.13
 
 
137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
   There is hereby created within the Department of Public Service a Division of Building Inspection. (Ord. 24-79. Passed 3-27-79.)
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
   The position of Residential Building Inspector is hereby established who shall be under the direct supervision of the Service Director. The Residential Building Inspector shall be a full-time employee of the City and shall have at least ten years paid experience in building construction and have been in responsible charge of the design or construction of buildings. He shall also be generally informed on the quality and strength of materials and all phases of building construction.  (Ord. 20-05. Passed 1-11-05.)
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
   No employee of the Division of Building Inspection or person who contracts for services with the Division shall engage in any work which is inconsistent with his duties or the interests of the Division.
   All employees of the Division and persons who contract for services with the Division are disqualified from performing services for the Division when the same would require them to pass upon, inspect or otherwise exercise any authority given by the Ohio Building Code or the Regional Dwelling House Code over any labor, material or equipment furnished by them for the construction, alteration or maintenance of a building or the preparation of working drawings or specifications for work within the jurisdictional area of the Division. The Division shall provide other similarly qualified personnel to enforce the requirements of the Municipal Building Codes and regulations as they pertain to such work.
137.04 RECORDS.
   It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector to keep a record of all applications for permits, which shall be regularly numbered in the order of their issuance, signed by the Building Inspector, and a record showing the number, description and size of all buildings erected in the Municipality, of what materials constructed, the aggregate of the number, kind and cost of all buildings, the ground area, the inspection, removal and condemnation of buildings and all other matters proper to be recorded, and shall cause each inspector to make a daily written report of each inspection made.
(Ord. 87-67. Passed 10-24-67.)
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
   The Mayor shall make the appointment of the Building Inspector in accordance with the ordinances of the City and the rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission.
(Ord. 53-77. Passed 5-10-77.)
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
   The Building Inspector shall make daily settlements with the Director of Finance for all fees collected by his Division and take receipt therefor.
(Ord. 60-58. Passed 8-12-58.)
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Electrical Inspector for the City is hereby established.
   (b)   The Electrical Inspector must be certified and licensed by the State and is to be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
   (c)   The Electrical Inspector shall make the number of inspections on all new construction as set forth in City, State and National electrical codes and all other relevant ordinances and statutes. (Ord. 58-01. Passed 10-23-01.)
   (d)   The Electrical Inspector shall work under the supervision of the Chief Building Official and shall use the same office space and equipment as is used by the Building Inspector. (Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
   EDITOR’S NOTE: Former Section 137.08 was repealed by Ordinance 47-18.
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
   (a)    There is hereby established an impress fund for purposes of allowing the Building Inspector to make changes in the day to day operation of the Building Department.
   (b)    The impress fund shall be funded with twenty-five dollars ($25.00) and shall at no time upon the close of any business day of the Building Department have in it any amount in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) unless it is impossible for the Building Inspector to turn over to the Finance Director the amount in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25. 00) at the close of any business day in which case the amount in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be turned over to the Finance Director by the Building Inspector at the earliest possible time thereafter.
(Ord. 87-81. Passed 10-27-81.)
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector is hereby established as a position within the City.
   (b)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall under the direct supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and further shall be under the direction of the Director of Public Service.
   (c)   The rate of pay for the position of the part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector of the City of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, shall be established by Council.
   (d)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall work no more than thirty-two hours in any week.
   (e)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall attend Zoning Board of Appeals meetings at such time as he is directed to attend such meetings by the full-time Building Inspector.
   (f)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall establish and maintain any records and other data as may from time to time be required of the part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the Building Department and/or the full-time Building Inspector and/or the Director of Public Service.
   (g)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall, be under the supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and under the direction of the Director of Public Service, perform carryout duties and responsibilities as directed by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service, including but not limited to, the following:
      (1)   Monitoring the maintenance and condition of real property and real estate within the City.
      (2)   Monitoring the condition of vacant lots and lands within the City.
      (3)   Monitoring the condition of and/or demolition and/or repair of vacant structures within the City.
      (4)   The enforcement of sidewalk ordinances within the City.
      (5)   The enforcement of zoning laws and regulations within the City.
      (6)   The enforcement of the junk car ordinances of the City.
      (7)   Any and all other duties and responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned to the Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service.
         (Ord. 63-05. Passed 8-16-05.)
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector is hereby established as a position within the City.
   (b)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall under the direct supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and further shall be under the direction of the Director of Public Service.
   (c)   The rate of pay for the position of the full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector of the City of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, shall be established by Council.
   (d)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall work forty hours per week.
   (e)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall attend Zoning Board of Appeals meetings at such times as he is directed to attend such meetings by the full-time Building Inspector.
   (f)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall establish and maintain any records and other data as may from time to time be required of the full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the Building Department and/or the full- time Building Inspector and/or the Director of Public Service.
   (g)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall, be under the supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and under the direction of the Director of Public Service, perform carryout duties and responsibilities as directed by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service, including but not limited to, the following:
      (1)   Monitoring the maintenance and condition of real property and real estate within the City.
      (2)   Monitoring the condition of vacant lots and lands within the City.
      (3)   Monitoring the condition of and/or demolition and/or repair of vacant structures within the City.
      (4)   The enforcement of sidewalk ordinances within the City.
      (5)   The enforcement of zoning laws and regulations within the City.
      (6)   The enforcement of the junk car ordinances of the City.
      (7)   Any and all other duties and responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned to the Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service.
         (Ord. 62-05. Passed 8-16-05.)
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
   (a)    The owner of any real estate in the City shall notify the City and its Building Inspector within fifteen days of any change of occupancy of any structure or building located on such real estate. The notification shall include the names of all occupants as well as the address of the real estate on which the occupied structure or building is located.
   (b)    Such notification shall be made to the City and its Building Inspector by the owner of such real estate in writing on forms to be provided by the City and its Building Inspector.
   (c)    Any person, corporation or other entity of any type or kind whatsoever that fails to comply with any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
   (d)    Compliance with the terms of provisions of this section shall not relieve or exonerate the owner of any real estate in the City from complying with all other ordinances of the City.
   (e)    Should any portion of this section be declared to be unconstitutional, unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such determination shall have no effect on any other portion of this section.
(Ord. 42-91. Passed 6-11-91.)
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
   (a)    Any individual, corporation or entity of any type or kind supplying natural gas and/or electric and/or telephonic utilities service to the City and/or any consumers of any type or kind whatsoever within the City shall notify the City and its Building Inspector in writing of all of its customers, its customers’ addresses and any change of customers and/or change of addresses of customers, receiving the product and services of such utility.
   (b)    The information required to be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector pursuant to this section shall be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector on an annual basis commencing with September 1, 1991, and shall be supplied and/or updated on or before September 1 of each year thereafter.
   (c)    The information to be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector in accordance with this section shall be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector in writing in a form that is acceptable to the City and its Building Inspector.
   (d)    Any individual, corporation or other entity who does not comply with the terms and provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. Each violation of this section will constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 43-91. Passed 6-11-91.)
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
   Any individual, corporation or other entity requesting that any land within the City be vacated by the City shall present such request for the vacation of land in accordance with the following procedures:
      (1)    The request for the vacation of land shall be presented on a form approved by the City by the presenting of said form together with an application fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00) to the Building Inspector.
      (2)    Upon receipt of such request, the Building Inspector shall review the request and indicate his approval or rejection of the request.
      (3)   Upon the Building Inspector's indication of approval or rejection the request shall be presented to the Planning Commission of the City which shall approve the request and shall indicate its approval or rejection of the request.
      (4)    Upon the Planning Commission's indication of approval or rejection, the request shall be presented to the Building and Lands Committee of Council which shall review the request and shall indicate its approval or rejection of the request.
      (5)    Upon indicating its approval or rejection, the Building and Lands Committee of Council shall refer the request to Council for appropriate action according to law.
      (6)    Any and all application fees paid in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be placed in the account of the City into which is placed the proceeds received by the City from the sale of real estate. Further, from said account shall be paid any and all expenses incurred as a result of processing the request for the vacation of land, including but not limited to, the cost of any legal advertising and the cost of the preparation of legal descriptions for any such land that the City is considering for sale.
         (Ord. 6-25. Passed 1-14-25.)
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
   (a)   The City hereby adopts the Building Lot Site Plan Specifications and Standards attached to Ordinance 15-98 for the building on and construction on Building Lot Sites within the City. Said Specifications and Standards are incorporated herein as if fully set forth herein.
   (b)   All individuals, corporation and other entities seeking to build or construct on any Building Lot Site within the City shall, in addition to complying with all applicable statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, including but not limited to, Building Codes and Zoning Codes of the City, shall comply with and satisfy all of the Specifications and Standards.
   (c)   Should any requirement of any ordinance of the City and/or any statute of the State and/or any regulation, administrative rule or other legislative or administrative enactment set a higher standard for Building Lot Site Plans and the building on and development of Building Lot Sites within the City, said higher standard shall be met and complied with in the presentation of and development of and building on and construction on Building Lot Sites within the City. However, said such higher standards shall not in any way reduce or eliminate the requirements set forth in this section.
   (d)   Any individual, corporation or other entity that fails to comply with any term or provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
   (e)   In addition to any and all other remedies and penalties, any individual, corporation or other entity who does not comply with the provisions of this section shall be required to fully comply with all of the terms and conditions and provisions of this section should they wish to proceed with any Building Lot Site Plan presentation, and/or any development or construction or building on any such Building Lot Site. Additionally, any such individual, corporation or other entity shall comply with all other statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, whether legislatively or administratively made, that establish a higher standard for any presentation of and/or building on or development on any Building Lot Site within the City. (Ord. 15-98. Passed 5-26-98.)

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137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)

137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)

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Identifier137.08
Citation§ 137.08
Ordinances detectedS, 116-84, 24-79, 20-05, ER, 87-67, 53-77, 60-58, 58-01, 47-18, 87-81, 63-05, 62-05, 42-91, 43-91
Dates detectedSeptember 1, 1991
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Sheffield Lake Overview
Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO
CERTIFICATION
ROSTER OF OFFICIALS
ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84
COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE
TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE
CHARTER
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE ONE - General Provisions
TITLE THREE - Legislative
TITLE FIVE - Administrative
CHAPTER 121 Mayor
CHAPTER 123 Treasurer
CHAPTER 127 Department of Law
CHAPTER 129 Department of Finance
CHAPTER 131 Department of Public Safety
CHAPTER 133 Division of Police
CHAPTER 135 Division of Fire
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
137.04 RECORDS.
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
CHAPTER 138 Division of Health
CHAPTER 139 Department of Public Service
CHAPTER 141 Division of Water
CHAPTER 143 Division of Sewers
CHAPTER 145 Division of Streets and Roads
CHAPTER 147 Division of Sanitation
CHAPTER 149 Department of Taxation
CHAPTER 151 Engineer
CHAPTER 153 Forester
CHAPTER 155 Animal Control Officer
CHAPTER 157 Civil Service Commission
CHAPTER 158 Block Grant Grievance Board
CHAPTER 159 Economic Development Advisory Board
CHAPTER 161 Board of Zoning and Building Appeals (Repealed)
CHAPTER 163 Park-Recreation Board (Repealed)
CHAPTER 164 Records Commission
CHAPTER 165 Rate Review Board
CHAPTER 167 Planning Commission
CHAPTER 168 Board of Control
CHAPTER 169 Employment Provisions
CHAPTER 171 Community Center Board of Trustees
CHAPTER 173 Legal Defense and Indemnification
CHAPTER 175 ADA Coordinator
CHAPTER 177 Part-Time Grant Administrator
TITLE SEVEN - Judicial
TITLE NINE - Taxation
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
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Sheffield Lake
Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
   There is hereby created within the Department of Public Service a Division of Building Inspection. (Ord. 24-79. Passed 3-27-79.)
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
   The position of Residential Building Inspector is hereby established who shall be under the direct supervision of the Service Director. The Residential Building Inspector shall be a full-time employee of the City and shall have at least ten years paid experience in building construction and have been in responsible charge of the design or construction of buildings. He shall also be generally informed on the quality and strength of materials and all phases of building construction.  (Ord. 20-05. Passed 1-11-05.)
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
   No employee of the Division of Building Inspection or person who contracts for services with the Division shall engage in any work which is inconsistent with his duties or the interests of the Division.
   All employees of the Division and persons who contract for services with the Division are disqualified from performing services for the Division when the same would require them to pass upon, inspect or otherwise exercise any authority given by the Ohio Building Code or the Regional Dwelling House Code over any labor, material or equipment furnished by them for the construction, alteration or maintenance of a building or the preparation of working drawings or specifications for work within the jurisdictional area of the Division. The Division shall provide other similarly qualified personnel to enforce the requirements of the Municipal Building Codes and regulations as they pertain to such work.
137.04 RECORDS.
   It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector to keep a record of all applications for permits, which shall be regularly numbered in the order of their issuance, signed by the Building Inspector, and a record showing the number, description and size of all buildings erected in the Municipality, of what materials constructed, the aggregate of the number, kind and cost of all buildings, the ground area, the inspection, removal and condemnation of buildings and all other matters proper to be recorded, and shall cause each inspector to make a daily written report of each inspection made.
(Ord. 87-67. Passed 10-24-67.)
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
   The Mayor shall make the appointment of the Building Inspector in accordance with the ordinances of the City and the rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission.
(Ord. 53-77. Passed 5-10-77.)
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
   The Building Inspector shall make daily settlements with the Director of Finance for all fees collected by his Division and take receipt therefor.
(Ord. 60-58. Passed 8-12-58.)
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Electrical Inspector for the City is hereby established.
   (b)   The Electrical Inspector must be certified and licensed by the State and is to be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
   (c)   The Electrical Inspector shall make the number of inspections on all new construction as set forth in City, State and National electrical codes and all other relevant ordinances and statutes. (Ord. 58-01. Passed 10-23-01.)
   (d)   The Electrical Inspector shall work under the supervision of the Chief Building Official and shall use the same office space and equipment as is used by the Building Inspector. (Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
   EDITOR’S NOTE: Former Section 137.08 was repealed by Ordinance 47-18.
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
   (a)    There is hereby established an impress fund for purposes of allowing the Building Inspector to make changes in the day to day operation of the Building Department.
   (b)    The impress fund shall be funded with twenty-five dollars ($25.00) and shall at no time upon the close of any business day of the Building Department have in it any amount in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) unless it is impossible for the Building Inspector to turn over to the Finance Director the amount in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25. 00) at the close of any business day in which case the amount in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be turned over to the Finance Director by the Building Inspector at the earliest possible time thereafter.
(Ord. 87-81. Passed 10-27-81.)
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector is hereby established as a position within the City.
   (b)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall under the direct supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and further shall be under the direction of the Director of Public Service.
   (c)   The rate of pay for the position of the part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector of the City of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, shall be established by Council.
   (d)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall work no more than thirty-two hours in any week.
   (e)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall attend Zoning Board of Appeals meetings at such time as he is directed to attend such meetings by the full-time Building Inspector.
   (f)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall establish and maintain any records and other data as may from time to time be required of the part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the Building Department and/or the full-time Building Inspector and/or the Director of Public Service.
   (g)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall, be under the supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and under the direction of the Director of Public Service, perform carryout duties and responsibilities as directed by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service, including but not limited to, the following:
      (1)   Monitoring the maintenance and condition of real property and real estate within the City.
      (2)   Monitoring the condition of vacant lots and lands within the City.
      (3)   Monitoring the condition of and/or demolition and/or repair of vacant structures within the City.
      (4)   The enforcement of sidewalk ordinances within the City.
      (5)   The enforcement of zoning laws and regulations within the City.
      (6)   The enforcement of the junk car ordinances of the City.
      (7)   Any and all other duties and responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned to the Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service.
         (Ord. 63-05. Passed 8-16-05.)
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector is hereby established as a position within the City.
   (b)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall under the direct supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and further shall be under the direction of the Director of Public Service.
   (c)   The rate of pay for the position of the full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector of the City of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, shall be established by Council.
   (d)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall work forty hours per week.
   (e)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall attend Zoning Board of Appeals meetings at such times as he is directed to attend such meetings by the full-time Building Inspector.
   (f)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall establish and maintain any records and other data as may from time to time be required of the full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the Building Department and/or the full- time Building Inspector and/or the Director of Public Service.
   (g)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall, be under the supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and under the direction of the Director of Public Service, perform carryout duties and responsibilities as directed by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service, including but not limited to, the following:
      (1)   Monitoring the maintenance and condition of real property and real estate within the City.
      (2)   Monitoring the condition of vacant lots and lands within the City.
      (3)   Monitoring the condition of and/or demolition and/or repair of vacant structures within the City.
      (4)   The enforcement of sidewalk ordinances within the City.
      (5)   The enforcement of zoning laws and regulations within the City.
      (6)   The enforcement of the junk car ordinances of the City.
      (7)   Any and all other duties and responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned to the Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service.
         (Ord. 62-05. Passed 8-16-05.)
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
   (a)    The owner of any real estate in the City shall notify the City and its Building Inspector within fifteen days of any change of occupancy of any structure or building located on such real estate. The notification shall include the names of all occupants as well as the address of the real estate on which the occupied structure or building is located.
   (b)    Such notification shall be made to the City and its Building Inspector by the owner of such real estate in writing on forms to be provided by the City and its Building Inspector.
   (c)    Any person, corporation or other entity of any type or kind whatsoever that fails to comply with any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
   (d)    Compliance with the terms of provisions of this section shall not relieve or exonerate the owner of any real estate in the City from complying with all other ordinances of the City.
   (e)    Should any portion of this section be declared to be unconstitutional, unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such determination shall have no effect on any other portion of this section.
(Ord. 42-91. Passed 6-11-91.)
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
   (a)    Any individual, corporation or entity of any type or kind supplying natural gas and/or electric and/or telephonic utilities service to the City and/or any consumers of any type or kind whatsoever within the City shall notify the City and its Building Inspector in writing of all of its customers, its customers’ addresses and any change of customers and/or change of addresses of customers, receiving the product and services of such utility.
   (b)    The information required to be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector pursuant to this section shall be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector on an annual basis commencing with September 1, 1991, and shall be supplied and/or updated on or before September 1 of each year thereafter.
   (c)    The information to be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector in accordance with this section shall be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector in writing in a form that is acceptable to the City and its Building Inspector.
   (d)    Any individual, corporation or other entity who does not comply with the terms and provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. Each violation of this section will constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 43-91. Passed 6-11-91.)

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137.09 IMPRESS FUND.

137.09 IMPRESS FUND.

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Identifier137.09
Citation§ 137.09
Ordinances detectedS, 116-84, 20-05, ER, 87-67, 53-77, 60-58, 58-01, 47-18, 87-81, 63-05, 62-05, 42-91, 43-91, 6-25
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CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO
CERTIFICATION
ROSTER OF OFFICIALS
ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84
COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE
TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE
CHARTER
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE ONE - General Provisions
TITLE THREE - Legislative
TITLE FIVE - Administrative
CHAPTER 121 Mayor
CHAPTER 123 Treasurer
CHAPTER 127 Department of Law
CHAPTER 129 Department of Finance
CHAPTER 131 Department of Public Safety
CHAPTER 133 Division of Police
CHAPTER 135 Division of Fire
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
137.04 RECORDS.
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
CHAPTER 138 Division of Health
CHAPTER 139 Department of Public Service
CHAPTER 141 Division of Water
CHAPTER 143 Division of Sewers
CHAPTER 145 Division of Streets and Roads
CHAPTER 147 Division of Sanitation
CHAPTER 149 Department of Taxation
CHAPTER 151 Engineer
CHAPTER 153 Forester
CHAPTER 155 Animal Control Officer
CHAPTER 157 Civil Service Commission
CHAPTER 158 Block Grant Grievance Board
CHAPTER 159 Economic Development Advisory Board
CHAPTER 161 Board of Zoning and Building Appeals (Repealed)
CHAPTER 163 Park-Recreation Board (Repealed)
CHAPTER 164 Records Commission
CHAPTER 165 Rate Review Board
CHAPTER 167 Planning Commission
CHAPTER 168 Board of Control
CHAPTER 169 Employment Provisions
CHAPTER 171 Community Center Board of Trustees
CHAPTER 173 Legal Defense and Indemnification
CHAPTER 175 ADA Coordinator
CHAPTER 177 Part-Time Grant Administrator
TITLE SEVEN - Judicial
TITLE NINE - Taxation
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
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Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
   The position of Residential Building Inspector is hereby established who shall be under the direct supervision of the Service Director. The Residential Building Inspector shall be a full-time employee of the City and shall have at least ten years paid experience in building construction and have been in responsible charge of the design or construction of buildings. He shall also be generally informed on the quality and strength of materials and all phases of building construction.  (Ord. 20-05. Passed 1-11-05.)
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
   No employee of the Division of Building Inspection or person who contracts for services with the Division shall engage in any work which is inconsistent with his duties or the interests of the Division.
   All employees of the Division and persons who contract for services with the Division are disqualified from performing services for the Division when the same would require them to pass upon, inspect or otherwise exercise any authority given by the Ohio Building Code or the Regional Dwelling House Code over any labor, material or equipment furnished by them for the construction, alteration or maintenance of a building or the preparation of working drawings or specifications for work within the jurisdictional area of the Division. The Division shall provide other similarly qualified personnel to enforce the requirements of the Municipal Building Codes and regulations as they pertain to such work.
137.04 RECORDS.
   It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector to keep a record of all applications for permits, which shall be regularly numbered in the order of their issuance, signed by the Building Inspector, and a record showing the number, description and size of all buildings erected in the Municipality, of what materials constructed, the aggregate of the number, kind and cost of all buildings, the ground area, the inspection, removal and condemnation of buildings and all other matters proper to be recorded, and shall cause each inspector to make a daily written report of each inspection made.
(Ord. 87-67. Passed 10-24-67.)
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
   The Mayor shall make the appointment of the Building Inspector in accordance with the ordinances of the City and the rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission.
(Ord. 53-77. Passed 5-10-77.)
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
   The Building Inspector shall make daily settlements with the Director of Finance for all fees collected by his Division and take receipt therefor.
(Ord. 60-58. Passed 8-12-58.)
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Electrical Inspector for the City is hereby established.
   (b)   The Electrical Inspector must be certified and licensed by the State and is to be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
   (c)   The Electrical Inspector shall make the number of inspections on all new construction as set forth in City, State and National electrical codes and all other relevant ordinances and statutes. (Ord. 58-01. Passed 10-23-01.)
   (d)   The Electrical Inspector shall work under the supervision of the Chief Building Official and shall use the same office space and equipment as is used by the Building Inspector. (Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
   EDITOR’S NOTE: Former Section 137.08 was repealed by Ordinance 47-18.
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
   (a)    There is hereby established an impress fund for purposes of allowing the Building Inspector to make changes in the day to day operation of the Building Department.
   (b)    The impress fund shall be funded with twenty-five dollars ($25.00) and shall at no time upon the close of any business day of the Building Department have in it any amount in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) unless it is impossible for the Building Inspector to turn over to the Finance Director the amount in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25. 00) at the close of any business day in which case the amount in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be turned over to the Finance Director by the Building Inspector at the earliest possible time thereafter.
(Ord. 87-81. Passed 10-27-81.)
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector is hereby established as a position within the City.
   (b)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall under the direct supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and further shall be under the direction of the Director of Public Service.
   (c)   The rate of pay for the position of the part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector of the City of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, shall be established by Council.
   (d)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall work no more than thirty-two hours in any week.
   (e)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall attend Zoning Board of Appeals meetings at such time as he is directed to attend such meetings by the full-time Building Inspector.
   (f)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall establish and maintain any records and other data as may from time to time be required of the part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the Building Department and/or the full-time Building Inspector and/or the Director of Public Service.
   (g)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall, be under the supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and under the direction of the Director of Public Service, perform carryout duties and responsibilities as directed by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service, including but not limited to, the following:
      (1)   Monitoring the maintenance and condition of real property and real estate within the City.
      (2)   Monitoring the condition of vacant lots and lands within the City.
      (3)   Monitoring the condition of and/or demolition and/or repair of vacant structures within the City.
      (4)   The enforcement of sidewalk ordinances within the City.
      (5)   The enforcement of zoning laws and regulations within the City.
      (6)   The enforcement of the junk car ordinances of the City.
      (7)   Any and all other duties and responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned to the Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service.
         (Ord. 63-05. Passed 8-16-05.)
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector is hereby established as a position within the City.
   (b)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall under the direct supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and further shall be under the direction of the Director of Public Service.
   (c)   The rate of pay for the position of the full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector of the City of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, shall be established by Council.
   (d)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall work forty hours per week.
   (e)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall attend Zoning Board of Appeals meetings at such times as he is directed to attend such meetings by the full-time Building Inspector.
   (f)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall establish and maintain any records and other data as may from time to time be required of the full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the Building Department and/or the full- time Building Inspector and/or the Director of Public Service.
   (g)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall, be under the supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and under the direction of the Director of Public Service, perform carryout duties and responsibilities as directed by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service, including but not limited to, the following:
      (1)   Monitoring the maintenance and condition of real property and real estate within the City.
      (2)   Monitoring the condition of vacant lots and lands within the City.
      (3)   Monitoring the condition of and/or demolition and/or repair of vacant structures within the City.
      (4)   The enforcement of sidewalk ordinances within the City.
      (5)   The enforcement of zoning laws and regulations within the City.
      (6)   The enforcement of the junk car ordinances of the City.
      (7)   Any and all other duties and responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned to the Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service.
         (Ord. 62-05. Passed 8-16-05.)
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
   (a)    The owner of any real estate in the City shall notify the City and its Building Inspector within fifteen days of any change of occupancy of any structure or building located on such real estate. The notification shall include the names of all occupants as well as the address of the real estate on which the occupied structure or building is located.
   (b)    Such notification shall be made to the City and its Building Inspector by the owner of such real estate in writing on forms to be provided by the City and its Building Inspector.
   (c)    Any person, corporation or other entity of any type or kind whatsoever that fails to comply with any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
   (d)    Compliance with the terms of provisions of this section shall not relieve or exonerate the owner of any real estate in the City from complying with all other ordinances of the City.
   (e)    Should any portion of this section be declared to be unconstitutional, unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such determination shall have no effect on any other portion of this section.
(Ord. 42-91. Passed 6-11-91.)
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
   (a)    Any individual, corporation or entity of any type or kind supplying natural gas and/or electric and/or telephonic utilities service to the City and/or any consumers of any type or kind whatsoever within the City shall notify the City and its Building Inspector in writing of all of its customers, its customers’ addresses and any change of customers and/or change of addresses of customers, receiving the product and services of such utility.
   (b)    The information required to be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector pursuant to this section shall be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector on an annual basis commencing with September 1, 1991, and shall be supplied and/or updated on or before September 1 of each year thereafter.
   (c)    The information to be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector in accordance with this section shall be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector in writing in a form that is acceptable to the City and its Building Inspector.
   (d)    Any individual, corporation or other entity who does not comply with the terms and provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. Each violation of this section will constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 43-91. Passed 6-11-91.)
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
   Any individual, corporation or other entity requesting that any land within the City be vacated by the City shall present such request for the vacation of land in accordance with the following procedures:
      (1)    The request for the vacation of land shall be presented on a form approved by the City by the presenting of said form together with an application fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00) to the Building Inspector.
      (2)    Upon receipt of such request, the Building Inspector shall review the request and indicate his approval or rejection of the request.
      (3)   Upon the Building Inspector's indication of approval or rejection the request shall be presented to the Planning Commission of the City which shall approve the request and shall indicate its approval or rejection of the request.
      (4)    Upon the Planning Commission's indication of approval or rejection, the request shall be presented to the Building and Lands Committee of Council which shall review the request and shall indicate its approval or rejection of the request.
      (5)    Upon indicating its approval or rejection, the Building and Lands Committee of Council shall refer the request to Council for appropriate action according to law.
      (6)    Any and all application fees paid in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be placed in the account of the City into which is placed the proceeds received by the City from the sale of real estate. Further, from said account shall be paid any and all expenses incurred as a result of processing the request for the vacation of land, including but not limited to, the cost of any legal advertising and the cost of the preparation of legal descriptions for any such land that the City is considering for sale.
         (Ord. 6-25. Passed 1-14-25.)

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137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.

137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.

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Identifier137.10
Citation§ 137.10
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Sheffield Lake Overview
Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO
CERTIFICATION
ROSTER OF OFFICIALS
ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84
COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE
TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE
CHARTER
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE ONE - General Provisions
TITLE THREE - Legislative
TITLE FIVE - Administrative
CHAPTER 121 Mayor
CHAPTER 123 Treasurer
CHAPTER 127 Department of Law
CHAPTER 129 Department of Finance
CHAPTER 131 Department of Public Safety
CHAPTER 133 Division of Police
CHAPTER 135 Division of Fire
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
137.04 RECORDS.
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
CHAPTER 138 Division of Health
CHAPTER 139 Department of Public Service
CHAPTER 141 Division of Water
CHAPTER 143 Division of Sewers
CHAPTER 145 Division of Streets and Roads
CHAPTER 147 Division of Sanitation
CHAPTER 149 Department of Taxation
CHAPTER 151 Engineer
CHAPTER 153 Forester
CHAPTER 155 Animal Control Officer
CHAPTER 157 Civil Service Commission
CHAPTER 158 Block Grant Grievance Board
CHAPTER 159 Economic Development Advisory Board
CHAPTER 161 Board of Zoning and Building Appeals (Repealed)
CHAPTER 163 Park-Recreation Board (Repealed)
CHAPTER 164 Records Commission
CHAPTER 165 Rate Review Board
CHAPTER 167 Planning Commission
CHAPTER 168 Board of Control
CHAPTER 169 Employment Provisions
CHAPTER 171 Community Center Board of Trustees
CHAPTER 173 Legal Defense and Indemnification
CHAPTER 175 ADA Coordinator
CHAPTER 177 Part-Time Grant Administrator
TITLE SEVEN - Judicial
TITLE NINE - Taxation
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
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Sheffield Lake
Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
   No employee of the Division of Building Inspection or person who contracts for services with the Division shall engage in any work which is inconsistent with his duties or the interests of the Division.
   All employees of the Division and persons who contract for services with the Division are disqualified from performing services for the Division when the same would require them to pass upon, inspect or otherwise exercise any authority given by the Ohio Building Code or the Regional Dwelling House Code over any labor, material or equipment furnished by them for the construction, alteration or maintenance of a building or the preparation of working drawings or specifications for work within the jurisdictional area of the Division. The Division shall provide other similarly qualified personnel to enforce the requirements of the Municipal Building Codes and regulations as they pertain to such work.
137.04 RECORDS.
   It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector to keep a record of all applications for permits, which shall be regularly numbered in the order of their issuance, signed by the Building Inspector, and a record showing the number, description and size of all buildings erected in the Municipality, of what materials constructed, the aggregate of the number, kind and cost of all buildings, the ground area, the inspection, removal and condemnation of buildings and all other matters proper to be recorded, and shall cause each inspector to make a daily written report of each inspection made.
(Ord. 87-67. Passed 10-24-67.)
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
   The Mayor shall make the appointment of the Building Inspector in accordance with the ordinances of the City and the rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission.
(Ord. 53-77. Passed 5-10-77.)
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
   The Building Inspector shall make daily settlements with the Director of Finance for all fees collected by his Division and take receipt therefor.
(Ord. 60-58. Passed 8-12-58.)
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Electrical Inspector for the City is hereby established.
   (b)   The Electrical Inspector must be certified and licensed by the State and is to be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
   (c)   The Electrical Inspector shall make the number of inspections on all new construction as set forth in City, State and National electrical codes and all other relevant ordinances and statutes. (Ord. 58-01. Passed 10-23-01.)
   (d)   The Electrical Inspector shall work under the supervision of the Chief Building Official and shall use the same office space and equipment as is used by the Building Inspector. (Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
   EDITOR’S NOTE: Former Section 137.08 was repealed by Ordinance 47-18.
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
   (a)    There is hereby established an impress fund for purposes of allowing the Building Inspector to make changes in the day to day operation of the Building Department.
   (b)    The impress fund shall be funded with twenty-five dollars ($25.00) and shall at no time upon the close of any business day of the Building Department have in it any amount in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) unless it is impossible for the Building Inspector to turn over to the Finance Director the amount in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25. 00) at the close of any business day in which case the amount in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be turned over to the Finance Director by the Building Inspector at the earliest possible time thereafter.
(Ord. 87-81. Passed 10-27-81.)
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector is hereby established as a position within the City.
   (b)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall under the direct supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and further shall be under the direction of the Director of Public Service.
   (c)   The rate of pay for the position of the part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector of the City of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, shall be established by Council.
   (d)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall work no more than thirty-two hours in any week.
   (e)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall attend Zoning Board of Appeals meetings at such time as he is directed to attend such meetings by the full-time Building Inspector.
   (f)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall establish and maintain any records and other data as may from time to time be required of the part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the Building Department and/or the full-time Building Inspector and/or the Director of Public Service.
   (g)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall, be under the supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and under the direction of the Director of Public Service, perform carryout duties and responsibilities as directed by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service, including but not limited to, the following:
      (1)   Monitoring the maintenance and condition of real property and real estate within the City.
      (2)   Monitoring the condition of vacant lots and lands within the City.
      (3)   Monitoring the condition of and/or demolition and/or repair of vacant structures within the City.
      (4)   The enforcement of sidewalk ordinances within the City.
      (5)   The enforcement of zoning laws and regulations within the City.
      (6)   The enforcement of the junk car ordinances of the City.
      (7)   Any and all other duties and responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned to the Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service.
         (Ord. 63-05. Passed 8-16-05.)
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector is hereby established as a position within the City.
   (b)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall under the direct supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and further shall be under the direction of the Director of Public Service.
   (c)   The rate of pay for the position of the full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector of the City of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, shall be established by Council.
   (d)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall work forty hours per week.
   (e)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall attend Zoning Board of Appeals meetings at such times as he is directed to attend such meetings by the full-time Building Inspector.
   (f)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall establish and maintain any records and other data as may from time to time be required of the full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the Building Department and/or the full- time Building Inspector and/or the Director of Public Service.
   (g)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall, be under the supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and under the direction of the Director of Public Service, perform carryout duties and responsibilities as directed by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service, including but not limited to, the following:
      (1)   Monitoring the maintenance and condition of real property and real estate within the City.
      (2)   Monitoring the condition of vacant lots and lands within the City.
      (3)   Monitoring the condition of and/or demolition and/or repair of vacant structures within the City.
      (4)   The enforcement of sidewalk ordinances within the City.
      (5)   The enforcement of zoning laws and regulations within the City.
      (6)   The enforcement of the junk car ordinances of the City.
      (7)   Any and all other duties and responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned to the Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service.
         (Ord. 62-05. Passed 8-16-05.)
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
   (a)    The owner of any real estate in the City shall notify the City and its Building Inspector within fifteen days of any change of occupancy of any structure or building located on such real estate. The notification shall include the names of all occupants as well as the address of the real estate on which the occupied structure or building is located.
   (b)    Such notification shall be made to the City and its Building Inspector by the owner of such real estate in writing on forms to be provided by the City and its Building Inspector.
   (c)    Any person, corporation or other entity of any type or kind whatsoever that fails to comply with any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
   (d)    Compliance with the terms of provisions of this section shall not relieve or exonerate the owner of any real estate in the City from complying with all other ordinances of the City.
   (e)    Should any portion of this section be declared to be unconstitutional, unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such determination shall have no effect on any other portion of this section.
(Ord. 42-91. Passed 6-11-91.)
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
   (a)    Any individual, corporation or entity of any type or kind supplying natural gas and/or electric and/or telephonic utilities service to the City and/or any consumers of any type or kind whatsoever within the City shall notify the City and its Building Inspector in writing of all of its customers, its customers’ addresses and any change of customers and/or change of addresses of customers, receiving the product and services of such utility.
   (b)    The information required to be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector pursuant to this section shall be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector on an annual basis commencing with September 1, 1991, and shall be supplied and/or updated on or before September 1 of each year thereafter.
   (c)    The information to be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector in accordance with this section shall be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector in writing in a form that is acceptable to the City and its Building Inspector.
   (d)    Any individual, corporation or other entity who does not comply with the terms and provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. Each violation of this section will constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 43-91. Passed 6-11-91.)
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
   Any individual, corporation or other entity requesting that any land within the City be vacated by the City shall present such request for the vacation of land in accordance with the following procedures:
      (1)    The request for the vacation of land shall be presented on a form approved by the City by the presenting of said form together with an application fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00) to the Building Inspector.
      (2)    Upon receipt of such request, the Building Inspector shall review the request and indicate his approval or rejection of the request.
      (3)   Upon the Building Inspector's indication of approval or rejection the request shall be presented to the Planning Commission of the City which shall approve the request and shall indicate its approval or rejection of the request.
      (4)    Upon the Planning Commission's indication of approval or rejection, the request shall be presented to the Building and Lands Committee of Council which shall review the request and shall indicate its approval or rejection of the request.
      (5)    Upon indicating its approval or rejection, the Building and Lands Committee of Council shall refer the request to Council for appropriate action according to law.
      (6)    Any and all application fees paid in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be placed in the account of the City into which is placed the proceeds received by the City from the sale of real estate. Further, from said account shall be paid any and all expenses incurred as a result of processing the request for the vacation of land, including but not limited to, the cost of any legal advertising and the cost of the preparation of legal descriptions for any such land that the City is considering for sale.
         (Ord. 6-25. Passed 1-14-25.)
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
   (a)   The City hereby adopts the Building Lot Site Plan Specifications and Standards attached to Ordinance 15-98 for the building on and construction on Building Lot Sites within the City. Said Specifications and Standards are incorporated herein as if fully set forth herein.
   (b)   All individuals, corporation and other entities seeking to build or construct on any Building Lot Site within the City shall, in addition to complying with all applicable statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, including but not limited to, Building Codes and Zoning Codes of the City, shall comply with and satisfy all of the Specifications and Standards.
   (c)   Should any requirement of any ordinance of the City and/or any statute of the State and/or any regulation, administrative rule or other legislative or administrative enactment set a higher standard for Building Lot Site Plans and the building on and development of Building Lot Sites within the City, said higher standard shall be met and complied with in the presentation of and development of and building on and construction on Building Lot Sites within the City. However, said such higher standards shall not in any way reduce or eliminate the requirements set forth in this section.
   (d)   Any individual, corporation or other entity that fails to comply with any term or provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
   (e)   In addition to any and all other remedies and penalties, any individual, corporation or other entity who does not comply with the provisions of this section shall be required to fully comply with all of the terms and conditions and provisions of this section should they wish to proceed with any Building Lot Site Plan presentation, and/or any development or construction or building on any such Building Lot Site. Additionally, any such individual, corporation or other entity shall comply with all other statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, whether legislatively or administratively made, that establish a higher standard for any presentation of and/or building on or development on any Building Lot Site within the City. (Ord. 15-98. Passed 5-26-98.)

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137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.

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Ordinances detectedS, 116-84, 58-01, 47-18, 87-81, 63-05, 62-05, 42-91, 43-91, 6-25, 15-98, OF, INANCE, 15-04
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Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO
CERTIFICATION
ROSTER OF OFFICIALS
ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84
COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE
TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE
CHARTER
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE ONE - General Provisions
TITLE THREE - Legislative
TITLE FIVE - Administrative
CHAPTER 121 Mayor
CHAPTER 123 Treasurer
CHAPTER 127 Department of Law
CHAPTER 129 Department of Finance
CHAPTER 131 Department of Public Safety
CHAPTER 133 Division of Police
CHAPTER 135 Division of Fire
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
137.04 RECORDS.
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
CHAPTER 138 Division of Health
CHAPTER 139 Department of Public Service
CHAPTER 141 Division of Water
CHAPTER 143 Division of Sewers
CHAPTER 145 Division of Streets and Roads
CHAPTER 147 Division of Sanitation
CHAPTER 149 Department of Taxation
CHAPTER 151 Engineer
CHAPTER 153 Forester
CHAPTER 155 Animal Control Officer
CHAPTER 157 Civil Service Commission
CHAPTER 158 Block Grant Grievance Board
CHAPTER 159 Economic Development Advisory Board
CHAPTER 161 Board of Zoning and Building Appeals (Repealed)
CHAPTER 163 Park-Recreation Board (Repealed)
CHAPTER 164 Records Commission
CHAPTER 165 Rate Review Board
CHAPTER 167 Planning Commission
CHAPTER 168 Board of Control
CHAPTER 169 Employment Provisions
CHAPTER 171 Community Center Board of Trustees
CHAPTER 173 Legal Defense and Indemnification
CHAPTER 175 ADA Coordinator
CHAPTER 177 Part-Time Grant Administrator
TITLE SEVEN - Judicial
TITLE NINE - Taxation
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
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Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Electrical Inspector for the City is hereby established.
   (b)   The Electrical Inspector must be certified and licensed by the State and is to be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
   (c)   The Electrical Inspector shall make the number of inspections on all new construction as set forth in City, State and National electrical codes and all other relevant ordinances and statutes. (Ord. 58-01. Passed 10-23-01.)
   (d)   The Electrical Inspector shall work under the supervision of the Chief Building Official and shall use the same office space and equipment as is used by the Building Inspector. (Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
   EDITOR’S NOTE: Former Section 137.08 was repealed by Ordinance 47-18.
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
   (a)    There is hereby established an impress fund for purposes of allowing the Building Inspector to make changes in the day to day operation of the Building Department.
   (b)    The impress fund shall be funded with twenty-five dollars ($25.00) and shall at no time upon the close of any business day of the Building Department have in it any amount in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) unless it is impossible for the Building Inspector to turn over to the Finance Director the amount in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25. 00) at the close of any business day in which case the amount in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be turned over to the Finance Director by the Building Inspector at the earliest possible time thereafter.
(Ord. 87-81. Passed 10-27-81.)
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector is hereby established as a position within the City.
   (b)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall under the direct supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and further shall be under the direction of the Director of Public Service.
   (c)   The rate of pay for the position of the part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector of the City of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, shall be established by Council.
   (d)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall work no more than thirty-two hours in any week.
   (e)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall attend Zoning Board of Appeals meetings at such time as he is directed to attend such meetings by the full-time Building Inspector.
   (f)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall establish and maintain any records and other data as may from time to time be required of the part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the Building Department and/or the full-time Building Inspector and/or the Director of Public Service.
   (g)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall, be under the supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and under the direction of the Director of Public Service, perform carryout duties and responsibilities as directed by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service, including but not limited to, the following:
      (1)   Monitoring the maintenance and condition of real property and real estate within the City.
      (2)   Monitoring the condition of vacant lots and lands within the City.
      (3)   Monitoring the condition of and/or demolition and/or repair of vacant structures within the City.
      (4)   The enforcement of sidewalk ordinances within the City.
      (5)   The enforcement of zoning laws and regulations within the City.
      (6)   The enforcement of the junk car ordinances of the City.
      (7)   Any and all other duties and responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned to the Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service.
         (Ord. 63-05. Passed 8-16-05.)
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector is hereby established as a position within the City.
   (b)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall under the direct supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and further shall be under the direction of the Director of Public Service.
   (c)   The rate of pay for the position of the full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector of the City of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, shall be established by Council.
   (d)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall work forty hours per week.
   (e)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall attend Zoning Board of Appeals meetings at such times as he is directed to attend such meetings by the full-time Building Inspector.
   (f)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall establish and maintain any records and other data as may from time to time be required of the full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the Building Department and/or the full- time Building Inspector and/or the Director of Public Service.
   (g)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall, be under the supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and under the direction of the Director of Public Service, perform carryout duties and responsibilities as directed by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service, including but not limited to, the following:
      (1)   Monitoring the maintenance and condition of real property and real estate within the City.
      (2)   Monitoring the condition of vacant lots and lands within the City.
      (3)   Monitoring the condition of and/or demolition and/or repair of vacant structures within the City.
      (4)   The enforcement of sidewalk ordinances within the City.
      (5)   The enforcement of zoning laws and regulations within the City.
      (6)   The enforcement of the junk car ordinances of the City.
      (7)   Any and all other duties and responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned to the Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service.
         (Ord. 62-05. Passed 8-16-05.)
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
   (a)    The owner of any real estate in the City shall notify the City and its Building Inspector within fifteen days of any change of occupancy of any structure or building located on such real estate. The notification shall include the names of all occupants as well as the address of the real estate on which the occupied structure or building is located.
   (b)    Such notification shall be made to the City and its Building Inspector by the owner of such real estate in writing on forms to be provided by the City and its Building Inspector.
   (c)    Any person, corporation or other entity of any type or kind whatsoever that fails to comply with any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
   (d)    Compliance with the terms of provisions of this section shall not relieve or exonerate the owner of any real estate in the City from complying with all other ordinances of the City.
   (e)    Should any portion of this section be declared to be unconstitutional, unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such determination shall have no effect on any other portion of this section.
(Ord. 42-91. Passed 6-11-91.)
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
   (a)    Any individual, corporation or entity of any type or kind supplying natural gas and/or electric and/or telephonic utilities service to the City and/or any consumers of any type or kind whatsoever within the City shall notify the City and its Building Inspector in writing of all of its customers, its customers’ addresses and any change of customers and/or change of addresses of customers, receiving the product and services of such utility.
   (b)    The information required to be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector pursuant to this section shall be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector on an annual basis commencing with September 1, 1991, and shall be supplied and/or updated on or before September 1 of each year thereafter.
   (c)    The information to be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector in accordance with this section shall be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector in writing in a form that is acceptable to the City and its Building Inspector.
   (d)    Any individual, corporation or other entity who does not comply with the terms and provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. Each violation of this section will constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 43-91. Passed 6-11-91.)
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
   Any individual, corporation or other entity requesting that any land within the City be vacated by the City shall present such request for the vacation of land in accordance with the following procedures:
      (1)    The request for the vacation of land shall be presented on a form approved by the City by the presenting of said form together with an application fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00) to the Building Inspector.
      (2)    Upon receipt of such request, the Building Inspector shall review the request and indicate his approval or rejection of the request.
      (3)   Upon the Building Inspector's indication of approval or rejection the request shall be presented to the Planning Commission of the City which shall approve the request and shall indicate its approval or rejection of the request.
      (4)    Upon the Planning Commission's indication of approval or rejection, the request shall be presented to the Building and Lands Committee of Council which shall review the request and shall indicate its approval or rejection of the request.
      (5)    Upon indicating its approval or rejection, the Building and Lands Committee of Council shall refer the request to Council for appropriate action according to law.
      (6)    Any and all application fees paid in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be placed in the account of the City into which is placed the proceeds received by the City from the sale of real estate. Further, from said account shall be paid any and all expenses incurred as a result of processing the request for the vacation of land, including but not limited to, the cost of any legal advertising and the cost of the preparation of legal descriptions for any such land that the City is considering for sale.
         (Ord. 6-25. Passed 1-14-25.)
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
   (a)   The City hereby adopts the Building Lot Site Plan Specifications and Standards attached to Ordinance 15-98 for the building on and construction on Building Lot Sites within the City. Said Specifications and Standards are incorporated herein as if fully set forth herein.
   (b)   All individuals, corporation and other entities seeking to build or construct on any Building Lot Site within the City shall, in addition to complying with all applicable statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, including but not limited to, Building Codes and Zoning Codes of the City, shall comply with and satisfy all of the Specifications and Standards.
   (c)   Should any requirement of any ordinance of the City and/or any statute of the State and/or any regulation, administrative rule or other legislative or administrative enactment set a higher standard for Building Lot Site Plans and the building on and development of Building Lot Sites within the City, said higher standard shall be met and complied with in the presentation of and development of and building on and construction on Building Lot Sites within the City. However, said such higher standards shall not in any way reduce or eliminate the requirements set forth in this section.
   (d)   Any individual, corporation or other entity that fails to comply with any term or provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
   (e)   In addition to any and all other remedies and penalties, any individual, corporation or other entity who does not comply with the provisions of this section shall be required to fully comply with all of the terms and conditions and provisions of this section should they wish to proceed with any Building Lot Site Plan presentation, and/or any development or construction or building on any such Building Lot Site. Additionally, any such individual, corporation or other entity shall comply with all other statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, whether legislatively or administratively made, that establish a higher standard for any presentation of and/or building on or development on any Building Lot Site within the City. (Ord. 15-98. Passed 5-26-98.)
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
   The City of Sheffield Lake Building Department, previously established by ordinance, is hereby granted full authority to enforce all laws, statutes, and regulations as provided and authorized in the Ohio Revised Code and the Ohio Administrative Code pursuant to the Certification approved by the Ohio Board of Building Standards.
(Ord. 15-04. Passed 3-9-04.)
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
   (a)   The position of Chief Building Official is hereby established.
   (b)   The Chief Building Official is hereby designated as responsible for the overall administration of the building department and enforcement of the rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall also perform all duties of a Certified Building Inspector including the determination of compliance with approved construction documents and rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Chief Building Official is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Chief Building Official shall maintain all of the requirements of the Chief Building Official and shall serve in place of the Chief Building Official in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Chief Building Official and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
   (a)   The position of Plans Examiner is hereby established.
   (b)   The Plans Examiner shall hold a certification as a plans examiner and shall be designated to examine construction documents to determine compliance with the rules of the Board of Building Standards.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)

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137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.

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Identifier137.11
Citation§ 137.11
Ordinances detectedS, 116-84, 63-05, 62-05, 42-91, 43-91, 6-25, 15-98, OF, INANCE, 15-04, 47-18
Dates detectedSeptember 1, 1991
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CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO
CERTIFICATION
ROSTER OF OFFICIALS
ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84
COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE
TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE
CHARTER
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE ONE - General Provisions
TITLE THREE - Legislative
TITLE FIVE - Administrative
CHAPTER 121 Mayor
CHAPTER 123 Treasurer
CHAPTER 127 Department of Law
CHAPTER 129 Department of Finance
CHAPTER 131 Department of Public Safety
CHAPTER 133 Division of Police
CHAPTER 135 Division of Fire
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
137.04 RECORDS.
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
CHAPTER 138 Division of Health
CHAPTER 139 Department of Public Service
CHAPTER 141 Division of Water
CHAPTER 143 Division of Sewers
CHAPTER 145 Division of Streets and Roads
CHAPTER 147 Division of Sanitation
CHAPTER 149 Department of Taxation
CHAPTER 151 Engineer
CHAPTER 153 Forester
CHAPTER 155 Animal Control Officer
CHAPTER 157 Civil Service Commission
CHAPTER 158 Block Grant Grievance Board
CHAPTER 159 Economic Development Advisory Board
CHAPTER 161 Board of Zoning and Building Appeals (Repealed)
CHAPTER 163 Park-Recreation Board (Repealed)
CHAPTER 164 Records Commission
CHAPTER 165 Rate Review Board
CHAPTER 167 Planning Commission
CHAPTER 168 Board of Control
CHAPTER 169 Employment Provisions
CHAPTER 171 Community Center Board of Trustees
CHAPTER 173 Legal Defense and Indemnification
CHAPTER 175 ADA Coordinator
CHAPTER 177 Part-Time Grant Administrator
TITLE SEVEN - Judicial
TITLE NINE - Taxation
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
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Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector is hereby established as a position within the City.
   (b)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall under the direct supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and further shall be under the direction of the Director of Public Service.
   (c)   The rate of pay for the position of the part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector of the City of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, shall be established by Council.
   (d)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall work no more than thirty-two hours in any week.
   (e)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall attend Zoning Board of Appeals meetings at such time as he is directed to attend such meetings by the full-time Building Inspector.
   (f)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall establish and maintain any records and other data as may from time to time be required of the part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the Building Department and/or the full-time Building Inspector and/or the Director of Public Service.
   (g)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall, be under the supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and under the direction of the Director of Public Service, perform carryout duties and responsibilities as directed by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service, including but not limited to, the following:
      (1)   Monitoring the maintenance and condition of real property and real estate within the City.
      (2)   Monitoring the condition of vacant lots and lands within the City.
      (3)   Monitoring the condition of and/or demolition and/or repair of vacant structures within the City.
      (4)   The enforcement of sidewalk ordinances within the City.
      (5)   The enforcement of zoning laws and regulations within the City.
      (6)   The enforcement of the junk car ordinances of the City.
      (7)   Any and all other duties and responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned to the Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service.
         (Ord. 63-05. Passed 8-16-05.)
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector is hereby established as a position within the City.
   (b)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall under the direct supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and further shall be under the direction of the Director of Public Service.
   (c)   The rate of pay for the position of the full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector of the City of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, shall be established by Council.
   (d)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall work forty hours per week.
   (e)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall attend Zoning Board of Appeals meetings at such times as he is directed to attend such meetings by the full-time Building Inspector.
   (f)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall establish and maintain any records and other data as may from time to time be required of the full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the Building Department and/or the full- time Building Inspector and/or the Director of Public Service.
   (g)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall, be under the supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and under the direction of the Director of Public Service, perform carryout duties and responsibilities as directed by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service, including but not limited to, the following:
      (1)   Monitoring the maintenance and condition of real property and real estate within the City.
      (2)   Monitoring the condition of vacant lots and lands within the City.
      (3)   Monitoring the condition of and/or demolition and/or repair of vacant structures within the City.
      (4)   The enforcement of sidewalk ordinances within the City.
      (5)   The enforcement of zoning laws and regulations within the City.
      (6)   The enforcement of the junk car ordinances of the City.
      (7)   Any and all other duties and responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned to the Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service.
         (Ord. 62-05. Passed 8-16-05.)
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
   (a)    The owner of any real estate in the City shall notify the City and its Building Inspector within fifteen days of any change of occupancy of any structure or building located on such real estate. The notification shall include the names of all occupants as well as the address of the real estate on which the occupied structure or building is located.
   (b)    Such notification shall be made to the City and its Building Inspector by the owner of such real estate in writing on forms to be provided by the City and its Building Inspector.
   (c)    Any person, corporation or other entity of any type or kind whatsoever that fails to comply with any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
   (d)    Compliance with the terms of provisions of this section shall not relieve or exonerate the owner of any real estate in the City from complying with all other ordinances of the City.
   (e)    Should any portion of this section be declared to be unconstitutional, unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such determination shall have no effect on any other portion of this section.
(Ord. 42-91. Passed 6-11-91.)
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
   (a)    Any individual, corporation or entity of any type or kind supplying natural gas and/or electric and/or telephonic utilities service to the City and/or any consumers of any type or kind whatsoever within the City shall notify the City and its Building Inspector in writing of all of its customers, its customers’ addresses and any change of customers and/or change of addresses of customers, receiving the product and services of such utility.
   (b)    The information required to be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector pursuant to this section shall be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector on an annual basis commencing with September 1, 1991, and shall be supplied and/or updated on or before September 1 of each year thereafter.
   (c)    The information to be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector in accordance with this section shall be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector in writing in a form that is acceptable to the City and its Building Inspector.
   (d)    Any individual, corporation or other entity who does not comply with the terms and provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. Each violation of this section will constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 43-91. Passed 6-11-91.)
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
   Any individual, corporation or other entity requesting that any land within the City be vacated by the City shall present such request for the vacation of land in accordance with the following procedures:
      (1)    The request for the vacation of land shall be presented on a form approved by the City by the presenting of said form together with an application fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00) to the Building Inspector.
      (2)    Upon receipt of such request, the Building Inspector shall review the request and indicate his approval or rejection of the request.
      (3)   Upon the Building Inspector's indication of approval or rejection the request shall be presented to the Planning Commission of the City which shall approve the request and shall indicate its approval or rejection of the request.
      (4)    Upon the Planning Commission's indication of approval or rejection, the request shall be presented to the Building and Lands Committee of Council which shall review the request and shall indicate its approval or rejection of the request.
      (5)    Upon indicating its approval or rejection, the Building and Lands Committee of Council shall refer the request to Council for appropriate action according to law.
      (6)    Any and all application fees paid in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be placed in the account of the City into which is placed the proceeds received by the City from the sale of real estate. Further, from said account shall be paid any and all expenses incurred as a result of processing the request for the vacation of land, including but not limited to, the cost of any legal advertising and the cost of the preparation of legal descriptions for any such land that the City is considering for sale.
         (Ord. 6-25. Passed 1-14-25.)
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
   (a)   The City hereby adopts the Building Lot Site Plan Specifications and Standards attached to Ordinance 15-98 for the building on and construction on Building Lot Sites within the City. Said Specifications and Standards are incorporated herein as if fully set forth herein.
   (b)   All individuals, corporation and other entities seeking to build or construct on any Building Lot Site within the City shall, in addition to complying with all applicable statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, including but not limited to, Building Codes and Zoning Codes of the City, shall comply with and satisfy all of the Specifications and Standards.
   (c)   Should any requirement of any ordinance of the City and/or any statute of the State and/or any regulation, administrative rule or other legislative or administrative enactment set a higher standard for Building Lot Site Plans and the building on and development of Building Lot Sites within the City, said higher standard shall be met and complied with in the presentation of and development of and building on and construction on Building Lot Sites within the City. However, said such higher standards shall not in any way reduce or eliminate the requirements set forth in this section.
   (d)   Any individual, corporation or other entity that fails to comply with any term or provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
   (e)   In addition to any and all other remedies and penalties, any individual, corporation or other entity who does not comply with the provisions of this section shall be required to fully comply with all of the terms and conditions and provisions of this section should they wish to proceed with any Building Lot Site Plan presentation, and/or any development or construction or building on any such Building Lot Site. Additionally, any such individual, corporation or other entity shall comply with all other statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, whether legislatively or administratively made, that establish a higher standard for any presentation of and/or building on or development on any Building Lot Site within the City. (Ord. 15-98. Passed 5-26-98.)
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
   The City of Sheffield Lake Building Department, previously established by ordinance, is hereby granted full authority to enforce all laws, statutes, and regulations as provided and authorized in the Ohio Revised Code and the Ohio Administrative Code pursuant to the Certification approved by the Ohio Board of Building Standards.
(Ord. 15-04. Passed 3-9-04.)
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
   (a)   The position of Chief Building Official is hereby established.
   (b)   The Chief Building Official is hereby designated as responsible for the overall administration of the building department and enforcement of the rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall also perform all duties of a Certified Building Inspector including the determination of compliance with approved construction documents and rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Chief Building Official is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Chief Building Official shall maintain all of the requirements of the Chief Building Official and shall serve in place of the Chief Building Official in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Chief Building Official and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
   (a)   The position of Plans Examiner is hereby established.
   (b)   The Plans Examiner shall hold a certification as a plans examiner and shall be designated to examine construction documents to determine compliance with the rules of the Board of Building Standards.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Plans Examiner is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Plans Examiner shall maintain all of the requirements of the Plans Examiner and shall serve in place of the Plans Examiner in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Plans Examiner.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Plumbing Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Plumbing Inspector shall maintain a certification as a plumbing inspector and is hereby designated to determine compliance with approved construction documents and rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Plumbing Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Plumbing Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Plumbing Inspector and shall serve in place of the Plumbing Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Plumbing Inspector and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)

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137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.

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Sheffield Lake Overview
Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO
CERTIFICATION
ROSTER OF OFFICIALS
ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84
COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE
TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE
CHARTER
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE ONE - General Provisions
TITLE THREE - Legislative
TITLE FIVE - Administrative
CHAPTER 121 Mayor
CHAPTER 123 Treasurer
CHAPTER 127 Department of Law
CHAPTER 129 Department of Finance
CHAPTER 131 Department of Public Safety
CHAPTER 133 Division of Police
CHAPTER 135 Division of Fire
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
137.04 RECORDS.
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
CHAPTER 138 Division of Health
CHAPTER 139 Department of Public Service
CHAPTER 141 Division of Water
CHAPTER 143 Division of Sewers
CHAPTER 145 Division of Streets and Roads
CHAPTER 147 Division of Sanitation
CHAPTER 149 Department of Taxation
CHAPTER 151 Engineer
CHAPTER 153 Forester
CHAPTER 155 Animal Control Officer
CHAPTER 157 Civil Service Commission
CHAPTER 158 Block Grant Grievance Board
CHAPTER 159 Economic Development Advisory Board
CHAPTER 161 Board of Zoning and Building Appeals (Repealed)
CHAPTER 163 Park-Recreation Board (Repealed)
CHAPTER 164 Records Commission
CHAPTER 165 Rate Review Board
CHAPTER 167 Planning Commission
CHAPTER 168 Board of Control
CHAPTER 169 Employment Provisions
CHAPTER 171 Community Center Board of Trustees
CHAPTER 173 Legal Defense and Indemnification
CHAPTER 175 ADA Coordinator
CHAPTER 177 Part-Time Grant Administrator
TITLE SEVEN - Judicial
TITLE NINE - Taxation
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
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Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector is hereby established as a position within the City.
   (b)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall under the direct supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and further shall be under the direction of the Director of Public Service.
   (c)   The rate of pay for the position of the part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector of the City of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, shall be established by Council.
   (d)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall work no more than thirty-two hours in any week.
   (e)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall attend Zoning Board of Appeals meetings at such time as he is directed to attend such meetings by the full-time Building Inspector.
   (f)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall establish and maintain any records and other data as may from time to time be required of the part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the Building Department and/or the full-time Building Inspector and/or the Director of Public Service.
   (g)   The part time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall, be under the supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and under the direction of the Director of Public Service, perform carryout duties and responsibilities as directed by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service, including but not limited to, the following:
      (1)   Monitoring the maintenance and condition of real property and real estate within the City.
      (2)   Monitoring the condition of vacant lots and lands within the City.
      (3)   Monitoring the condition of and/or demolition and/or repair of vacant structures within the City.
      (4)   The enforcement of sidewalk ordinances within the City.
      (5)   The enforcement of zoning laws and regulations within the City.
      (6)   The enforcement of the junk car ordinances of the City.
      (7)   Any and all other duties and responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned to the Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service.
         (Ord. 63-05. Passed 8-16-05.)
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector is hereby established as a position within the City.
   (b)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall under the direct supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and further shall be under the direction of the Director of Public Service.
   (c)   The rate of pay for the position of the full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector of the City of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, shall be established by Council.
   (d)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall work forty hours per week.
   (e)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall attend Zoning Board of Appeals meetings at such times as he is directed to attend such meetings by the full-time Building Inspector.
   (f)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall establish and maintain any records and other data as may from time to time be required of the full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the Building Department and/or the full- time Building Inspector and/or the Director of Public Service.
   (g)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall, be under the supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and under the direction of the Director of Public Service, perform carryout duties and responsibilities as directed by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service, including but not limited to, the following:
      (1)   Monitoring the maintenance and condition of real property and real estate within the City.
      (2)   Monitoring the condition of vacant lots and lands within the City.
      (3)   Monitoring the condition of and/or demolition and/or repair of vacant structures within the City.
      (4)   The enforcement of sidewalk ordinances within the City.
      (5)   The enforcement of zoning laws and regulations within the City.
      (6)   The enforcement of the junk car ordinances of the City.
      (7)   Any and all other duties and responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned to the Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service.
         (Ord. 62-05. Passed 8-16-05.)
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
   (a)    The owner of any real estate in the City shall notify the City and its Building Inspector within fifteen days of any change of occupancy of any structure or building located on such real estate. The notification shall include the names of all occupants as well as the address of the real estate on which the occupied structure or building is located.
   (b)    Such notification shall be made to the City and its Building Inspector by the owner of such real estate in writing on forms to be provided by the City and its Building Inspector.
   (c)    Any person, corporation or other entity of any type or kind whatsoever that fails to comply with any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
   (d)    Compliance with the terms of provisions of this section shall not relieve or exonerate the owner of any real estate in the City from complying with all other ordinances of the City.
   (e)    Should any portion of this section be declared to be unconstitutional, unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such determination shall have no effect on any other portion of this section.
(Ord. 42-91. Passed 6-11-91.)
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
   (a)    Any individual, corporation or entity of any type or kind supplying natural gas and/or electric and/or telephonic utilities service to the City and/or any consumers of any type or kind whatsoever within the City shall notify the City and its Building Inspector in writing of all of its customers, its customers’ addresses and any change of customers and/or change of addresses of customers, receiving the product and services of such utility.
   (b)    The information required to be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector pursuant to this section shall be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector on an annual basis commencing with September 1, 1991, and shall be supplied and/or updated on or before September 1 of each year thereafter.
   (c)    The information to be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector in accordance with this section shall be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector in writing in a form that is acceptable to the City and its Building Inspector.
   (d)    Any individual, corporation or other entity who does not comply with the terms and provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. Each violation of this section will constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 43-91. Passed 6-11-91.)
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
   Any individual, corporation or other entity requesting that any land within the City be vacated by the City shall present such request for the vacation of land in accordance with the following procedures:
      (1)    The request for the vacation of land shall be presented on a form approved by the City by the presenting of said form together with an application fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00) to the Building Inspector.
      (2)    Upon receipt of such request, the Building Inspector shall review the request and indicate his approval or rejection of the request.
      (3)   Upon the Building Inspector's indication of approval or rejection the request shall be presented to the Planning Commission of the City which shall approve the request and shall indicate its approval or rejection of the request.
      (4)    Upon the Planning Commission's indication of approval or rejection, the request shall be presented to the Building and Lands Committee of Council which shall review the request and shall indicate its approval or rejection of the request.
      (5)    Upon indicating its approval or rejection, the Building and Lands Committee of Council shall refer the request to Council for appropriate action according to law.
      (6)    Any and all application fees paid in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be placed in the account of the City into which is placed the proceeds received by the City from the sale of real estate. Further, from said account shall be paid any and all expenses incurred as a result of processing the request for the vacation of land, including but not limited to, the cost of any legal advertising and the cost of the preparation of legal descriptions for any such land that the City is considering for sale.
         (Ord. 6-25. Passed 1-14-25.)
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
   (a)   The City hereby adopts the Building Lot Site Plan Specifications and Standards attached to Ordinance 15-98 for the building on and construction on Building Lot Sites within the City. Said Specifications and Standards are incorporated herein as if fully set forth herein.
   (b)   All individuals, corporation and other entities seeking to build or construct on any Building Lot Site within the City shall, in addition to complying with all applicable statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, including but not limited to, Building Codes and Zoning Codes of the City, shall comply with and satisfy all of the Specifications and Standards.
   (c)   Should any requirement of any ordinance of the City and/or any statute of the State and/or any regulation, administrative rule or other legislative or administrative enactment set a higher standard for Building Lot Site Plans and the building on and development of Building Lot Sites within the City, said higher standard shall be met and complied with in the presentation of and development of and building on and construction on Building Lot Sites within the City. However, said such higher standards shall not in any way reduce or eliminate the requirements set forth in this section.
   (d)   Any individual, corporation or other entity that fails to comply with any term or provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
   (e)   In addition to any and all other remedies and penalties, any individual, corporation or other entity who does not comply with the provisions of this section shall be required to fully comply with all of the terms and conditions and provisions of this section should they wish to proceed with any Building Lot Site Plan presentation, and/or any development or construction or building on any such Building Lot Site. Additionally, any such individual, corporation or other entity shall comply with all other statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, whether legislatively or administratively made, that establish a higher standard for any presentation of and/or building on or development on any Building Lot Site within the City. (Ord. 15-98. Passed 5-26-98.)
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
   The City of Sheffield Lake Building Department, previously established by ordinance, is hereby granted full authority to enforce all laws, statutes, and regulations as provided and authorized in the Ohio Revised Code and the Ohio Administrative Code pursuant to the Certification approved by the Ohio Board of Building Standards.
(Ord. 15-04. Passed 3-9-04.)
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
   (a)   The position of Chief Building Official is hereby established.
   (b)   The Chief Building Official is hereby designated as responsible for the overall administration of the building department and enforcement of the rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall also perform all duties of a Certified Building Inspector including the determination of compliance with approved construction documents and rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Chief Building Official is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Chief Building Official shall maintain all of the requirements of the Chief Building Official and shall serve in place of the Chief Building Official in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Chief Building Official and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
   (a)   The position of Plans Examiner is hereby established.
   (b)   The Plans Examiner shall hold a certification as a plans examiner and shall be designated to examine construction documents to determine compliance with the rules of the Board of Building Standards.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Plans Examiner is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Plans Examiner shall maintain all of the requirements of the Plans Examiner and shall serve in place of the Plans Examiner in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Plans Examiner.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Plumbing Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Plumbing Inspector shall maintain a certification as a plumbing inspector and is hereby designated to determine compliance with approved construction documents and rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Plumbing Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Plumbing Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Plumbing Inspector and shall serve in place of the Plumbing Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Plumbing Inspector and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Electrical Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Electrical Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Electrical Inspector and shall serve in place of the Electrical Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Electrical Inspector and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Building Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Building Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Building Inspector and shall serve in place of the Building Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Building Inspector.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
   Notwithstanding any other Ordinance or Resolution to the contrary, the Mayor may, with the approval of City Council, elect to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with an outside company for the provision of any or all Building Department Services. The terms of such an Agreement shall prevail over the terms of any Ordinances or Resolutions, including pay Ordinances, which may be in conflict therewith during the duration of the Agreement. The Agreement shall at a minimum provide for the scope of services to be provided and the rates to be charged for such services. The Agreement shall also set forth the entity, or individual to be designated as Chief Building Official and all other required positions so as to maintain the City's Certified Residential and Commercial status with the State of Ohio.
(Ord. 18-15. Passed 4-14-15.)

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137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.

137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.

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Identifier137.13
Citation§ 137.13
Ordinances detectedS, 116-84, 62-05, 42-91, 43-91, 6-25, 15-98, OF, INANCE, 15-04, 47-18, OR, 18-15
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Sheffield Lake Overview
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CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO
CERTIFICATION
ROSTER OF OFFICIALS
ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84
COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE
TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE
CHARTER
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE ONE - General Provisions
TITLE THREE - Legislative
TITLE FIVE - Administrative
CHAPTER 121 Mayor
CHAPTER 123 Treasurer
CHAPTER 127 Department of Law
CHAPTER 129 Department of Finance
CHAPTER 131 Department of Public Safety
CHAPTER 133 Division of Police
CHAPTER 135 Division of Fire
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
137.04 RECORDS.
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
CHAPTER 138 Division of Health
CHAPTER 139 Department of Public Service
CHAPTER 141 Division of Water
CHAPTER 143 Division of Sewers
CHAPTER 145 Division of Streets and Roads
CHAPTER 147 Division of Sanitation
CHAPTER 149 Department of Taxation
CHAPTER 151 Engineer
CHAPTER 153 Forester
CHAPTER 155 Animal Control Officer
CHAPTER 157 Civil Service Commission
CHAPTER 158 Block Grant Grievance Board
CHAPTER 159 Economic Development Advisory Board
CHAPTER 161 Board of Zoning and Building Appeals (Repealed)
CHAPTER 163 Park-Recreation Board (Repealed)
CHAPTER 164 Records Commission
CHAPTER 165 Rate Review Board
CHAPTER 167 Planning Commission
CHAPTER 168 Board of Control
CHAPTER 169 Employment Provisions
CHAPTER 171 Community Center Board of Trustees
CHAPTER 173 Legal Defense and Indemnification
CHAPTER 175 ADA Coordinator
CHAPTER 177 Part-Time Grant Administrator
TITLE SEVEN - Judicial
TITLE NINE - Taxation
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
OH
Sheffield Lake
Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector is hereby established as a position within the City.
   (b)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall under the direct supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and further shall be under the direction of the Director of Public Service.
   (c)   The rate of pay for the position of the full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector of the City of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, shall be established by Council.
   (d)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall work forty hours per week.
   (e)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall attend Zoning Board of Appeals meetings at such times as he is directed to attend such meetings by the full-time Building Inspector.
   (f)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall establish and maintain any records and other data as may from time to time be required of the full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the Building Department and/or the full- time Building Inspector and/or the Director of Public Service.
   (g)   The full time Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector shall, be under the supervision of the full-time Building Inspector and under the direction of the Director of Public Service, perform carryout duties and responsibilities as directed by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service, including but not limited to, the following:
      (1)   Monitoring the maintenance and condition of real property and real estate within the City.
      (2)   Monitoring the condition of vacant lots and lands within the City.
      (3)   Monitoring the condition of and/or demolition and/or repair of vacant structures within the City.
      (4)   The enforcement of sidewalk ordinances within the City.
      (5)   The enforcement of zoning laws and regulations within the City.
      (6)   The enforcement of the junk car ordinances of the City.
      (7)   Any and all other duties and responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned to the Assistant/Clerk to the Building Inspector by the full-time Building Inspector and/or Director of Public Service.
         (Ord. 62-05. Passed 8-16-05.)
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
   (a)    The owner of any real estate in the City shall notify the City and its Building Inspector within fifteen days of any change of occupancy of any structure or building located on such real estate. The notification shall include the names of all occupants as well as the address of the real estate on which the occupied structure or building is located.
   (b)    Such notification shall be made to the City and its Building Inspector by the owner of such real estate in writing on forms to be provided by the City and its Building Inspector.
   (c)    Any person, corporation or other entity of any type or kind whatsoever that fails to comply with any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
   (d)    Compliance with the terms of provisions of this section shall not relieve or exonerate the owner of any real estate in the City from complying with all other ordinances of the City.
   (e)    Should any portion of this section be declared to be unconstitutional, unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such determination shall have no effect on any other portion of this section.
(Ord. 42-91. Passed 6-11-91.)
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
   (a)    Any individual, corporation or entity of any type or kind supplying natural gas and/or electric and/or telephonic utilities service to the City and/or any consumers of any type or kind whatsoever within the City shall notify the City and its Building Inspector in writing of all of its customers, its customers’ addresses and any change of customers and/or change of addresses of customers, receiving the product and services of such utility.
   (b)    The information required to be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector pursuant to this section shall be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector on an annual basis commencing with September 1, 1991, and shall be supplied and/or updated on or before September 1 of each year thereafter.
   (c)    The information to be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector in accordance with this section shall be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector in writing in a form that is acceptable to the City and its Building Inspector.
   (d)    Any individual, corporation or other entity who does not comply with the terms and provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. Each violation of this section will constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 43-91. Passed 6-11-91.)
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
   Any individual, corporation or other entity requesting that any land within the City be vacated by the City shall present such request for the vacation of land in accordance with the following procedures:
      (1)    The request for the vacation of land shall be presented on a form approved by the City by the presenting of said form together with an application fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00) to the Building Inspector.
      (2)    Upon receipt of such request, the Building Inspector shall review the request and indicate his approval or rejection of the request.
      (3)   Upon the Building Inspector's indication of approval or rejection the request shall be presented to the Planning Commission of the City which shall approve the request and shall indicate its approval or rejection of the request.
      (4)    Upon the Planning Commission's indication of approval or rejection, the request shall be presented to the Building and Lands Committee of Council which shall review the request and shall indicate its approval or rejection of the request.
      (5)    Upon indicating its approval or rejection, the Building and Lands Committee of Council shall refer the request to Council for appropriate action according to law.
      (6)    Any and all application fees paid in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be placed in the account of the City into which is placed the proceeds received by the City from the sale of real estate. Further, from said account shall be paid any and all expenses incurred as a result of processing the request for the vacation of land, including but not limited to, the cost of any legal advertising and the cost of the preparation of legal descriptions for any such land that the City is considering for sale.
         (Ord. 6-25. Passed 1-14-25.)
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
   (a)   The City hereby adopts the Building Lot Site Plan Specifications and Standards attached to Ordinance 15-98 for the building on and construction on Building Lot Sites within the City. Said Specifications and Standards are incorporated herein as if fully set forth herein.
   (b)   All individuals, corporation and other entities seeking to build or construct on any Building Lot Site within the City shall, in addition to complying with all applicable statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, including but not limited to, Building Codes and Zoning Codes of the City, shall comply with and satisfy all of the Specifications and Standards.
   (c)   Should any requirement of any ordinance of the City and/or any statute of the State and/or any regulation, administrative rule or other legislative or administrative enactment set a higher standard for Building Lot Site Plans and the building on and development of Building Lot Sites within the City, said higher standard shall be met and complied with in the presentation of and development of and building on and construction on Building Lot Sites within the City. However, said such higher standards shall not in any way reduce or eliminate the requirements set forth in this section.
   (d)   Any individual, corporation or other entity that fails to comply with any term or provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
   (e)   In addition to any and all other remedies and penalties, any individual, corporation or other entity who does not comply with the provisions of this section shall be required to fully comply with all of the terms and conditions and provisions of this section should they wish to proceed with any Building Lot Site Plan presentation, and/or any development or construction or building on any such Building Lot Site. Additionally, any such individual, corporation or other entity shall comply with all other statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, whether legislatively or administratively made, that establish a higher standard for any presentation of and/or building on or development on any Building Lot Site within the City. (Ord. 15-98. Passed 5-26-98.)
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
   The City of Sheffield Lake Building Department, previously established by ordinance, is hereby granted full authority to enforce all laws, statutes, and regulations as provided and authorized in the Ohio Revised Code and the Ohio Administrative Code pursuant to the Certification approved by the Ohio Board of Building Standards.
(Ord. 15-04. Passed 3-9-04.)
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
   (a)   The position of Chief Building Official is hereby established.
   (b)   The Chief Building Official is hereby designated as responsible for the overall administration of the building department and enforcement of the rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall also perform all duties of a Certified Building Inspector including the determination of compliance with approved construction documents and rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Chief Building Official is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Chief Building Official shall maintain all of the requirements of the Chief Building Official and shall serve in place of the Chief Building Official in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Chief Building Official and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
   (a)   The position of Plans Examiner is hereby established.
   (b)   The Plans Examiner shall hold a certification as a plans examiner and shall be designated to examine construction documents to determine compliance with the rules of the Board of Building Standards.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Plans Examiner is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Plans Examiner shall maintain all of the requirements of the Plans Examiner and shall serve in place of the Plans Examiner in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Plans Examiner.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Plumbing Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Plumbing Inspector shall maintain a certification as a plumbing inspector and is hereby designated to determine compliance with approved construction documents and rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Plumbing Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Plumbing Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Plumbing Inspector and shall serve in place of the Plumbing Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Plumbing Inspector and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Electrical Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Electrical Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Electrical Inspector and shall serve in place of the Electrical Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Electrical Inspector and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Building Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Building Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Building Inspector and shall serve in place of the Building Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Building Inspector.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
   Notwithstanding any other Ordinance or Resolution to the contrary, the Mayor may, with the approval of City Council, elect to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with an outside company for the provision of any or all Building Department Services. The terms of such an Agreement shall prevail over the terms of any Ordinances or Resolutions, including pay Ordinances, which may be in conflict therewith during the duration of the Agreement. The Agreement shall at a minimum provide for the scope of services to be provided and the rates to be charged for such services. The Agreement shall also set forth the entity, or individual to be designated as Chief Building Official and all other required positions so as to maintain the City's Certified Residential and Commercial status with the State of Ohio.
(Ord. 18-15. Passed 4-14-15.)

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137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.

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Sheffield Lake Overview
Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO
CERTIFICATION
ROSTER OF OFFICIALS
ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84
COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE
TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE
CHARTER
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE ONE - General Provisions
TITLE THREE - Legislative
TITLE FIVE - Administrative
CHAPTER 121 Mayor
CHAPTER 123 Treasurer
CHAPTER 127 Department of Law
CHAPTER 129 Department of Finance
CHAPTER 131 Department of Public Safety
CHAPTER 133 Division of Police
CHAPTER 135 Division of Fire
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
137.04 RECORDS.
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
CHAPTER 138 Division of Health
CHAPTER 139 Department of Public Service
CHAPTER 141 Division of Water
CHAPTER 143 Division of Sewers
CHAPTER 145 Division of Streets and Roads
CHAPTER 147 Division of Sanitation
CHAPTER 149 Department of Taxation
CHAPTER 151 Engineer
CHAPTER 153 Forester
CHAPTER 155 Animal Control Officer
CHAPTER 157 Civil Service Commission
CHAPTER 158 Block Grant Grievance Board
CHAPTER 159 Economic Development Advisory Board
CHAPTER 161 Board of Zoning and Building Appeals (Repealed)
CHAPTER 163 Park-Recreation Board (Repealed)
CHAPTER 164 Records Commission
CHAPTER 165 Rate Review Board
CHAPTER 167 Planning Commission
CHAPTER 168 Board of Control
CHAPTER 169 Employment Provisions
CHAPTER 171 Community Center Board of Trustees
CHAPTER 173 Legal Defense and Indemnification
CHAPTER 175 ADA Coordinator
CHAPTER 177 Part-Time Grant Administrator
TITLE SEVEN - Judicial
TITLE NINE - Taxation
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
OH
Sheffield Lake
Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
   (a)    The owner of any real estate in the City shall notify the City and its Building Inspector within fifteen days of any change of occupancy of any structure or building located on such real estate. The notification shall include the names of all occupants as well as the address of the real estate on which the occupied structure or building is located.
   (b)    Such notification shall be made to the City and its Building Inspector by the owner of such real estate in writing on forms to be provided by the City and its Building Inspector.
   (c)    Any person, corporation or other entity of any type or kind whatsoever that fails to comply with any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
   (d)    Compliance with the terms of provisions of this section shall not relieve or exonerate the owner of any real estate in the City from complying with all other ordinances of the City.
   (e)    Should any portion of this section be declared to be unconstitutional, unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such determination shall have no effect on any other portion of this section.
(Ord. 42-91. Passed 6-11-91.)
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
   (a)    Any individual, corporation or entity of any type or kind supplying natural gas and/or electric and/or telephonic utilities service to the City and/or any consumers of any type or kind whatsoever within the City shall notify the City and its Building Inspector in writing of all of its customers, its customers’ addresses and any change of customers and/or change of addresses of customers, receiving the product and services of such utility.
   (b)    The information required to be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector pursuant to this section shall be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector on an annual basis commencing with September 1, 1991, and shall be supplied and/or updated on or before September 1 of each year thereafter.
   (c)    The information to be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector in accordance with this section shall be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector in writing in a form that is acceptable to the City and its Building Inspector.
   (d)    Any individual, corporation or other entity who does not comply with the terms and provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. Each violation of this section will constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 43-91. Passed 6-11-91.)
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
   Any individual, corporation or other entity requesting that any land within the City be vacated by the City shall present such request for the vacation of land in accordance with the following procedures:
      (1)    The request for the vacation of land shall be presented on a form approved by the City by the presenting of said form together with an application fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00) to the Building Inspector.
      (2)    Upon receipt of such request, the Building Inspector shall review the request and indicate his approval or rejection of the request.
      (3)   Upon the Building Inspector's indication of approval or rejection the request shall be presented to the Planning Commission of the City which shall approve the request and shall indicate its approval or rejection of the request.
      (4)    Upon the Planning Commission's indication of approval or rejection, the request shall be presented to the Building and Lands Committee of Council which shall review the request and shall indicate its approval or rejection of the request.
      (5)    Upon indicating its approval or rejection, the Building and Lands Committee of Council shall refer the request to Council for appropriate action according to law.
      (6)    Any and all application fees paid in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be placed in the account of the City into which is placed the proceeds received by the City from the sale of real estate. Further, from said account shall be paid any and all expenses incurred as a result of processing the request for the vacation of land, including but not limited to, the cost of any legal advertising and the cost of the preparation of legal descriptions for any such land that the City is considering for sale.
         (Ord. 6-25. Passed 1-14-25.)
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
   (a)   The City hereby adopts the Building Lot Site Plan Specifications and Standards attached to Ordinance 15-98 for the building on and construction on Building Lot Sites within the City. Said Specifications and Standards are incorporated herein as if fully set forth herein.
   (b)   All individuals, corporation and other entities seeking to build or construct on any Building Lot Site within the City shall, in addition to complying with all applicable statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, including but not limited to, Building Codes and Zoning Codes of the City, shall comply with and satisfy all of the Specifications and Standards.
   (c)   Should any requirement of any ordinance of the City and/or any statute of the State and/or any regulation, administrative rule or other legislative or administrative enactment set a higher standard for Building Lot Site Plans and the building on and development of Building Lot Sites within the City, said higher standard shall be met and complied with in the presentation of and development of and building on and construction on Building Lot Sites within the City. However, said such higher standards shall not in any way reduce or eliminate the requirements set forth in this section.
   (d)   Any individual, corporation or other entity that fails to comply with any term or provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
   (e)   In addition to any and all other remedies and penalties, any individual, corporation or other entity who does not comply with the provisions of this section shall be required to fully comply with all of the terms and conditions and provisions of this section should they wish to proceed with any Building Lot Site Plan presentation, and/or any development or construction or building on any such Building Lot Site. Additionally, any such individual, corporation or other entity shall comply with all other statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, whether legislatively or administratively made, that establish a higher standard for any presentation of and/or building on or development on any Building Lot Site within the City. (Ord. 15-98. Passed 5-26-98.)
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
   The City of Sheffield Lake Building Department, previously established by ordinance, is hereby granted full authority to enforce all laws, statutes, and regulations as provided and authorized in the Ohio Revised Code and the Ohio Administrative Code pursuant to the Certification approved by the Ohio Board of Building Standards.
(Ord. 15-04. Passed 3-9-04.)
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
   (a)   The position of Chief Building Official is hereby established.
   (b)   The Chief Building Official is hereby designated as responsible for the overall administration of the building department and enforcement of the rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall also perform all duties of a Certified Building Inspector including the determination of compliance with approved construction documents and rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Chief Building Official is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Chief Building Official shall maintain all of the requirements of the Chief Building Official and shall serve in place of the Chief Building Official in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Chief Building Official and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
   (a)   The position of Plans Examiner is hereby established.
   (b)   The Plans Examiner shall hold a certification as a plans examiner and shall be designated to examine construction documents to determine compliance with the rules of the Board of Building Standards.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Plans Examiner is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Plans Examiner shall maintain all of the requirements of the Plans Examiner and shall serve in place of the Plans Examiner in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Plans Examiner.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Plumbing Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Plumbing Inspector shall maintain a certification as a plumbing inspector and is hereby designated to determine compliance with approved construction documents and rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Plumbing Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Plumbing Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Plumbing Inspector and shall serve in place of the Plumbing Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Plumbing Inspector and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Electrical Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Electrical Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Electrical Inspector and shall serve in place of the Electrical Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Electrical Inspector and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Building Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Building Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Building Inspector and shall serve in place of the Building Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Building Inspector.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
   Notwithstanding any other Ordinance or Resolution to the contrary, the Mayor may, with the approval of City Council, elect to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with an outside company for the provision of any or all Building Department Services. The terms of such an Agreement shall prevail over the terms of any Ordinances or Resolutions, including pay Ordinances, which may be in conflict therewith during the duration of the Agreement. The Agreement shall at a minimum provide for the scope of services to be provided and the rates to be charged for such services. The Agreement shall also set forth the entity, or individual to be designated as Chief Building Official and all other required positions so as to maintain the City's Certified Residential and Commercial status with the State of Ohio.
(Ord. 18-15. Passed 4-14-15.)

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137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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Identifier137.15
Citation§ 137.15
Ordinances detectedS, 116-84, 43-91, 6-25, 15-98, OF, INANCE, 15-04, 47-18, OR, 18-15
Dates detectedSeptember 1, 1991
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CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO
CERTIFICATION
ROSTER OF OFFICIALS
ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84
COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE
TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE
CHARTER
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE ONE - General Provisions
TITLE THREE - Legislative
TITLE FIVE - Administrative
CHAPTER 121 Mayor
CHAPTER 123 Treasurer
CHAPTER 127 Department of Law
CHAPTER 129 Department of Finance
CHAPTER 131 Department of Public Safety
CHAPTER 133 Division of Police
CHAPTER 135 Division of Fire
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
137.04 RECORDS.
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
CHAPTER 138 Division of Health
CHAPTER 139 Department of Public Service
CHAPTER 141 Division of Water
CHAPTER 143 Division of Sewers
CHAPTER 145 Division of Streets and Roads
CHAPTER 147 Division of Sanitation
CHAPTER 149 Department of Taxation
CHAPTER 151 Engineer
CHAPTER 153 Forester
CHAPTER 155 Animal Control Officer
CHAPTER 157 Civil Service Commission
CHAPTER 158 Block Grant Grievance Board
CHAPTER 159 Economic Development Advisory Board
CHAPTER 161 Board of Zoning and Building Appeals (Repealed)
CHAPTER 163 Park-Recreation Board (Repealed)
CHAPTER 164 Records Commission
CHAPTER 165 Rate Review Board
CHAPTER 167 Planning Commission
CHAPTER 168 Board of Control
CHAPTER 169 Employment Provisions
CHAPTER 171 Community Center Board of Trustees
CHAPTER 173 Legal Defense and Indemnification
CHAPTER 175 ADA Coordinator
CHAPTER 177 Part-Time Grant Administrator
TITLE SEVEN - Judicial
TITLE NINE - Taxation
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
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Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
   (a)    Any individual, corporation or entity of any type or kind supplying natural gas and/or electric and/or telephonic utilities service to the City and/or any consumers of any type or kind whatsoever within the City shall notify the City and its Building Inspector in writing of all of its customers, its customers’ addresses and any change of customers and/or change of addresses of customers, receiving the product and services of such utility.
   (b)    The information required to be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector pursuant to this section shall be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector on an annual basis commencing with September 1, 1991, and shall be supplied and/or updated on or before September 1 of each year thereafter.
   (c)    The information to be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector in accordance with this section shall be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector in writing in a form that is acceptable to the City and its Building Inspector.
   (d)    Any individual, corporation or other entity who does not comply with the terms and provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. Each violation of this section will constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 43-91. Passed 6-11-91.)
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
   Any individual, corporation or other entity requesting that any land within the City be vacated by the City shall present such request for the vacation of land in accordance with the following procedures:
      (1)    The request for the vacation of land shall be presented on a form approved by the City by the presenting of said form together with an application fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00) to the Building Inspector.
      (2)    Upon receipt of such request, the Building Inspector shall review the request and indicate his approval or rejection of the request.
      (3)   Upon the Building Inspector's indication of approval or rejection the request shall be presented to the Planning Commission of the City which shall approve the request and shall indicate its approval or rejection of the request.
      (4)    Upon the Planning Commission's indication of approval or rejection, the request shall be presented to the Building and Lands Committee of Council which shall review the request and shall indicate its approval or rejection of the request.
      (5)    Upon indicating its approval or rejection, the Building and Lands Committee of Council shall refer the request to Council for appropriate action according to law.
      (6)    Any and all application fees paid in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be placed in the account of the City into which is placed the proceeds received by the City from the sale of real estate. Further, from said account shall be paid any and all expenses incurred as a result of processing the request for the vacation of land, including but not limited to, the cost of any legal advertising and the cost of the preparation of legal descriptions for any such land that the City is considering for sale.
         (Ord. 6-25. Passed 1-14-25.)
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
   (a)   The City hereby adopts the Building Lot Site Plan Specifications and Standards attached to Ordinance 15-98 for the building on and construction on Building Lot Sites within the City. Said Specifications and Standards are incorporated herein as if fully set forth herein.
   (b)   All individuals, corporation and other entities seeking to build or construct on any Building Lot Site within the City shall, in addition to complying with all applicable statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, including but not limited to, Building Codes and Zoning Codes of the City, shall comply with and satisfy all of the Specifications and Standards.
   (c)   Should any requirement of any ordinance of the City and/or any statute of the State and/or any regulation, administrative rule or other legislative or administrative enactment set a higher standard for Building Lot Site Plans and the building on and development of Building Lot Sites within the City, said higher standard shall be met and complied with in the presentation of and development of and building on and construction on Building Lot Sites within the City. However, said such higher standards shall not in any way reduce or eliminate the requirements set forth in this section.
   (d)   Any individual, corporation or other entity that fails to comply with any term or provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
   (e)   In addition to any and all other remedies and penalties, any individual, corporation or other entity who does not comply with the provisions of this section shall be required to fully comply with all of the terms and conditions and provisions of this section should they wish to proceed with any Building Lot Site Plan presentation, and/or any development or construction or building on any such Building Lot Site. Additionally, any such individual, corporation or other entity shall comply with all other statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, whether legislatively or administratively made, that establish a higher standard for any presentation of and/or building on or development on any Building Lot Site within the City. (Ord. 15-98. Passed 5-26-98.)
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
   The City of Sheffield Lake Building Department, previously established by ordinance, is hereby granted full authority to enforce all laws, statutes, and regulations as provided and authorized in the Ohio Revised Code and the Ohio Administrative Code pursuant to the Certification approved by the Ohio Board of Building Standards.
(Ord. 15-04. Passed 3-9-04.)
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
   (a)   The position of Chief Building Official is hereby established.
   (b)   The Chief Building Official is hereby designated as responsible for the overall administration of the building department and enforcement of the rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall also perform all duties of a Certified Building Inspector including the determination of compliance with approved construction documents and rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Chief Building Official is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Chief Building Official shall maintain all of the requirements of the Chief Building Official and shall serve in place of the Chief Building Official in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Chief Building Official and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
   (a)   The position of Plans Examiner is hereby established.
   (b)   The Plans Examiner shall hold a certification as a plans examiner and shall be designated to examine construction documents to determine compliance with the rules of the Board of Building Standards.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Plans Examiner is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Plans Examiner shall maintain all of the requirements of the Plans Examiner and shall serve in place of the Plans Examiner in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Plans Examiner.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Plumbing Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Plumbing Inspector shall maintain a certification as a plumbing inspector and is hereby designated to determine compliance with approved construction documents and rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Plumbing Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Plumbing Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Plumbing Inspector and shall serve in place of the Plumbing Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Plumbing Inspector and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Electrical Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Electrical Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Electrical Inspector and shall serve in place of the Electrical Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Electrical Inspector and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Building Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Building Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Building Inspector and shall serve in place of the Building Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Building Inspector.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
   Notwithstanding any other Ordinance or Resolution to the contrary, the Mayor may, with the approval of City Council, elect to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with an outside company for the provision of any or all Building Department Services. The terms of such an Agreement shall prevail over the terms of any Ordinances or Resolutions, including pay Ordinances, which may be in conflict therewith during the duration of the Agreement. The Agreement shall at a minimum provide for the scope of services to be provided and the rates to be charged for such services. The Agreement shall also set forth the entity, or individual to be designated as Chief Building Official and all other required positions so as to maintain the City's Certified Residential and Commercial status with the State of Ohio.
(Ord. 18-15. Passed 4-14-15.)

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Sheffield Lake Overview
Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO
CERTIFICATION
ROSTER OF OFFICIALS
ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84
COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE
TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE
CHARTER
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE ONE - General Provisions
TITLE THREE - Legislative
TITLE FIVE - Administrative
CHAPTER 121 Mayor
CHAPTER 123 Treasurer
CHAPTER 127 Department of Law
CHAPTER 129 Department of Finance
CHAPTER 131 Department of Public Safety
CHAPTER 133 Division of Police
CHAPTER 135 Division of Fire
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
137.04 RECORDS.
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
CHAPTER 138 Division of Health
CHAPTER 139 Department of Public Service
CHAPTER 141 Division of Water
CHAPTER 143 Division of Sewers
CHAPTER 145 Division of Streets and Roads
CHAPTER 147 Division of Sanitation
CHAPTER 149 Department of Taxation
CHAPTER 151 Engineer
CHAPTER 153 Forester
CHAPTER 155 Animal Control Officer
CHAPTER 157 Civil Service Commission
CHAPTER 158 Block Grant Grievance Board
CHAPTER 159 Economic Development Advisory Board
CHAPTER 161 Board of Zoning and Building Appeals (Repealed)
CHAPTER 163 Park-Recreation Board (Repealed)
CHAPTER 164 Records Commission
CHAPTER 165 Rate Review Board
CHAPTER 167 Planning Commission
CHAPTER 168 Board of Control
CHAPTER 169 Employment Provisions
CHAPTER 171 Community Center Board of Trustees
CHAPTER 173 Legal Defense and Indemnification
CHAPTER 175 ADA Coordinator
CHAPTER 177 Part-Time Grant Administrator
TITLE SEVEN - Judicial
TITLE NINE - Taxation
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
OH
Sheffield Lake
Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
   (a)    Any individual, corporation or entity of any type or kind supplying natural gas and/or electric and/or telephonic utilities service to the City and/or any consumers of any type or kind whatsoever within the City shall notify the City and its Building Inspector in writing of all of its customers, its customers’ addresses and any change of customers and/or change of addresses of customers, receiving the product and services of such utility.
   (b)    The information required to be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector pursuant to this section shall be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector on an annual basis commencing with September 1, 1991, and shall be supplied and/or updated on or before September 1 of each year thereafter.
   (c)    The information to be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector in accordance with this section shall be supplied to the City and its Building Inspector in writing in a form that is acceptable to the City and its Building Inspector.
   (d)    Any individual, corporation or other entity who does not comply with the terms and provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. Each violation of this section will constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 43-91. Passed 6-11-91.)
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
   Any individual, corporation or other entity requesting that any land within the City be vacated by the City shall present such request for the vacation of land in accordance with the following procedures:
      (1)    The request for the vacation of land shall be presented on a form approved by the City by the presenting of said form together with an application fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00) to the Building Inspector.
      (2)    Upon receipt of such request, the Building Inspector shall review the request and indicate his approval or rejection of the request.
      (3)   Upon the Building Inspector's indication of approval or rejection the request shall be presented to the Planning Commission of the City which shall approve the request and shall indicate its approval or rejection of the request.
      (4)    Upon the Planning Commission's indication of approval or rejection, the request shall be presented to the Building and Lands Committee of Council which shall review the request and shall indicate its approval or rejection of the request.
      (5)    Upon indicating its approval or rejection, the Building and Lands Committee of Council shall refer the request to Council for appropriate action according to law.
      (6)    Any and all application fees paid in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be placed in the account of the City into which is placed the proceeds received by the City from the sale of real estate. Further, from said account shall be paid any and all expenses incurred as a result of processing the request for the vacation of land, including but not limited to, the cost of any legal advertising and the cost of the preparation of legal descriptions for any such land that the City is considering for sale.
         (Ord. 6-25. Passed 1-14-25.)
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
   (a)   The City hereby adopts the Building Lot Site Plan Specifications and Standards attached to Ordinance 15-98 for the building on and construction on Building Lot Sites within the City. Said Specifications and Standards are incorporated herein as if fully set forth herein.
   (b)   All individuals, corporation and other entities seeking to build or construct on any Building Lot Site within the City shall, in addition to complying with all applicable statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, including but not limited to, Building Codes and Zoning Codes of the City, shall comply with and satisfy all of the Specifications and Standards.
   (c)   Should any requirement of any ordinance of the City and/or any statute of the State and/or any regulation, administrative rule or other legislative or administrative enactment set a higher standard for Building Lot Site Plans and the building on and development of Building Lot Sites within the City, said higher standard shall be met and complied with in the presentation of and development of and building on and construction on Building Lot Sites within the City. However, said such higher standards shall not in any way reduce or eliminate the requirements set forth in this section.
   (d)   Any individual, corporation or other entity that fails to comply with any term or provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
   (e)   In addition to any and all other remedies and penalties, any individual, corporation or other entity who does not comply with the provisions of this section shall be required to fully comply with all of the terms and conditions and provisions of this section should they wish to proceed with any Building Lot Site Plan presentation, and/or any development or construction or building on any such Building Lot Site. Additionally, any such individual, corporation or other entity shall comply with all other statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, whether legislatively or administratively made, that establish a higher standard for any presentation of and/or building on or development on any Building Lot Site within the City. (Ord. 15-98. Passed 5-26-98.)
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
   The City of Sheffield Lake Building Department, previously established by ordinance, is hereby granted full authority to enforce all laws, statutes, and regulations as provided and authorized in the Ohio Revised Code and the Ohio Administrative Code pursuant to the Certification approved by the Ohio Board of Building Standards.
(Ord. 15-04. Passed 3-9-04.)
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
   (a)   The position of Chief Building Official is hereby established.
   (b)   The Chief Building Official is hereby designated as responsible for the overall administration of the building department and enforcement of the rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall also perform all duties of a Certified Building Inspector including the determination of compliance with approved construction documents and rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Chief Building Official is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Chief Building Official shall maintain all of the requirements of the Chief Building Official and shall serve in place of the Chief Building Official in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Chief Building Official and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
   (a)   The position of Plans Examiner is hereby established.
   (b)   The Plans Examiner shall hold a certification as a plans examiner and shall be designated to examine construction documents to determine compliance with the rules of the Board of Building Standards.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Plans Examiner is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Plans Examiner shall maintain all of the requirements of the Plans Examiner and shall serve in place of the Plans Examiner in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Plans Examiner.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Plumbing Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Plumbing Inspector shall maintain a certification as a plumbing inspector and is hereby designated to determine compliance with approved construction documents and rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Plumbing Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Plumbing Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Plumbing Inspector and shall serve in place of the Plumbing Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Plumbing Inspector and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Electrical Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Electrical Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Electrical Inspector and shall serve in place of the Electrical Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Electrical Inspector and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Building Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Building Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Building Inspector and shall serve in place of the Building Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Building Inspector.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
   Notwithstanding any other Ordinance or Resolution to the contrary, the Mayor may, with the approval of City Council, elect to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with an outside company for the provision of any or all Building Department Services. The terms of such an Agreement shall prevail over the terms of any Ordinances or Resolutions, including pay Ordinances, which may be in conflict therewith during the duration of the Agreement. The Agreement shall at a minimum provide for the scope of services to be provided and the rates to be charged for such services. The Agreement shall also set forth the entity, or individual to be designated as Chief Building Official and all other required positions so as to maintain the City's Certified Residential and Commercial status with the State of Ohio.
(Ord. 18-15. Passed 4-14-15.)

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CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO
CERTIFICATION
ROSTER OF OFFICIALS
ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84
COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE
TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE
CHARTER
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE ONE - General Provisions
TITLE THREE - Legislative
TITLE FIVE - Administrative
CHAPTER 121 Mayor
CHAPTER 123 Treasurer
CHAPTER 127 Department of Law
CHAPTER 129 Department of Finance
CHAPTER 131 Department of Public Safety
CHAPTER 133 Division of Police
CHAPTER 135 Division of Fire
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
137.04 RECORDS.
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
CHAPTER 138 Division of Health
CHAPTER 139 Department of Public Service
CHAPTER 141 Division of Water
CHAPTER 143 Division of Sewers
CHAPTER 145 Division of Streets and Roads
CHAPTER 147 Division of Sanitation
CHAPTER 149 Department of Taxation
CHAPTER 151 Engineer
CHAPTER 153 Forester
CHAPTER 155 Animal Control Officer
CHAPTER 157 Civil Service Commission
CHAPTER 158 Block Grant Grievance Board
CHAPTER 159 Economic Development Advisory Board
CHAPTER 161 Board of Zoning and Building Appeals (Repealed)
CHAPTER 163 Park-Recreation Board (Repealed)
CHAPTER 164 Records Commission
CHAPTER 165 Rate Review Board
CHAPTER 167 Planning Commission
CHAPTER 168 Board of Control
CHAPTER 169 Employment Provisions
CHAPTER 171 Community Center Board of Trustees
CHAPTER 173 Legal Defense and Indemnification
CHAPTER 175 ADA Coordinator
CHAPTER 177 Part-Time Grant Administrator
TITLE SEVEN - Judicial
TITLE NINE - Taxation
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
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137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
   Any individual, corporation or other entity requesting that any land within the City be vacated by the City shall present such request for the vacation of land in accordance with the following procedures:
      (1)    The request for the vacation of land shall be presented on a form approved by the City by the presenting of said form together with an application fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00) to the Building Inspector.
      (2)    Upon receipt of such request, the Building Inspector shall review the request and indicate his approval or rejection of the request.
      (3)   Upon the Building Inspector's indication of approval or rejection the request shall be presented to the Planning Commission of the City which shall approve the request and shall indicate its approval or rejection of the request.
      (4)    Upon the Planning Commission's indication of approval or rejection, the request shall be presented to the Building and Lands Committee of Council which shall review the request and shall indicate its approval or rejection of the request.
      (5)    Upon indicating its approval or rejection, the Building and Lands Committee of Council shall refer the request to Council for appropriate action according to law.
      (6)    Any and all application fees paid in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be placed in the account of the City into which is placed the proceeds received by the City from the sale of real estate. Further, from said account shall be paid any and all expenses incurred as a result of processing the request for the vacation of land, including but not limited to, the cost of any legal advertising and the cost of the preparation of legal descriptions for any such land that the City is considering for sale.
         (Ord. 6-25. Passed 1-14-25.)
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
   (a)   The City hereby adopts the Building Lot Site Plan Specifications and Standards attached to Ordinance 15-98 for the building on and construction on Building Lot Sites within the City. Said Specifications and Standards are incorporated herein as if fully set forth herein.
   (b)   All individuals, corporation and other entities seeking to build or construct on any Building Lot Site within the City shall, in addition to complying with all applicable statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, including but not limited to, Building Codes and Zoning Codes of the City, shall comply with and satisfy all of the Specifications and Standards.
   (c)   Should any requirement of any ordinance of the City and/or any statute of the State and/or any regulation, administrative rule or other legislative or administrative enactment set a higher standard for Building Lot Site Plans and the building on and development of Building Lot Sites within the City, said higher standard shall be met and complied with in the presentation of and development of and building on and construction on Building Lot Sites within the City. However, said such higher standards shall not in any way reduce or eliminate the requirements set forth in this section.
   (d)   Any individual, corporation or other entity that fails to comply with any term or provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
   (e)   In addition to any and all other remedies and penalties, any individual, corporation or other entity who does not comply with the provisions of this section shall be required to fully comply with all of the terms and conditions and provisions of this section should they wish to proceed with any Building Lot Site Plan presentation, and/or any development or construction or building on any such Building Lot Site. Additionally, any such individual, corporation or other entity shall comply with all other statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, whether legislatively or administratively made, that establish a higher standard for any presentation of and/or building on or development on any Building Lot Site within the City. (Ord. 15-98. Passed 5-26-98.)
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
   The City of Sheffield Lake Building Department, previously established by ordinance, is hereby granted full authority to enforce all laws, statutes, and regulations as provided and authorized in the Ohio Revised Code and the Ohio Administrative Code pursuant to the Certification approved by the Ohio Board of Building Standards.
(Ord. 15-04. Passed 3-9-04.)
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
   (a)   The position of Chief Building Official is hereby established.
   (b)   The Chief Building Official is hereby designated as responsible for the overall administration of the building department and enforcement of the rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall also perform all duties of a Certified Building Inspector including the determination of compliance with approved construction documents and rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Chief Building Official is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Chief Building Official shall maintain all of the requirements of the Chief Building Official and shall serve in place of the Chief Building Official in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Chief Building Official and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
   (a)   The position of Plans Examiner is hereby established.
   (b)   The Plans Examiner shall hold a certification as a plans examiner and shall be designated to examine construction documents to determine compliance with the rules of the Board of Building Standards.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Plans Examiner is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Plans Examiner shall maintain all of the requirements of the Plans Examiner and shall serve in place of the Plans Examiner in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Plans Examiner.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Plumbing Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Plumbing Inspector shall maintain a certification as a plumbing inspector and is hereby designated to determine compliance with approved construction documents and rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Plumbing Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Plumbing Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Plumbing Inspector and shall serve in place of the Plumbing Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Plumbing Inspector and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Electrical Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Electrical Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Electrical Inspector and shall serve in place of the Electrical Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Electrical Inspector and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Building Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Building Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Building Inspector and shall serve in place of the Building Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Building Inspector.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
   Notwithstanding any other Ordinance or Resolution to the contrary, the Mayor may, with the approval of City Council, elect to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with an outside company for the provision of any or all Building Department Services. The terms of such an Agreement shall prevail over the terms of any Ordinances or Resolutions, including pay Ordinances, which may be in conflict therewith during the duration of the Agreement. The Agreement shall at a minimum provide for the scope of services to be provided and the rates to be charged for such services. The Agreement shall also set forth the entity, or individual to be designated as Chief Building Official and all other required positions so as to maintain the City's Certified Residential and Commercial status with the State of Ohio.
(Ord. 18-15. Passed 4-14-15.)

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Sheffield Lake Overview
Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO
CERTIFICATION
ROSTER OF OFFICIALS
ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84
COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE
TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE
CHARTER
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE ONE - General Provisions
TITLE THREE - Legislative
TITLE FIVE - Administrative
CHAPTER 121 Mayor
CHAPTER 123 Treasurer
CHAPTER 127 Department of Law
CHAPTER 129 Department of Finance
CHAPTER 131 Department of Public Safety
CHAPTER 133 Division of Police
CHAPTER 135 Division of Fire
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
137.04 RECORDS.
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
CHAPTER 138 Division of Health
CHAPTER 139 Department of Public Service
CHAPTER 141 Division of Water
CHAPTER 143 Division of Sewers
CHAPTER 145 Division of Streets and Roads
CHAPTER 147 Division of Sanitation
CHAPTER 149 Department of Taxation
CHAPTER 151 Engineer
CHAPTER 153 Forester
CHAPTER 155 Animal Control Officer
CHAPTER 157 Civil Service Commission
CHAPTER 158 Block Grant Grievance Board
CHAPTER 159 Economic Development Advisory Board
CHAPTER 161 Board of Zoning and Building Appeals (Repealed)
CHAPTER 163 Park-Recreation Board (Repealed)
CHAPTER 164 Records Commission
CHAPTER 165 Rate Review Board
CHAPTER 167 Planning Commission
CHAPTER 168 Board of Control
CHAPTER 169 Employment Provisions
CHAPTER 171 Community Center Board of Trustees
CHAPTER 173 Legal Defense and Indemnification
CHAPTER 175 ADA Coordinator
CHAPTER 177 Part-Time Grant Administrator
TITLE SEVEN - Judicial
TITLE NINE - Taxation
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
OH
Sheffield Lake
Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
   Any individual, corporation or other entity requesting that any land within the City be vacated by the City shall present such request for the vacation of land in accordance with the following procedures:
      (1)    The request for the vacation of land shall be presented on a form approved by the City by the presenting of said form together with an application fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00) to the Building Inspector.
      (2)    Upon receipt of such request, the Building Inspector shall review the request and indicate his approval or rejection of the request.
      (3)   Upon the Building Inspector's indication of approval or rejection the request shall be presented to the Planning Commission of the City which shall approve the request and shall indicate its approval or rejection of the request.
      (4)    Upon the Planning Commission's indication of approval or rejection, the request shall be presented to the Building and Lands Committee of Council which shall review the request and shall indicate its approval or rejection of the request.
      (5)    Upon indicating its approval or rejection, the Building and Lands Committee of Council shall refer the request to Council for appropriate action according to law.
      (6)    Any and all application fees paid in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be placed in the account of the City into which is placed the proceeds received by the City from the sale of real estate. Further, from said account shall be paid any and all expenses incurred as a result of processing the request for the vacation of land, including but not limited to, the cost of any legal advertising and the cost of the preparation of legal descriptions for any such land that the City is considering for sale.
         (Ord. 6-25. Passed 1-14-25.)
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
   (a)   The City hereby adopts the Building Lot Site Plan Specifications and Standards attached to Ordinance 15-98 for the building on and construction on Building Lot Sites within the City. Said Specifications and Standards are incorporated herein as if fully set forth herein.
   (b)   All individuals, corporation and other entities seeking to build or construct on any Building Lot Site within the City shall, in addition to complying with all applicable statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, including but not limited to, Building Codes and Zoning Codes of the City, shall comply with and satisfy all of the Specifications and Standards.
   (c)   Should any requirement of any ordinance of the City and/or any statute of the State and/or any regulation, administrative rule or other legislative or administrative enactment set a higher standard for Building Lot Site Plans and the building on and development of Building Lot Sites within the City, said higher standard shall be met and complied with in the presentation of and development of and building on and construction on Building Lot Sites within the City. However, said such higher standards shall not in any way reduce or eliminate the requirements set forth in this section.
   (d)   Any individual, corporation or other entity that fails to comply with any term or provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
   (e)   In addition to any and all other remedies and penalties, any individual, corporation or other entity who does not comply with the provisions of this section shall be required to fully comply with all of the terms and conditions and provisions of this section should they wish to proceed with any Building Lot Site Plan presentation, and/or any development or construction or building on any such Building Lot Site. Additionally, any such individual, corporation or other entity shall comply with all other statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, whether legislatively or administratively made, that establish a higher standard for any presentation of and/or building on or development on any Building Lot Site within the City. (Ord. 15-98. Passed 5-26-98.)
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
   The City of Sheffield Lake Building Department, previously established by ordinance, is hereby granted full authority to enforce all laws, statutes, and regulations as provided and authorized in the Ohio Revised Code and the Ohio Administrative Code pursuant to the Certification approved by the Ohio Board of Building Standards.
(Ord. 15-04. Passed 3-9-04.)
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
   (a)   The position of Chief Building Official is hereby established.
   (b)   The Chief Building Official is hereby designated as responsible for the overall administration of the building department and enforcement of the rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall also perform all duties of a Certified Building Inspector including the determination of compliance with approved construction documents and rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Chief Building Official is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Chief Building Official shall maintain all of the requirements of the Chief Building Official and shall serve in place of the Chief Building Official in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Chief Building Official and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
   (a)   The position of Plans Examiner is hereby established.
   (b)   The Plans Examiner shall hold a certification as a plans examiner and shall be designated to examine construction documents to determine compliance with the rules of the Board of Building Standards.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Plans Examiner is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Plans Examiner shall maintain all of the requirements of the Plans Examiner and shall serve in place of the Plans Examiner in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Plans Examiner.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Plumbing Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Plumbing Inspector shall maintain a certification as a plumbing inspector and is hereby designated to determine compliance with approved construction documents and rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Plumbing Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Plumbing Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Plumbing Inspector and shall serve in place of the Plumbing Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Plumbing Inspector and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Electrical Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Electrical Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Electrical Inspector and shall serve in place of the Electrical Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Electrical Inspector and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Building Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Building Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Building Inspector and shall serve in place of the Building Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Building Inspector.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
   Notwithstanding any other Ordinance or Resolution to the contrary, the Mayor may, with the approval of City Council, elect to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with an outside company for the provision of any or all Building Department Services. The terms of such an Agreement shall prevail over the terms of any Ordinances or Resolutions, including pay Ordinances, which may be in conflict therewith during the duration of the Agreement. The Agreement shall at a minimum provide for the scope of services to be provided and the rates to be charged for such services. The Agreement shall also set forth the entity, or individual to be designated as Chief Building Official and all other required positions so as to maintain the City's Certified Residential and Commercial status with the State of Ohio.
(Ord. 18-15. Passed 4-14-15.)

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Sheffield Lake Overview
Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO
CERTIFICATION
ROSTER OF OFFICIALS
ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84
COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE
TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE
CHARTER
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE ONE - General Provisions
TITLE THREE - Legislative
TITLE FIVE - Administrative
CHAPTER 121 Mayor
CHAPTER 123 Treasurer
CHAPTER 127 Department of Law
CHAPTER 129 Department of Finance
CHAPTER 131 Department of Public Safety
CHAPTER 133 Division of Police
CHAPTER 135 Division of Fire
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
137.04 RECORDS.
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
CHAPTER 138 Division of Health
CHAPTER 139 Department of Public Service
CHAPTER 141 Division of Water
CHAPTER 143 Division of Sewers
CHAPTER 145 Division of Streets and Roads
CHAPTER 147 Division of Sanitation
CHAPTER 149 Department of Taxation
CHAPTER 151 Engineer
CHAPTER 153 Forester
CHAPTER 155 Animal Control Officer
CHAPTER 157 Civil Service Commission
CHAPTER 158 Block Grant Grievance Board
CHAPTER 159 Economic Development Advisory Board
CHAPTER 161 Board of Zoning and Building Appeals (Repealed)
CHAPTER 163 Park-Recreation Board (Repealed)
CHAPTER 164 Records Commission
CHAPTER 165 Rate Review Board
CHAPTER 167 Planning Commission
CHAPTER 168 Board of Control
CHAPTER 169 Employment Provisions
CHAPTER 171 Community Center Board of Trustees
CHAPTER 173 Legal Defense and Indemnification
CHAPTER 175 ADA Coordinator
CHAPTER 177 Part-Time Grant Administrator
TITLE SEVEN - Judicial
TITLE NINE - Taxation
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
OH
Sheffield Lake
Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
   Any individual, corporation or other entity requesting that any land within the City be vacated by the City shall present such request for the vacation of land in accordance with the following procedures:
      (1)    The request for the vacation of land shall be presented on a form approved by the City by the presenting of said form together with an application fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00) to the Building Inspector.
      (2)    Upon receipt of such request, the Building Inspector shall review the request and indicate his approval or rejection of the request.
      (3)   Upon the Building Inspector's indication of approval or rejection the request shall be presented to the Planning Commission of the City which shall approve the request and shall indicate its approval or rejection of the request.
      (4)    Upon the Planning Commission's indication of approval or rejection, the request shall be presented to the Building and Lands Committee of Council which shall review the request and shall indicate its approval or rejection of the request.
      (5)    Upon indicating its approval or rejection, the Building and Lands Committee of Council shall refer the request to Council for appropriate action according to law.
      (6)    Any and all application fees paid in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be placed in the account of the City into which is placed the proceeds received by the City from the sale of real estate. Further, from said account shall be paid any and all expenses incurred as a result of processing the request for the vacation of land, including but not limited to, the cost of any legal advertising and the cost of the preparation of legal descriptions for any such land that the City is considering for sale.
         (Ord. 6-25. Passed 1-14-25.)
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
   (a)   The City hereby adopts the Building Lot Site Plan Specifications and Standards attached to Ordinance 15-98 for the building on and construction on Building Lot Sites within the City. Said Specifications and Standards are incorporated herein as if fully set forth herein.
   (b)   All individuals, corporation and other entities seeking to build or construct on any Building Lot Site within the City shall, in addition to complying with all applicable statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, including but not limited to, Building Codes and Zoning Codes of the City, shall comply with and satisfy all of the Specifications and Standards.
   (c)   Should any requirement of any ordinance of the City and/or any statute of the State and/or any regulation, administrative rule or other legislative or administrative enactment set a higher standard for Building Lot Site Plans and the building on and development of Building Lot Sites within the City, said higher standard shall be met and complied with in the presentation of and development of and building on and construction on Building Lot Sites within the City. However, said such higher standards shall not in any way reduce or eliminate the requirements set forth in this section.
   (d)   Any individual, corporation or other entity that fails to comply with any term or provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
   (e)   In addition to any and all other remedies and penalties, any individual, corporation or other entity who does not comply with the provisions of this section shall be required to fully comply with all of the terms and conditions and provisions of this section should they wish to proceed with any Building Lot Site Plan presentation, and/or any development or construction or building on any such Building Lot Site. Additionally, any such individual, corporation or other entity shall comply with all other statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, whether legislatively or administratively made, that establish a higher standard for any presentation of and/or building on or development on any Building Lot Site within the City. (Ord. 15-98. Passed 5-26-98.)
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
   The City of Sheffield Lake Building Department, previously established by ordinance, is hereby granted full authority to enforce all laws, statutes, and regulations as provided and authorized in the Ohio Revised Code and the Ohio Administrative Code pursuant to the Certification approved by the Ohio Board of Building Standards.
(Ord. 15-04. Passed 3-9-04.)
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
   (a)   The position of Chief Building Official is hereby established.
   (b)   The Chief Building Official is hereby designated as responsible for the overall administration of the building department and enforcement of the rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall also perform all duties of a Certified Building Inspector including the determination of compliance with approved construction documents and rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Chief Building Official is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Chief Building Official shall maintain all of the requirements of the Chief Building Official and shall serve in place of the Chief Building Official in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Chief Building Official and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
   (a)   The position of Plans Examiner is hereby established.
   (b)   The Plans Examiner shall hold a certification as a plans examiner and shall be designated to examine construction documents to determine compliance with the rules of the Board of Building Standards.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Plans Examiner is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Plans Examiner shall maintain all of the requirements of the Plans Examiner and shall serve in place of the Plans Examiner in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Plans Examiner.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Plumbing Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Plumbing Inspector shall maintain a certification as a plumbing inspector and is hereby designated to determine compliance with approved construction documents and rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Plumbing Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Plumbing Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Plumbing Inspector and shall serve in place of the Plumbing Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Plumbing Inspector and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Electrical Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Electrical Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Electrical Inspector and shall serve in place of the Electrical Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Electrical Inspector and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Building Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Building Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Building Inspector and shall serve in place of the Building Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Building Inspector.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
   Notwithstanding any other Ordinance or Resolution to the contrary, the Mayor may, with the approval of City Council, elect to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with an outside company for the provision of any or all Building Department Services. The terms of such an Agreement shall prevail over the terms of any Ordinances or Resolutions, including pay Ordinances, which may be in conflict therewith during the duration of the Agreement. The Agreement shall at a minimum provide for the scope of services to be provided and the rates to be charged for such services. The Agreement shall also set forth the entity, or individual to be designated as Chief Building Official and all other required positions so as to maintain the City's Certified Residential and Commercial status with the State of Ohio.
(Ord. 18-15. Passed 4-14-15.)

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Sheffield Lake Overview
Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO
CERTIFICATION
ROSTER OF OFFICIALS
ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84
COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE
TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE
CHARTER
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE ONE - General Provisions
TITLE THREE - Legislative
TITLE FIVE - Administrative
CHAPTER 121 Mayor
CHAPTER 123 Treasurer
CHAPTER 127 Department of Law
CHAPTER 129 Department of Finance
CHAPTER 131 Department of Public Safety
CHAPTER 133 Division of Police
CHAPTER 135 Division of Fire
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
137.04 RECORDS.
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
CHAPTER 138 Division of Health
CHAPTER 139 Department of Public Service
CHAPTER 141 Division of Water
CHAPTER 143 Division of Sewers
CHAPTER 145 Division of Streets and Roads
CHAPTER 147 Division of Sanitation
CHAPTER 149 Department of Taxation
CHAPTER 151 Engineer
CHAPTER 153 Forester
CHAPTER 155 Animal Control Officer
CHAPTER 157 Civil Service Commission
CHAPTER 158 Block Grant Grievance Board
CHAPTER 159 Economic Development Advisory Board
CHAPTER 161 Board of Zoning and Building Appeals (Repealed)
CHAPTER 163 Park-Recreation Board (Repealed)
CHAPTER 164 Records Commission
CHAPTER 165 Rate Review Board
CHAPTER 167 Planning Commission
CHAPTER 168 Board of Control
CHAPTER 169 Employment Provisions
CHAPTER 171 Community Center Board of Trustees
CHAPTER 173 Legal Defense and Indemnification
CHAPTER 175 ADA Coordinator
CHAPTER 177 Part-Time Grant Administrator
TITLE SEVEN - Judicial
TITLE NINE - Taxation
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
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137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
   (a)   The City hereby adopts the Building Lot Site Plan Specifications and Standards attached to Ordinance 15-98 for the building on and construction on Building Lot Sites within the City. Said Specifications and Standards are incorporated herein as if fully set forth herein.
   (b)   All individuals, corporation and other entities seeking to build or construct on any Building Lot Site within the City shall, in addition to complying with all applicable statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, including but not limited to, Building Codes and Zoning Codes of the City, shall comply with and satisfy all of the Specifications and Standards.
   (c)   Should any requirement of any ordinance of the City and/or any statute of the State and/or any regulation, administrative rule or other legislative or administrative enactment set a higher standard for Building Lot Site Plans and the building on and development of Building Lot Sites within the City, said higher standard shall be met and complied with in the presentation of and development of and building on and construction on Building Lot Sites within the City. However, said such higher standards shall not in any way reduce or eliminate the requirements set forth in this section.
   (d)   Any individual, corporation or other entity that fails to comply with any term or provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
   (e)   In addition to any and all other remedies and penalties, any individual, corporation or other entity who does not comply with the provisions of this section shall be required to fully comply with all of the terms and conditions and provisions of this section should they wish to proceed with any Building Lot Site Plan presentation, and/or any development or construction or building on any such Building Lot Site. Additionally, any such individual, corporation or other entity shall comply with all other statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, whether legislatively or administratively made, that establish a higher standard for any presentation of and/or building on or development on any Building Lot Site within the City. (Ord. 15-98. Passed 5-26-98.)
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
   The City of Sheffield Lake Building Department, previously established by ordinance, is hereby granted full authority to enforce all laws, statutes, and regulations as provided and authorized in the Ohio Revised Code and the Ohio Administrative Code pursuant to the Certification approved by the Ohio Board of Building Standards.
(Ord. 15-04. Passed 3-9-04.)
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
   (a)   The position of Chief Building Official is hereby established.
   (b)   The Chief Building Official is hereby designated as responsible for the overall administration of the building department and enforcement of the rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall also perform all duties of a Certified Building Inspector including the determination of compliance with approved construction documents and rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Chief Building Official is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Chief Building Official shall maintain all of the requirements of the Chief Building Official and shall serve in place of the Chief Building Official in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Chief Building Official and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
   (a)   The position of Plans Examiner is hereby established.
   (b)   The Plans Examiner shall hold a certification as a plans examiner and shall be designated to examine construction documents to determine compliance with the rules of the Board of Building Standards.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Plans Examiner is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Plans Examiner shall maintain all of the requirements of the Plans Examiner and shall serve in place of the Plans Examiner in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Plans Examiner.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Plumbing Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Plumbing Inspector shall maintain a certification as a plumbing inspector and is hereby designated to determine compliance with approved construction documents and rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Plumbing Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Plumbing Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Plumbing Inspector and shall serve in place of the Plumbing Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Plumbing Inspector and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Electrical Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Electrical Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Electrical Inspector and shall serve in place of the Electrical Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Electrical Inspector and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Building Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Building Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Building Inspector and shall serve in place of the Building Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Building Inspector.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
   Notwithstanding any other Ordinance or Resolution to the contrary, the Mayor may, with the approval of City Council, elect to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with an outside company for the provision of any or all Building Department Services. The terms of such an Agreement shall prevail over the terms of any Ordinances or Resolutions, including pay Ordinances, which may be in conflict therewith during the duration of the Agreement. The Agreement shall at a minimum provide for the scope of services to be provided and the rates to be charged for such services. The Agreement shall also set forth the entity, or individual to be designated as Chief Building Official and all other required positions so as to maintain the City's Certified Residential and Commercial status with the State of Ohio.
(Ord. 18-15. Passed 4-14-15.)

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Sheffield Lake Overview
Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO
CERTIFICATION
ROSTER OF OFFICIALS
ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84
COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE
TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE
CHARTER
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE ONE - General Provisions
TITLE THREE - Legislative
TITLE FIVE - Administrative
CHAPTER 121 Mayor
CHAPTER 123 Treasurer
CHAPTER 127 Department of Law
CHAPTER 129 Department of Finance
CHAPTER 131 Department of Public Safety
CHAPTER 133 Division of Police
CHAPTER 135 Division of Fire
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
137.04 RECORDS.
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
CHAPTER 138 Division of Health
CHAPTER 139 Department of Public Service
CHAPTER 141 Division of Water
CHAPTER 143 Division of Sewers
CHAPTER 145 Division of Streets and Roads
CHAPTER 147 Division of Sanitation
CHAPTER 149 Department of Taxation
CHAPTER 151 Engineer
CHAPTER 153 Forester
CHAPTER 155 Animal Control Officer
CHAPTER 157 Civil Service Commission
CHAPTER 158 Block Grant Grievance Board
CHAPTER 159 Economic Development Advisory Board
CHAPTER 161 Board of Zoning and Building Appeals (Repealed)
CHAPTER 163 Park-Recreation Board (Repealed)
CHAPTER 164 Records Commission
CHAPTER 165 Rate Review Board
CHAPTER 167 Planning Commission
CHAPTER 168 Board of Control
CHAPTER 169 Employment Provisions
CHAPTER 171 Community Center Board of Trustees
CHAPTER 173 Legal Defense and Indemnification
CHAPTER 175 ADA Coordinator
CHAPTER 177 Part-Time Grant Administrator
TITLE SEVEN - Judicial
TITLE NINE - Taxation
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
OH
Sheffield Lake
Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
   (a)   The City hereby adopts the Building Lot Site Plan Specifications and Standards attached to Ordinance 15-98 for the building on and construction on Building Lot Sites within the City. Said Specifications and Standards are incorporated herein as if fully set forth herein.
   (b)   All individuals, corporation and other entities seeking to build or construct on any Building Lot Site within the City shall, in addition to complying with all applicable statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, including but not limited to, Building Codes and Zoning Codes of the City, shall comply with and satisfy all of the Specifications and Standards.
   (c)   Should any requirement of any ordinance of the City and/or any statute of the State and/or any regulation, administrative rule or other legislative or administrative enactment set a higher standard for Building Lot Site Plans and the building on and development of Building Lot Sites within the City, said higher standard shall be met and complied with in the presentation of and development of and building on and construction on Building Lot Sites within the City. However, said such higher standards shall not in any way reduce or eliminate the requirements set forth in this section.
   (d)   Any individual, corporation or other entity that fails to comply with any term or provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
   (e)   In addition to any and all other remedies and penalties, any individual, corporation or other entity who does not comply with the provisions of this section shall be required to fully comply with all of the terms and conditions and provisions of this section should they wish to proceed with any Building Lot Site Plan presentation, and/or any development or construction or building on any such Building Lot Site. Additionally, any such individual, corporation or other entity shall comply with all other statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, whether legislatively or administratively made, that establish a higher standard for any presentation of and/or building on or development on any Building Lot Site within the City. (Ord. 15-98. Passed 5-26-98.)
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
   The City of Sheffield Lake Building Department, previously established by ordinance, is hereby granted full authority to enforce all laws, statutes, and regulations as provided and authorized in the Ohio Revised Code and the Ohio Administrative Code pursuant to the Certification approved by the Ohio Board of Building Standards.
(Ord. 15-04. Passed 3-9-04.)
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
   (a)   The position of Chief Building Official is hereby established.
   (b)   The Chief Building Official is hereby designated as responsible for the overall administration of the building department and enforcement of the rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall also perform all duties of a Certified Building Inspector including the determination of compliance with approved construction documents and rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Chief Building Official is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Chief Building Official shall maintain all of the requirements of the Chief Building Official and shall serve in place of the Chief Building Official in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Chief Building Official and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
   (a)   The position of Plans Examiner is hereby established.
   (b)   The Plans Examiner shall hold a certification as a plans examiner and shall be designated to examine construction documents to determine compliance with the rules of the Board of Building Standards.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Plans Examiner is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Plans Examiner shall maintain all of the requirements of the Plans Examiner and shall serve in place of the Plans Examiner in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Plans Examiner.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Plumbing Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Plumbing Inspector shall maintain a certification as a plumbing inspector and is hereby designated to determine compliance with approved construction documents and rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Plumbing Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Plumbing Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Plumbing Inspector and shall serve in place of the Plumbing Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Plumbing Inspector and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Electrical Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Electrical Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Electrical Inspector and shall serve in place of the Electrical Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Electrical Inspector and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Building Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Building Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Building Inspector and shall serve in place of the Building Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Building Inspector.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
   Notwithstanding any other Ordinance or Resolution to the contrary, the Mayor may, with the approval of City Council, elect to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with an outside company for the provision of any or all Building Department Services. The terms of such an Agreement shall prevail over the terms of any Ordinances or Resolutions, including pay Ordinances, which may be in conflict therewith during the duration of the Agreement. The Agreement shall at a minimum provide for the scope of services to be provided and the rates to be charged for such services. The Agreement shall also set forth the entity, or individual to be designated as Chief Building Official and all other required positions so as to maintain the City's Certified Residential and Commercial status with the State of Ohio.
(Ord. 18-15. Passed 4-14-15.)

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CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO
CERTIFICATION
ROSTER OF OFFICIALS
ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84
COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE
TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE
CHARTER
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE ONE - General Provisions
TITLE THREE - Legislative
TITLE FIVE - Administrative
CHAPTER 121 Mayor
CHAPTER 123 Treasurer
CHAPTER 127 Department of Law
CHAPTER 129 Department of Finance
CHAPTER 131 Department of Public Safety
CHAPTER 133 Division of Police
CHAPTER 135 Division of Fire
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
137.04 RECORDS.
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
CHAPTER 138 Division of Health
CHAPTER 139 Department of Public Service
CHAPTER 141 Division of Water
CHAPTER 143 Division of Sewers
CHAPTER 145 Division of Streets and Roads
CHAPTER 147 Division of Sanitation
CHAPTER 149 Department of Taxation
CHAPTER 151 Engineer
CHAPTER 153 Forester
CHAPTER 155 Animal Control Officer
CHAPTER 157 Civil Service Commission
CHAPTER 158 Block Grant Grievance Board
CHAPTER 159 Economic Development Advisory Board
CHAPTER 161 Board of Zoning and Building Appeals (Repealed)
CHAPTER 163 Park-Recreation Board (Repealed)
CHAPTER 164 Records Commission
CHAPTER 165 Rate Review Board
CHAPTER 167 Planning Commission
CHAPTER 168 Board of Control
CHAPTER 169 Employment Provisions
CHAPTER 171 Community Center Board of Trustees
CHAPTER 173 Legal Defense and Indemnification
CHAPTER 175 ADA Coordinator
CHAPTER 177 Part-Time Grant Administrator
TITLE SEVEN - Judicial
TITLE NINE - Taxation
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
OH
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Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
   (a)   The City hereby adopts the Building Lot Site Plan Specifications and Standards attached to Ordinance 15-98 for the building on and construction on Building Lot Sites within the City. Said Specifications and Standards are incorporated herein as if fully set forth herein.
   (b)   All individuals, corporation and other entities seeking to build or construct on any Building Lot Site within the City shall, in addition to complying with all applicable statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, including but not limited to, Building Codes and Zoning Codes of the City, shall comply with and satisfy all of the Specifications and Standards.
   (c)   Should any requirement of any ordinance of the City and/or any statute of the State and/or any regulation, administrative rule or other legislative or administrative enactment set a higher standard for Building Lot Site Plans and the building on and development of Building Lot Sites within the City, said higher standard shall be met and complied with in the presentation of and development of and building on and construction on Building Lot Sites within the City. However, said such higher standards shall not in any way reduce or eliminate the requirements set forth in this section.
   (d)   Any individual, corporation or other entity that fails to comply with any term or provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
   (e)   In addition to any and all other remedies and penalties, any individual, corporation or other entity who does not comply with the provisions of this section shall be required to fully comply with all of the terms and conditions and provisions of this section should they wish to proceed with any Building Lot Site Plan presentation, and/or any development or construction or building on any such Building Lot Site. Additionally, any such individual, corporation or other entity shall comply with all other statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, whether legislatively or administratively made, that establish a higher standard for any presentation of and/or building on or development on any Building Lot Site within the City. (Ord. 15-98. Passed 5-26-98.)
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
   The City of Sheffield Lake Building Department, previously established by ordinance, is hereby granted full authority to enforce all laws, statutes, and regulations as provided and authorized in the Ohio Revised Code and the Ohio Administrative Code pursuant to the Certification approved by the Ohio Board of Building Standards.
(Ord. 15-04. Passed 3-9-04.)
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
   (a)   The position of Chief Building Official is hereby established.
   (b)   The Chief Building Official is hereby designated as responsible for the overall administration of the building department and enforcement of the rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall also perform all duties of a Certified Building Inspector including the determination of compliance with approved construction documents and rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Chief Building Official is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Chief Building Official shall maintain all of the requirements of the Chief Building Official and shall serve in place of the Chief Building Official in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Chief Building Official and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
   (a)   The position of Plans Examiner is hereby established.
   (b)   The Plans Examiner shall hold a certification as a plans examiner and shall be designated to examine construction documents to determine compliance with the rules of the Board of Building Standards.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Plans Examiner is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Plans Examiner shall maintain all of the requirements of the Plans Examiner and shall serve in place of the Plans Examiner in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Plans Examiner.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Plumbing Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Plumbing Inspector shall maintain a certification as a plumbing inspector and is hereby designated to determine compliance with approved construction documents and rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Plumbing Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Plumbing Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Plumbing Inspector and shall serve in place of the Plumbing Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Plumbing Inspector and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Electrical Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Electrical Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Electrical Inspector and shall serve in place of the Electrical Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Electrical Inspector and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Building Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Building Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Building Inspector and shall serve in place of the Building Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Building Inspector.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
   Notwithstanding any other Ordinance or Resolution to the contrary, the Mayor may, with the approval of City Council, elect to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with an outside company for the provision of any or all Building Department Services. The terms of such an Agreement shall prevail over the terms of any Ordinances or Resolutions, including pay Ordinances, which may be in conflict therewith during the duration of the Agreement. The Agreement shall at a minimum provide for the scope of services to be provided and the rates to be charged for such services. The Agreement shall also set forth the entity, or individual to be designated as Chief Building Official and all other required positions so as to maintain the City's Certified Residential and Commercial status with the State of Ohio.
(Ord. 18-15. Passed 4-14-15.)

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137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.

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Sheffield Lake Overview
Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO
CERTIFICATION
ROSTER OF OFFICIALS
ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84
COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE
TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE
CHARTER
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE ONE - General Provisions
TITLE THREE - Legislative
TITLE FIVE - Administrative
CHAPTER 121 Mayor
CHAPTER 123 Treasurer
CHAPTER 127 Department of Law
CHAPTER 129 Department of Finance
CHAPTER 131 Department of Public Safety
CHAPTER 133 Division of Police
CHAPTER 135 Division of Fire
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
137.02 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
137.03 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
137.04 RECORDS.
137.05 APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF INSPECTORS.
137.06 DAILY SETTLEMENT FOR FEES.
137.07 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.08 ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. (REPEALED)
137.09 IMPRESS FUND.
137.10 PART-TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.10A FULL TIME ASSISTANT/CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.11 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.
137.12 NOTIFICATION FROM UTILITY COMPANIES.
137.13 PROCEDURE FOR VACATING LANDS.
137.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING LOT SITE PLANS.
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
CHAPTER 138 Division of Health
CHAPTER 139 Department of Public Service
CHAPTER 141 Division of Water
CHAPTER 143 Division of Sewers
CHAPTER 145 Division of Streets and Roads
CHAPTER 147 Division of Sanitation
CHAPTER 149 Department of Taxation
CHAPTER 151 Engineer
CHAPTER 153 Forester
CHAPTER 155 Animal Control Officer
CHAPTER 157 Civil Service Commission
CHAPTER 158 Block Grant Grievance Board
CHAPTER 159 Economic Development Advisory Board
CHAPTER 161 Board of Zoning and Building Appeals (Repealed)
CHAPTER 163 Park-Recreation Board (Repealed)
CHAPTER 164 Records Commission
CHAPTER 165 Rate Review Board
CHAPTER 167 Planning Commission
CHAPTER 168 Board of Control
CHAPTER 169 Employment Provisions
CHAPTER 171 Community Center Board of Trustees
CHAPTER 173 Legal Defense and Indemnification
CHAPTER 175 ADA Coordinator
CHAPTER 177 Part-Time Grant Administrator
TITLE SEVEN - Judicial
TITLE NINE - Taxation
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
OH
Sheffield Lake
Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
CHAPTER 137 Division of Building Inspection
137.15 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
   The City of Sheffield Lake Building Department, previously established by ordinance, is hereby granted full authority to enforce all laws, statutes, and regulations as provided and authorized in the Ohio Revised Code and the Ohio Administrative Code pursuant to the Certification approved by the Ohio Board of Building Standards.
(Ord. 15-04. Passed 3-9-04.)
137.16 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
   (a)   The position of Chief Building Official is hereby established.
   (b)   The Chief Building Official is hereby designated as responsible for the overall administration of the building department and enforcement of the rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall also perform all duties of a Certified Building Inspector including the determination of compliance with approved construction documents and rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.17 BACK-UP CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Chief Building Official is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Chief Building Official shall maintain all of the requirements of the Chief Building Official and shall serve in place of the Chief Building Official in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Chief Building Official and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.18 PLANS EXAMINER.
   (a)   The position of Plans Examiner is hereby established.
   (b)   The Plans Examiner shall hold a certification as a plans examiner and shall be designated to examine construction documents to determine compliance with the rules of the Board of Building Standards.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.19 BACK-UP PLANS EXAMINER.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Plans Examiner is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Plans Examiner shall maintain all of the requirements of the Plans Examiner and shall serve in place of the Plans Examiner in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Plans Examiner.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.20 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Plumbing Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Plumbing Inspector shall maintain a certification as a plumbing inspector and is hereby designated to determine compliance with approved construction documents and rules of the Board of Building Standards and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.21 BACK-UP PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Plumbing Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Plumbing Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Plumbing Inspector and shall serve in place of the Plumbing Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Plumbing Inspector and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.22 BACK-UP ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Electrical Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Electrical Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Electrical Inspector and shall serve in place of the Electrical Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Electrical Inspector and shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. Such appointment is to be approved by the majority of the members of Council.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.23 BACK-UP BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Back-up Building Inspector is hereby established.
   (b)   The Back-up Building Inspector shall maintain all of the requirements of the Building Inspector and shall serve in place of the Building Inspector in the event of a conflict of interest, or the unavailability of the Building Inspector.
(Ord. 47-18. Passed 9-25-18.)
137.24 CONTRACTING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
   Notwithstanding any other Ordinance or Resolution to the contrary, the Mayor may, with the approval of City Council, elect to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with an outside company for the provision of any or all Building Department Services. The terms of such an Agreement shall prevail over the terms of any Ordinances or Resolutions, including pay Ordinances, which may be in conflict therewith during the duration of the Agreement. The Agreement shall at a minimum provide for the scope of services to be provided and the rates to be charged for such services. The Agreement shall also set forth the entity, or individual to be designated as Chief Building Official and all other required positions so as to maintain the City's Certified Residential and Commercial status with the State of Ohio.
(Ord. 18-15. Passed 4-14-15.)

Disclaimer: This Code of Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality. American Legal Publishing provides these documents for informational purposes only. These documents should not be relied upon as the definitive authority for local legislation. Additionally, the formatting and pagination of the posted documents varies from the formatting and pagination of the official copy. The official printed copy of a Code of Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken.

For further information regarding the official version of any of this Code of Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588.

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