The Building Division is located at: Twinsburg Government Center 10075 Ravenna Road Twinsburg, Ohio 44087 Phone: 330.963.6270 Fax: 330.963.6285 Hours of Operation: May thru September: 7:30am - 4:30pm October thru April: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Russell Rodic
Building Commissioner

"Know What's Below. Call 811 Before You Dig."

As a not-for-profit, the Ohio Utilities Protection Service (OUPS) are the people the homeowners and professional excavators call before digging.  As a municipal department, we would like to express the dangers of underground utilities represent and the importance of having them located and marked before digging.  Please "call 811 before you dig.  Visit www.oups.org for more information.

The Ohio Board of Building Standards, a division of Ohio Industrial Relations, certifies our department to perform all required state inspections for both residential and non-residential (commercial/industrial) construction. Our inspection staff has been tested and certified, and maintain their certifications by attending continuing education courses, which is mandated by the State.

The permits we issue include:

New construction for residential and non-residential structures; decks; pools (above or in ground); gazebo's; porches; additions/alterations (interior & exterior); utility buildings; sun rooms; new a/c installations; new hot water tank; new furnace; new electrical panel; retaining walls; site grading and clearing; fireplaces and wood stoves; all exterior/interior concrete flat work; asphalt drives; sewer installations; satellite dish; demolition; signs; sprinklers (lawn & buildings); any electrical, mechanical, plumbing, & structural; road opening permit; house moving permit; utility installations (phone, gas, etc.).

You may use the links to the left to download and print residential and non-residential applications for submittal for permits.

Our department registers all contractors that intend to work in our City on an annual basis. Any persons contracting work should always check to be sure the contractor is registered and has the required permits (see the online permit inquiry system). As part of our registration, the contractors shall provide a performance bond and proper insurance coverage, which will help to protect our citizens. When a resident has a problem with a contractor, they should contact our department immediately, so we can assist in the resolve.

Note: You may click on a person's name to contact them by email.

The Division of Building provides for permits, contractor registration, building construction inspection, housing point-of-sale inspection (exterior only), investigates complaints related to zoning or property maintenance issues, neighborhood preservation program, the scheduling Planning Commission, Board of Zoning and Building Code Appeals and Architectural Review Board meetings. The Division of Building operates under the supervision of the Chief Building Official, Mr. Russell J. Rodic.

PERMITS.
This Division issues permits for new construction, building additions and alterations as well as for a variety of other purposes. The Residential Code of Ohio the earilest edition has been adopted and establishes rules for fabrication, construction and enlargement of residential structures. The Ohio Building Code the earilest edition provides the rules for fabrication, construction and enlargement of non-residential (commercial/industrial) structures. Other codes adopted in Twinsburg are the National Electric Code and the International Property Maintenance Code. A listing of permits to be obtained is provided below.

Signs, fences, additions / alterations, any electrical, mechanical, plumbing or structural, siding / roofing, accessory structures (decks, pools, sheds, etc.), road opening permits (public right-of-way), replacement of A/C condenser, furnace, & hot water tank, grading and sitetree clearance, demolition, lawn irrigation systems, retaining walls (> 30” in height), satellite dishes over 24” dia.,  fireplaces, foundation waterproofing, house moving, asphalt/concrete pavements, sewer/utilities (gas, water,etc.), Septic Tank to Sanitary Sewer Conversion application obtained through this link Conversion Guidelines.

CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION
All contractors intending to work in the City of Twinsburg shall obtain a city license from the Division of Building on an annual basis. Property owners should confirm the contractual agreement contractor is registered and that appropriate permits have been secured (see online permit inquiry system). Contractors are required to provide a performance bond and show evidence of proper insurance. License application for contractor registration and inspection procedure may be accessed by clicking the below link.

Contractor Registration Application

Division of Building Inspector Procedure

HOUSING POINT OF SALE INSPECTION
The City of Twinsburg operates a exterior only point-of-sale inspection of single-family residential properties. Dwellings as part of a condo association with fees applying to maintain the exterior of the buildings do NOT require a point of sale inspection. This inspection covers exterior elements of the property & building and is conducted referencing standards set forth in the International Property Maintenance Code’s Chapter 3 – General Requirements.   The purpose of the inspection is to encourage adequate property maintenance and to preserve property values in the community. It is important to schedule an inspection in a timely manner of the sale so that deficiencies may be addressed and/or corrections negotiated prior to closing. An application for Point-of-Sale inspection and checklist may be accessed by clicking this link.

Application for Exterior Point of Sale

Point of Sale Checklist

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
Inspections are required as part of the  permiting process.   Inspections may be scheduled by calling the inspection voice mail number at (330) 656-4817 or email the request to inspections@twinsburg.oh.us. When scheduling an inspection please provide the following: 1) the type of inspection requested (electrical, foundation, plumbing, etc.), 2) street address and name, 3) the name of the builder or contractor, and 4) the date and time for the inspection (either am/pm). Inspections will be completed during normal Building Division hours (7:30 am to 4:30 pm) unless other arrangements are made with the Division.  The below link provides a list of what permits application are required to be submitted & obtained and what scope of work require inspections.

Division of Building Inspection Procedure

INVESTIGATION OF ZONING OR PROPERTY MAINTENANCE ISSUES
The Division accepts phone calls or written complaints related to property maintenance and/or zoning concerns. When filing a complaint you will be urged to provide your name and phone number so that you may be advised of the status of any investigation, any action taken or requesting additional information or questions to be asked.  The Division of Building policy is to not disclose the name of the complainant. Complaints may be filed by calling 330-963-6270 or by email to rrodic@twinsburg.oh.us.

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
This Board is responsible for review of plans for new construction affecting the exterior of buildings or structures and for the review of all sign permit proposals. The Board’s review is confined to building design, scale, materials of construction and compatibility with adjacent uses. No building permits are issued until the Architectural Review Board has taken action to approve these design elements. The Board meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month except for holidays. Property owners should be prepared to submit professionally drawn plans illustrating proposed improvements along with samples of materials and colors to be used in the improvement. Architectural Review Board application and Architectural Review Board guidlines may be accessed by clicking on the follow links below:

Non-Residential - ARB (Commercial/Industrial) Permit Application

Residential-ARB Permit Application

Architectural Review Board Guidelines

BOARD OF ZONING AND BUILDING CODE APPEALS
This Board provides a venue to hear and decide on appeals and variances. The board is scheduled on an as needed basis (first & third wednesday of the month).  Any individual may appeal a decision of Planning Commission, Architectural Review Board, or Building Official where it is alleged that an error in interpretation or determination has been made affecting the applicant. A Board of Zoning Appeals application may be accessed by clicking on the below link.

BZA Application

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