Apply for a Permit

Welcome to the Village of Richfield approval process. This guide is to help you understand both application and approval process for land uses within the Village. It is the goal of the village to work with you throughout the process.

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If at any time you have questions, please feel free to call the Zoning Department at 330-659-9201 ext. 6.

Remember that the staff is here to assist you in every step of the process.

Zoning Applications & Forms

  1. Application for Certificate of Use and Occupancy (PDF)
  2. Business Emergency Form (PDF)
  3. Change of Grade Application (PDF)
  4. Conditional Use Application (PDF)
  5. Residential Zoning Application (PDF)
  1. Sign Permit Application (PDF)
  2. Small Cell Facilities Use Permit Application
  3. Zoning Amendment Application
  4. Zoning Certificate Application - Industrial (PDF)

Building Permits

Summit County Division of Building Standards provides Commercial Plan and Residential Plan reviews and inspection services for the Village of Richfield.  

Depending on the scope of the project, applicants may need to secure Summit County Building approval in addition to Zoning approvals/permits.  

Please contact Summit County Division of Building Standards directly with all building code related questions at (330)630-7280 or visit their website at the following link Summit County Division of Building Standards.

Summit County FAQs and Forms:  

Residential Forms

Commercial Forms 

Contractor Registration

Online Payments 

Credit card payments accepted for permit application fees.  CLICK HERE to submit a payment to the Planning and Zoning Dept.