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Planning and Zoning Submission Requirements and Fees
New Online Permitting System
As of January 2, 2026, the City of Beachwood Building Department launched a new online permitting system called Clariti. This system will make it easier and more convenient for residents, contractors, businesses, and the public to apply for and manage permits and applications online. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we transition to this new system.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted through the Clariti Portal or email the following documents to the Building Department.
- A completed Planning and Zoning Application (PDF).
- The proposed site development plan locating the building and improvements intended to be developed.
- Aerial photo depicting property and surrounding area.
- Drawings for new and/or changed landscape plans.
- All of the Zoning Code requirements for the proposed use (Box Score (PDF)).
- Copy of real estate taxes for property from Cuyahoga County Auditor.
- Must submit one (1) hard copy to the Building Department.
What is Clariti?
Clariti is a modern, user-friendly platform that allows applicants to:
- Submit applications online
- Upload required documents
- Pay fees online
- Track application status in real time
- Communicate with City staff throughout the review process
Need Help?
If you have questions or need assistance, please access the Help Center through the online portal or contact staff directly at 216-292-1914.
Planning and Zoning Submission Fees
The Building Department accepts cash, check made payable to "City of Beachwood" or credit/debit card transactions with a 3% non-refundable convenience fee.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO ALL APPLICANTS: The City of Beachwood will never request wire transfers via email. Any fees or approvals will only be communicated through official city channels.
1329.10 Application Filing Fees for Planning and Zoning Commission; Cash Deposit for Additional PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
(a) A non-refundable filing fee in the amount of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) shall be paid to the City for each application submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(b) A cash fee in the amount set forth in the following schedule shall be submitted in addition to the filing fee listed in subsection (a) at the time of application to the Planning and Zoning Commission and/or Council:
| Zoning District | Fee |
| U-1, A-1,U-1, A-2, U-2, U-2A / Variances Includes all applications to Planning Commission and/or Council except applications for lot splits and/or consolidation plats, easements, and any application required to be recorded with the County Recorder’s Office. | $300.00 |
| All other Zoning Districts for site development plan review (new building or addition) | $5,000.00 |
| All lot split and/or consolidation plats, easements, and any application required to be recorded with the County Recorder’s Office. | $1,500.00 |
| For all Zoning Districts, excepting U-1, A-1/U-1, A-2/U-2/ and U-2A, all other applications including, but not limited to, special use permits, conditional use permits,variances, text amendments or similiar or harmounious use | $750.00 |
| Map Amendment | $2,500.00 |
(c) Charges for the professional services of the Engineer, Law Director, City Planner and/or any other professional services shall be the rates set forth in their contracts.
(e) Once approval has been granted by the City Engineer and/or the Planning and Zoning Commission for any project which requires inspectional services, by the City Engineer, the following fee and deposit, if required, shall be paid prior to the issuance of any building permit required under Chapter 1329:
Engineering Professional Services
| Estimated Total Cost of Construction | Amount of Fee | Amount of Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| 100,000 or less | $2,500.00 | $1,500.00 * |
| More than 100,000 to 500,000 | $4,000.00 | $1,500.00 * |
| More than 500,000 to 1,000,000 | $5,000.00 | $1,500.00 * |
| More than 1,000,000 | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 |
Deposit Fee will be used, in part, to keep street clean of debris during construction. A minimum Three Hundred Dollar ($300.00) fee shall be subtracted from the deposit each time the City of Beachwood Public Works Department is dispatched to clean the streets in the area of Single-Family new construction. Any sum not charged against the deposit required in this subsection and subsection (b) above shall be refunded to the applicant or credited against other monies due the City for other pending projects of the applicant. *Deposit only applies to Single-Family new construction (Ord. 2023-62. Passed 6-12-23.)
NOTE: Residential properties with grade changes only are required to submit the above Engineering fee and/or deposit.
When the estimated cost of construction is over one million dollars ($1,000,000) and any sum not charged against the deposit required in this subsection and subsection (b) above shall be refunded to the applicant or credited against other monies due the City for other pending projects of the applicant.
Any Planning and Zoning applicant whose submission requires Council approval, must attend the scheduled Council meeting or the submission will be referred to the next meeting. Most Planning and Zoning Submissions require both a preliminary and final approval. This allows the applicant to address all comments and concerns and reply to same made by Planning and Zoning Commission members, staff and consultants for their final submission.
Special Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Request
151.03(b)(10)(C): MEETINGS; RULES AND REGULATIONS.
In the event that a special meeting or work session is called at the request of the property owner or developer, then the property owner or developer shall prepay the costs to the City for the members’ compensation and any other administrative expenses at the rate of one thousand dollars ($1000.00) per meeting. (Ordinance 2025-25. Passed 9-15-2025)