Planning Department

The Department’s primary responsibility is to administer the City of Solon Master Plan and the Zoning Code, which regulates private land uses through established minimum area, setback, and design requirements. Below is a listing of some of the Department’s responsibilities:

  • Site plan review of non-residential uses (commercial buildings, offices, public properties, industrial sites, etc.) for design standards relating to architecture, landscaping, lighting, parking, etc.
  • Project review memos to assist Planning Commission, City Council, and the Administration
  • Preparation of amendments to the Zoning Code, Building Code, and any other city ordinances as assigned
  • Preparation and implementation of the City’s Master Plan
  • Economic development activity (recruit and maintain businesses, marketing, tax abatement, etc.)
  • Sign review
  • Site plan review of residential uses (new homes, additions, storage buildings, fences, driveways, etc.)
  • Maintenance of GIS databases and mapping interface
  • Zoning violation enforcement (high grass, property maintenance, etc.)
  • Inspection of non-residential projects for compliance with approved plans
  • Review of Certificate of Occupancy applications for new businesses
  • Organization and analysis of census data and other demographic information
  • Creation of various planning studies and maps

Contact Us

Planning Department

Solon City Hall
34200 Bainbridge Road
1st Floor
Solon, OH 44139

Hours:

Monday - Friday
             8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Phone:

(440) 349-6327

Fax:

(440) 349-6330
Email
2023 Submittal Deadline and Meeting Date Schedule for the City of Solon
***If your application is tabled at any meeting, the review time will be extended as needed.***

Non-residential Projects

Please call the Planning Department regarding any new non-residential buildings, building additions, parking, landscaping, exterior building alterations, or miscellaneous structures to to discuss the project with the Director of Planning and Community Development. Submittal to the Planning Commission and City Council may occur with the Planning Director’s consent.

Meetings are scheduled on an as-needed basis.

Contact the City of Solon Planning Department at (440) 349-6327 to schedule an appointment.

Submit Sign Permit Applications directly to the Planning Department for review.

Residential Projects

Contact the City of Solon Planning Department at (440) 349-6327 to discuss your project prior to submitting.

Planning Commission
Deadline Date
(Submit by 12:00 pm to
Planning Department)
Planning Commission
Meeting Date
Caucus: 7:00 pm
Meeting Time: 7:30 pm
City Council
Meeting Date
Caucus: 7:00 pm
Meeting Time: 7:30 pm
December 12, 2022
December 27, 2022
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December 27, 2022
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November 27, 2023
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December 11, 2023
December 26, 2023
January 1, 2024**
**Certain submittal deadline & meeting dates are subject to change in observance of federal holidays and/or the discretion of each board.