CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio — In order to make the process simpler for residents and developers, Cleveland Heights announced that they have “overhauled” their online zoning tool.

What You Need To Know

  • Cleveland Heights has a new online zoning tool

  • They're using a resource called Gridics that makes the process more modern and user friendly

  • They're the first city in northeast Ohio to use it

They’re using an online tool called Gridics they say makes “residential and commercial building requests more user friendly.” They also say they’re the first northeast Ohio city to switch to this platform.

“We’re excited for everyone, from developers to residents and contractors, to use Gridics,” Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahil Seren said in a city press release. “It raises the level of accuracy and ease-of-use for anyone interested in building or improving their property in Cleveland Heights.”

Users are able to search for zoning information on various addresses, save results, look at 3D renders and more using this resource.

You can access the online tool here.

“From a good governance perspective, Gridics greatly improves the transparency and accessibility of information,” Seren said in the release. “We’re removing barriers by eliminating legalese from the approvals process and replacing it with a powerful, simple-to-use, modern system.”