Building Departments in Lake and Geauga Counties

Permits and Variances for Fence Installation

At Mentor Fence Company, we manage all aspects of your fence installation, including obtaining the necessary permits. It’s crucial to determine whether you need a fence installation permit or a variance. In Ohio local regulations can be complex and vary widely between counties, towns, and villages. In some cases, working with neighborhood associations may also be required.

To ensure compliance with local regulations and avoid potential issues, we recommend consulting with your local building department before proceeding with your fence installation. Requirements for fencing, especially for specific types like pool enclosures, can differ significantly from one municipality to another.

How to Contact Your City’s Building Department

For assistance with obtaining a fence permit, reach out to your city’s building department. Below, you'll find contact numbers for the various building departments across Ohio. They can provide detailed information on the specific requirements and help you navigate the permitting process.

How to Reach Your City's Building Department

To contact your city’s building department, refer to the list of phone numbers for Lake or Geauga Counties' building departments provided below. For information on obtaining a fence permit, get in touch with your local building department.

Lake County, Ohio Building Department Contacts

City of Mentor

• Location: 8500 Civic Center Blvd, Mentor, OH 44060
• Phone Number: (440) 974-5740

City of Willoughby

• Location: 35301 Lakeland Blvd, Willoughby, OH 44094
• Phone Number: (440) 953-4125

City of Painesville

• Location: 7 Richmond St, Painesville, OH 44077
• Phone Number: (440) 392-5910

City of Wickliffe

• Location: 28730 Ridge Rd, Wickliffe, OH 44092
• Phone Number: (440) 943-7113

City of Eastlake

• Location: 35150 Lakeshore Blvd, Eastlake, OH 44095
• Phone Number: (440) 951-1416

City of Kirtland

• Location: 9301 Chillicothe Rd, Kirtland, OH 44094
• Phone Number: (440) 256-3332

Village of Madison

• Location: 132 North St, Madison, OH 44057
• Phone Number: (440) 428-7172

Village of Fairport Harbor

• Location: 220 Third St, Fairport Harbor, OH 44077
• Phone Number: (440) 354-7555

Village of North Perry

• Location: 4238 Main St, North Perry, OH 44081
• Phone Number: (440) 639-3770

Village of Grand River

• Location: 540 Center St, Grand River, OH 44045
• Phone Number: (440) 354-8080

Lake County, Ohio Village Building Department Contacts

Village of Kirtland Hills

• Location: 9500 Chillicothe Rd, Kirtland Hills, OH 44060
• Phone Number: (440) 442-6321

Village of Lakeline

• Location: 14920 Lake Shore Blvd, Lakeline, OH 44095
• Phone Number: (440) 944-7165

Village of Madison

• Location: 132 North St, Madison, OH 44057
• Phone Number: (440) 428-7172

Village of Perry

• Location: 3949 Main St, Perry, OH 44081
• Phone Number: (440) 259-3300

Village of Fairport Harbor

• Location: 220 Third St, Fairport Harbor, OH 44077
• Phone Number: (440) 354-7555

Village of North Perry

• Location: 4238 Main St, North Perry, OH 44081
• Phone Number: (440) 639-3770

Village of Grand River

• Location: 540 Center St, Grand River, OH 44045
• Phone Number: (440) 354-8080

Village of Kirtland Hills

• Location: 9500 Chillicothe Rd, Kirtland Hills, OH 44060
• Phone Number: (440) 442-6321

Village of Lakeline

• Location: 14920 Lake Shore Blvd, Lakeline, OH 44095
• Phone Number: (440) 944-7165

Village of Madison

• Location: 132 North St, Madison, OH 44057
• Phone Number: (440) 428-7172

Village of Perry

• Location: 3949 Main St, Perry, OH 44081
• Phone Number: (440) 259-3300

Village of Fairport Harbor

• Location: 220 Third St, Fairport Harbor, OH 44077
• Phone Number: (440) 354-7555

Village of North Perry

• Location: 4238 Main St, North Perry, OH 44081
• Phone Number: (440) 639-3770

Village of Grand River

• Location: 540 Center St, Grand River, OH 44045
• Phone Number: (440) 354-8080

Village of Eastlake

• Location: 35150 Lakeshore Blvd, Eastlake, OH 44095
• Phone Number: (440) 951-1416

Village of Willoughby Hills

• Location: 35000 Cedar Rd, Willoughby Hills, OH 44094
• Phone Number: (440) 946-1234

Village of Wickliffe

• Location: 28730 Ridge Rd, Wickliffe, OH 44092
• Phone Number: (440) 943-7113

Village of Woodmere

• Location: 27899 Chagrin Blvd, Woodmere, OH 44122
• Phone Number: (216) 831-9511

Village of Hunting Valley

• Location: 17037 Chagrin Blvd, Hunting Valley, OH 44022
• Phone Number: (440) 247-5600