Architectural Board of Review

Purpose

The Architectural Board of Review (ABR) is comprised of three (3) voting members and two (2) alternates, who are residents, and are appointed by City Council for three-year terms. ABR protects properties on which buildings or structures are constructed or altered, maintains the high character of community development, and protects real estate from impairment or destruction of value. They accomplish this by regulating according to proper architectural principles the design, use of materials, finished grade lines and orientation of the reviewed projects.

Board Members

Joseph Strauss, Chair
Denver Brooker, Member
Richard Wong, Member
Terry Saylor, Alternate
Vacant, Alternate

Meeting Schedule

The Architectural Board of Review (ABR) generally meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers located in Cleveland Heights City Hall.

• 2023 ABR Due Dates, Fees and Submittal Information (PDF)

Adjacent property owners are provided notice of the meeting for their information and comments. Comments may be in writing or spoken at the meeting. 

Application Form

The Architectural Board of Review Application is now available through the Cleveland Heights CitizenServe Portal.

Staff Contacts

For questions concerning the Architectural Board of Review, contact the Planning Department at 216-291-4878 email abr@clevelandheights.gov .