Parma residential height limits: 35 ft or 2.5 stories in R-1 and R-2, 40 ft in R-3, 45+ ft in multi-family and commercial. Accessory structures capped at 15 ft. Measured from grade to mean roof height.
Parma Zoning Code sets maximum heights by district. Single-family R-1/R-2: 35 feet or 2.5 stories maximum. R-3 two-family: 40 feet. R-4 and higher-density multi-family: 45 feet or more. Commercial districts along Ridge Road and Brookpark Road allow taller buildings subject to site plan review. Accessory structures like detached garages and sheds capped at 15 feet. Height measured from average grade to mean height between eaves and ridge for pitched roofs, or to roof deck for flat roofs. Chimneys, antennas, and mechanical equipment may exceed limits within reason. Variances require BZA approval.
Construction exceeding height: stop-work, redesign or removal. Permit denied until compliance.
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