Retaining walls in Parma fall under Chapter 1707 Basic Standards for Property Maintenance, which requires accessory structures and walls to be kept structurally sound and in good repair. Building permits are required for retaining walls over a threshold height under the Parma Building Code (Part 15) consistent with the Ohio Residential Code.
Parma adopts the Ohio Residential Code through Part 15 (Building Code) of the Codified Ordinances. Under the OBC/ORC framework adopted by reference, retaining walls supporting a surcharge or exceeding 4 feet measured from bottom of footing require a building permit and engineered design. Chapter 1707 Basic Standards for Property Maintenance further requires that all walls and structures be maintained free from deterioration, leaning, or collapse. The Code Official may issue a notice of violation under Chapter 1707 procedures if a retaining wall becomes a hazard.
Property-maintenance violations under Chapter 1707 carry the standard Parma misdemeanor escalation — first violation minor misdemeanor (up to $150), reoccurrence within 12 months allows immediate prosecution plus abatement at owner's expense plus 25% administrative fee. Building without a required permit is itself a code violation under Part 15.
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