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Council reappoints zoning administrator via consulting agreement with Chagrin Valley Engineering
Summary
Ordinance 04-2026 authorizes a consulting agreement with Chagrin Valley Engineering for zoning administration; Law Director Max Rieker referenced codified ordinance 1206.02 noting the mayor appoints the zoning administrator with council approval.
Council adopted Ordinance 04-2026 authorizing the mayor to enter a consulting agreement with Chagrin Valley Engineering for professional services related to zoning administration and declared an emergency. The ordinance passed after motions to suspend and waive readings and a unanimous vote.
Law Director Max Rieker explained the role is defined in the codified ordinances (1206.02) and described the zoning administrator’s duties including enforcement of the zoning code, issuing certificates of zoning compliance, and issuing conditional-use permits when authorized by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council members clarified that the position is administrative and complements Planning and Zoning Commission work; Mitch Heath (Chagrin Valley Engineering) was identified as the person previously in the role.
