Exterior Maintenance Program

The Exterior Maintenance Inspection Program (Ord. 3399 Passed 04-16-2008) was implemented in order to protect the value of Village housing stock while identifying abandoned, vacant and foreclosed properties. This helps maintain curb appeal for all streets within the Village and replace a compliant-driven inspection system with one that is uniform throughout the Village.

The inspections are conducted every 3 years and require exterior access only.

2024 EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE PROGRAM 


This year begins another cycle of Exterior Maintenance Inspections in the Village of Bratenahl

(Ord. 3399 Passed 4-16-08)

The program requires the inspection of the exterior of your home and yard from the public right of way. The inspections will begin this spring and you will not be required to be home.

Violations that the inspector may identify:

INSPECTION CHECKLIST

  • Roof: overall condition including checking for holes, structural damage, deteriorated, missing or damaged roof shingles, etc.
  • Chimney: loose or missing bricks or mortar, off-plumb, etc.
  • Gutters & Downspouts: non-functional, not secured or properly connected.
  • Porches, decks, doors, and steps: structural damage, holes, missing or damaged members, etc.
  • Foundations: cracks, broken foundation walls, crumbling, etc.
  • Paint: deteriorated or missing paint on surfaces including siding, trim, eaves, gutters, downspouts, railings, etc.
  • Garage/Sheds/Accessory: structurally unsound; deteriorated roof, windows, siding, doors, foundation, gutters, downspouts.
  • Driveways, walkways: holes, cracks, flaking or uneven areas, etc.
  • Fences/ Walls: deterioration, missing members, missing or deteriorated paint.
  • Yard Area: tall grass or weeds, litter, debris, junk vehicles, parking on the landscape, fire hazards, rodent/wildlife shelter, or anything that presents a safety concern.

As weather allows, you may want to assess the exterior of your home and yard to determine if you will be in compliance.

We appreciate your cooperation with this program. It allows us to work for your safety and continued beautification of the Village of Bratenahl and the preservation of its valuable housing stock. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Building Department at 216-681-3706.

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