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

• Denver Brooker, Chair
• Kathryn Lester, Member
• Julia Weiss, Member
• Connor Caldor, Alternate
• Terry Saylor, Alternate

Meeting Schedule

The Architectural Board of Review (ABR) generally meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm online.

• 2026 ABR Calendar (PDF)
• Planning Department Consent Form (PDF)
• ABR Information Sheet (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. 

Once your online application is reviewed, you will receive an invite, via email, with instructions on how to submit your hard copies of your plans. 

Do not submit hard copies until you receive your invite.

Staff Contacts

For questions concerning the Architectural Board of Review, contact the Planning Department at 216-291-4935 email agezann@clevelandheights.gov.