The Engineering Department helps plan, design, and maintain the infrastructure that keeps Painesville running. From streets and sewers to site development and capital projects, the department works to ensure the city’s systems are safe, efficient, and built for the future.
What We Do
The Engineering Department is responsible for:
- Street design, construction, and maintenance coordination
- Sanitary and storm sewer design, rehabilitation, and construction
- Site and grading plan review
- Capital improvement planning, coordination, and funding
- Maintaining engineering records and drawings
- Assigning street addresses
- Stormwater management and water quality initiatives
City Streets
Maintaining and improving city streets remains a priority for City Council and Administration.
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Land Development
The Engineering Department works closely with the Community Development Department throughout the development process.
This includes reviewing:
- Site plans
- Preliminary and final plats
- Lot splits
The department also reviews infrastructure associated with development projects, including streets, water lines, sewers, and drainage systems.
For full requirements, see the City’s Unified Development Code.
Permits & Applications
Engineering oversees several permits related to construction and development within the city:
- Sewer Permits – Required for new or repaired sanitary and storm sewer connections
- Grading, Clearing, and Excavation Permits – Required for site work and land disturbance
- Pavement Cut Permits – Required for work within city roadways
- Curb Cut Permits – Required for driveway access changes
- Floodplain Use Permits – Required for development within designated floodplain areas
All applications must comply with applicable sections of City Code.
Capital Improvement Projects
The Engineering Department manages the projects accomplished through the City's Capital Improvement, Annual Paving, and Storm water Utility Programs and represents the City on projects managed by others such as the Ohio Department of Transportation and the utility companies that serve the City.
- Various Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer Improvements - Bids on May 6, 2020
- Asphalt Resurfacing of Casement Ave and Watson Street - Bids on May 27, 2020
- Skinner Ave Water Main Replacement and Pavement Rehabilitation - Bids on August 12, 2020
- Button Ave Water Line and Pavement Improvement Project - Bids on December 9, 2020
- Asphalt Resurfacing of N State Street - Bids on May 12, 2021
- Asphalt Resurfacing of Various Roads - Bids on May 12, 2021
- Removal of Petroleum Contaminated soil on Vacant Commercial Property - Bids on September 29, 2021
- Main Street Sewer Project - Bids on August 9, 2023
Permits
Permits for Oversize loads are initiated at City Hall. Contact Engineering at (440) 392-5801 or [email protected] for additional information.
Erosion & Sediment Control
To protect water quality, all development projects must address erosion and sediment control requirements. The City partners with the Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District for plan review and inspections.
For questions, contact Lake County SWCD at (440) 350-2730.