This Department oversees the city’s capital improvements program, regulates public and private utility work within the public right-of-way, and oversees building construction to community standards to facilitate the safety of homes and buildings. The Property Maintenance Division is also managed through this department.

• Engineering is involved with all utility and publicly or privately funded roadway construction in Mentor, both in reviewing and approving the construction plans, and inspecting the construction work performed. It is also involved with planning future public improvements, including storm water management and traffic control projects. It also reviews all residential, commercial and industrial site plans for conformance with the Mentor Code of Ordinances and Engineering standards. Administration of the residential drainage assistance program is also handled by Engineering.
• Building is involved in all activities associated with residential and commercial building construction, including reviewing plans for conformance with building codes and performing on-site inspections to monitor for compliance with the building codes. Staff members assist the public by answering building-related questions and offering interpretations regarding compliance with building codes.
• Property Maintenance is responsible for the enforcement of all property maintenance and nuisance codes within the City involving the upkeep and maintenance of all residential, commercial and industrial property. Property Maintenance also administers the residential rental inspection program involving the inspection of all residential rental properties every two years.

Call (440) 974-5785, or -email building@cityofmentor.com.