Zoning is a set of laws that restrict and define the type of land uses and development that can occur on each parcel of land in a community. BCC's experienced and certified staff receive and process applications, review construction documents, and perform field inspections for construction projects.The City is divided into the following Planning Areas, all of which are indicated on the Planning Area Map in Appendix A. The design elements, which shall be addressed as part of every site plan are Building Design; Site Design; Open Space Design; Landscape Design; and Signs. Apply for and inform the city of what you require. The plan set serves as a public record showing the documented centerline of a roadway and all associated information. Please complete and sign the following application to the best of your ability. â–« Architectural plans for various buildings in Cleveland and Cuyahoga County, including the Walker and Weeks Collection.