Public Records Policy

The City of Avon Lake acknowledges that it maintains many records that are used in the administration and operation of the City of Avon Lake. The records maintained by the City of Avon Lake and the ability to access them are a means to provide trust between the public and the City of Avon Lake. The City of Avon Lake maintains its records in a manner which allows the City of Avon Lake to provide the general public prompt inspection of the public’s records, and copies of these records within a reasonable amount of time during its regular business hours from 8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., except for the following departments:

Fire Department 7:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Police Department 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

The City of Avon Lake has a public records policy and a Schedule of Records Retention (RC-2). Please consult with one of our employees and they will provide you with a copy.