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City Council – 2026-05-18
City Council
Cleveland City Council meets on May 18, 2026, to discuss various resolutions including condolences for community members and congratulations for local…
2026-05-18
City Council – 2026-05-11
City Council
Cleveland City Council meets in the Council Chambers on May 11, 2026, to discuss various items, including the Oath of Office for Elizabeth Crowe as Chief of…
2026-05-11
City Council – 2026-04-27
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Cleveland City Council's April 27, 2026 regular meeting included acceptance of a $315,000 Cleveland Foundation grant for Division of Cleveland Public Power…
2026-04-27
City Council – 2026-04-20
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Cleveland City Council's April 20 meeting carries a substantial legislative agenda led by a TIF setup for 1900 Euclid Avenue (Ord. 523-2026 acquires and…
2026-04-20
City Council – 2026-04-13
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Cleveland City Council regular meeting, Monday April 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM — tentative agenda includes Port Authority appointments (Eddie Taylor, four-year term;…
2026-04-13
City Council – 2026-04-06
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Cleveland City Council regular meeting minutes, Monday April 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM — full 17-member roll call, motion by Shah / seconded by Gray carried to…
2026-04-06
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AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To repeal Ordinance No. 583-2023, passed October 2, 2023, authorizing the Director of finance to enter into a development agreement with SiFi Networks Cleveland LLC, or its designee, successor and assignees, to install, operate and maintain a citywide fiber optic network system in the City’s public right-of-way.
Emergency Ordinance · Sponsor: Brian Kazy, Blaine A. Griffin, By Departmental Request
Cleveland City Council is considering an emergency ordinance to repeal Ordinance No. 583-2023, which previously authorized the Director of Finance to engage…
5/8/2026
AN ORDINANCE Changing the zoning districts of parcels of land south of St. Clair Avenue between East 55th Street and Ansel Road as shown on the attached map (Map Change 2700).
Ordinance · Sponsor: Stephanie Howse-Jones, Jasmin Santana, By Departmental Request
Cleveland City Council is considering an ordinance to change the zoning districts of parcels of land situated south of St. Clair Avenue between East 55th…
5/8/2026
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the purchase by one or more requirement contracts of labor and materials needed to repair, maintain, or replace water mains, fire hydrants, service connections, valves and appurtenances, including tree lawn restoration and other repairs, for the Division of Water; one or more requirement contracts for labor and materials needed for pavement restoration, including installation, for the Divisions of Water, Water Pollution Control and Cleveland Public Power, Department of Public Utilities, for a period up to two years; and to apply for and accept any loans or gr
Emergency Ordinance · Sponsor: Brian Kazy, Blaine A. Griffin, By Departmental Request
Cleveland City Council is considering an emergency ordinance to authorize contracts for labor and materials required for repairing water infrastructure and…
5/8/2026
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Utilities to employ one or more professional consultants to assist in the management of Program Year 5 of the City’s project of replacing various lead and galvanized service lines; authorizing the purchase by one or more requirement and/or standard contracts of copper service lines, copper connections, and related appurtenances, including but not limited to materials, labor and installation, if necessary, for the Division of Water; and authorizing the Director of Public Utilities and/or the Director of Finance to apply for and accept on
Emergency Ordinance · Sponsor: Brian Kazy, Blaine A. Griffin, By Departmental Request
Cleveland City Council is considering an emergency ordinance to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to hire professional consultants for managing the…
5/8/2026
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Innovation and Technology to cause payment to DigitalC for 2025 new household internet subscriptions and new digital adoption services.
Emergency Ordinance · Sponsor: Brian Kazy, Blaine A. Griffin, By Departmental Request
Cleveland City Council is considering an emergency ordinance to authorize the Director of Innovation and Technology to pay DigitalC for new household internet…
5/8/2026
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To authorize the Director of Building and Housing to waive construction permitting fees for new one-family to three-family residential construction in the newly-defined East Side TIF District, and to authorize a fifty percent reduction of construction permitting fees for larger new multi-family or mixed-use residential construction in this same designated area.
Emergency Ordinance · Sponsor: Stephanie Howse-Jones, Jasmin Santana, Blaine A. Griffin, By Departmental Request
Cleveland City Council introduces an emergency ordinance allowing the Director of Building and Housing to waive construction permitting fees for new one- to…
5/8/2026
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First Energy Brooklyn Building Demo Complete demolition of the service center garage.
Permit #PRJ26-019729 · 3601 RIDGE RD Cleveland OH 44144 · In Review
A project is currently under review for a property located at 3601 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44144, in Ward 11. The record identifies the status of this civic…
2026-05-19
Cleveland Institute of Music Hazel Drive Apartments Selective tear down and repair of the exterior wall panel system which was not constructed in accordance with the previously submitted and approved plans. Work will include removal and replacement of cladding panels, sheathing, framing and insulation. Existing established use, residential units, classrooms, and amenity spaces are to remain unchanged. Previously approved plans are attached to this project record.
Permit #BCB26-018152 · 11021 East Blvd Cleveland OH 44106 · Awaiting Plans
Cleveland Building Commercial has a pending submission for a project at 11021 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106, currently awaiting plans. The review is…
2026-05-11
Cleveland Institute of Music Hazel Drive Apartments Selective tear down and repair of the exterior wall panel system which was not constructed in accordance with the previously submitted and approved plans. Work will include removal and replacement of cladding panels, sheathing, framing and insulation. Existing established use, residential units, classrooms, and amenity spaces are to remain unchanged. Previously approved plans are attached to this project record.
Permit #BCB26-018151 · 11021 East Blvd Cleveland OH 44106 · Awaiting Plans
Cleveland Building Commercial is reviewing plans for a project at 11021 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106, in Ward 9. The review status is currently "Awaiting…
2026-05-11
Cleveland Institute of Music Hazel Drive Apartments Selective tear down and repair of the exterior wall panel system which was not constructed in accordance with the previously submitted and approved plans. Work will include removal and replacement of cladding panels, sheathing, framing and insulation. Existing established use, residential units, classrooms, and amenity spaces are to remain unchanged. Previously approved plans are attached to this project record.
Permit #BCB26-018150 · 11021 East Blvd Cleveland OH 44106 · Awaiting Intake Approval
A building commercial application is submitted for 11021 East Blvd in Cleveland, OH, located in Ward 9. The review status is currently awaiting intake…
2026-05-11
MM Ops Convert for Visitor Access Conversion of portion of floors 3,4,5 from employee-only parking to visitor parking. Floor 1: Adding parking ticket terminals, Floor 3: Alteration to existing parking layout and a new vestibule for the existing bridge, Floors 4/5: No work other than minor repairs in accordance with OBC 102.10.2.
Permit #BCB26-018173 · 9410-9620 CARNEGIE AVE CLEVELAND OH 44106 · Awaiting Intake Approval
A commercial building project is under review at 9410-9620 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106, in Ward 6. The review status is currently awaiting intake…
2026-05-11
AmTrust Financial Interior tenant improvement with architectural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing modifications. No change in building occupancy.
Permit #PRJ26-019405 · 300 LIGHTING WAY SECAUCUS NJ 07094 · Plans Received
AmTrust Financial Interior tenant improvement with architectural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing modifications. No change in building occupancy.
2026-05-15
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Cleveland Metropolitan School District
[New Building]: Lincoln-West High School Construction of a new High School at 3202 West 30th Street on the sit…
Ward 14 · #PRJ26-016545
$39.9M
Union at Cleveland Harbor, LP
[New Building]: Union at Cleveland Harbor A 5 story apartment building with 209 units. The units consist of a …
Ward 8 · #PRJ26-014206
$30.5M
John Kaminski DVA ARCHITECTURE LLC
[New Building]: COSM CLEVELAND - Full Permit Set Final submission for the COSM Cleveland Building. Previously…
Ward 5 · #PRJ26-012262
$24.0M
UC City Center LLC
[New Building]: PCP East Stokes 24 story Rental Apartment Building
Ward 6 · #PRJ26-013116
$12.9M
John Kaminski DVA ARCHITECTURE LLC
[New Building]: COSM CLEVELAND - CORE & SHELL PERMIT SET This submittal is the second submission for the COSM …
Ward 3 · #BCB26-011989
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Ollie's Bargain Outlet Is Coming to 3230 W. 65th Street
CLEVELAND · May 16

Ollie's Bargain Outlet Is Coming to 3230 W. 65th Street

Zach Bryan Brought a $100K Stage Build to Huntington Bank Field on May 9
CLEVELAND · May 16

Zach Bryan Brought a $100K Stage Build to Huntington Bank Field on May 9

Cleveland's Rockefeller Building Gets Permits to Strip Interior and Demolish Rear Garage
CLEVELAND · May 16

Cleveland's Rockefeller Building Gets Permits to Strip Interior and Demolish Rear Garage

Cleveland City Council Objects to New Bar Opening at 24 Public Square
CLEVELAND · May 15

Cleveland City Council Objects to New Bar Opening at 24 Public Square

Larchmere PorchFest Is Back for Its 18th Year — June 13, 2026
CLEVELAND · May 15

Larchmere PorchFest Is Back for Its 18th Year — June 13, 2026

Cleveland drafts sweeping short-term rental ordinance that would overhaul how Airbnb and VRBO operate in the city
CLEVELAND · May 5

Cleveland drafts sweeping short-term rental ordinance that would overhaul how Airbnb and VRBO operate in the city

Cleveland proposes outdoor drinking zone — a designated refreshment area that would let people carry alcohol in public
CLEVELAND · May 5

Cleveland proposes outdoor drinking zone — a designated refreshment area that would let people carry alcohol in public

Cleveland City Council moves to freeze permits for new data centers
CLEVELAND · May 5

Cleveland City Council moves to freeze permits for new data centers

May 16, 2026
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Is Coming to 3230 W. 65th Street
A $325,000 tenant build-out permit filed May 4, 2026 will convert a landlord-provided space at 3230 W. 65th St…
CLEVELAND
May 16, 2026
Zach Bryan Brought a $100K Stage Build to Huntington Bank Field on May 9
A $100,000 temporary special event permit was filed May 4, 2026 by Cleveland Browns Stadium Company to install…
CLEVELAND
May 16, 2026
Cleveland's Rockefeller Building Gets Permits to Strip Interior and Demolish Rear Garage
A Miami-based LLC filed a $6.1 million permit on May 4, 2026 to demolish the rear parking garage and gut the i…
CLEVELAND
May 15, 2026
Cleveland City Council Objects to New Bar Opening at 24 Public Square
An emergency resolution introduced May 6, 2026 by Councilman Richard Starr formally objects to a new D5A liquo…
CLEVELAND
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