AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To repeal all sections in Chapter 604 of the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland, Ohio, 1976, as enacted and amended by various ordinances, relating to dogs that pose a threat to Public Safety; and enact new Sections 604.01, 604.02, 604.03, 604.04, 604.05, 604.06, and 604.99 relating to Nuisance, Dangerous and Vicious Dogs.

Filed 5/7/2026Sponsored by Michael Polensek, Blaine A. Griffin, By Departmental Request

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Cleveland City Council is considering an emergency ordinance to repeal existing regulations in Chapter 604 regarding dogs that pose a public safety threat and introduce new sections addressing Nuisance, Dangerous, and Vicious Dogs. The proposal is currently at its first reading stage, identified as File #605-2026.

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Cleveland City Council Legislation Text Cleveland City Hall, Room 216 601 Lakeside Avenue, N.E. Cleveland, OH 44114 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To repeal all sections in Chapter 604 of the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland, Ohio, 1976, as enacted and amended by various ordinances, relating to dogs that pose a threat to Public Safety; and enact new Sections 604.01, 604.02, 604.03, 604.04, 604.05, 604.06, and 604.99 relating to Nuisance, Dangerous and Vicious Dogs. File #: 605-2026, Version: 1 Cleveland City Council Printed on 5/8/2026 Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™