General Plan AmendmentUnder review

Accessory Dwelling Units Zoning Text Amendments (Ordinance No. 142-2026)

Cleveland Heights

Description

Proposed zoning text amendments to permit ADUs in residential districts were up for discussion, with the Planning Commission having recommended approval 6-0 with revisions on square footage, deed restrictions, and non-conforming structure setbacks.

Impact summary

Homeowners could add rental units or housing for family on their lots, subject to conditional use permits, owner-occupancy rules, and size limits tied to lot area.

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 13
Total mentions: 1

Recorded in the meeting · City Council

Approved

Last discussed Aug 24, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Aug 24, 2026

Council Committee of the Whole - Aug 24, 2026

Council worked through the Planning Commission's recommended changes to the ADU ordinance and agreed to schedule a public hearing, keeping ADUs conditionally permitted with owner occupancy required and waiving the 5-foot setback for existing structures.

Related issues (1)

Accessory dwelling units (ADUs)

Last discussed Oct 19, 2026

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