Cleveland City Council Considers Zoning Amendments for Form-Based Code
Cleveland City Council is considering a proposal to update several sections of the city's zoning laws to implement a Form-Based Code, as introduced through Ordinance No. 1326-2026. This legislative move seeks to amend existing sections of the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland, specifically relating to Sections 3001.1.6, 3001.1.7, 3003.3.3, 327.01, and 333.01.
What's in the file
The ordinance proposes amendments to multiple sections of the city's codified ordinances to adjust regulations regarding the Form-Based Code. This shift represents an alternative to the traditional zoning codes the city has used for generations, focusing more on the physical form of buildings and how they relate to the street rather than strictly separating land uses. According to the Cleveland Planning Commission, these codes are intended to transform the decision-making processes that determine what gets built in the city.
Status and timeline
The legislation is currently in the early stages of the council process.
2026-10-23: The ordinance was introduced and received its first reading.
Residents can verify the details of this proposal and monitor its progress through the Cleveland Legistar portal using the file number 1326-2026.
Source record
- File
- 1326-2026
- Type
- Ordinance
- Status
- First Reading
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- October 22, 2026