Landmark Designation Proposed for State Vocational Planning Center
Cleveland City Council is considering an emergency measure to officially recognize the State Vocational Planning Center as a local landmark. Introduced by Council Member Howse-Jones as Ord. No. 1203-2026, the ordinance seeks to provide immediate protection to the property located at 9216 Superior Avenue to safeguard its historical and aesthetic value to the city.
What's in the file
The proposed emergency ordinance designates the State Vocational Planning Center, identified by Cuyahoga County Auditor’s Permanent Parcel Number 107-12-001, as a Cleveland landmark under Chapter 161 of the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland. According to the official ordinance document, the designation is supported by several factors:
- The Cleveland Landmarks Commission has proposed the designation and recommended it following specific findings of fact.
- The owner of the property has been notified and has provided written consent to the designation.
- The measure is styled as an emergency ordinance to ensure the immediate preservation of the property's special historical, community, or aesthetic interest.
The legal description specifies the property as part of the W.J. Crawford and James Parmelee's Subdivision, fronting on Superior Avenue, NE, Ansel Road, NE, and East 93rd Street.
Who may be affected
- Cleveland Landmarks Commission: The body that proposed and recommended the designation.
- City Planning Commission and Law Department: Departments to which the ordinance was referred for review.
- Property owner of 9216 Superior Avenue: The entity that has consented to the landmark status.
Status and timeline
- 2026-09-28: The ordinance was introduced and read a first time.
- 2026-09-28: The matter was referred to the Directors of the City Planning Commission and Law, as well as the Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee.
What to watch next
The ordinance is currently pending review by the Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee.
Residents can verify the details of this proposal by reviewing the official record at the Cleveland City Council website.
Source record
- File
- 1203-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- Agenda Ready
- Committee
- Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee
- Introduced
- September 27, 2026