Proposed Changes to Cleveland Easement Acquisition Rules

Cleveland City Council is considering a new emergency ordinance that would change how the city handles the acquisition of property easements. Introduced under File No. 1037-2026, the measure seeks to amend Section 129.22 of the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland to update existing rules regarding these property rights.

What's in the file

The proposed emergency ordinance, 1037-2026, aims to amend Section 129.22 of the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland, 1976, which was previously updated by Ordinance No. 1548-84. While the full text of the attached 1037-2026-Amend CO 129.22 Easement aquisition to fair market value document is not provided, the matter title indicates the amendment focuses on the process of easement acquisition.

Status and timeline

September 10, 2026: The ordinance was introduced to City Council and has completed its first reading.

Residents can verify the details of this legislation and track its progress through the official City of Cleveland Legistar portal.

Source record

File
1037-2026
Type
Emergency Ordinance
Status
First Reading
Committee
City Council
Introduced
September 9, 2026

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Official documents

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