Zoning Changes Proposed for Land South of Saint Clair Avenue
Cleveland City Council is considering a proposal to change the zoning designation for a specific area of land located south of Saint Clair Avenue, between Lakeview Road and Thornhill Drive. The ordinance, identified as Ord. No. 937-2026, would reclassify these parcels under Map Change 2698.
What's in the file
According to the text of 937-2026- Zoning- South of St Clair Ave btwn Lakeview rd and Thornhill dr, the ordinance seeks to change the zoning of the described area to a ‘Civic’ District.
The land to be rezoned is defined by several boundaries, including:
- The area starting at the intersection of Saint Clair Avenue and East 113th Street.
- Boundaries extending along the centerlines of East 113th Street, Gray Avenue, Thornhill Drive, Arlington Avenue, Durant Avenue, East 117th Street, Hopkins Avenue, Whitmore Avenue, and Lakeview Road.
- Various property lines involving specific Permanent Parcel Numbers (PPN), including PPN 110-03-068, 110-01-004, 110-20-010, 110-18-001, 110-18-041, 110-18-025, 110-18-030, and 110-01-041.
Who may be affected
- City Planning Commission: Tasked with identifying the change on the Building Zone Maps.
- Law Department: Referred for review following the first reading.
- Committee on Development, Planning and Sustainability: The designated committee for reviewing this matter.
Status and timeline
- August 14, 2026: The ordinance was introduced by Council Member Conwell.
- August 19, 2026: The ordinance received its first reading and was referred to the Directors of the City Planning Commission and Law, as well as the Committee on Development, Planning and Sustainability.
What to watch next
The ordinance has been referred to the Committee on Development, Planning and Sustainability for further consideration.
Residents can verify the details of this proposal and track its progress through the legislative process by visiting the official Cleveland City Council website.
Source record
- File
- 937-2026
- Type
- Ordinance
- Status
- First Reading
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- August 13, 2026