Zoning Changes Proposed for East 89th Street Area
Cleveland City Council is considering a proposal to change the zoning and development rules for several parcels of land located east of East 89th Street, between Beckman Avenue and Capitol Avenue. Ordinance No. 935-2026 would reclassify this area to allow for new types of construction and specific site development layouts.
What's in the file
The ordinance seeks to change the Use, Height, and Area Districts for the specified land. According to the official text, the changes include:
- Reclassifying the land to a "Multi-Family" District, a "G" Area District, and a "1" Height District.
- Establishing a "Site Development Boundary" that subjects the area to Section 333.02 of the Cleveland Zoning Code and an attached Approved Site Development Plan (Map change 2701).
- Establishing a mapped building setback of five feet from the property line along the westerly side of East 89th Street and the northerly side of Capitol Avenue.
- Granting a permanent exemption from accessory parking requirements, provided the property owner maintains the Transit Demand Management Strategies adopted by the City Planning Commission.
The legislation also includes a "use it or lose it" provision: if a building permit for the development presented in the approved plan is not issued within 12 months of the ordinance becoming effective (or an approved extension period), the zoning change will become void and the land will revert to its previous classifications.
Who may be affected
- City Planning Commission and Law Department (referred for review)
- Property owners of the parcels located east of East 89th Street between Beckman Avenue and Capitol Avenue
Status and timeline
- August 14, 2026: The ordinance was introduced to City Council.
- August 19, 2026: The ordinance completed its first reading and was referred to the Development Committee and the Directors of the City Planning Commission and Law.
Residents can verify the details of this proposal by reviewing the official record for File No. 935-2026 through the Cleveland City Council Legistar website.
Key facts
- Map Change Number
- 2701
- Building Setback
- 5 feet
Source record
- File
- 935-2026
- Type
- Ordinance
- Status
- First Reading
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- August 13, 2026