New Blade Sign Proposed for Cleveland Public Theatre
The Cleveland Public Theatre is seeking authorization to install a new blade sign along Detroit Avenue to improve visibility for its facilities. Under the emergency ordinance identified as File No. 767-2026, the Director of Capital Projects is authorized to issue a permit allowing the organization to encroach into and over the public right-of-way to install, use, and maintain the signage.
What's in the file
The legislation and accompanying presentation from the Mayor’s Office of Capital Projects detail the following:
- The installation of a new blade sign to serve as a marker for the main entrance of the Cleveland Public Theatre facility.
- The sign is intended to improve the visibility of the Gordon Square Theatre, which is housed within the facility alongside the James Levin Theatre.
- The encroachment permit area is located near the intersection of Detroit Avenue and W 65th Street, as shown in the 767-2026-CPT - Encroachment MAP from EDG.
Who may be affected
- Cleveland Public Theatre: Authorized to install and maintain the new signage.
- Director of Capital Projects: Tasked with issuing the encroachment permit.
- Gordon Square Theatre: Gains improved visibility through the new signage.
Status and timeline
- 2026-07-09: The ordinance was introduced to City Council.
- 2026-08-19: The emergency ordinance passed.
Residents can verify the details of this legislation by visiting the official City of Cleveland legislative record for File No. 767-2026.
Key facts
- Status
- Passed
- Location
- Detroit Avenue
Source record
- File
- 767-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- Passed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- July 8, 2026
Official documents
- 767-2026-Encro-Detorit Ave Cleveland Public Theatre Blade Sign
- 767-2026-Legislative Summary Cleveland Public Theatre
- 767-2026-CPT Facade
- 767-2026-CPT - Encroachment MAP from EDG
- 767-2026-Presentation-MOCAP CCF Cleveland Public Theatre 2026
- FINAL VERSION City Record August 28, 2026 Page 15