Temporary Public Right-of-Way Occupancy Permits
Codified Ordinances of Cleveland § 514.02
in effect§ 514.02 Temporary Public Right-of-Way Occupancy Permits
Notwithstanding any codified ordinance to the contrary, the Director is authorized to issue temporary public right-of-way occupancy permits revocable at the will of Council authorizing the placement of various streetscape amenities at permitted locations on sidewalks, courts, alleys, streets or other public rights-of-way in the City, subject to the provisions of this chapter. A separate street opening permit may also be required as determined by the Manager of Engineering and Construction, or the Manager’s designee. A separate encroachment permit for such items shall not be required.
No owner or operator of a business establishment shall occupy any portion of a public sidewalk, court, alley, street or other public right-of-way with streetscape amenities without first obtaining a permit under this chapter. Any business owner or operator occupying any portion of a public sidewalk, court, alley, street or other public right-of-way without a permit as required by this chapter shall be subject to the fines and penalties set forth in this chapter.
(Ord. No. 1141-2023. Passed 2-3-25, eff. 2-4-25)
Source: City of Cleveland, Ohio, Codified Ordinances and City Charter (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/cleveland/latest/cleveland_oh/0-0-0-53744Fetched: 11/1/2026