Legislation Details

File #: 605-2026    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Emergency Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 5/7/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/1/2026 Final action: 6/1/2026
Passage/adoption date: 6/1/2026
Effective date: 6/2/2026    
Title: AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To repeal all sections in Chapter 604 of the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland, Ohio, 1976, as enacted and amended by various ordinances, relating to dogs that pose a threat to Public Safety; and enact new Sections 604.01, 604.02, 604.03, 604.04, 604.05, 604.06, and 604.99 relating to Nuisance, Dangerous and Vicious Dogs.
Sponsors: Michael Polensek, Blaine A. Griffin, By Departmental Request
Indexes: CODIFIED ORDINANCES, SAFETY DEPARTMENT, VICIOUS DOGS
Attachments: 1. 605-2026-Repeal Chpt 604 and enact new Chapter 604 Dogs nuisance dangerous, 2. 605-2026-Legislative Summary-Dangerous Dogs, 3. 605-2026 Amend 605-2026, 4. 605-2026-as amended-desk copy-Final, 5. FINAL VERSION-CITY RECORD JUNE 12, 2026 PG. 33

Title

AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To repeal all sections in Chapter 604 of the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland, Ohio, 1976, as enacted and amended by various ordinances, relating to dogs that pose a threat to Public Safety; and enact new Sections 604.01, 604.02, 604.03, 604.04, 604.05, 604.06, and 604.99 relating to Nuisance, Dangerous and Vicious Dogs.