Legislation Details

File #: 605-2026    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Emergency Ordinance Status: To be Passed/Adopted
File created: 5/7/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/1/2026 Final action:
Passage/adoption date:
Effective date:    
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

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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.