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.

Committee

City Council

Introduced

May 7, 2026

On agenda

June 1, 2026

Passed

June 1, 2026

Enacted

June 1, 2026

Where it was heard

Committee of the Whole Jun 1, 2026 recommended for approval Safety Committee May 20, 2026 recommended for approval City Council May 11, 2026 read and referred to administrative review

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