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Updated JUNE 2020 City Guide UNITED STATES // OHIO // CUYAHOGA // CLEVELAND 41° 30′ 35″ N 81° 33′ 48″ W Became a city 1921 | Incorporated as a village 1903 CLEVELAND HEIGHTSL . T E Home to the ARTS A Y L MTICELL Population R 46,238 | 2010 Census & CAIN PARK MAIELD IELD MA Y D. BLV HTS EUCLID More than CET More than 500 CEDA LEE F L AIMUT A 135 Acres Independently owned S. T of Parks Businesses Wide Selection of Home Choices Cleveland Heights is rich in architectural history 54 offering many home styles in virtually any budget Historical Landmarks Winter Lows Summer Highs AVERAGE 22 – 30 °F TEMPERATURE 79 – 83 °F Home to the Inventor (–5 – –1 °C) US CLIMATE DATA (26 – 28 °C) of the Traffic Signal Great Choice of Public, • 10 minutes to University Circle Private & Parochial • 15 minutes to World Class Health Care schooling options • 20 minutes to Downtown Cleveland 8 Higher Education • minutes to 5 Major Interstates Campuses within 20 10 Miles • 40 minutes to Hopkins Airport www.ClevelandHeights.com & www.CHParks.com Important Phone Numbers EMERGENCY Police or Fire ....... 9 - 1 - 1 Police Non-emergency 216/321-1234 Fire Non-emergency 216/321-1212 City Hall Main Number 216/291-4444 City Manager’s Office 216/291-3737 Building Department 216/291-4900 Cain Park (summer only) 216/371-3000 Community Center 216/691-7373 Community Relations 216/291-2323 Finance Department 216/291-3900 Forestry 216/691-7317 Housing Inspections 216/291-5900 Housing Preservation 216/291-4877 Human Resources 216/291-5757 Municipal Court 216/291-4901 Parks and Recreation 216/691-7373 Planning & Development 216/291-4878 Public Relations 216/291-5794 Public Works, Refuse & Recycling 216/691-7300 Senior Activity Center 216/691-7377 Service Department 216/691-7300 Sewer Department 216/291-5995 Cleveland Water 216/664-3130 County Board of Health 216/201-2001 Regional Income Tax (R.I.T.A.) 440/526-0900 Annual City-Wide Events Cain Park Dr. Martin Luther King, Summer Performing Jr. Celebration Arts Season at the Community Center June to August January Arts Festival Mid-July Spring Egg Hunt Late Summer Water Show at Forest Hill Park at Cumberland Pool March/April Late July Annual Earth Day Run Safety Forces Night Out at Forest Hill Park at the Community Center April Early August Happy 5K/10K Memorial Day Ceremony in the Cedar Lee District at Cumberland Park Early October May Community Residents Day Improvement at Cain Park Awards June at City Hall Mid-October Safety Town sessions Noon Year’s Eve at the Community Center at the Community Center June/July December 31 City of Cleveland Heights 40 Severance Circle Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118 We are pleased to share information with you about our city — Cleveland Heights. This guide includes useful information about our City government, City ordinances, good neighbor reminders, safety tips, refuse and recycling, schools, recreation and various community resources. For more information and updates about our city, go to www.clevelandheights.com and also sign up for the bi-weekly eNewsletter. The City also publishes a biannual magazine, FOCUS ON THE HEIGHTS, which includes the schedule of programs and events presented by the Parks and Recreation Department. Please feel free to call us or call the Division of Community Relations at 216-291-2323 with any questions or comments you may have. Sincerely, Cleveland Heights City Council and Staff Jason S. Stein, Mayor Kahlil Seren, Vice Mayor Mary Dunbar Melody Joy Hart Davida Russell Michael N. Ungar Melissa Yasinow Tanisha R. Briley, City Manager CONTENTS CITY GOVERNMENT COMMUNITY CENTER City Council 9 Parks & Recreation 37 Council Committees 10 COMMUNITY RESOURCES CITY HALL (DEPARTMENTAL) Being A Good Neighbor 41 Building Department 11 Childcare Providers 42 Community Services 11 Community Organizations 43 Economic Development 11 Community Safety Tips 44 Fire Department 12 Emergency Preparedness 45 Housing Department 12 Family Connections 47 Law Department 12 Fire Safety Info 48 Office on Aging 12 Home Repair Resource Center 49 Parks & Recreation 12 Ordinances 50 Planning Department 12 Refuse & Recycling 52 Police Department 13 Public Works + Forestry 13 CITY OUR CITY History 15 Guide Facts 16 Connect with us! City Street Map 17 Follow us at: Commercial Districts Map 18 Facebook – @clevelandheightsoh Twitter – @ClvHtsGov Shopping Cleveland Heights 19 NextDoor – @city-of-cleveland-heights Home to The Arts 23 Instagram – @clvhtsgov Introducing Cain Park 25 YouTube – @ClevelandHeightsOH Libraries 26 Visit us at: www.ClevelandHeights.com Education 28 www.CHParks.com Public Schools 29 www.CainPark.com Nursery Schools 31 Sign up for ENewsletter at: Private Schools 32 www.ClevelandHeights.com/eNews Parochial Schools 33 Download our Apps at: Religious Institutions 34 www.ClevelandHeights.com/connect Cleveland Heights City Council - 2020 Cleveland Heights Municipal Court Jason S. Stein, Mayor Judge J.J. Costello 3510 Severn Road 40 Severance Circle 440-253-9613 216-291-4901 [email protected] [email protected] Kahlil Seren, Vice Mayor Also Representing Cleveland Heights 2352 Demington Drive 216-307-7090 Cuyahoga County Council District 10 [email protected] Cheryl Stephens 2079 East 9th Street, 8th Floor Mary Dunbar Cleveland, OH 44115 2880 Fairfax Road 216-698-2022 (Office) 216-691-7135 [email protected] [email protected] State Representative, 9th District Melody Joy Hart Janine R. Boyd 2976 Monmouth Road 77 S. High Street, 10th Floor 216-202-4396 Columbus, OH 43215 [email protected] 614-466-5079 (Office) [email protected] Davida Russell 3691 Fenley Road State Senator 21st District: 216-333-3137 Senator Sandra Williams [email protected] 1 Capital Square, Ground Floor Columbus, OH 43215 Michael N. Ungar (614) 466-4857 2596 Fairmount Boulevard [email protected] 216-291-3737 [email protected] U.S. House of Representatives, 11th Congressional District Melissa Yasinow Honorable Marcia Fudge 2964 Washington Blvd. 1009 Longworth House Office Building 216-395-4629 Washington, D.C. 20514 [email protected] (202) 225-7032 | FAX: (202) 225-1339 Visit the Cleveland Heights web site: www.clevelandheights.com 9 Council Committees ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE Kahlil Seren, Chair Melissa Yasinow, Vice Chair Mary Dunbar, Member Administrative Code, Board & Commission Appointments, Charter Review, Salaries & Benefits, and as otherwise assigned by Mayor/President of Council COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE Davida Russell, Chair Kahlil Seren, Vice Chair Michael N. Ungar, Member Community Relations, Office on Aging, Public Relations, Recreation Programs, School Relationships, and as otherwise assigned by Mayor/President of Council FINANCE COMMITTEE Melody Joy Hart, Chair Mary Dunbar, Vice Chair Kahlil Seren, Member Appropriations, Assessment Programs, Bond Issues, Budget, Contractual Service Agreements, Levies, Municipal Court Budget Review, Notes, Equipment & Capital Improvements, Parking Rates & Regulations, and as otherwise assigned by Mayor/President of Council MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE Mary Dunbar, Chair Davida Russell, Vice Chair Melody Joy Hart, Member Forestry, Public Properties, Refuse, Recycling & Leaf Collection and Disposal, Streets, Sewers, Lighting, and as otherwise assigned by Mayor/President of Council PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Michael N. Ungar, Chair Melody Joy Hart, Vice Chair Melissa Yasinow, Member Community Development Block Grant (CAC), Economic Development, Physical Planning, Public Construction, Zoning Code, and as otherwise assigned by Mayor/President of Council PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE Melissa Yasinow, Chair Michael N. Ungar, Vice Chair Davida Russell, Member Building & Commercial Code, Housing Code Enforcement, Housing Inspections, Signs & Signals, Traffic & Transportation, Health Services, Police & Fire Protection, Safety Education, and as otherwise assigned by Mayor/President of Council 10 Visit the Cleveland Heights web site: www.clevelandheights.com City Hall Departments Building Deparment The Building Department works closely with residents and contractors to ensure safety and quality in new construction and repairs. By issuing permits, examining plans and monitoring construction throughout the city, Building promotes a structurally sound and architecturally pleasing environment. Of importance are building permits, which protect residents from sub-standard materials and improper building methods. They also help maintain standards in building design. Community Services A vital link between City Hall and its residents, Community Relations promotes communication between City Council, City staff and residents. Community Relations responsibilities include the: • Coordination of City Hall tours and neighborhood and street meetings • Distribution of information packets to new homeowners and renters • Scheduling of block parties, block party barricade reservations and street party equipment In addition, Community Relations assistants make every effort to espondr to neighborhood concerns as quickly as possible to ensure that issues are resolved before they accelerate into more serious situations. Contact them at [email protected] or call 216-291-2323. The Public Relations Division produces all City publications including FOCUS Magazine (a combined publication of City news and recreation programs), the bi-weekly eNewsletter, social media communications, and the annual Cain Park season brochure. The division also provides marketing assistance for Cleveland Heights programs, including Cain Park, and manages