Development News for Cleveland, Ohio

Six-Month Extension Granted for Fire Damage Abatement on East 15th Street, Permits Required

An appeal for fire damage violations at 836 East 15th Street was reviewed. The applicant, Tequita Marine, owner, requested six months to complete abatement, explaining she did not have insurance and was undertaking repairs room by room. The Department of Building and Housing had no objection to additional time but requested permits be applied for within 30 days, as the property was condemned. The Board granted an extension until July 3rd, 2026, for permit applications and until November 3rd, 2026, to abate violations.

Appeal Denied and Property Remanded for Condemned Structure on East 153rd Street

The Board considered an appeal for a condemned structure at East 153rd Street. The applicant requested 90 days for abatement. However, the applicant was not present, and no communication had been received by the board. The Department of Law requested the case be remanded to the building department for further action. The Board voted to deny more time and remand the property to the Division of Building and Housing.

30-Day Extension Granted for Fence Violation on Kimmel Road; Mesh Netting to be Reviewed

The owner, Linda Miller, appealed a violation concerning a fence on Kimmel Road. She explained the fence was completely removed because partial repair was insufficient, and temporary vinyl mesh netting is being installed for privacy while a permit for a new fence is considered. The department noted that new fencing requires a permit and planning review, and asked the applicant to have an inspector review the current situation. The Board granted 30 days to abate the violation, with the mesh netting installation to be reviewed for compliance.

Reopened Case: Extension Granted for Fire Damage on East 155th Street, Permits Required

The Board reopened the housing docket for 836 East 155th Street concerning fire damage violations. The owner, Tequita Marine, apologized for the delay and explained she lacked insurance and was undertaking repairs room by room, having already repaired holes in the roof. She requested as much time as possible, stating six months would be fine. The Department of Building and Housing had no objection to additional time but requested permits be applied for within 30 days due to the condemned status. The Board granted an extension until July 3rd, 2026, for permit applications and until November 3rd, 2026, to abate the violations.