Historic Preservation Rules Being Developed In Cleveland Heights

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH — Cleveland Heights is creating historic preservation design guidelines.

"The city was recently designated a Certified Local Government (CLG) in 2019, highlighting its dedication to, and the importance of, historic preservation in the community, and this effort will ensure the city continues to cherish and preserve its storied history,” said Eric Zamft, director of planning for Cleveland Heights.

The guidelines will be a tool for homeowners, architects and designers as they navigate construction and renovation of historic houses and buildings. The guidelines will also help groups understand the role of the Landmarks Commission and Historic Preservation ordinances.

Historic preservation consulting firm Naylor Wellman is working with the city's planning department, the architectural board of review and landmarks commission on the guidelines.

The project will start Thursday with a work session. Naylor Wellman will then prepare a preliminary draft and present it to the public in late June or early July.

Following a public comment period and a review by the State Historic Preservation Office, a final draft will be prepare for a second public meeting in August. The guidelines should then debut in their final form in September, city officials said.