The codified ordinances of the City assign certain regulatory duties to the Chief of Police.

Bicycle Licenses can be obtained at the front lobby of the Police Department, 3355 Lee Road, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Please bring your bike to the Police Department when purchasing a license.

A license costs $5.00. If the sticker falls off for any reason, the owner may purchase a re-issued license for 50¢. The bike owner must use his/her or parent's Social Security number when purchasing a license.If the owner sells the licensed bike, the Police Department must be notified.Once the bike is sold, the license is null and void.

Winter/Spring 2010 dates to obtain licenses are as follows:

• January 9
• February 6
• March 6 and 27
• April 10 and 24

Alarm businesses in the City are required by ordinance to apply to the Chief of Police for a license to operate such business. An application form must be completed and furnished to the Chief of Police. Licensed Alarm Businesses.  

Alarm business licenses expire February 1 of each year. For a copy of the Codified Ordinance and Alarm application, please call the Crime Prevention Office at 216-491-1230 for more information.

Snow Plow Operators are required to secure a permit, issued by the Police Department, any time of the day at the Watch Office window. Permits are effective October 15-April 15 and for one such time period only.

Bring a completed application, a $25 fee per vehicle, and a copy of the vehicle’s registration or title to the Shaker Heights Police Department to obtain a Snow Plow vehicle permit/sticker. 

This process must be completed prior to plowing.

Operators may elect to have their names placed on the Public List of Snow Plow Contractors. The list is provided to residents who request it, along with tips on how to choose a snow plow contractor. It is not an endorsement of the contractor. If a contractor is not listed on the Public List, residents may call the Police Watch Office at 216-491-1220 to check the complete list.