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Codified Ordinances
Codified Ordinances (complete through June 1, 2012)
Amended and new ordinances enacted since June 1, 2012:
Ordinance No. 12-108: Enacted October 22, 2012. Amending Section 141.18 of the Administrative Code of the Shaker Heights Codified Ordinances relative to Thornton Park Swimming Pool fees.
Ordinance No. 12-109: Enacted October 22, 2012. Amending Housing Code Sections 1415.04 and 1417.04 of the Shaker Heights Codified Ordinances concerning point-of-sale inspections, in order to increase fees.
Ordinance No. 12-110: Enacted October 22, 2012. Amending Housing Code Sections 1413.01 and 1421.04 of the Shaker Heights Codified Ordinances concerning certificates of occupancy, in order to increase certain fees.
Ordinance No. 12-120: Enacted December 17, 2012. Amending Section 547.04 of the Business Regulation Code of the Shaker Heights Codified Ordinances relative to contractor registration fees, and Sections 1305.01 and 1333.03 of the Building Code of the Shaker Heights Codified Ordinances relative to building permit fees, in order to increase fees.
Ordinance No. 12-122: Enacted December 17, 2012. Enacting new Section 141.26 of the Administrative Code of the Shaker Heights Codified Ordinances relative to establishing a charge for personal trips on senior transportation vehicles, and declaring an emergency.
Ordinance No. 12-124: Enacted December 17, 2012. Amending Chapter 126 of the Administrative Code of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Shaker Heights to change the name of the Department of Community Life to the Department of Recreation, changing all other references in the Codified Ordinances to said Department, and amending Section 126.03 of the Administration Code of the Codified Ordinances to authorize the Director of Recreation to establish fees for certain recreational programs.
Ordinance No. 13-03: Enacted January 28, 2013. Amending Health Code Section 303.06 (d) of the Shaker Heights Codified Ordinances concerning license fees for the Public Swimming Pools, Spas, and Special Use Pools, in order to increase fees; and Section 303.06 (e) concerning the penalty for late renewal of all Food Service Operation, Retail Food Establishment, and Vending Machine Food Service Operations Licenses, in order to comport with the requirements of the Ohio Revised Code.
Ordinance No. 13-27: Enacted March 27, 2013. Amending Administrative Code Sections 143.05 and 143.07 of the Shaker Heights Codified Ordinances relative to the deposit and investment of City funds, and declaring an emergency.
Shaker Heights Latest
Shaker Heights Arts & Music Festival Returns June 22 & 23
May 6, 2013 - Now in its fourth year, the Shaker Heights Arts & Music Festival on Saturday and Sunday, June 22 and 23, promises to deliver a weekend packed with great food from local vendors, a juried art show, phenomenal musical entertainment and activities for children. Free admission. Farnsleigh Road will be closed to through traffic from Thursday, June 20 through Sunday, June 23.
Read more...Shaker Heights Landmark Commission Announces First Annual Preservation Month Photo Contest
May 3, 2013 - The Shaker Heights Landmark Commission invites you to capture what you love about Shaker Heights in the first annual Preservation Month Photo Contest. The contest was created in honor of National Preservation Month, which is celebrated each May by preservation organizations across the country.
The Landmark Commission formally recognizes the City’s historic places through the designation of landmarks and the annual Preservation Awards program. Celebrate your favorite historic places in Shaker.
Read more...Recreation Improvements Close Facilities
May 3, 2013 - The following facilities will be closed for improvements:
Around the World Playground, located adjacent to the Shaker Heights Main Library, is closed April 29 through May 24 for removal and replacement of the rubber safety surface.
Sussex Tennis Courts, located on the grounds of the Shaker Family Center, are closed May 3 through May 10 for relining and color coating of the surface.
Meet the New Owners of Shaker Town Center
April 17, 2013 - The Lomond Association is sponsoring a meeting with representatives of Katz Properties, new owners of Shaker Town Center, to discuss the future of the shopping center:
Thursday, April 25; 7-9 pm
Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building
3450 Lee Road, Shaker Heights
Open to the public
Shaker Starbucks Seeks to Stay in Van Aken District
April 11,2013 - Starbucks and the City of Shaker Heights are working together to keep the Shaker Starbucks open until construction begins in the Van Aken District in January 2014. Starbucks is actively looking for a new location in the District which will provide an even better experience for the Shaker Heights community.