Zoning-Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee

601 Lakeside Ave Cleveland, OH 44114 (Directions)

Cleveland City Hall, Mercedes Cotner Room 217 (or watch on YouTube)

The Zoning-Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee reviews and discusses legislation related to the redevelopment of blighted areas, the rehabilitation and conservation of properties, the alleviation of the housing shortage, economic and industrial development, the land reutilization program and matters pertaining to Cleveland’s Departments of Community Development, Economic Development, and Consumer Affairs and Building & Housing. It is also responsible for Community Development Block Grant spending, which pays for senior services and neighborhood recreation.

The committee also works to improve the city’s sustainable practices and promote environmental awareness and improvement to our natural resources as well as all matters emanating from the City Planning Commission, City Planning and zoning issues.

NOTE: This meeting is scheduled to start at 8:30 a.m. It is all about proposed pilots for form-based zoning code. The meeting may run long. If it gets to a point where you need to pause or stop documenting, please note that in your coverage, share where you left off, and let us know. Learn more about recent discussion of this proposal at the City Planning Commission. And pick up on the basics of form-based code with this explainer.

Committee members:

• Anthony Hairston, chair
• Jasmin Santana, vice chair
• Stephanie Howse-Jones
• Kris Harsh
• Joe Jones
• Kerry McCormack
• Jenny Spencer

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