FAQs • Cleveland Heights, OH • CivicEngage

My neighbors have frequent loud parties that are a disturbance. What should I do?: The City has a noise ordinance that prohibits unreasonably loud or disturbing noise by voice, musical instrument, amplification, television, car, etc. between the hours of 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. If noise gets too loud from a neighboring property, you may wish to ask your neighbors, if you feel comfortable doing so, to lower their music, voices, etc. If, after speaking to them, the noise level does not improve, or, if you feel you cannot speak to them, call the Police Department non-emergency number at 216-321-1234 while the party/loud noise is in progress. Sometimes the noise stops before the police arrive. In an emergency situation, of course, call 911.

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Community Relations

1. What kinds of events in the City require a permit?: Permits are needed for races, walkathons and bikeathons. Contact Community Relations by calling 216-291-2323 or Email Community Relations for additional information.

2. When is Arbor Day celebrated?: Arbor Day is usually celebrated the last Friday in April. The City of Cleveland Heights - designated a Tree City USA - hosts an Arbor Day celebration each year with participation from local schools and City staff. For information about the City's Arbor Day Celebration, call 216-291-2323 or Email Community Relations for additional information.

3. Does the City have a Memorial Day ceremony?: An annual Memorial Day ceremony is held each May involving veteran groups, community organizations, civic and religious institutions, schools and residents. Contact Community Relations at 216-291-2323 or Email Community Relations for more information.

No permit is needed for a garage sale, however certain restrictions do apply:

Items offered for sale should not be displayed in the front of the property.
No more than two garage or yard sales per calendar year may be conducted at any one property.
Each garage or yard sale may run for no more than three consecutive calendar days.
Hours for such sales shall be no earlier than 8 a.m. and no later than 6 p.m.
Garage and yard sales must be conducted by the owner(s) of the personal items to be sold.

Email Community Relations for more details. Permits are needed for estate and liquidation sales; such permits can be obtained in the:

Community Relations Office
40 Severance Circle
City Hall
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

5. My neighbors have frequent loud parties that are a disturbance. What should I do?: The City has a noise ordinance that prohibits unreasonably loud or disturbing noise by voice, musical instrument, amplification, television, car, etc. between the hours of 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. If noise gets too loud from a neighboring property, you may wish to ask your neighbors, if you feel comfortable doing so, to lower their music, voices, etc. If, after speaking to them, the noise level does not improve, or, if you feel you cannot speak to them, call the Police Department non-emergency number at 216-321-1234 while the party/loud noise is in progress. Sometimes the noise stops before the police arrive. In an emergency situation, of course, call 911.

6. My organization/class would like a tour of City Hall. What is the procedure?: Please call the Mayor's Office at 216-291-3737.

7. Our street is having a block party. Who do I call to have our street blocked off?: Call 216-291-5795 or Email Community Relations.