2-6.1 PURPOSE
Unofficial copy. It may be out of date. Not legal or zoning advice. Zoning rules change, and only the city or county can say for sure what is allowed on a property. Confirm with the city or county planning department before you buy, sign or build.
The official Cleveland code is at http://www.clevelandtown.org/planning--zoning.htm.
Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
Zoning ordinance only; the subdivision ordinance is a scanned image on the town's site and is not included.
Tables (like use tables) may not copy cleanly, so check any table against the official code.
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This chapter regulates the continued existence of non-conforming uses and noncomplying structures as defined in Chapter 2. While non-conforming uses, noncomplying structures and improvements may continue, this chapter is intended to limit enlargement, alteration, restoration, or replacement which would increase the discrepancy between existing conditions and the development standards prescribed by this code. In addition, applications are reviewed to ensure that they are reducing the degree of non-conformity and improving the physical appearance of the structure and site through such measures as landscaping, building design, or the improved function of the use in relation to other uses.
2-5-4.8 SIGNS · 2-6.2 DETERMINATION OF NON-CONFORMING STATUS