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09/28/2026
Request for Proposals: Cuyahoga County Unified Zoning Code
Cuyahoga County Planning Commission
County Planning is pleased to announce the release of the Unified Zoning Code RFP, marking the next step in developing a coordinated, multi-jurisdictional zoning code. Aiming for a collaborative approach to zoning, County Planning is developing an opt-in zoning ordinance that modernizes regulations and unlocks development opportunities, while maintaining local character and administrative authority.
The Cuyahoga County Unified Zoning Code (UZC) is a comprehensive zoning ordinance and map that will be held and maintained by County Planning, yet adopted and administered by individual communities. This approach modernizes zoning regulations and unlocks development opportunities through a shared platform that is updated by County Planning, while preserving local administrative authority and approvals so communities can shape their own growth.
The UZC addresses longstanding zoning issues—outdated codes and maps, challenges with updating language, and a fragmented regulatory environment—and establishes an innovative approach that can repopulate our communities and grow our region.
Issue date: September 28, 2026
Deadline for questions: October 9, 2026 (4:00 p.m. EST)
Deadline for submittals: October 23, 2026 (4:00 p.m. EST)
Submit Copies to:
Patrick Hewitt | phewitt@cuyahogacounty.gov
(cc) info@countyplanning.us
