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Council Bans Short‑Term Rentals in U‑1 Residential Zones, Adds Penalty Provision
Summary
Mayfield Heights approved Ordinance 2025‑18 to prohibit short‑term rentals (e.g., Airbnb) in U‑1 residential districts, adding a penalty section to make enforcement possible; council and staff discussed enforcement steps and the relationship to an existing moratorium.
Mayfield Heights City Council on May 28 approved an amended ordinance (2025‑18) that prohibits short‑term rental uses in areas zoned U‑1 residential and adds a penalty section to enable enforcement.
The ordinance was first read and tabled April 28; after committee discussion and a joint building/legislative review, council amended the ordinance to include a new Section D titled “Penalty.” The amendment was moved and approved during the May 28 meeting and the ordinance was then adopted as amended.
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