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Cleves council adopts revitalization district; developer outlines downtown redevelopment plans
Summary
The Village of Cleves council unanimously approved an ordinance establishing a Revitalization District aimed at encouraging downtown investment and easing liquor permitting limits; local developer Jason Lane described plans to acquire and rehabilitate nearby commercial and residential properties to support small businesses.
The Village of Cleves council voted 5-0 to establish a Revitalization District intended to spur investment along the village business corridor and to strengthen grant applications for streetscape and utility projects. Developer Jason Lane told the council he is pursuing acquisitions and rehabs for mixed residential and commercial use in the same area.
The Revitalization District ordinance (16-2025) “doesn’t impose new regulations, but it memorializes our intent to encourage economic growth and support developers’ investment,” Justin, the village administrator, told council. He said a key benefit is an exemption that eases the village’s per-capita limit on liquor permits—making it easier for eateries,…
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