Parma Heights council repeals short-term rental rules, adopts zoning amendments

Parma Heights City Council voted unanimously on Nov. 24 to repeal the city's short-term rental regulations and adopt related zoning changes.

The council passed Ordinance No. 2025-61, repealing Chapter 769 titled "Short-Term Rentals," and adopted Ordinance No. 2025-60 (establishing Section 1195.031) and Ordinance No. 2025-62 (amending Section 1171.01). Council President Tom Rounds conducted the required public meeting for these zoning-related ordinances; Clerk Barbara Allen confirmed legal notice had been published and no written correspondence or in-person comments were received.

Councilwoman Palmisano moved for passage of Ordinance 2025-60, seconded by Councilwoman DeSouza; Councilwoman Maruschak moved passage of Ordinance 2025-61, seconded by Councilwoman DeSouza; Councilman Vanek moved passage of Ordinance 2025-62, seconded by Councilwoman Maruschak. Clerk Allen recorded roll-call votes with all members voting "Aye." The ordinances passed on their third readings.

The ordinances were considered following a recess in which the council held the statutorily required public meeting under the city charter and codified ordinances. Director of Law Schneider opened the floor to public comment specifically for the published measures; none were offered. Council did not add further amendment on the floor and moved each item to passage.

The changes repeal the short-term rental chapter and make corresponding zoning code adjustments as detailed in the ordinances introduced earlier in the council's process. The council did not discuss operational details or implementation timelines during the Nov. 24 meeting; no administrative dates or enforcement steps were specified at the time of passage.

The council resumed other business after passage and continued work on the 2026 budget and other measures.