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Parma Heights council rejects yard-structure change but approves new trash contract and conservation MOU

Parma Heights City Council · March 9, 2026
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On March 9 the Parma Heights City Council defeated an amendment to yard-structure rules but unanimously approved a competitive-bid process for residential solid-waste service and an MOU with regional conservation partners; the meeting also authorized a legal-services contract and read several other ordinances.

Parma Heights City Council on March 9 voted down an amendment to the city’s yard-structure code and approved several administrative measures, including authorization to seek bids for residential solid-waste collection.

The council defeated Ordinance No. 2025-96, “Amending Section 1193.01 entitled ‘Yard Structures and Landscape Features,’” on its third reading. Councilwoman Durichko moved to advance the ordinance for passage and Councilwoman DeSouza seconded; the roll call recorded Aye: Kolezynski, Durichko; Nay: Maruschak, Palmisano, DeSouza, Rounds, and the ordinance failed.

Council then considered Ordinance No. 2026-16, authorizing the administration to…

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