Council enacts emergency moratorium on sidewalk enforcement, tables code changes and grant program

Sep 15, 2025

University Heights passed an emergency moratorium halting citations and enforcement for sidewalk repair while staff and committee refine a possible assistance program; related code amendments and a property‑maintenance grant ordinance were tabled for clarification on eligibility and income thresholds.

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Vice‑Mayor Michele Weiss and Council approved Ordinance 2025‑43 on an emergency basis to impose a temporary moratorium on sidewalk repair and replacement citations and enforcement actions while the Building & Housing Committee and staff develop a program to help residents. The motion to suspend the rules and adopt the ordinance passed unanimously.

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