Label
Extend moratorium on Demolition
Permits for Historic buildings
Sponsor: Gadus
Title
Amending Resolution 293-25 to extend the moratorium on the issuance of Demolition permits for buildings of Historical Community Importance to April 22, 2026; and declaring an emergency.
Summary
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
This resolution was originally adopted in July 2025 to allow sufficient time to complete a comprehensive study and present all findings to Council. A renewal is necessary to ensure the work is completed in accordance with Council's original intent and to maintain alignment with R-388-24. The background information below provides a brief synopsis of the moratorium ordinance and the purpose of this extension.
In July of 2024, the Toledo City Council passed R-368-24, a moratorium on the issuance of demolition permits for historically-significant, privately-owned buildings. The Plan Commission then began work on producing a report outlining the location of applicable buildings with details about their condition, as well as recommendations of potential remedies for preserving those buildings.
The rationale for preserving historically- and culturally-significant buildings was stated as such in the initial resolution: "These structures may be significant cultural and architectural assets that contribute to the character and identity of the city... Demolition of these structures can have profound and lasting effects... [like] the Loss of Community Identity, [erosion] of the sense of belonging among residents, potential for Urban Blight [like] illegal dumping, vandalism [which] deteriorates the quality of life in the neighborhood and deters potential investment and development." It continues; "The moratorium on demolition permits aims to safeguard not only the cultural and architectural heritage of Toledo but also the social and economic well-being of its neighborhoods. It provides an opportunity for thorough evaluation and community engagement to explore alterna...
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