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Jan 28, 2021 The Parma, Ohio, City Council has approved two new ordinances that could limit self-storage development in the city. The move comes nearly a year after the council imposed a six-month moratorium that allowed officials to consider how they wished address this business type going forward, according to the source. To be approved, new self-storage projects must be at least one mile from any other existing facility. In addition, design must be approved by the planning commission and meet specific architectural requirements. For example, buildings must include brick or masonry façades...

Parma council considers sewer district fund contribution to resident lake study Updated Jan 28, 2021; Facebook Share PARMA, Ohio -- More than 30 years after the private, man-made Hollenbeck Lake last underwent repairs, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has notified three property owners that its Class 1 dam needs work. “The owners are required to submit an emergency action plan and also make improvements to the dam itself to ensure the safety of residents in case of a dam breach,” Ward 5 City Councilman Allan Divis said. “If the owners cannot come to an agreement, it’s ...

Parma to add extreme exercise course to James Day Park Updated Jan 22, 2021; Facebook Share PARMA, Ohio -- Serious recreation enthusiasts and athletes will be happy to learn that Parma plans on adding a $150,000 exercise course to James Day Park. “It’s almost like a warrior type of course with different stages,” Parma Recreation Director Mickey Vittardi said. “It’s geared toward teenagers, young adults for either exercise and/or training. “I could foresee a lot of residents using it more for training. It’s basically an obstacle course. Each station focuses on different muscle g...

Parma Fire Department using CARES Act funding to purchase new ambulance Updated Jan 07, 2021; Posted Jan 07, 2021 Parma Fire Department’s Station No. 4 will be home to a new ambulance in 2021. (John Benson/cleveland.com) Facebook Share PARMA, Ohio -- Upon expected approval from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Parma Fire Department plans on purchasing a new $227,000 ambulance using Community Development Block Grant-CV CARES Act funding. “This ambulance will be state of the art for COVID,” Fire Chief Michael Lasky said. “It’ll have wipes special for disinfe...

Parma’s brand-new Chick-fil-A nears completion Updated Dec 30, 2020; Facebook Share PARMA, Ohio -- Construction of the new Chick-fil-A is nearing completion at The Shoppes at Parma, with the only thing missing being a long line of cars circling the popular fast food restaurant. “They’ve moved along building their restaurant,” Mayor Tim DeGeeter said. “Like everybody else, we look forward to them turning their lights on (and) start serving chicken over here on Ridge Road. “I think it could be a belated New Year’s Day gift. We expect Chick-fil-A to be opening up sometime soon nex...