Elyria committee votes to adopt 2024 International Property Maintenance Code
February 23, 2026 | Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio
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The Elyria Community Development Committee voted to recommend legislation authorizing the adoption of the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, replacing the current 2018 edition.
Building and zoning staff described the 2024 edition as the most current model code cycle, said it includes updated code language and expanded commentary to aid inspection crews, and noted it addresses recent residential code developments in Ohio while not superseding local law. Staff told the committee that updated forms and preparatory work are complete and asked for authority to proceed.
Committee member Mrs. Mitchell moved to adopt the recommendation; Mrs. Rothgarry seconded and the motion carried. The committee directed staff to have legislation drawn to effect the adoption.
The action advances a local code update intended to provide clearer guidance for inspections and to reflect recent national model-code revisions; the council will consider the implementing ordinance in subsequent proceedings.
Building and zoning staff described the 2024 edition as the most current model code cycle, said it includes updated code language and expanded commentary to aid inspection crews, and noted it addresses recent residential code developments in Ohio while not superseding local law. Staff told the committee that updated forms and preparatory work are complete and asked for authority to proceed.
Committee member Mrs. Mitchell moved to adopt the recommendation; Mrs. Rothgarry seconded and the motion carried. The committee directed staff to have legislation drawn to effect the adoption.
The action advances a local code update intended to provide clearer guidance for inspections and to reflect recent national model-code revisions; the council will consider the implementing ordinance in subsequent proceedings.
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