Breed Restrictions: Lakewood vs Parma
How do breed restrictions rules compare between Lakewood, OH and Parma, OH?
Lakewood and Parma have similar restriction levels.
Lakewood, OH
Cuyahoga County
Lakewood does not impose breed-specific bans following the 2012 ORC 955.11 amendment. However, dogs designated dangerous or vicious by Cleveland Municipal Court must be registered, insured, and confined per LCO 505.14.
View full Lakewood rules →Parma, OH
Cuyahoga County
Parma does not impose breed-specific legislation; the city follows Ohio's behavior-based dangerous dog framework under ORC 955.11 (amended by HB 14 in 2012). Pit bulls and other breeds are legal, but any dog deemed dangerous or vicious faces containment, insurance, and registration requirements.
View full Parma rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Lakewood | Parma |
|---|---|---|
| BSL | None since 2012 | - |
| State Law | ORC 955.11 | ORC 955.11 (2012 HB 14) |
| Insurance | 100,000 if dangerous | - |
| Code | LCO 505.14 | Parma CO Ch 505 |
| Breed Ban | - | None |
| Dangerous Dog Insurance | - | 100,000 dollars |
| Approach | - | Behavior-based |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Lakewood FAQ
Are any dog breeds banned in Lakewood?
Ohio removed statewide breed-specific language in 2012 (HB 14). However, home-rule cities may still enact local breed restrictions. Check Lakewood code.
Are there pit bull restrictions in Lakewood?
State Law: Behavior-based (ORC §955.11). 2012 Amendment: Removed breed targeting. Local BSL: Possible (home rule). Check: Lakewood municipal code.
Parma FAQ
Are pit bulls legal in Parma?
Yes. Ohio removed breed-specific language from ORC 955.11 in 2012 and Parma follows behavior-based regulation.
Who enforces this in Parma?
Parma at (440) 885-8000 handles most complaints.
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