CLEVELAND (WJW) — Visitors to downtown Cleveland will now notice curfew signs posted around Public Square.
Construction crews were spotted installing the signs on Wednesday in an effort to combat crime in the city. Crews told FOX 8 News more than 30 signs will be installed.
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According to city officials, the signs reinforce Ordinance 559.541 , which states that “no unauthorized person shall remain on or in any portion of the area known as Public Square between the hours of 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.”
The affected area includes all structures within Public Square like walls and fountains. It doesn’t include dedicated streets, sidewalks next to those streets and RTA bus shelters, according to the city code.
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Individuals would need to obtain a permit from the director of parks and recreation to become authorized, the city code states.
Violators will receive a warning at first, but they could be cited with a misdemeanor if they’re caught again.