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Ohio Denies Browns Stadium Permit Over Height Concerns

8/15/2025

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The Ohio Department of Transportation denied a permit for the Cleveland Browns' new stadium due to air navigation concerns.
The proposed stadium exceeds height limits by 58 feet.
Haslam Sports Group contests this, stating FAA analyses indicate no airspace hazards.
The group has options to appeal the decision or modify the stadium's location.

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Story summary

The Ohio Department of Transportation denied a permit for the Cleveland Browns' new stadium due to air navigation concerns.
The proposed stadium exceeds height limits by 58 feet.
Haslam Sports Group contests this, stating FAA analyses indicate no airspace hazards.
The group has options to appeal the decision or modify the stadium's location.