Lorain Road Corridor Study - in committee

This ordinance asks Council to "adopt" the Lorain Road Corridor Study.

Limitations on Thrift Stores - in committee

Thrift stores can't be closer to another thrift store, pawn shop, second hand store or resale shop then 3,000 feet lotline to lotline. They must be located in a shopping center and can't exceed 25% of the leasable space of the shopping center. Outside donation boxes are prohibited. Based on the definition that is to be added to the Code, the problem is merchandise obtained by donation and sold at a price below reasonable market value.

Creates New Section of Zoning Code for "Planned Development" - 1st Reading

The development can include residential and business uses. The development can be located in any zoning district including residential. The development can offer types of densities of development not available under current sections. The development can use a creative approach intended to encourage flexibility, innovation and creativity in site and development design. The Planning & Design Commission can not deny the application if it is in compliance with the "intent" of this Section as stated in Section 1157.01.