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Lorain, Ohio

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Planning and Zoning for Lorain, OH

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Lorain, Ohio?

    The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Lorain, Ohio as defined by city ordinances.

    Permitted Use Type

    Permitted Use Sub Type

    Percentage

    Area(sq. m)

    Mechanical
    39.76%9526.24
    Utility structures38.96%9332.48
    Communication towers39.76%9526.24
    Agriculture
    23.25%5569.95
    Agricultural and hunting23.25%5569.95
    Retail
    23.60%5653.17
    Eating and drinking establishments38.96%9332.48
    Restricted retail23.25%5569.95
    Professional services38.96%9332.48
    General retail38.96%9332.48
    Personal services23.60%5653.17
    Community
    30.75%7366.55
    Medical23.60%5653.17
    Public, quasi-public, and government90.42%21662.49
    Schools and universities90.42%21662.49
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure30.75%7366.55
    Parking
    38.96%9332.48
    Parking garage or lot38.96%9332.48
    Industrial
    38.61%9249.26
    Contractors office23.25%5569.95
    Hazardous materials handling or processing15.36%3679.31
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)38.61%9249.26
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction15.36%3679.31
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities29.59%7089.58
    Storage and warehouses29.59%7089.58
    Manufacturing45.40%10876.53
    General industrial38.61%9249.26
    Residential
    50.66%12136.25
    Two family dwelling31.07%7442.54
    Dwellings (unspecified)31.41%7525.76
    Communal housing31.41%7525.76
    Mobile and floating homes9.01%2159.69
    Accessory dwelling unit50.66%12136.25
    Multi family dwelling5.50%1317.08
    Single family dwelling50.66%12136.25
    Other
    46.56%11153.51
    Accessory90.42%21662.49
    Temporary uses23.25%5569.95
    Multiple46.56%11153.51
    Lodging
    59.67%14295.93
    Bed & breakfast19.59%4693.71
    Hotel/motel9.36%2242.90
    Short term rental59.67%14295.93
    Commercial
    38.96%9332.48
    Professional office23.25%5569.95
    General commercial15.81%3786.95
    Entertainment9.82%2353.44
    Non-retail sales38.61%9249.26
    Automobile related uses38.61%9249.26
    Research and laboratory facilities38.96%9332.48

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