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 (Acres)

    Parking
    40.69%5408.93
    Parking garage or lot40.69%5408.93
    Industrial
    40.56%5391.76
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)40.56%5391.76
    General industrial39.05%5190.64
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities29.92%3977.22
    Contractors office23.48%3121.15
    Manufacturing40.34%5362.15
    Hazardous materials handling or processing15.57%2069.48
    Storage and warehouses29.92%3977.22
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction15.57%2069.48
    Residential
    62.40%8295.11
    Accessory dwelling unit45.74%6079.88
    Multi family dwelling mixed use1.51%201.13
    Multi family dwelling6.96%925.41
    Dwellings (unspecified)33.20%4413.91
    Single family dwelling52.70%7005.29
    Communal housing33.20%4413.91
    Two family dwelling32.85%4367.13
    Mobile and floating homes54.87%7293.29
    Mechanical
    41.73%5547.44
    Utility structures39.62%5267.04
    Communication towers41.73%5547.44
    Agriculture
    23.48%3121.15
    Agricultural and hunting23.48%3121.15
    Other
    100.00%13293.02
    Temporary uses23.48%3121.15
    Accessory93.14%12381.21
    Multiple41.73%5547.44
    Uncategorized6.86%911.80
    Retail
    40.91%5438.55
    Professional services40.91%5438.55
    Eating and drinking establishments40.91%5438.55
    Restricted retail24.99%3322.28
    Personal services25.34%3369.07
    General retail40.91%5438.55
    Community
    93.14%12381.21
    Medical25.34%3369.07
    Schools and universities93.14%12381.21
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure32.38%4304.41
    Public, quasi-public, and government93.14%12381.21
    Lodging
    92.32%12272.33
    Short term rental91.97%12225.54
    Hotel/motel10.77%1431.72
    Bed & breakfast19.85%2638.16
    Commercial
    41.73%5547.44
    Non-retail sales39.05%5190.64
    General commercial0.22%29.61
    Automobile related uses40.56%5391.76
    Research and laboratory facilities39.40%5237.42
    Professional office24.99%3322.28
    Entertainment11.24%1493.82

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