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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)

    Parking
    40.23%9637.86
    Parking garage or lot40.23%9637.86
    Industrial
    46.88%11231.49
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)40.09%9604.22
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction15.36%3679.31
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities29.59%7089.58
    Storage and warehouses29.59%7089.58
    Manufacturing46.68%11181.91
    Contractors office23.25%5569.95
    Hazardous materials handling or processing15.36%3679.31
    General industrial38.61%9249.26
    Residential
    61.50%14734.11
    Multi family dwelling mixed use1.48%354.96
    Two family dwelling32.34%7747.92
    Mobile and floating homes9.01%2159.69
    Accessory dwelling unit50.66%12136.25
    Multi family dwelling6.77%1622.46
    Dwellings (unspecified)32.69%7831.14
    Single family dwelling51.93%12441.63
    Communal housing32.69%7831.14
    Mechanical
    41.25%9881.20
    Utility structures39.16%9382.06
    Communication towers41.25%9881.20
    Agriculture
    23.25%5569.95
    Agricultural and hunting23.25%5569.95
    Other
    98.70%23644.71
    Accessory91.91%22017.45
    Temporary uses23.25%5569.95
    Multiple48.04%11508.47
    Retail
    40.44%9687.44
    Professional services40.44%9687.44
    General retail40.44%9687.44
    Personal services25.08%6008.13
    Eating and drinking establishments40.44%9687.44
    Restricted retail24.73%5924.91
    Community
    91.91%22017.45
    Schools and universities91.91%22017.45
    Medical25.08%6008.13
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure32.02%7671.93
    Public, quasi-public, and government91.91%22017.45
    Lodging
    61.50%14734.11
    Bed & breakfast19.59%4693.71
    Hotel/motel10.64%2548.28
    Short term rental59.88%14345.51
    Commercial
    48.04%11508.47
    Professional office24.73%5924.91
    Entertainment11.10%2658.82
    Non-retail sales38.61%9249.26
    Automobile related uses40.09%9604.22
    General commercial16.01%3836.53
    Research and laboratory facilities38.96%9332.48

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