130 Beech St, Berea, OH 44017

Standard Single Family Residential A District

These R-SF-A zoning district regulations are hereby established to carry out the purpose, intent and basic planning objectives which are stated in the Comprehensive Plan and, incidentally thereto, to achieve the following particular objectives for the R-SF-A and R-SF-B residential zoning districts: (A) To regulate the bulk and spacing of buildings or other structures in order to assure proper light, air, privacy and useable open space.; (B) To conserve the natural resources of the City and preserve and to the extent reasonably practicable to improve the environmental attributes and amenities of the City.; (C) To protect residents from nuisances and objectionable influences such as abnormal vehicular traffic, offensive noises, noxious fumes, odors and dust.; (D) To provide proper spacing between buildings and other structures to assure adequate access for fire and other emergency vehicles and equipment.; (E) To regulate density and distribution of population in scale with existing and proposed community facilities and services.; (F) To foster a variety of residential living types through various densities suitably located.; (G) To promote in accordance with a well- considered plan, the most desirable and beneficial use of the land and structures and the stability and protection of the character of existing and future residential developments.; (H) To encourage the orderly development of low to medium density single-family homes and customary supporting facilities, such as schools, churches and parks.