157 E Bagley Rd, Berea, OH 44017

Transitional Office District

These TO Transitional Office zoning district regulations are hereby established in this Chapter 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 TO Transitional Office zoning districts: (A) The Transitional-Office (TO) District is established to provide for the integration of compatible residential and commercial uses, subject to regulations designed to ensure compatibility.; (B) To regulate the bulk and spacing of buildings or other structures in order to assure proper light, air, privacy and useable open space.; (C) 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.; (D) To protect residents from nuisances and objectionable influences such as abnormal vehicular traffic, offensive noises, noxious fumes, odors and dust.; (E) To provide proper spacing between residential and non-residential uses and other structures to assure proper screening and buffering measures and to provide adequate access for fire and other emergency vehicles and equipment.; (F) To promote in accordance with a well-considered plan, the most desirable and beneficial use of the land and structures required to promote a mixed-use district seeking a balance between low intensity commercial and office uses that blend into a residential corridor environment.