214 Front St, Berea, OH 44017

Commercial Center District

(A) General District Objectives. Commercial district regulations are 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 these commercial zoning districts: (1) To provide sufficient but not excessive land area for the business and commercial needs of the community.; (2) To foster the continuation of existing business and commercial establishments, to provide appropriate space for their expansion and for development of new business and commercial establishments, all in conformity to recognized and reasonable standards in order to ensure compatibility with the primarily residential character of the community.; (3) To encourage the tendency of business to group in centers for the mutual advantage of customers and commercial establishments.; (4) To prohibit business and commercial development which. would create detrimental or blighting influences upon the premises or the neighborhood or which would be incompatible with or impair the enjoyment of neighboring premises.; (5) To insure the availability of suitable areas for business and commercial uses by discouraging unrelated uses in such areas.; (6) To protect permitted development from congestion by requiring setbacks and limiting the bulk and density of development in relation to adjacent buildings and available land and by requiring sufficient off-street parking and loading facilities.; (7) To promote in accordance with a well- considered plan the most desirable and beneficial use of land and structures in order to stabilize and protect the character and value of land development within the City