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19 Providing Land Use Direction

05. PROVIDING LAND

USE DIRECTION

The land use plan for the EAZ establishes a general hierarchy of uses and the associated character that will be expected. As a developing area, the relationship between land use and transportation planning are intricately linked. As the western most portion of the Central Ohio Innovation Corridor, land use flexibility will have significant impact on the development potential for many sites. In particular, the Land Use Plan was developed through significant stakeholder input to address the following major elements:

» » Maximizing visibility for sites along U.S. 33 in a manner that will enhance the desirability for development;

» » Opening up interior sites not immediately adjacent to the interchange to provide better access and market potential;

» » Maintaining the integrity of existing residential areas, while encouraging future housing options to enhance the area’s desirability;

» » Appropriately transitioning uses from higher-profile architecture near U.S. 33 to a more industrial character in western areas of the EAZ; and

» » Ensuring future development will have easy access to amenities such as open space, recreation, and support services.

The EAZ places emphasis on building form and character while encouraging more flexible uses to meet the needs of business.