(a) There exists in the City of Parma parcels of land which have not been developed to their full potential. The development of these areas is limited by current zoning practices which prohibit reuse of property outside of the established category. In order to preserve and promote the best interests of these areas as well as their orderly development, they should be placed in a separate zoning category which would permit contemporary development practices, such as the combining of various uses, such as apartments and other multiple family dwellings, commercial buildings, offices, professional, and/or research buildings.
(b) With a comprehensive and practical mixed use zoning category, the City will be able to protect the desirable characteristics of existing development while promoting stability and beneficial uses of the land.
(Ord. 271-09. Passed 1-4-10.)