THE DETAILSPARCELS TO BE REZONED
IN THE DOWNTOWN CALERA AREA
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WHY REZONE?
REASONS TO REZONE PARCELS FROM B-2 TO B-3:
Reason #1: To eliminate the existing “spot zoning”.
The B-2 General Business District is currently applied in “spots” throughout the B-3 Historical Business District. Spot zoning is counterproductive to economic development and zoning administration (because uses and form change from lot to lot).
Reason #2: To allow for more permissive uses.
The B-3 District would be more permissive than the current B-2 General Business District, thereby allowing for the conversion of upper story levels of older buildings into new residential units, which aligns with the goals of Calera Main Street.
REASONS WHY A NEW MXD MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICT
IS NEEDED:
Reason #1: Mixed-Use zoning would allow for a larger list of permissive uses.
Mixed-Use zoning would allow property owners a larger list of permissive uses for their properties than just the light and heavy industrial uses that they are currently restricted to under the M-1 and M-2 zoning.