The Cleveland Heights Planning Commission convened on November 12, 2025, to discuss the proposed zoning text amendments and zoning map changes for the Severance Town Center redevelopment project. The meeting focused extensively on the form-based zoning code designed to encourage mixed-use, walkable development with flexible uses and predictable outcomes. Presentations detailed the zoning districts, permitted uses, building heights, street typologies, civic space requirements, and the optional overlay nature of the zoning. Public comments reflected a mix of support for the form-based approach and concerns about community involvement, density, and the inclusion of adjacent properties in the overlay. Commissioners deliberated on staff recommendations, legal reviews, and potential amendments, emphasizing the need for further clarifications and the importance of balancing development timelines with thorough community engagement. The commission ultimately voted to recommend the zoning amendments to city council with the understanding that their review is ongoing and additional public input will be considered in future meetings.

Cleveland Heights Planning Commission November 12, 2025