PERRYSBURG, Ohio — The City of Perrysburg is considering an amendment to its long-term land use plan that would reshape how about 1,225 acres along the Interstate 75 corridor could develop in the years ahead, according to the city.
The proposed amendment to Perrysburg Tomorrow, the city’s land use plan, focuses on the I-75 corridor between Roachton Road and the city’s southern boundary, the City of Perrysburg said on its Land Use Plan page. The city held an open house on the proposal Wednesday at the Schaller Memorial Building, according to reporting summarized from The Blade.
When the plan was adopted in 2021, the corridor area was designated Rural Conservation and Suburban Commercial, the city said. Since then, development interest, infrastructure discussions and opportunities for employment-generating investment have prompted the city to revisit its long-term vision for the corridor.
The amendment would update the Future Land Use Map and related recommendations for the area, the city said. It introduces a new “Highway Innovation” designation intended for large employment-focused developments, including advanced manufacturing, logistics and distribution, research and development, and office uses.
A smaller area along the southern edge of the corridor would change from Rural Conservation to Conservation Suburban to provide a transition in development scale and intensity, according to the city. The city says the amendment is intended to provide greater clarity about the types of development it wants to attract to the corridor.
The proposal has also drawn concern from some residents. The Blade reported that the Perrysburg land-use proposal is raising concerns among residents who fear it could pave the way for data centers and the annexation of neighboring township land.
City officials stress what the amendment does not do. It does not replace Perrysburg’s zoning regulations and does not approve a specific development, the city said. Perrysburg Tomorrow, adopted in 2021 and published in 2022, is a planning guide that establishes a long-term vision for how land throughout the city may be used and developed over the next 10 to 15 years.
The plan helps guide decisions about future development, land use and the general character of different areas of Perrysburg, and communicates the city’s long-term priorities to property owners, residents, developers and prospective businesses, according to the city. The corridor amendment remains under consideration, with the city seeking approval for the updated vision.