At Interstate 75, near Cleveland, large semi trucks cross paths at the bottleneck known as Exit 20.CLEVELAND, Tenn. – Cleveland is a step closer to adopting Interstate Gateway Corridor overlay zones for areas around the city’s three exits from Interstate 75.
In a recent meeting, the Cleveland City Council voted 7-0 to approve the zoning changes intended to create a more uniform appearance for districts around exits 20, 25 and 27.
“They give tighter control over what can and can’t be placed in those areas,” said Jonathan Jobe, director of Development and Engineering Services for Cleveland. “It also gives developers a little more flexibility.”
The purpose of the new corridor districts includes shaping the appearance of the targeted areas, reinforcing civic pride through appropriate development and protecting and enhancing property values, according to planning documents.
Officials said the new rules also seek to minimize the impact of development on the natural environment and to maintain and improve the quality of life of Cleveland’s citizens.