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Lorain council hears public hearing on allowing permanently sited manufactured homes; matter sent to subcommittee
Summary
City officials and staff discussed proposed zoning code amendments to allow permanently sited manufactured homes in single‑family residential districts; Planning Commission recommended approval and council referred the ordinance to subcommittee for further review.
A public hearing at the Lorain City Council addressed a proposed amendment to the city zoning code to allow permanently sited manufactured homes in residential districts that permit single‑family dwellings and to add minimum design and foundation standards.
The Planning Commission, which met on June 4, 2025, recommended approval of the zoning code amendments to the Lorain City Council, and city staff said notice of the hearing was published as required by state statutes. Matt Krusner, Building, Housing and Planning director, said the change responds to multiple requests, including from Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cleveland, to expand housing options.
"We have, we've had many requests, but particularly a request from Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cleveland to make this zoning…
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