Committee emphasizes zoning limits, community preference for restaurants and storefronts on Front Street

Jun 2, 2026

Boardman committee members said zoning and corridor vision should guide any sale; participants noted previous instances where permitted uses (e.g., tire shops) were not desired and urged sale terms that encourage restaurants and storefronts.

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Committee members pressed the developer and city staff to recognize that zoning alone does not capture community preferences: even if a tire shop could technically be permitted, residents and staff said the Front Street corridor is envisioned for restaurants, storefronts and support services that better complement nearby housing.

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