City Council to Consider Allowing Stand-Alone Restaurants, Hotels on Chagrin

City council will consider allowing stand-alone restaurants and hotels to operate along Chagrin Boulevard in Beachwood.

The ordinance, set for a first reading tonight, would amend the city code that restricts businesses on much of Chagrin Boulevard between Richmond and Green roads, as well as a few other spots in Beachwood. As it stands, it does not allow stand-alone restaurants or any hotels in these zones, but restaurants inside office buildings – like Giovanni’s – are allowed. 

“It’s not a major change,” said City Planner George Smerigan. “It’s just trying to provide more opportunities for businesses.”

These zones now host mostly commercial and medical offices.

The move is part of a larger push, he added. “We’re looking at trying to update the regulations, given the fact that the economy has been changing, and circumstances have been changing in the region.”

Smerigan said that he expects more zoning amendments in the same vein to cross Council’s desks  soon.