2026-39 Ordinance Rezoning Property from O-1 Office District to B-2 Commercial Shopping District - 228 West Main Street, 230 West Main Street, 240 West Main Street, 242 West Main Street and 248 West Main Street

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Section Three Continued Purpose Please state the purpose of the proposed rezoning. The purpose of the proposed rezoning is to bring the zoning classification of the property into alignment with its established and ongoing commercial use. The building has historically been utilized for a variety of commercial uses, including salon & barbershop services, retail, entertainment, Ins Irma nnrl n+hor ns lc+nrrmor coniinn hi scinnccnc SECTION FOUR: JUSTIFICATION The petitioner submits to the City Plan Commission and City Council the following facts(additional pages may be attached): The subject property has historically been utilized for commercial purposes despite its current Office zoning classification. For Approximately 10-27 years, the building has accomondated multiple established commercial businesses, including two salons, a barber shop, a game shop and lounge, and a smoke shop. Prior, these locations held a grocery shop, candy shop and photography studio. These long standing uses demonstrate that the property has functioned as a commercial building for many years and that the current Office zoning classification does not accurately reflect the established character and use of the property. The Request rezoning will allow the existing building to continue being utilized and reinvested in as a commercial property while providing better consistency between the property's zoning designation and its longstanding use. SECTION FIVE: CERTIFICATION To be placed on the agenda of the regular meeting on the first Thursday of the month at 3:00 PM in the City Council Chambers, petition must be received on the first Thursday of the preceding month. Failure of the petitioner or the petitioner's representative to attend the Plan Commission hearing may result in items being tabled. Incomplete or erroneous petitions may delay items being heard by the Plan Commission. Petitioner's _ Date 8/31/2026 Signature , - NOTES: 1. Please forward this completed form and attachments to the Economic and Urban Development Department, Third Floor, Decatur Civic Center. Please make checks payable to the City of Decatur. See Schedule"A"for fees. 2. Signature of this petition grants permission to City staff to place a sign,indicating a request for zoning action,on the subject property at least 10 days prior to the Decatur City Plan Commission hearing. Said sign will be removed within 15 days of final action by City Council. 3. In the event a petition for rezoning is denied by the Council,another petition for a change to the same district shall not be filed within a period of one year from the date of denial, except upon the initiation of the City Council or the City Plan Commission after showing a change of circumstances which would warrant a renewal. 4. All petitions before the Decatur City Plan Commission are reviewed through the Development Technical Review(DTR) Process. Please consult the DTR Brochure for information related to this process. Rev.2- 4/01 OFFICE USE ONLY Date Filed By Page 2 of 2