Business, Community

Creekview Commerce Park at Plain City

January 9, 2026

Welcome to the Creekview Commerce Park project overview. This proposed development, led by Highland Real Estate of Columbus, aims to bring significant economic development, job opportunities, and community benefits to Plain City and surrounding areas. The project is designed with a focus on sustainable and environmentally-conscious growth, aligning with our community’s values and long-term strategic vision.

As this project progresses, there are still many layers of review and approval required, ensuring that every aspect of the development is thoroughly considered. The Village is committed to maintaining open communication with our residents, who may be excited or concerned about the project, and potential businesses interested in locating within the park.

We invite you to stay informed as the project moves forward, with regular updates provided to keep our community engaged and informed about key milestones and developments. Please direct questions to Jason Stanford, Development Manager, via email. 

Project Overview

 

  • Total Area: 515.19 acres
  • Approximate Location: Jerome Township/Union County
  • Annexation: Occurred in two phases (Summer-Winter 2024; and Winter-Spring 2025)
    • Petitions: Phase I: 331.267 AC; Phase II: 184.667 AC
    • Phase I Petition: Approved November 2024
    • Phase II Petition: Approved April 2025
    • Type II Expedited Annexation: All property taxes to Jerome Township are preserved.
  • Zoning: Planned Unit Development (PUD)

Strategic Vision

  • A master-planned business park designed to foster sustainable economic growth through innovative smart growth principles.

Economic Development Benefits

  • Provides shovel-ready sites for business development
  • Capitalizes on the momentum generated by recent large regional projects
  • Tenants will be “right-fit” chosen for Plain City and Jerome Township
  • Target industries will align with local and state priorities
  • Potential future Site Authentication through JobsOhio
  • Provides ample job opportunities for Plain City residents
  • Balances recent residential growth
  • Generates substantial income tax revenue for the Village
  • Site also allows for commercial uses to serve the Village’s growing population

School District Benefits

  • Districts will receive property tax benefits
  • No direct increase in enrollment
  • Any incentives will adhere to the regulations set forth by the Village’s Economic Development Incentive Policy
  • Potential internship or programming opportunities between districts and business park tenants

Amenities and Design

 

  • Quality Design:
    • Campus-like setting with trails, boulevards, street lights, decorative fencing, gateway signage, ponds
    • High design standards consistent with the rural aesthetic of Plain City
    • No uninspiring “big box” industrial development
  • Zoning, Uses, and Buffers:
    • Site will be used for commercial and industrial purposes
    • No residential development
    • No incompatible or undesirable uses will be permitted
    • Higher intensity uses will be aligned toward the center of the property to protect neighbors
    • Ample buffering (100’+) on periphery will be required to protect neighbors
    • No heavy commercial or industrial traffic on Converse Road
    • Noise, height, and air quality regulations will be in place
    • No large-scale commercial solar farms
    • No development permitted within the Big Darby Creek setback

Open Space/Parkland

  • Ample open space and significant buffering along Big Darby Creek
  • Protection of wetlands and substantial wooded areas
  • Trails and other amenities

Target Industries

  • Advanced manufacturing, advanced mobility, aerospace and aviation, automotive, energy, financial services, food and agribusiness, healthcare, logistics and distribution, military and federal, technology

Sub-areas
The park will be marketed as a flexible, multi-use site, with various sub-areas intended to accommodate multiple businesses across a range of industries. However, due to the site’s substantial size and strategic location, there is also the potential for the entire property to be sold for a single, large-scale economic development project.

  • Sub-Area A (Commercial): 44.53 AC
  • Sub-Area B (Light Industrial): 71.8 AC
  • Sub-Area C (Industrial): 267.53 AC
  • Open Space: 131.33 AC

Potential Permitted Uses
The permitted uses within Creekview Commerce Park are enabled through Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning, established through an agreement between the Village and the developer. Both parties are committed to working closely together to ensure that all proposed uses are thoughtfully considered, thoroughly vetted, and aligned with the long-term interests and character of the community.

 

  • Auto and Home Supply Stores
  • Automotive Services (except Body Shops)
  • Automotive Repair
  • Banks and Credit Unions
  • Child Day Care Services
  • Computing Infrastructure, Data Processing
  • Convenience Retail
  • Drug Stores
  • Emergency Care Facilities
  • Gasoline Service Stations
  • Grocery Stores
  • Hotels and Conference Centers
  • Laboratories
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, Medical & Dental Offices
  • Public Services & Utilities
  • Restaurants
  • Warehousing, Wholesale, and Distribution Facilities

 

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