Planning commission recommends adding temporary moratorium language to zoning code; public speaker urges caution

Sep 15, 2026

The Canton Township Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the township board adopt a zoning text amendment (PZ26-00179) allowing temporary moratoriums while staff studies new or changed land uses; a resident warned moratoria could pick winners and losers and harm investment.

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The Canton Township Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend adoption of planning application PZ26-00179, a zoning ordinance text amendment to add temporary moratoriums to Article 27, after a staff presentation and a brief public comment period.

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