County planners question Boyne Valley amendment that would reclassify nonconforming uses as special uses
The commission reviewed Boyne Valley Township’s proposed Ordinance No. 2 of 2026 and expressed concern that designating nonconforming uses as special uses would hamper the township’s ability to eliminate nonconformities over time; the county recommended comments be sent.
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Planning Director Kiersten Stark explained Boyne Valley Township’s proposed text amendments that would eliminate the current classification system for nonconforming uses and allow nonconforming uses to be designated as special uses. Stark and commissioners questioned whether that approach would frustrate the township’s stated goal of eliminating nonconforming uses over time.
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