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Council approves conditional rezoning to permit duplex conversion with repairs deadline
Summary
Ordinance 25-5-12, amending the zoning map to allow conversion of a property to a duplex, passed with conditions requiring completion of window and siding repairs and a prohibition on renting the basement; Mayor Pro Tem recused from the discussion and vote due to knowledge of the property.
The Alpena City Council on Sept. 2 adopted Ordinance 25-5-12 to amend the city zoning map to allow a conditional conversion of a specified property to a duplex, subject to two agreed conditions: all window and siding repairs must be completed by July 17, 2026, and the basement may not be rented or used as living space pending compliance.
A planning memo included in the council packet noted the two conditions placed on the property. Council discussed the deadline and whether the planning commission may later grant an extension; staff explained the planning commission can consider an extension of up to one year for just cause under the ordinance’s conditional-rezoning provisions, but the exterior repair deadline in the condition remains July 17, 2026. Council also addressed parking: staff said zoning requires three parking spaces for a duplex and that the property has adequate space for three spaces.
Before the ordinance discussion, a motion to allow the mayor pro tem to abstain from the discussion and vote was moved and adopted; the record cites the mayor pro tem’s knowledge of the subject property as the reason for recusal. After discussion and public-noted conditions, council voted to approve Ordinance 25-5-12.
Why it matters: the ordinance authorizes a conditional land-use change allowing conversion to a duplex only after specified repairs and conditions are met; the planning commission and staff controls the process for any future extension.
What’s next: the ordinance will be published per normal practice and land-owner work and building-permit applications may proceed consistent with the conditions and applicable permits.
