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Council adopts zoning changes to fix lot-line and lot-coverage issues on smaller, older lots
5764922 · August 8, 2025
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Summary
Council adopted ordinances amending the zoning code to allow alternative primary front lot-line definitions and to increase allowed lot coverage on smaller lots to reduce nonconforming status for many older properties.
Escanaba City Council on Aug. 7 adopted ordinances to address two zoning issues the administration said were producing widespread nonconformities on older, smaller lots.
Ordinance 1310 permits property owners on certain corner lots to opt for an alternate primary front lot line when the existing…
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