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Dearborn officials propose lowering parking minimums for new multifamily units; planning commission split
Summary
City staff proposed lowering parking requirements for new multifamily housing and removing a 20% guest-parking rule; the planning commission declined to recommend approval and the council heard mixed views. The proposal targets commercial zoning districts and not existing nonconforming housing stock.
City staff presented a proposed change to Dearborn's zoning code at first reading Sept. 9 that would reduce off-street parking minimums for new multifamily development and eliminate a 20 percent guest-parking surcharge.
Under the proposal, one-bedroom units would require one parking space (down from 1.5) and two-bedroom units would require 1.5 spaces (down from two). The measure would also…
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