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Council sends first reading of short‑term rental ban to Planning Commission after unanimous vote
Summary
The Dearborn Heights City Council adopted a first reading of ordinance H‑25‑02 to prohibit most short‑term rentals and to strengthen penalties and enforcement; the measure goes to the Planning Commission for a public hearing and recommendation within 60 days.
The Dearborn Heights City Council voted on March 11 to consider ordinance H‑25‑02, a measure that would explicitly outlaw most short‑term rentals in residential neighborhoods and add enforcement mechanisms and fines.
The motion, which passed on first consideration by unanimous roll call, refers the proposed ordinance to the Planning Commission for a public hearing and a written report within 60 days, as required by the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act. The draft…
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