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Residents press Port Huron for long-term master plan, park upgrades and clearer zoning rules
Summary
At a city public hearing on the comprehensive master plan, residents urged the council to prioritize children and future generations, remove spot zoning, limit dispensaries near neighborhoods and schools, and improve parks (Knoxville, Palmer, Lighthouse) and recreation amenities. The city announced two March public forums for master plan input.
Port Huron — The City of Port Huron opened a public hearing on updates to its comprehensive master plan and heard multiple residents ask for long-range thinking, clearer zoning limits and neighborhood-focused park improvements.
“...when we look at this master plan and rewrite the master plan, we need to do it for our children and not for us,” said Bridal Farquhar, urging planners to avoid spot zoning and to consider a 20- to 30-year horizon.
Nut graf: Several speakers offered detailed suggestions for the master plan and city parks — from where dispensaries should be allowed to specific equipment and maintenance needs for neighborhood parks. The city also publicized two upcoming public forums in March to gather further input.
Public input highlights - Zoning and long-range planning: Bridal Farquhar urged…
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