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Battle Creek commission defeats introduction of Riverside rezoning ordinance after public opposition

5934119 · October 8, 2025
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Summary

The City Commission voted to defeat the introduction of proposed ordinance 16-20-25, which would have conditionally rezoned the Riverside Golf Club and Banquet Center property; residents and multiple commissioners voiced opposition citing master-plan conflicts and environmental concerns.

The Battle Creek City Commission on Oct. 7 voted to defeat the introduction of proposed ordinance 16-20-25, a conditional rezoning request for 245 East Columbia Avenue, commonly known as Riverside Golf Club and Banquet Center.

The measure would have changed the site’s current split R-1A/R-1B residential zoning to multiple zoning districts with conditions. During public comment, resident Joe Harris told the commission, “The…

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