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Council adopts ordinance rezoning six properties to mixed‑use and residential categories
Summary
City council adopted ordinance 2205 on second reading to rezone several properties to residential mixed neighborhood, residential multifamily or mixed‑use designations; staff said changes align zoning with existing uses and the master plan.
Madison Heights City Council on Sept. 29 adopted Ordinance No. 2205 on second and final reading, approving city‑initiated rezonings for multiple parcels to align zoning with existing land uses and the city's master plan.
The ordinance covers cases PRZN25‑01, PRZN25‑02, PRZN25‑03, PRZN25‑04 and PRZN25‑06 (PRZN25‑05 at 500 West Gardenia Avenue was withdrawn by the planning commission), and changes zoning on addresses including 555 East 13 Mile, 1434 East 13 Mile, 30801 Dequindre Road, 1042 East 12 Mile Road and a 130‑foot eastern portion of 30728 John R Road.
"The purpose of these rezonings is to better align zoning and existing land use patterns, the city's master plan and adjacent street networks," the city planner told council during the presentation.
Council discussion clarified the RMN (residential mixed neighborhood) district is intended to allow so‑called "missing middle" housing types — duplexes, townhomes, triplexes and quadplexes — with a maximum of four units per parcel and dimensional standards that aim to preserve the single‑family appearance from the street. "The intent behind that district is to allow what's called missing middle housing," the city planner said. "Any 3 or 4‑unit building would still be subject to the same dimensional standards as a single family home in that district."
Mayor Pro Tem Bliss and other council members said staff had consulted affected churches and property owners during the planning process. Councilman (unnamed) noted the rezonings were requested in part because several churches had ceased use and the proactive rezoning would avoid lengthy, case‑by‑case rezoning requests in the future. The ordinance preserves all current uses as permitted and is intended to expand opportunities for redevelopment along main streets and adjacent neighborhoods.
The council moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2205 on second reading and approved the measure by voice vote.
The planning commission recommended adoption for the listed parcels and staff will update zoning maps to reflect the changes.
