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Planning commission weighs land‑development code issues: right‑of‑way plantings, snow removal and transit
Summary
In a work‑session discussion the Marquette Planning Commission reviewed draft Land Development Code items and raised concerns about rights‑of‑way planting rules, discontinuation of pollinator garden certification, sidewalk snow removal enforcement, and local transit funding and coordination.
At a Sept. 2 work session, the Marquette City Planning Commission discussed a range of Land Development Code (LDC) issues including policy clarity for right‑of‑way plantings, the end of a local pollinator‑garden certification, enforcement of sidewalk snow removal and obstruction rules, and ongoing efforts to improve transit service and secure funding.
Commissioners said the city lacks clear, consistent policy language and internal processes describing what is allowed in the terrace (the right‑of‑way between street and sidewalk) and how more permanent features should be handled. Several speakers noted residents have placed landscaping timbers, rocks and other semi‑permanent features in the right‑of‑way; while smaller, removable plantings have been tolerated, larger or permanent installations can be removed in an emergency without prior notice.
Commissioners and staff…
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