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Planning commission recommends change to zoning 'family' definition to address overcrowding concerns
Summary
Planning staff proposed and the commission recommended an amendment to Article 2 of the city zoning ordinance to replace dual definitions of "family" with a single standard aimed at reducing ambiguity and bringing more households into conformance with zoning rules.
The Muskegon City Planning Commission on May 15 recommended that the City Commission approve an amendment to Article 2 of the city zoning ordinance to revise the definition of “family.” The change was staff‑initiated and passed after discussion and a public hearing with no in‑person commenters.
Staff explained the current ordinance contains two competing definitions: a blood/marriage/adoption‑based definition (plus two others), and a “functional family” definition that treats unrelated adults living and sharing…
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