Rochester Hills City Council adopts zoning housekeeping changes, confirms appointments and approves contracts

Rochester Hills City Council on Monday adopted multiple housekeeping amendments to the city zoning code, confirmed several board appointments and approved a slate of purchase orders and contracts, including a $3.3 million guaranteed‑maximum price for SCADA system construction and commissioning.

The council voted unanimously to adopt an omnibus zoning ordinance amending numerous sections of Chapter 138 and to add section 138.11.205; the ordinance is effective March 24, 2025, after publication in the Oakland Press. Council members also approved a second ordinance eliminating the requirement for a public hearing and notice for proposed subdivision plats in the Planning Commission section of Chapter 130; that ordinance is likewise effective March 24, 2025.

Why it matters: The zoning amendments are described by staff as annual housekeeping changes affecting public‑hearing notification procedures, site plan review, the zoning map and tables of permitted uses, parking and landscaping rules. The procurement approvals authorize contracts and operating purchases that support city services, public safety and infrastructure projects over multi‑year terms.

Key actions and outcomes

- Zoning ordinance amendments (second reading and adoption): Resolved to amend multiple sections of the zoning code (various 138.xx…