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Inkster City Council approves zoning changes, reduces retail marijuana cap to four
Summary
At its June 16 meeting, the Inkster City Council approved multiple rezoning measures, adopted infrastructure resolutions and voted to lower the city’s maximum permitted retail marijuana locations from eight to four. Several routine permits and event approvals also passed on unanimous voice votes.
Inkster City Council on June 16 approved a package of zoning, infrastructure and administrative measures, including a change to city code that reduces the maximum number of retail marijuana locations from eight to four.
The council voted to adopt a second-reading rezoning recommendation for several neighborhoods, moving 60 parcels from M-1 Light Industrial to R-1B single-family residential in the Dunning area, rezoning 49 parcels from M-1 to RM restricted multiple dwelling (Cherry and Harrison area) and converting five parcels to Planned Unit Development in the Henry Ruff and Parkwood area. The clerk read the items, motions were made and each passed by voice vote.
Other actions included approval of a resolution to install a new water main on Wayne County property to provide redundancy in the water distribution system; authorization for the Department of Public Services to reinstall and replace previously located speed bumps for approximately $40,000; and authorization to enter an agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation to secure funding for the 2025 sidewalk project. Council also approved an included capital improvement plan as an add-on item related to state redevelopment-ready certification and passed multiple routine items such as event permits and consent minutes.
On the retail marijuana amendment, the clerk read the proposed change to Title 15, Chapter 155, item j; the motion to approve was seconded and council members voted 'Aye,' and the motion passed. The record shows no roll-call tallies in the transcript; outcomes were announced by voice.
What happens next: ordinances approved on second reading and resolutions adopted will be posted as appropriate and staff indicated the capital improvement plan and related documents will be posted online for public review.
Votes at a glance (as recorded in the meeting record): - Agenda approval (with add-on item g): motion passed by voice vote. - Consent agenda (minutes of 06/02/2025): approved by voice vote. - TA25-01 (reduce maximum retail marijuana locations 8→4): motion approved by voice vote. - Rezoning package (Dunning, Cherry/Harrison, Henry Ruff/Parkwood): motions approved by voice vote. - Roosevelt Robichaud all-class reunion picnic (08/30/2025): approved. - Resolution for new water main (Wayne County property): adopted. - Authorization for speed bumps replacement (approx. $40,000): approved. - MDOT sidewalk agreement (2025 sidewalk project): authorized and resolution adopted. - Capital improvement plan for redevelopment-ready certification (add-on item g): approved.
The meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
