Inkster zoning overhaul aims to guide redevelopment, add 'missing-middle' housing

Jan 6, 2026

AC Williams, a planning commissioner, presented a draft zoning ordinance update Jan. 5 that aligns Inkster’s code with the March 2025 master plan, prioritizes clarity and form-based standards, and seeks to allow accessory dwelling units and gentle 'missing‑middle' infill. The city expects a first reading by the end of the month.

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AC Williams, a member of the Inkster Planning Commission, told the City Council on Jan. 5 that the city is preparing a comprehensive zoning ordinance update intended to align local rules with the master plan adopted in March 2025 and to make the code clearer and more user-friendly.

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