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Allegan holds first reading of comprehensive zoning rewrite; public hearing set for July 14
Summary
City staff presented a full rewrite of Allegan’s zoning ordinance and zoning map, including making accessory dwelling units a right in all residential districts and map adjustments to preserve neighborhood parcels; council scheduled a public hearing for July 14, 2025.
City Manager Joel told the City Council that the city is undertaking a complete rewrite of the zoning ordinance and associated zoning map and that council was holding the ordinance’s first reading.
The rewrite, prepared by the Planning Commission over more than a year following the 2023 master plan, makes several substantive changes intended to increase housing options. Among the changes Joel highlighted were allowing accessory dwelling…
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