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Planning commission pauses master plan Book 5 and future‑land‑use edits after public pushback on 8 Mile/Newburgh
Summary
Commissioners tabled the proposed addition of Book 5 (housing and sustainability) to the Livonia master plan and a set of future‑land‑use map edits for three weeks to allow staff and consultants to revise the draft, respond to public requests for clearer, actionable goals and to address controversy over proposed changes at the 8 Mile/Newburgh corner.
The Planning Commission delayed action on proposed amendments to the Livonia Vision ’21 master plan (the addition of Book 5 on housing and sustainability) and several edits to the future land use map after an extensive public comment period raised concerns about process, timing and controversial map changes.
Staff explained the amendment process under the Michigan Planning Enabling Act and offered two paths: (1) distribute the current draft to City Council for public comment now, or (2) allow…
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