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Planning Commission Recommends Rezoning of Three Division Street Parcels to General Commercial

Marquette Planning Commission · February 18, 2026
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Summary

After a public hearing, the Planning Commission voted to recommend that the City Commission rezone three parcels at 1308/1402 Division Street from Mixed Use to General Commercial, citing existing nearby commercial uses and code criteria; the decision follows staff analysis, an applicant apology for an unpermitted structure, and written opposition from a neighbor.

The Planning Commission voted to recommend that the City Commission approve a rezoning request for three parcels at 1308/1402 Division Street, moving those lots from Mixed Use to General Commercial.

City staff (Thomas) opened the public hearing and described the application and the standards the commission must apply under land-development code section 54.1405. Staff noted the parcels had been regulated under the South Marquette Form-Based Code, that one parcel previously received approval for a parking lot and outdoor storage, and that in 2019 the form-based code was replaced by traditional zoning that designated these parcels Mixed Use. Staff also read a written correspondence from Jay Center opposing the rezoning and arguing that approving the request would reward a property owner who expanded…

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