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Southfield council adopts zoning rules for drone port facilities
Summary
Council adopted a zoning text amendment that adds definitions and site-review standards for drone ports, distinguishing small, large and major drone facilities and clarifying where permanent drone infrastructure can be sited. Officials said the ordinance governs ground facilities and site configuration while FAA and state rules govern in-air operations.
The Southfield City Council adopted a zoning text amendment on March 23 to add land-use rules for drone port facilities, including definitions and tiered site-review paths for small, large and major drone ports.
Deputy planner explained the change responds to the growing use of drones and the need to clarify how permanent drone facilities (drone ports) are treated in the zoning code. The amendment distinguishes accessory, administrative, and special…
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