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Bay City planning panel approves limited used-vehicle sales at 1315 Columbus Ave

Bay City Planning Commission · April 17, 2026
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The Bay City Planning Commission approved a special-use permit to allow limited used-vehicle sales at 1315 Columbus Avenue, imposing conditions that include a cap of three vehicles on site, no on-site servicing, required sign permits and staff review of landscaping and sightline issues.

The Bay City Planning Commission on April 15 approved a special-use permit to allow a portion of the lot at 1315 Columbus Avenue to be used for used-vehicle sales, subject to conditions that include a limit on vehicles displayed and restrictions on servicing.

The vote followed a staff presentation by Terry Moltain and testimony from applicant James Owensby, who said he purchased the former Tuthills building to run multiple uses under one roof. Moltain told the commission that new and used motor-vehicle sales are permitted in the C-2A general business zoning district only with special-use approval under Article 16 of the city zoning regulations.…

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