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Bay City Planning Commission approves submission of zoning draft, schedules June 17 public hearing
Summary
The commission voted May 11 to submit its reviewed zoning ordinance draft to consultant Giffels and Webster and set a public hearing for June 17 after staff and attorney review; the consultant is expected to return a full draft by May 27 for posting and public distribution.
The Bay City Planning Commission on May 11 agreed to submit the draft zoning ordinance, as revised through subcommittee and special‑meeting review, to the consultant for codification and preparation of a final draft.
Douglas Reisz, a commissioner presiding over the meeting, told members the consultant would return a full draft by May 27 so the commission could post the document and prepare for a public hearing on June 17. Reisz said the draft needs to be available to the public in advance and recommended turning it over promptly to the city attorney for concurrent review before the hearing.
Commissioner Bratcher moved that the commission ‘‘deem the final review edits and comments as presented acceptable and that the document be submitted to the consultant for preparation of the final draft.’’ The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Members discussed logistics for public access: posting a PDF on the city zoning page, providing printed copies at libraries and the planning office, and ensuring the city attorney has time to review the material to avoid last‑minute legal issues after a hearing. Commissioners reiterated that the consultant must return the draft in time for those steps; the commission recorded the May 27 internal deadline.
The commission closed the session after the vote and adjourned. The public hearing on the proposed zoning ordinance is scheduled for June 17; further edits remain possible after the consultant’s codified draft is distributed.
