Planning staff recommends zoning changes to boost child‑care capacity

Dec 9, 2025

Staff recommended permitting licensed child‑care homes by right in residential districts and reducing or waiving development fees to improve child‑care readiness, citing an updated study and community need.

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Maddie Kazmierski presented recommendations from a zoning audit aimed at increasing child‑care capacity in Manistee. Key suggestions included permitting licensed child‑care homes by right in residential districts and reducing or waiving some development fees to lower barriers to opening new child‑care facilities.

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