Proposed Update to Detroit Master Plan Zoning Alignment
March 16, 2017
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The Frame
This resolution establishes a direct regulatory link between the city's long-term land use goals and the specific zoning rules applied to individual properties, which will standardize how future development projects are evaluated.
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Property owners in Detroit
The alignment of land use designations with zoning ordinances may influence how future development or rezoning requests are processed.
Planning and Development Department
The department is responsible for implementing and utilizing the new zoning table for planning purposes.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The resolution proposes an amendment to the Detroit Master Plan of Policies, identified as Master Plan Change #15.
- The amendment creates a new zoning table that maps future land use designations to specific zoning classifications.
- The goal is to align the Master Plan's land use map with the Detroit Zoning Ordinance.
- The resolution requires approval by the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee and subsequent adoption by the City Council.
- The item was previously discussed and brought back for consideration as directed on March 9, 2017.
- The file number associated with this resolution is 15-5641.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this resolution change?
Does this change how my property is zoned?
Why It Matters
This resolution establishes a direct regulatory link between the city's long-term land use goals and the specific zoning rules applied to individual properties, which will standardize how future development projects are evaluated.
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Discoveries
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Standardization of Planning Documents
The city is moving toward a more rigid, table-based alignment between its long-term vision (Master Plan) and its legal enforcement tools (Zoning Ordinance).
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