MUNI-DETROIT COUNTYlocal legislationUnfinished Business

Proposed Changes to Detroit's 'Special Development' Zoning Rules

Original title: Status of City Planning Commission submitting report and Proposed Ordinance to amend Chapter 61 of the Detroit City Code, ‘Zoning,’ commonly known as the Detroit Zoning Ordinance, by amending Secs. 61-11-161, 61-11-164, 61-11-165, 61-11-168, 61-11-170, 61-11-174, 61-11-181, 61-11-184, 61-11-185, 61-11-188, 61-11-190, 61-11-192, 61-12-11, 61-12-12, 61-12-13, 61-12-22, 61-12-23, 61-12-51, 61-12-53, 61-12-76, 61-12-115, and 61-12-239. (Request to consider a text amendment to the 1984 Detroit City Code, Chapter 61, Zoning, to amend the SD1-Special Development District-Small-Scale, Mixed-Use, zoning classifications.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-23-17)

March 30, 2017

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The Frame

What this does

This ordinance changes the land-use regulations for properties designated as SD1, which directly impacts what types of small-scale, mixed-use developments are permitted in those specific areas of Detroit.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owners in SD1 districts

These owners will be subject to updated land-use and development regulations for their properties.

City Planning Commission

The commission is responsible for submitting and managing the proposed changes to the zoning code.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 30, 2017.

What's next

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Summary

The Detroit City Planning Commission has submitted a proposal to update the city's zoning ordinance specifically regarding 'SD1' (Special Development District-Small-Scale, Mixed-Use) classifications. This ordinance aims to amend numerous sections of Chapter 61 of the Detroit City Code.

Key Facts

The ordinance proposes amendments to 22 specific sections within Chapter 61 of the Detroit City Code.
The primary focus of the amendment is the SD1-Special Development District-Small-Scale, Mixed-Use zoning classification.
The proposal was brought back for consideration as directed on March 23, 2017.
The file number for this legislative item is 15-5694.
The ordinance is currently classified as 'Unfinished Business' under the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an SD1 zoning district?

It is a 'Special Development District' designated for small-scale, mixed-use development.

What does this ordinance change?

It amends specific sections of the city's zoning code related to how these small-scale, mixed-use districts are regulated.

Why It Matters

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Legislative Delay

The item was brought back for consideration on 3-23-17, indicating it had been previously introduced or tabled.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

Connected Entities

otherDetroit City Code“The legal code being amended, specifically Chapter 61 (Zoning).”Map →

organizationPlanning and Economic Development Standing Committee“The committee currently reviewing the ordinance.”Map →

organizationCity Planning Commission“The body submitting the report and proposed ordinance.”Map →

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