MUNI-DETROIT COUNTYlocal legislationUnfinished Business

Proposed Zoning Change for Area Near Winder and Brush Streets

Original title: Status of Proposed Ordinance to amend Chapter 61 of the 1984 Detroit City Code, “Zoning” commonly known as the Detroit Zoning Ordinance, by amending Article XVII, District Map 4 and the approved plans for an existing PD (Planned Development District) zoning classification established by Ordinance no. 25-96 on land generally bounded by Winder Street on the north, Beaubien Street on the east, the Fisher Freeway Service Drive (southbound) on the south and Brush Street on the west. (Board of Zoning Appeals; City Council Legislative Policy Division; Buildings Safety Engineering and Environmental, Law, and Planning and Development Departments) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-23-17)

March 30, 2017

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The Frame

What this does

This ordinance determines the allowed land use and development plans for a specific city block, which dictates what types of buildings or businesses can be constructed or operated at that location.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Property owners within the specified boundaries

The ordinance changes the approved development plans and zoning regulations applicable to their land.

Detroit Planning and Development Department

The department is responsible for reviewing and managing the proposed changes to the zoning map and development plans.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 30, 2017.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This ordinance proposes an amendment to the Detroit Zoning Ordinance to modify the existing plans for a specific area. The site is bounded by Winder Street, Beaubien Street, the Fisher Freeway Service Drive, and Brush Street.

Key Facts

The ordinance proposes amending Chapter 61 of the 1984 Detroit City Code regarding zoning.
The amendment specifically targets Article XVII, District Map 4.
The proposal modifies the approved plans for an existing Planned Development (PD) district.
The affected land is bounded by Winder Street (north), Beaubien Street (east), Fisher Freeway Service Drive (south), and Brush Street (west).
The original PD zoning was established by Ordinance no. 25-96.
The file was brought back for consideration as directed on March 23, 2017.
The ordinance is currently classified as 'Unfinished Business' under File 15-5691.
The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee is the body currently handling the file.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Planned Development (PD) district?

A PD district is a zoning classification that allows for a custom set of development standards and land uses for a specific site, rather than following standard city-wide zoning rules.

Where exactly is the land affected by this ordinance?

The area is located in Detroit, bounded by Winder Street to the north, Beaubien Street to the east, the Fisher Freeway Service Drive to the south, and Brush Street to the west.

Why It Matters

This ordinance determines the allowed land use and development plans for a specific city block, which dictates what types of buildings or businesses can be constructed or operated at that location.

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