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Zoning / Special Land Use
The Zoning Division conducts plan reviews and public hearings for Conditional Land Uses per the City of Detroit Zoning Ordinance. Conditional Land Uses may be subject to developmental conditions resultant of the plan review process. The Zoning Division also conducts historical research for the purpose of zoning verification.
Special Land Use Hearings
BSEED Zoning Division will be holding Special Land Use Hearings:
November 18
10:30 am - 19450 Appoline Street
https://cityofdetroit.zoom.us/j/91380692722
Dial-In Number: 1-267-831-0333
Zoom Meeting ID: 913-8069-2722
November 25
https://cityofdetroit.zoom.us/j/91380692722
Dial-In Number: 1-267-831-0333
Zoom Meeting ID: 913-8069-2722
The Zoning Ordinance is adopted by the City of Detroit for the following purposes:
- To promote and protect the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community;
- To classify all buildings, structures and land in such a manner as to reflect its peculiar suitability for particular uses;
- To regulate the location, construction, reconstruction, alteration, and use of buildings, structures, and land;
- To ensure adequate light, air, privacy, and convenience of access to property;
- To maintain property values;
- To set reasonable standards to which buildings, structures, and uses shall conform;
- To require off-street parking of motor vehicles and appropriate loading and unloading of commercial vehicles;
- To define the powers and duties of the administrative officers and bodies;
- To provide penalties for violations of this Ordinance; and,
- To provide for a Board of Zoning Appeals