Livonia, MI

City Council

The Committee of the Whole will discuss requests for additional time regarding two development projects. Both items involve requests for extensions to obtain permits or fulfill agreement terms.

• One-year extension request for the Seven Mile/Farmington Venture, LP Planned General Development Agreement
• Request to amend consent judgment for the Wonderland Flats Project to allow more time for permit applications

City Council

The City Council will discuss various infrastructure and equipment requests. Key items include the 2027 road repair plan and several engineering contract amendments for road and water projects.

• 2027 Road Repair Program as reviewed by the Citizens Road Advisory Committee
• Purchase of 12 sets of fire turnout gear and one LUCAS Chest Compression System
• Purchase of one 2027 F550 stake truck
• Engineering contract amendments with OHM Advisors and Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick, Inc.
• Sidewalk requirement waiver request for 18101 Lathers Street

City Council

The Livonia City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning petition. The body will discuss a request to change the zoning designation of a specific property to allow for a new business use.

• Petition 2026-06-01-02: Request by Guggenheim Development, LLC to rezone 32520 Seven Mile Road from C-1 (Local Business) to C-2 (General Business) for an automotive service center

City Council

The City Council will discuss the proposed budget for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2027, and the associated property tax millage. The body is also reviewing several land use waiver petitions and requests for public works equipment purchases.

• Proposed Budget for the Fiscal Year ending November 30, 2027, and supporting property tax millage
• Waiver petition for seven multi-family dwellings at 28001 Seven Mile Road and two single-family homes at 19021 and 19017 Floral
• Waiver petition for Brome Modern Eatery restaurant at 19450 Haggerty Road
• Purchase of one 15" drum style brush chipper, one 2026 Case backhoe model 580SN, and two trailer mounted leaf vacuums
• Conservation easement agreement along Bell Creek within Fox Creek Golf Course

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing site plan approvals for retail and residential projects. The body is also considering updates to the city's Master Plan and potential amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding data centers and zoning moratoria.

• Site plan for multi-tenant retail renovation at 19900 Farmington Road
• Site plan for 14-unit multi-family residential condominium at 27480 Five Mile Road
• Update to Livonia Vision 21 Master Plan to include Book 5, Housing Sustainability
• Proposed zoning ordinance amendments to define and regulate Data Centers
• Proposed addition of Section 13.16 to establish zoning use moratoria

City Council

City Council

Planning Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals

City Council

The Law and Education Committee is meeting to prepare proposed amendments to city ordinances. The discussion focuses on native plant gardens and updated lighting technology standards.

• Proposed noxious weed ordinance amendments for native plant-based gardens and meadows (CR 128-26)
• Preparation of an updated lighting ordinance regarding emerging technologies (CR 130-26)

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City Council

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City Council

Zoning Board of Appeals

Planning Commission

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Planning Commission

City Council

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three land-use petitions and a proposed zoning ordinance change. The body will also review a site plan modification for a Chick-Fil-A location.

• Rezoning request for 15150 Levan Road from C-1 to C-2 for an electric vehicle charging lot
• Waiver use request for outdoor storage at 34426 Rosati Avenue
• Waiver use request for truck and trailer storage at 36555 Amrhein Road
• Proposal to add Section 13.16 to establish moratoria for specific zoning uses
• Site plan approval for a windscreen at Chick-Fil-A, 11700 Middle Belt Road

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a public hearing on two rezoning petitions. Optalis Healthcare seeks to rezone the rear 25 feet of five Camden properties from N1 (Neighborhood) to C-1 (Local Business) for extra parking at Fountain Bleu Health and Rehabilitation Center. Spartan National LLC seeks to rezone three Farmington Road properties from N-2 (Neighborhood) to C-2 (General Business) for a retail building. The agenda lists only these two items plus standard ADA and agenda-availability notices.

• Petition 2026-06-01-01: Optalis Healthcare requests rezoning rear 25 feet of 11687, 11709, 11731, 11741, and 11755 Camden from N1 to C-1 for Fountain Bleu parking
• Petition 2026-07-01-03: Spartan National LLC requests rezoning 19250, 19288, and 19292 Farmington Road from N-2 to C-2 for a retail building
• Public hearing held at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Auditorium, 33000 Civic Center Drive
• No contracts, fee changes, or ordinances appear on this agenda

The City Council held a public hearing to discuss two rezoning requests. Both items were moved to the October 26, 2026, regular meeting for final consideration. No final votes were taken during this hearing.

• Moved Petition 2026-06-01-01 (Camden St. rezoning) to Oct 26 meeting
• Moved Petition 2026-07-01-03 (Farmington Rd. rezoning) to Oct 26 meeting

City Council

The City Council will review waiver petitions for a residential development and a restaurant. The body is also considering several equipment purchases and bid awards for city departments.

• Waiver petition for 7 multi-family and 2 single-family homes at Seven Mile Road and Floral Street
• Waiver petition for Brome Modern Eatery restaurant at 19450 Haggerty Road
• Bid award for roof replacement at Whispering Willows and Idyl Wyld Golf Courses
• Purchase requests for a drum style brush chipper, Case backhoe, and two leaf vacuums
• Five-year contract for Residential Cross Connection Control Program

City Council

Livonia's City Council meets Monday, October 12, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive. The consent agenda includes accepting a 2026 U.S. Alliance for Election Excellence grant, a not-to-exceed $35,000 expenditure to Empco for promotional police and fire testing, and an intergovernmental agreement with Wayne County for Inkster Road improvements from West Chicago Road to Schoolcraft Road. Unfinished business covers committee discussions on gas station distance rules, a 12-month moratorium on new car washes, fees for non-emergency 911 calls, blighted businesses on Plymouth Road, data centers, and weed, lighting, and noise ordinances. New business includes three public utility easements tied to the Baci Estates and CAVA developments.

• Consent agenda: not-to-exceed $35,000 to Empco for promotional testing of Police Lieutenant, Police Sergeant, and Senior Fire Captain for fiscal year 2026-2027
• Consent agenda: accept 2026 U.S. Alliance for Election Excellence Grant for the Election Commission
• Intergovernmental agreement with Wayne County for Inkster Road improvements from West Chicago Road to Schoolcraft Road (Wayne County Order No. 47238)
• Committee items: 12-month moratorium on new car washes (CR 35-26) and fees for non-emergency 911 calls (CR 51-26)
• Three public utility easements accepted without monetary consideration for sanitary sewer and water main work tied to Baci Estates and CAVA developments

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two appeal cases. The board will consider whether to allow a homeowner to keep an unpermitted privacy fence that encroaches into a corner side yard, and whether to allow Target to erect a sign package that exceeds the city's sign limits. Public comments may be submitted to the ZBA office.

• Appeal 2026-08-13: Christopher Price, 31412 Gable, seeks to keep a 6-foot vinyl privacy fence erected without a permit, encroaching into the corner side yard and forward of the house
• Appeal 2026-09-14: Kimley-Horn for Target, 20100 Haggerty, seeks a sign package with excess number of signs and one sign over maximum size

Planning Commission

The Livonia Planning Commission meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. for a study meeting on items scheduled for a pre-hearing on October 13, 2026. The commission will review four petitions: a rezoning for an electric vehicle charging lot, two waiver use requests for outdoor storage facilities, and a referral from City Council on adding a section to the zoning ordinance to establish moratoria for specific zoning uses. A miscellaneous item seeks site plan approval for a windscreen at the Chick-Fil-A drive-thru at 11700 Middle Belt Road.

• Petition 2026-08-01-04 by Farrukh Moghul: rezone 15150 Levan Road from C-1 (Local Business) to C-2 (General Business) for an electric vehicle charging lot
• Petition 2026-09-02-24 by Infinity Acquisitions, LLC: waiver use approval for outdoor storage at 34426 Rosati Avenue
• Petition 2026-09-02-25 by 36555 Amrhein LLC: waiver use approval for truck and trailer storage at 36555 Amrhein Road
• Petition 2026-08-06-02 by the City Planning Commission: consider adding Section 13.16 to establish moratoria for specific zoning uses, referred by City Council
• Petition 2026-05-08-02 by Chipman Design Architecture for Chick-Fil-A: site plan approval for a windscreen between existing columns by the drive-thru door at 11700 Middle Belt Road

City Council

The Law and Education Committee will hold a meeting to discuss the subject matter of e-bikes, scooters, and golf carts, as referenced in CR 200-26. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and the meeting will be reported at the regular City Council meeting on October 12, 2026.

• Discussion of e-bikes, scooters, and golf carts (CR 200-26)

The Committee discussed potential regulations for e-bikes, scooters, and golf carts, as well as the use of mesh on residential fences. No final ordinances were adopted. Both items remain in Committee for further study and departmental review.

• Referred e-bike regulation review to Law and Police Departments
• Tabled e-bike ordinance discussion
• Tabled mesh fence ordinance discussion
• Scheduled future meeting for mesh fence parameters

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a public hearing to consider the proposed budget for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2027, and the property tax millage rate proposed to support it. This is the sole agenda item, and no other business is listed.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2027 budget
• Property tax millage rate proposal

The City Council conducted a public hearing to discuss the proposed budget for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2027. No votes were taken during this session; the item was moved to the regular meeting on October 26, 2026, for potential approval.

• Moved proposed FY2027 budget and property tax millage to October 26, 2026 meeting

City Council

The Public Safety, Health and Environment Committee is meeting to discuss the subject matter of Flock Cameras (CR 284-26). This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The meeting will be reported at the regular City Council meeting on October 12, 2026.

• Discussion of Flock Cameras (CR 284-26)

The Public Safety, Health, and Environment Committee held a meeting to discuss Flock technology, featuring presentations from the Livonia Police Department and Flock representatives. Following public comment and council questioning, the committee decided to keep the subject in committee for further information gathering.

• Recommendation made to keep Flock subject in committee for further information gathering

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes several waiver petitions, agreements, and contract awards. Notable items include approving a liquor license waiver for Fogo De Chao, a second-hand store, and a mausoleum construction, as well as a cooperative agreement with the school district and a payment processing contract. The council will also discuss potential ordinances on gas station distances, car wash moratorium, 911 fees, and other topics.

• Waiver for Fogo De Chao to operate S.D.M. liquor license at 38888 Six Mile Road
• Waiver for Hands of Time second-hand store at 19704 Middlebelt Road
• Waiver for Mt. Hope Memorial Gardens mausoleum at 17840 Middlebelt Road
• One-year cooperative agreement with Livonia Public Schools for John Stymelski Veterans Park
• Contract award for 2026 Rear Yard Drainage Improvements on Westbrook Drive

The City Council approved three zoning waiver requests for a liquor license, a second-hand store, and a cemetery mausoleum. The Council also extended professional engineering contracts and authorized a drainage improvement project.

• Approved SDM liquor license waiver for Fogo De Chao at 38888 Six Mile Road
• Approved second-hand store waiver for Hands of Time at 19704 Middlebelt Road
• Approved mausoleum construction waiver for Mt. Hope Memorial Gardens Cemetery
• Approved $84,689.40 drainage improvement contract for Westbrook Drive (Dynamic Underground Group)
• Extended QBS engineering contracts for four firms through November 30, 2031
• Approved 1-year Cooperative Agreement with Livonia Public School District for John Stymelski Veterans Park
• Authorized payment processing agreement with BS&A Software, LLC
• Granted two Halloween/Harvest block party street closure requests

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss and potentially act on several requests, including waiving sidewalk requirements for new construction homes, purchasing unmarked police vehicles, accepting grant funding, and authorizing expenditures. The agenda also includes awarding bids for park mowing and ADA door installation, and approving an intergovernmental agreement for road improvements.

• Request to waive sidewalk requirement for new homes at 15235, 15251, 15273, and 15287 Fairlane
• Request to waive sealed bid process and purchase three unmarked police vehicles via state cooperative pricing
• Request to accept 2026 U.S. Alliance for Election Excellence Grant funding
• Request to authorize up to $35,000 to Empco for promotional testing of police and fire positions
• Award of bid for 2027-2028 Municipal Park Mowing Program and ADA door installation at City Hall

The Livonia City Council held a study meeting on September 28, 2026, and moved eight new business items forward to the consent or regular portion of the next regular agenda. Items included a sidewalk waiver request, purchase of three unmarked police vehicles, acceptance of an election grant, $35,000 for promotional testing, an extended National Guard duty benefit, two bid awards, and a Wayne County road agreement. No final approvals or vote tallies were recorded; the minutes show only motions to place each matter on the next Regular Agenda.

• Sidewalk waiver for 15235-15287 Fairlane NW moved to consent portion of next Regular Agenda
• Purchase of three unmarked police vehicles via state cooperative bid moved to regular portion of next Regular Agenda
• Acceptance of 2026 U.S. Alliance for Election Excellence Grant moved to consent portion of next Regular Agenda
• Not-to-exceed $35,000 expenditure to Empco for promotional testing moved to consent portion of next Regular Agenda
• Extension of reserve/National Guard duty benefit to all regular employees moved to consent portion of next Regular Agenda
• 2027-2028 Municipal Park Mowing Program bid award moved to regular portion of next Regular Agenda
• ADA door installation at City Hall bid award moved to consent portion of next Regular Agenda
• Wayne County intergovernmental agreement for Inkster Road improvement moved to consent portion of next Regular Agenda

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a public hearing on a single item: a petition by Guggenheim Development, LLC to rezone property at 32520 Seven Mile Road from C-1 (Local Business) to C-2 (General Business) to allow an automotive service center. The property is at the northwest corner of Seven Mile Road and Mayfield Avenue. No other business is on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Petition 2026-06-01-02 to rezone 32520 Seven Mile Road from C-1 to C-2
• Proposed use: automotive service center
• Property location: northwest corner of Seven Mile Road and Mayfield Avenue

The City Council tabled Petition 2026-06-01-02, which sought to rezone 32520 Seven Mile Road from C-1 (Local Business) to C-2 (General Business) to allow an automotive service use. The petitioner, Guggenheim Development LLC, requested the delay to conduct community engagement after receiving letters of opposition. Council member Martha Ptashnik recommended moving the item to the October 26, 2026 public hearing.

• Tabled rezoning petition for 32520 Seven Mile Road to October 26, 2026

Planning Commission

The Livonia Planning Commission will hold its 1,250th public hearing and regular meeting, considering four petitions: a rezoning request (likely tabled to October 13), a waiver use for a restaurant, and two City Council referrals on zoning amendments for data centers and land use moratoriums. The commission will also approve minutes from its September 1, 2026 meeting.

• Petition 2026-08-01-04: Rezone 15150 Levan Road from C-1 to C-2 for an EV charging lot (requested tabling to Oct 13)
• Petition 2026-08-02-23: Waiver use for full-service restaurant Brome Modern Eatery at 19450 Haggerty Road
• Petition 2026-06-06-01: Amend zoning ordinance to define and regulate data centers
• Petition 2026-08-06-02: Add Section 13.16 to establish land use moratoriums
• Approval of minutes from the September 1, 2026 meeting

City Council

The Finance and Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the subject matter of the proposed 2026-2027 city budget. No specific budget figures or line items are listed in the agenda, which contains only this single item.

• Discussion of the 2026-2027 proposed city budget

The Finance and Budget Committee met on September 21, 2026 and reviewed the administration's preliminary FY27 budget, which covers 34 funds and $235 million in budgeted expenditures. The committee received reports on property values, capital needs, revenue sources, and general fund expenditures. No decisions were made; the item remains in committee. The timeline calls for a public hearing on October 5 and budget adoption by November 1.

• No substantive decisions made; budget item remains in committee
• Reviewed proposed FY27 budget: 34 funds, $235M in budgeted expenditures
• Received assessor's report: overall taxable value up 6.41%
• Received finance report: ~$125M in building assets need management or renovation
• Reviewed proposed $1.5M demolition of old senior center and courthouse
• Reviewed proposed $2.7M landfill membrane repair from refuge fund
• Noted budget timeline: public hearing Oct 5, adoption deadline Nov 1

City Council

Planning Commission

The Livonia Planning Commission is holding a study meeting to prepare for its September 22 public hearing. Items include a request to rezone 15150 Levan Road for an EV charging lot, a waiver for a full-service restaurant at 19450 Haggerty Road, and potential zoning amendments for data centers and land use moratoriums. The commission will also hear a staff report on recent City Council meetings.

• Rezone 15150 Levan Road from C-1 to C-2 for EV charging lot (Petition 2026-08-01-04, requested tabling to Oct 13)
• Waiver for full-service restaurant Brome Modern Eatery at 19450 Haggerty Road (Petition 2026-08-02-23)
• Consider amendments to define and regulate data centers in zoning ordinance (Petition 2026-06-06-01)
• Consider adding Section 13.16 for land use moratoriums (Petition 2026-08-06-02)
• Staff report on City Council meetings of Aug 31 and Sep 14, 2026

City Council

The City Council will consider several development requests, including a site plan for new self-storage buildings and an industrial expansion for Beaver Aerospace & Defense, Inc. The meeting also includes discussions on various ordinance updates regarding gas stations, car washes, and 911 call fees.

• Site plan for two self-storage buildings at 28900 Schoolcraft Road
• Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Beaver Aerospace & Defense, Inc. at 36555 Amrhein Road
• One-year extension for residential development at Seven Mile/Farmington Venture, LP
• Intergovernmental agreement for a new sidewalk on Wayne Road from Joy Road to Ann Arbor Trail
• Discussion of a 12-month moratorium on new car wash approvals

Livonia's City Council approved site plan and conditional rezoning changes allowing two new self-storage buildings at Clover Self Storage, 28900 Schoolcraft Road, with 15 conditions. The council denied a massage establishment waiver for Sasa Head Spa at 33600 Seven Mile Road, approved a 12-year Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Beaver Aerospace & Defense, Inc., and approved several purchases and contracts. It also granted three block party street closures and approved the Clarenceville High School homecoming parade route. Two items were referred to the Committee of the Whole and one item was tabled to September 28.

• Approved Clover Self Storage site plan and conditional rezoning amendment at 28900 Schoolcraft Road, with 15 conditions (unanimous)
• Denied Sasa Head Spa waiver use request for a massage establishment at 33600 Seven Mile Road (unanimous)
• Approved 12-year Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Beaver Aerospace & Defense, Inc., 36555 Amrhein Road (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 19 Dell rugged laptops from Dell, Inc. for up to $60,800 without competitive bidding (unanimous)
• Approved Ulliance employee assistance program contract, up to $17,568 annually, Dec. 1, 2026–Dec. 31, 2029, though not the low bidder (unanimous)
• Approved Sun Life life and AD&D insurance at a combined $0.272 per $1,000 payroll per month, about $146,690 per year (unanimous)
• Authorized $58,000 OHM Advisors contract amendment for SCADA infrastructure design and bidding (unanimous)
• Approved Wayne County intergovernmental agreement for a new sidewalk on Wayne Road from Joy Road to Ann Arbor Trail (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a study meeting to discuss several waiver petitions for business uses and cemetery construction. The meeting also includes discussions regarding payment processing agreements and engineering service contracts.

• Waiver petition for Fogo De Chao Churrascaria to sell packaged beer and wine at 38888 Six Mile Road
• Waiver petition for a second-hand store at 19704 Middlebelt Road
• Waiver petition for a mausoleum at Mt. Hope Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 17840 Middlebelt Road
• Agreement with BS&A Software, LLC for credit, debit, and ACH payment processing
• Contract award for 2026 Rear Yard Drainage Improvements on Westbrook Drive

The City Council held a study meeting on August 31, 2026, to review various business items. The Council voted to place all ten items, including block party requests, waiver petitions, and service contracts, onto the agenda for the upcoming regular meeting.

• Advanced two Halloween block party requests to Consent agenda
• Advanced liquor license waiver for Fogo De Chao to Consent agenda
• Advanced second-hand store waiver for 19704 Middlebelt to Consent agenda
• Advanced mausoleum construction waiver to Consent agenda
• Advanced park use agreement with Livonia Public Schools to Consent agenda
• Advanced payment processing agreement with BS&A to Consent agenda
• Advanced engineering contract extensions to Regular agenda
• Advanced drainage improvement contract for Westbrook Drive to Regular agenda

City Council

The Law and Education Committee is meeting to discuss the subject matter of a proposed amendment to the Noise Ordinance (CR 253-24). This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The committee's report will be presented at the regular City Council meeting on September 28, 2026.

• Discussion of proposed amendment to Noise Ordinance (CR 253-24)

The Law and Education Committee met on September 14, 2026, and reviewed the City's existing Noise Ordinance (CR 253-24), which it generally found to be in good standing. The main discussion was whether quiet time should begin at 10:00 p.m. instead of 11:00 p.m. The Committee determined that a 10:00 p.m. start would be an appropriate amendment and voted to recommend the change move forward. The recommendation now goes to the full City Council; the minutes do not record any final council action on the ordinance.

• Recommended amending the Noise Ordinance to start quiet time at 10:00 p.m. instead of 11:00 p.m.
• Recommended the proposed Noise Ordinance amendment move forward with quiet time beginning at 10:00 p.m.
• Found the existing Noise Ordinance to be in good standing

Zoning Board of Appeals

Planning Commission

The Livonia Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on three land use petitions, including a request to rezone properties on Farmington Road for a retail building. The body will also vote on motions to hold future hearings regarding the regulation of data centers and the creation of moratoria. Additionally, the commission will approve the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Rezone 19250, 19288, and 19292 Farmington Road from N-2 to C-2 for a retail building
• Waiver for 7 attached multi-family dwellings at 28001 Seven Mile Road and 2 single-family homes at 19021 and 19017 Floral
• Waiver to construct a mausoleum at Mt. Hope Memorial Gardens Cemetery on 17840 Middle Belt Road
• Motion to hold public hearing to amend zoning ordinance to define and regulate data centers
• Motion to hold public hearing to add Section 13.16 for establishing moratoria on specific land uses

The Planning Commission voted unanimously on three petitions, all recommendations to City Council, which makes the final decisions. It recommended rezoning three Farmington Road parcels from N-2 to C-2 for a retail building, recommended a planned residential development of seven attached ranch-style condos plus two single-family homes at Seven Mile and Floral, and recommended a waiver use for a new mausoleum at Mt. Hope Memorial Gardens. It also set the stage for future public hearings on defining and regulating data centers and on a possible moratorium, but held no hearing and made no decision on those items.

• Recommended rezoning 19250, 19288, 19292 Farmington Road from N-2 to C-2 for a retail building (unanimous, motion by Ventura, seconded by Dinaro)
• Recommended waiver use for a 7-unit attached ranch condo development plus 2 single-family homes at 28001 Seven Mile Road and 19017/19021 Floral (unanimous, motion by Ventura, seconded by Caramagno)
• Recommended waiver use for a new 1,103 sq ft mausoleum at Mt. Hope Memorial Gardens, 17840 Middle Belt Road (unanimous, motion by Dinaro, seconded by Bongero)
• Set a future public hearing on amending the zoning ordinance to define and regulate data centers (no hearing held, no decision made)
• Set a future public hearing on a possible moratorium related to data centers (no hearing held, no decision made)

City Council

The Livonia City Council will hold a public hearing on two items: an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a waiver use request by Sasa Head Spa to operate a massage establishment at 33600 Seven Mile Road, and an application by Beaver Aerospace & Defense, Inc. for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate to expand operations at 36555 Amrhein Road, which would create more than 20 qualified jobs. The council will decide on these matters after hearing public input.

• Appeal of denial of waiver use for massage establishment at 33600 Seven Mile Road (Petition 2026-06-02-15)
• Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Beaver Aerospace & Defense, Inc. at 36555 Amrhein Road
• Expansion of aerospace and defense operations, creating 20+ jobs
• Public hearing scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at City Hall Auditorium, 33000 Civic Center Drive

The City Council held public hearings on two items but made no final decisions. The appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a massage establishment waiver for Sasa Head Spa at 33600 Seven Mile Road was moved to the September 14 regular meeting, with Councilmember McCullough offering a motion to deny. The application for a 12-year Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Beaver Aerospace & Defense, Inc. at 36555 Amrhein Road was also moved to the September 14 regular meeting, with Councilmember Ptashnik offering a motion to approve.

• Moved Sasa Head Spa waiver appeal to Sept. 14 regular meeting (motion to deny offered)
• Moved Beaver Aerospace IFEC application to Sept. 14 regular meeting (motion to approve offered)

City Council

This study meeting covers various requests including block party permits, site plan approvals, and city contracts. The Council will review items ranging from residential development extensions to police equipment purchases and sidewalk agreements.

• Site plan approval for two self-storage buildings at 28900 Schoolcraft Road
• Sale of city-owned housing at 9614 Auburndale for $337,000
• One-year extension for the Seven Mile/Farmington Venture residential development
• Intergovernmental agreement with Wayne County for a new sidewalk on Wayne Road
• Clarenceville High School Homecoming Parade route and street closures

At an August 31, 2026 study meeting, the Livonia City Council reviewed 12 new business items and moved each one to the Consent portion of the next Regular Agenda (September 14, 2026). Items included three block parties, the Clarenceville High School homecoming parade and road closure, two development-related extension requests, a self-storage site plan, laptop and insurance purchases, an engineering contract amendment, and a sidewalk agreement with Wayne County. The minutes record motions to place items on the next agenda; they do not record final approval votes or tallies. Councilmember Eileen McDonnell was absent.

• Moved Sherwood Street block party (Oct 3, 2026) to Consent of next Regular Agenda
• Moved Edgewood Street block party (Oct 3, 2026) to Consent of next Regular Agenda
• Moved Pollyanna Drive block party (Oct 18, 2026) to Consent of next Regular Agenda
• Moved Clarenceville High School homecoming parade and Middlebelt Road closure (Oct 9, 2026) to Consent of next Regular Agenda
• Moved Wonderland Flats request for two-year permit extension to Consent/C.O.W. of next Regular Agenda
• Moved one-year extension of Seven Mile/Farmington Venture development agreement to Consent/C.O.W. of next Regular Agenda
• Moved Clover Self Storage site plan (28900 Schoolcraft Road) to Consent of next Regular Agenda
• Moved police laptop purchase, Ulliance EAP contract, Sun Life insurance, OHM Advisors engineering amendment, and Wayne Road sidewalk agreement to Consent of next Regular Agenda

City Council

The Livonia City Council is meeting to decide on consent agenda items and discuss unfinished business, including potential ordinances on gas station distances from water, a 12-month car wash moratorium, fees for non-emergency 911 calls, and other zoning issues. They will also consider several contracts and agreements, including a $204,387 road improvement project and bids for security cameras and boiler replacement.

• Intergovernmental agreement for Middle Belt Road improvements (Joy to Plymouth) with city share $204,387
• Award of professional services for roof replacement at three city golf courses
• Sign petitions for Amoco gas station (29401 Seven Mile Rd) and Target (20100 Haggerty Rd)
• Potential ordinance limiting distance between water bodies and new gas stations
• Proposed 12-month moratorium on new car washes

The City Council approved several infrastructure projects, including elevator modernization at the Bennett Civic Center Library and road improvements with Wayne County. The Council also granted sign permits for local businesses, authorized a property sale, and approved a legal settlement. One item was tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved sidewalk waiver for 15505 Auburndale Avenue
• Approved sign package for Amoco at 29401 Seven Mile Road
• Approved sign package for Target at 20100 Haggerty Road
• Authorized $23,168.75 for golf course roof architectural services
• Approved Middlebelt Road improvement agreement with Wayne County
• Awarded $72,603.37 contract for security camera upgrades
• Awarded $152,596.00 contract for library boiler replacement
• Approved $379,655.00 library elevator modernization contract

Planning Commission

The Livonia Planning Commission will hold a study meeting to review three petitions for rezoning or waiver use approvals, and will consider motions to hold public hearings on zoning amendments for data centers and land-use moratoria. The meeting is a pre-hearing session for items scheduled for September 1, 2026.

• Petition 2026-07-01-03: Rezone 19250, 19288, 19292 Farmington Road from N-2 to C-2 for a retail building
• Petition 2026-07-02-21: Waiver for Planned Residential Development at 28001 Seven Mile Road and two homes at 19021 and 19017 Floral
• Petition 2026-08-02-22: Waiver to construct a mausoleum at Mt. Hope Memorial Gardens, 17840 Middle Belt Road
• Motion to hold public hearing on defining and regulating data centers in zoning ordinance
• Motion to hold public hearing on adding Section 13.16 for land-use moratoria

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider four requests for variances regarding sign dimensions and property usage. The board will decide if these requests meet the criteria to bypass standard zoning requirements.

• Appeal 2026-05-08: Wall sign area request for 36167 Plymouth
• Appeal 2026-06-09: Sign package and height requests for 19265 Victor Parkway
• Appeal 2026-07-11: 100’ x 35’ fenced dog run enclosure at 31200 Morlock
• Appeal 2026-07-12: Maintenance of off-premise monument sign at 29235 Buckingham

City Council

The Livonia City Council will vote on consent agenda items including block party permits, sidewalk requirement waivers, and storm water maintenance agreements. Under unfinished business, the council will discuss conducting meetings via Zoom and a pre-budget review for fiscal year 2026-2027. New business includes waiver petitions for an adult foster care facility and a Culver's drive-through restaurant, plus contract awards for library boiler replacement and ADA restroom renovations.

• Waiver petition for adult foster care facility (capacity 7-12) at 38525 Eight Mile Road
• Waiver petition for Culver's drive-through and 4,675 sq-ft retail building at 29155 Seven Mile Road
• Award of bid for boiler system replacement at Robert and Janet Bennett Civic Center Library
• Award of contract for library ADA restroom renovations
• Request to waive noise ordinance for Wildwood Sourfest at 36685 Plymouth Road

The Livonia City Council denied Petition 2026-06-02-16, a request by J.B. Donaldson Company for waiver use approval to operate a licensed adult foster care facility (Adult Medium Group Home, capacity 7-12) at 38525 Eight Mile Road, voting 5-2 to reject the Planning Commission's recommendation. The council approved Petition 2026-06-02-17 from PEA Group for a Culver's drive-through restaurant and a 4,675-square-foot multi-tenant retail building at 29155 Seven Mile Road, with 17 conditions, and separately waived the two-driveway spacing requirement. It also awarded contracts for library projects: up to $152,596.00 for a Raypak boiler replacement (motion withdrawn before a vote) and $333,623.00 for ADA restroom renovations. Several items were referred to committees rather than decided, including proposed ordinance changes on the City Clerk's agenda duties, a new-data cutoff time, Flock cameras, and hybrid meeting rules.

• Denied adult foster care facility (capacity 7-12) at 38525 Eight Mile Road, rejecting Planning Commission recommendation (5-2; Budzinski and McDonnell nay)
• Approved Culver's drive-through restaurant and 4,675 sq ft retail building at 29155 Seven Mile Road with 17 conditions (unanimous)
• Waived two-driveway spacing requirement for 29155 Seven Mile Road project (unanimous)
• Awarded $333,623.00 ADA restroom renovation contracts at Bennett Civic Center Library (6-1; McDonnell nay)
• Referred City Clerk agenda-duties ordinance amendment to Committee of the Whole (6-1; McCullough nay)
• Referred new-data cutoff time of 12:00 p.m. prior business day to Committee of the Whole (unanimous)
• Referred Flock Cameras item to Law and Education Committee (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $40,000 tri-caster purchase for hybrid meetings (unanimous)

City Council

The Livonia City Council's Law and Education Committee will discuss eight potential ordinance changes, including limiting gas station distances from bodies of water, a 12-month moratorium on new car washes, fees for non-emergency 911 calls, and updates to noxious weed and lighting ordinances. No final votes are expected; the committee will report to the full Council on August 31, 2026.

• Ordinance to limit distance between bodies of water and new gas stations (CR 03-26)
• Review of 100-foot buffer requirements for gas stations (CR 05-26)
• 12-month moratorium on approvals for new car washes (CR 35-26)
• Proposed ordinance to assess fees for non-emergency 911 calls (CR 51-26)
• Discussion of blighted and vacant businesses on Plymouth Road (CR 107-26)

The Law and Education Committee met on August 18, 2026 and took no formal action on most items. It kept several matters in Committee for further review: gas station distance rules from bodies of water (CR 03-26), 100-foot buffer requirements for gas stations (CR 05-26), a proposed ordinance on fees for non-emergency 911 calls (CR 51-26), noxious weed ordinance amendments (CR 128-26), and an updated lighting ordinance (CR 130-26). It removed three items as duplicative of work in other committees: a 12-month moratorium on new car washes (CR 35-26), blighted and vacant businesses on Plymouth Road (CR 107-26), and data centers and zoning issues (CR 108-26). All items are to be placed on the Regular Meeting Agenda of October 12, 2026.

• Gas station distance from bodies of water (CR 03-26): no formal action, remains in Committee
• 100-foot gas station buffer requirement (CR 05-26): no formal action, remains in Committee
• 12-month moratorium on new car washes (CR 35-26): removed from Committee as duplicative
• Fees for non-emergency 911 calls (CR 51-26): no formal action, remains in Committee
• Blighted and vacant businesses on Plymouth Road (CR 107-26): removed from Committee as duplicative
• Data centers and zoning issues (CR 108-26): removed from Committee as duplicative
• Noxious weed ordinance amendments (CR 128-26): no formal action, remains in Committee
• Updated lighting ordinance (CR 130-26): no formal action, remains in Committee

City Council

The Livonia City Council is holding a study meeting to discuss several items, including a proposed intergovernmental agreement with Wayne County for Middle Belt Road improvements, with the city's estimated share at $204,387. They will also consider bids for security camera upgrades at recreation facilities, a roof replacement project at city golf courses, and a contract for library elevator modernization. Additionally, they will review sign petitions and a sidewalk waiver request.

• Intergovernmental agreement with Wayne County for Middle Belt Road improvements (Joy to Plymouth), city share $204,387
• Bid award for security camera upgrades at Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center, Botsford Pool, Clements Circle Pool
• Professional services for roof replacement at three city-owned golf courses, with budget amendment
• Sign petitions for Amoco gas station (29401 Seven Mile Rd) and Target store (20100 Haggerty Rd)
• Sidewalk waiver request for 15505 Auburndale Avenue

The Livonia City Council held a study meeting on August 17, 2026, and advanced eight items—including sidewalk waivers, sign petitions for Amoco and Target, security and roof replacement projects, a road improvement agreement with Wayne County, and library elevator modernization—to upcoming regular agenda consent or regular portions.

• Advanced waiver of sidewalk requirement for 15505 Auburndale Avenue to Consent agenda
• Advanced sign petition 2026-05-SN-01 for Amoco gas station at 29401 Seven Mile Road to Consent agenda
• Advanced sign petition 2026-06-SN-02 for Target store at 20100 Haggerty Road to Consent agenda
• Advanced security camera upgrades for recreation center and pools to Consent agenda
• Advanced professional services award for roof replacement at city-owned golf courses and budget amendment to Consent agenda
• Advanced intergovernmental agreement with Wayne County for Middle Belt Road improvements totaling $204,387 to Consent agenda
• Advanced storm water facilities maintenance agreement for True Community Credit Union at 36525 Plymouth Road to Consent agenda
• Advanced award of contract for Robert and Janet Bennett Civic Center Library elevator modernization to Regular agenda

Planning Commission

The Livonia Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four petitions, including a rezoning for a Jiffy Lube, a liquor license waiver for Fogo De Chao, a second-hand store waiver, and a master plan amendment. They will also consider a site plan for self-storage buildings and a pending rezoning for parking at a healthcare center. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes.

• Rezone 32520 Seven Mile Road from C-1 to C-2 for Jiffy Lube
• Waiver for S.D.M. liquor license at Fogo De Chao, 38888 Six Mile Road
• Waiver for second-hand store at 19704 Middle Belt Road
• Amend Vision 21 Master Plan, adopt Book 5 Housing sustainability
• Site plan for two self-storage buildings at 28900 Schoolcraft Road

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended that the City Council deny a rezoning request for 32520 Seven Mile Road, citing concerns about compatibility with the surrounding residential area. The Commission also approved a waiver-use for a liquor license at 39000 Six Mile Road and a waiver-use for a secondhand store at 19704 Middle Belt Road, both subject to specific conditions. Additionally, the Commission discussed a proposed amendment to the Livonia Vision 21 Master Plan regarding housing sustainability.

• Recommended denial of rezoning 32520 Seven Mile Road (unanimous)
• Approved waiver-use for SDM liquor license at 39000 Six Mile Road (unanimous)
• Approved waiver-use for secondhand store at 19704 Middle Belt Road (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on Master Plan Book 5: Housing Sustainability