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Muskegon public meetings in 2024

48 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 12, 2024 · 16:00

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends rezoning 1727 Beidler St to FBC-NE

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously recommended approval of a rezoning request for 1727 Beidler Street from R-1 Neighborhood Residential to Form-Based Code, Neighborhood Edge (FBC-NE). The property contains a legally non-conforming commercial storage building, and the rezoning would allow expansion and make the use conforming. The recommendation will go to the City Commission for final decision.

Tue Dec 10, 2024 · 16:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: ZBA meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for December 10, 2024, was cancelled because no quorum was present. No substantive decisions were made. The next public meeting is scheduled for January 14, 2025.

Tue Dec 10, 2024 · 17:30

City Commission

Public hearing on brownfield plan amendment for Lakeshore Hotel Partners

The City Commission will hold a public hearing on a brownfield plan amendment for Lakeshore Hotel Partners, LLC, at 181 and 201 Viridian Drive. The consent agenda includes multiple items: sale of 1221 Sanford, designation of Western Avenue as 'L.C. Walker Way', rezoning of 1095 3rd St from B-2 to FBC, NC, beach parking fees for summer 2025, and an emergency sewage pump and haul contract.

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Muskegon City Hall, 933 Terrace Street, Muskegon, MI 49440 - Room 107 - Commission Chambers
Mon Dec 9, 2024 · 17:30

General

Commission worksession on beach parking fees, social equity grants, demolition

The Muskegon City Commission holds a worksession to discuss three items: planning for the Muskegon Social Equity Program's economic development grants, an update on beach parking fees for summer 2025, and an asbestos abatement proposal for the demolition of 880 First St. Public comment will also be heard. No votes are taken at this worksession; it is a discussion-only meeting.

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Muskegon City Hall, 933 Terrace Street, Muskegon, MI 49440 - Room 107 - Commission Chambers
Tue Dec 3, 2024 · 16:00

Housing Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Historic District Commission meeting cancelled for lack of business

The Historic District Commission's regular meeting scheduled for December 3, 2024, was cancelled because there was no business to conduct. The next meeting is scheduled for January 7, 2025. No decisions were made.

Tue Nov 26, 2024 · 17:30

City Commission

City Commission to consider multiple zoning ordinance amendments and property sales

The City Commission will review several proposed changes to the zoning ordinance, including the removal of R-2 and R-3 districts and new rules for accessory dwelling units. The body is also deciding on the sale of two city properties and various contract awards.

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Muskegon City Hall, 933 Terrace Street, Muskegon, MI 49440 - Room 107 - Commission Chambers
Thu Nov 14, 2024 · 16:00

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves special use permit for Kids Food Basket at 2330 Barclay St.

The Planning Commission approved a special use permit for Kids Food Basket to operate a food exchange, learning garden, and office space at 2330 Barclay Street, with a condition to remove a banner sign. They also recommended approval to the City Commission for rezoning a portion of 1095 3rd Street from B-2 to Form-Based Code, Neighborhood Core. Both decisions were unanimous.

Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 16:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: ZBA approves front-yard parking variance on W. Forest Ave

The Muskegon Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance allowing a 24' x 24' paved parking pad in the front yard at 1002 W. Forest Avenue, with a 5-1 vote. The board tabled a separate variance request for a new home at 2125 Beidler Street because the applicant was not in attendance. Minutes from the May 14, 2024 special meeting were approved unanimously.

Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 16:00

Housing Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Historic District Commission approves 5 of 6 cases, denies siding request

The Muskegon Historic District Commission approved five of six cases, including mini-split HVAC units, a fence, chimney removal, and siding work. One siding request at 1148 Terrace St. was denied due to lack of information. The board also updated its staff approval policy to include porches and decks on secondary elevations.

Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 17:30

City Commission

Commission to vote on zoning changes to allow duplexes, triplexes, and ADUs in single-family districts

The Muskegon City Commission will consider multiple zoning ordinance amendments that would rezone single-family residential districts to permit duplexes, triplexes, and accessory dwelling units, reduce minimum parking requirements, and allow conversion of single-family homes into multi-unit dwellings. The consent agenda includes a second reading to approve a planned unit development amendment at Harbour Towne for 28 new condominium units. Other items include service awards, a fireworks display for New Year's Eve, a charitable gaming license for Kids Belong, and an ATM installation at the farmers market.

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933 Terrace Street, City of Muskegon
Tue Oct 22, 2024 · 17:30

City Commission

City Commission to consider short-term rental ordinance and land bank transfers

The Muskegon City Commission will vote on a short-term rental ordinance, approve land bank parcel trades, and consider a resolution urging federal acknowledgment for the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians. The meeting also includes public hearings on brownfield plan amendments.

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Muskegon City Hall, 933 Terrace Street, Muskegon, MI 49440 - Room 107 - Commission Chambers
Thu Oct 10, 2024 · 16:00

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission recommends alley vacation and zoning amendments for City Commission approval

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approving the vacation of an alley between 2nd and 3rd Streets, contingent on the City retaining a utility easement. They also recommended approving amendments to the zoning ordinance to allow duplexes, triplexes, and accessory dwelling units in residential districts, while reducing parking requirements and renaming districts. Additionally, the Commission recommended approving an amendment to the Harbour Towne PUD to allow 28 new condo units, with conditions requiring a fire turnaround, a new hydrant, a stormwater permit, a landscaping plan, and sidewalks installed within two years.

Tue Oct 8, 2024 · 16:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Zoning Board of Appeals October meeting cancelled

The Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting scheduled for October 8, 2024, was cancelled because there was no business to conduct. The next meeting is set for November 12, 2024.

Tue Oct 8, 2024 · 17:30

City Commission

City Commission to consider zoning amendment for cat cafés in commercial zones

The Muskegon City Commission will vote on a consent agenda that includes minutes, a regional transit authority incorporation, a demolition bid for 880 First St, a broadband permit, opioid settlement management, and several property sales. Two zoning amendments related to cat cafés will be read for the second time and considered. New business includes a contract for FY25 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund engineering services and the creation of a short‑term rental ordinance and its definition. Additional items cover a park equipment purchase, a sewer repair project, and a resolution honoring the local NAACP branch.

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Muskegon City Hall, 933 Terrace Street, Muskegon, MI 49440 - Room 107 - Commission Chambers
Mon Oct 7, 2024 · 17:30

General

Muskegon City Commission to discuss Apple Avenue design and opioid funding

The City Commission will hold a work session to review updates on the Apple Avenue design. The body will also discuss the FY 2023 CAPER and an agreement for the management of opioid settlement funding.

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933 Terrace Street, City of Muskegon
Tue Oct 1, 2024 · 16:00

Housing Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: HDC approves pergola/gazebo and siding projects, tables siding case

The Historic District Commission approved two residential projects: a pergola/gazebo installation at 523 W. Clay Ave. and a siding/trim replacement at 448 W. Muskegon Ave. A siding replacement case at 1148 Terrace St. was tabled for more information. Two agenda items were not discussed due to lack of quorum.

Thu Sep 26, 2024 · 16:00

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends short-term rental ordinance with caps

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a new short-term rental ordinance (Case 2024-27) that caps rentals at 4% of housing units per zone across 11 zones, with specific caps per zone. The commission also recommended approval of a definition for short-term rentals (Case 2024-26). Both recommendations will go to the City Commission for final action.

Tue Sep 24, 2024 · 17:30

City Commission

Muskegon City Commission to review multiple housing redevelopment agreements

The City Commission is meeting to consider a series of municipal services agreements and housing exemptions for redevelopment projects. The body will also review property sales and zoning amendments regarding cat cafés.

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Muskegon City Hall, 933 Terrace Street, Muskegon, MI 49440 - Room 107 - Commission Chambers
Tue Sep 17, 2024 · 16:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: ZBA special meeting cancelled; no quorum

The Zoning Board of Appeals special meeting scheduled for 9/17/24 was cancelled due to lack of quorum. No decisions were made. The next meeting is set for 10/8/24 at City Hall Commission Chambers.

Thu Sep 12, 2024 · 16:00

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves special use permit for garage expansion at 3256 Wilcox Ave

The Muskegon Planning Commission unanimously approved a special use permit to combine two non-conforming garages at 3256 Wilcox Avenue, adding 140 square feet. They also approved a site plan for a new 195,000 sq ft industrial building at 2675 Olthoff St with conditions, and recommended two zoning ordinance amendments to the City Commission to define and allow cat cafés as a special use in certain districts.

Tue Sep 10, 2024 · 16:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Zoning Board of Appeals September meeting cancelled

The September 10, 2024 meeting of the Muskegon Zoning Board of Appeals was cancelled. No decisions were made or items discussed.

Tue Sep 10, 2024 · 16:00

Housing Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Historic District Commission approves demolition of 238 Houston Ave.

The Muskegon Historic District Commission approved the demolition of the structure at 238 Houston Ave., previously declared unsafe by the Housing Board of Appeals, contingent on permits. The commission also approved several renovation projects, including patios at 280 W. Muskegon Ave., window replacements at 1135 5th St., and porch stairs at 407 W. Muskegon Ave., while denying shutters at 416 W. Webster Ave. and new construction at 1449 Clinton St. A siding request at 1148 Terrace St. was tabled pending more information.

Mon Sep 9, 2024 · 17:30

City Commission

City Commission to consider rezonings and lease renewals

The City Commission will consider finalizing a short-term rental ordinance, approving cellular antenna lease renewals, and awarding a contract for a 2024 mill and resurfacing project. The body will also hold second readings for three rezoning requests and a planned unit development amendment.

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Muskegon City Hall, 933 Terrace Street, Muskegon, MI 49440 - Room 107 - Commission Chambers
Thu Aug 15, 2024 · 16:00

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends rezoning for hotel, apartments, and approves site plans

The Planning Commission recommended approval of three rezoning requests to the City Commission: 349 W. Webster Avenue (hotel/mixed-use), 1700 Oak Avenue (144-unit workforce apartments), and approved a special use permit for four residential units and one commercial unit at 309 Jackson Avenue with a condition prohibiting alcohol sales. The commission also approved site plans for the 1700 Oak Avenue apartment development and a new Dollar General retail building at 2055 & 2081 Marquette Ave, both contingent on obtaining stormwater permits.

Tue Aug 13, 2024 · 16:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Zoning Board of Appeals August meeting cancelled

The August 13, 2024 meeting of the Muskegon Zoning Board of Appeals was cancelled. No decisions were made.

Tue Aug 13, 2024 · 16:00

Housing Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Historic District Commission denies front ramp, approves rear patio at 280 W. Muskegon

The Historic District Commission denied a request to build an accessible ramp and railing in the front lawn at 280 W. Muskegon Ave., citing concerns about the building's historic symmetry. It approved a rear patio for the same property, subject to zoning and permits, and tabled the front patio request due to loss of quorum. Other approvals included a shed at 600 W. Clay Ave., garage wall rebuild at 458 W. Webster Ave., and porch reconstruction at 1633 Clinton St. Two cases were tabled: new construction at 1449 Clinton St. and window replacement at 1135 5th St.

Thu Jul 11, 2024 · 16:00

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends approval for Watermark and Docks developments

The Commission recommended approval to the City Commission for a large residential and commercial PUD at the Watermark and a revised PUD for the Docks. It also approved site plans for a new MAISD building and fuel tanks at Hartshorn Village, while recommending denial for a fence at Harbor 31.

Tue Jul 9, 2024 · 16:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Zoning Board of Appeals meeting cancelled

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for July 9, 2024, was cancelled. No decisions were made.

Tue Jul 2, 2024 · 16:00

Housing Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Historic District Commission approves demolition and residential exterior updates

The Historic District Commission approved the demolition of a vacant structure at 238 Houston Ave. and granted four requests for residential exterior modifications. The board also approved the installation of a partially submerged shipping container at 1133 6th St.

Thu Jun 13, 2024 · 16:00

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves cannabis grow facility and recommends rezoning

The commission approved a special use permit for a recreational marihuana grow facility at 181 S. Getty Street. It also recommended a rezoning request for 1903 Marquette Avenue to the City Commission and approved amended bylaws.

Tue Jun 11, 2024 · 16:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Zoning Board of Appeals meeting cancelled for June 11, 2024

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for June 11, 2024, was cancelled. No decisions were made.

Tue Jun 4, 2024 · 16:00

Housing Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Historic District Commission approves solar panels and pergola installations

The commission approved requests for a solar panel array at 280 W. Muskegon Ave. and a wooden pergola at 1593 Jefferson St. Members also agreed to be notified of new public art installations in historic districts for informal review.

Thu May 16, 2024 · 16:00

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission recommends rezoning Beachwood-Bluffton properties from R-1 to R-2

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended rezoning numerous properties in the Beachwood-Bluffton area from Low Density Single-Family (R-1) to Medium Density Single-Family (R-2) zoning to address lot size constraints for existing homeowners. The Commission also unanimously approved a minor amendment to the Adelaide Point Planned Unit Development. A presentation on city-wide zoning reform and housing needs was given, and the approval of commission bylaws was tabled until June.

Tue May 14, 2024 · 16:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Zoning Board denies variance for circle drive at 1712 Edgewater Drive

The Zoning Board of Appeals denied a request for a variance to allow a circle drive in the front yard and to exceed maximum pavement coverage at 1712 Edgewater Drive. The project had been completed without a permit prior to the application.

Tue May 14, 2024 · 16:00

Housing Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Muskegon Historic District Commission meeting cancelled due to no quorum

The regular meeting of the Historic District Commission scheduled for May 14, 2024, was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No substantive decisions, approvals, or discussions occurred during this cancelled session. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 4, 2024.

Thu Apr 11, 2024 · 16:00

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends rezoning and outdoor seating updates

The commission recommended rezoning several properties near the former Muskegon General Hospital to allow for more diverse business uses. It also approved a special use permit for a marihuana grow facility and recommended updated city-wide outdoor seating regulations. A proposal to allow 24-hour operation for marihuana retailers was denied.

Tue Apr 9, 2024 · 16:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Zoning Board of Appeals meeting cancelled

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for April 9, 2024, was cancelled. No decisions were made.

Tue Apr 2, 2024 · 16:00

Housing Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Historic District Commission elects leadership and supports museum funding

The commission approved the February 6 meeting minutes and elected its Chair and Vice-Chair. Members signed a letter of support for federal funding for the Lakeshore Museum Center. Staff provided updates on approved projects, a civil rights study, and the Nelson House move.

Tue Mar 26, 2024 · 16:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Muskegon ZBA approves height variance for 3-story house at 3534 Wilcox Ave

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance from Section 404 of the zoning ordinance allowing a new house at 3534 Wilcox Avenue to be built three stories and up to 36'3" tall, exceeding the two-story/35-foot limit. The motion passed on a roll call vote of 4-2, with J. Montgomery-Keast and R. King voting no. The board also approved the February 13, 2024 minutes and closed the public hearing; there was no other new or old business.

Thu Mar 14, 2024 · 16:00

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Muskegon Planning Commission's 3/14/24 meeting was cancelled

The City of Muskegon issued a cancellation notice for the Planning Commission's monthly meeting scheduled for Thursday, 3/14/24 at 4 pm in the Commission Chambers at Muskegon City Hall, 933 Terrace Street. The notice records no decisions, votes, or discussion items. The document is signed by Ann Marie Meisch, MMC, City Clerk.

Tue Mar 12, 2024 · 16:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Zoning Board of Appeals meeting cancelled

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for March 12, 2024, was cancelled. No decisions were made.

Tue Mar 5, 2024 · 16:00

Housing Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Historic District Commission meeting cancelled

The regular meeting scheduled for March 5, 2024, was cancelled due to lack of business. No decisions were made.

Thu Feb 15, 2024 · 16:00

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends three zoning and development amendments

The commission recommended three requests to the City Commission for approval, including a PUD amendment for Adelaide Point and zoning changes for residential door transparency and chicken coops. The board also elected its Chair and Vice Chair.

Tue Feb 13, 2024 · 16:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Muskegon ZBA approves two zoning variances, including a 17'2" garage at 1294 Lakeshore Dr.

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved two variance requests at its February 13, 2024 meeting. It allowed an existing detached garage at 1294 Lakeshore Dr. to remain at about 17'2", above the 14-foot maximum height, and allowed a new house at 3534 Wilcox Ave. to be built with a 10-foot rear setback instead of the required 30 feet. Both votes were 6-0. The board also selected Jonathan Witmer as Chair and Mike Gallavin as Vice-Chair, and approved the minutes of its November 14, 2023 meeting.

Tue Feb 6, 2024 · 16:00

Housing Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Historic District Commission approves solar panels for 1011 2nd St.

The commission approved the installation of a non-reflective solar panel array at 1011 2nd St. The board also approved the December 2023 meeting minutes.

Thu Jan 11, 2024 · 16:00

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission meeting for January 11, 2024, was cancelled

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 11, 2024, was cancelled. No decisions were made.

Tue Jan 9, 2024 · 16:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Muskegon Zoning Board of Appeals January 9, 2024 meeting cancelled

The City of Muskegon issued a cancellation notice for the Zoning Board of Appeals monthly meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 4pm. The notice gives no reason for the cancellation and records no decisions, votes, or agenda items. The meeting was to have been held in the Commission Chambers at Muskegon City Hall, 933 Terrace Street.

Tue Jan 9, 2024 · 16:00

Housing Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Historic District Commission meeting cancelled

The regular meeting scheduled for January 9, 2024, was cancelled due to lack of business. No decisions were made.