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Douglas, Michigan

Douglas   Michigan average (US Census ACS)
Population1,295
Per-capita income$58,887
Median home value$383,000
Typical home value $666,821 +5.8% yr/yr · +40.6% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)

Reuniones recientes

Tue May 26, 2026

Zoning Board of Appeals

ZBA decidirá sobre varianza de retranqueo de estacionamiento en 47 W. Center St

La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y decidirá sobre una solicitud de varianza para reducir la separación requerida de 25 pies entre una entrada/salida de estacionamiento y un distrito residencial a 5 pies en 47 W. Center St. La junta también considerará una interpretación del personal que indica que no se necesita varianza para un requisito relacionado de separación entre camino de entrada y edificio, o si no está de acuerdo, si debe conceder una varianza. La reunión incluye la aprobación de las actas del 24 de marzo de 2026.

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Agenda (oficial) · copia en caché
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THE CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF DOUGLAS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (ZBA) MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026, AT 7:00 PM 415 WILEY RD., DOUGLAS MI AGENDA To v iew remotely, join online or by phone. Join online by visiting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88058713351 Join by phone by dialing: +1 (312) 626-6799 | Then enter “Meeting ID”: 880 5871 3351 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Motion to Approve the March 24, 2026, Minutes. (Roll Call Vote) 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearing and Decision: 47 W. Center St - Variance Requests from Section 19.05(2)(b) and Section 19.05(2)(c), and Request for Interpretation of Section 19.05(2)(c) 1) Chairman declares the Public Hearing Open 2) Presentation of Written Communications 3) Presentation by the Petitioner 4) Comments from the Audience/Response from the Petitioner 5) Questions/Comments from the ZBA Members 6) Chairman declares Public Hearing Closed 7) Motion to Approve, Deny, or Approve with Conditions (Roll Call Vote) 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, MEMBERS, COMMITTEES 7. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – VERBAL (LIMIT OF 5 MINUTES) 8. ADJOURNMENT Pl ease Note – The City of the Village of Douglas (the “City”) is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of this m [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 24, 2026

Zoning Board of Appeals

ZBA to consider digital sign variance for 312 Ferry St

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to decide on a variance request for 312 Ferry St. The applicant, Consumers Credit Union, is seeking permission to install an electronic or digital reader board on a pole sign, which is generally prohibited by city ordinance.

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THE CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF DOUGLAS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (ZBA) MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026, AT 7:00 PM 415 WILEY RD., DOUGLAS MI AGENDA To view remotely, join online or by phone. Join online by visiting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5290484395?omn=86368361800 Join by phone by dialing: +1 (312) 626-6799 | Then enter “Meeting ID”: 529 048 4395 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Motion to Approve the February 24, 2026, Minutes. (Roll Call Vote) 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearing and Decision: 312 Ferry St – Variance from Section 22.05(9)(b) to Allow an Electronic/Digital Reader Board (Pole Sign) 1) Chairman declares the Public Hearing Open 2) Presentation of Written Communications 3) Presentation by the Petitioner 4) Comments from the Audience/Response from the Petitioner 5) Questions/Comments from the ZBA Members 6) Chairman declares Public Hearing Closed 7) Motion to Approve, Deny, or Approve with Conditions (Roll Call Vote) 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, MEMBERS, COMMITTEES 7. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – VERBAL (LIMIT OF 5 MINUTES) 8. ADJOURNMENT Please Note – The City of the Village of Douglas (the “City”) is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Mar 4, 2026

Tri-Community Wildlife Committee

Committee reviews 2025-2026 deer hunting results and future plans

The Tri-Community Wildlife Committee will discuss the 2025-2026 hunting season results for Douglas, Saugatuck Township, and Saugatuck. Members will consider next steps or focus points for wildlife management. The committee will also discuss whether to continue the Tri-Community Wildlife Committee.

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Tri-Community Wildlife Committee Agenda Date: Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 Time: 6:00 p.m. City of the Village of Douglas, Michigan, City Hall Council Chambers 415 W. Wiley Road, Douglas, Michigan Committee’s Mission Statement: Our mission is to discover appropriate ways to maintain a healthy balance in the wildlife populations of our communities and make recommendations to the City of Douglas, Saugatuck Township, and the City of Saugatuck. Zoom Link Information: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89315657465 Meeting ID: 893 1565 7465 1. Call to Order (Chair) 2. Roll Call (Deputy City Clerk/City Manager) 3. Approval of Agenda (Voice Vote) 4. Approve the meeting minutes for June 4, 2025 (Voice Vote) 5. New Business a. 2025-2026 Hunting Season Results (Douglas, Saugatuck Township, Saugatuck) (Discussion) b. Next steps or focus points moving forward (Discussion) c. Continuance of the Tri-Community Wildlife Committee (Discussion) 6. Old Business 7. Written Communication (Receive and File) a. Lake Michigan Shore Association 8. Public Communication (Limited to 3 minutes) 9. Douglas City Manager/Committee Liaison Comments 10. Committee Member Comments 11. Adjournment Motion to adjourn the meeting Please Note – The City of the Village of Douglas (the “City”) is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodation [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 24, 2026

Zoning Board of Appeals

ZBA to vote on setback variances for 47 Center St property

The Douglas Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request for 47 W. Center St. The applicant seeks to reduce the driveway entrance setback from 10 ft to 5 ft and the rear parking setback from 12.5 ft to 5 ft for a planned restaurant/retail building with residential units. The board will consider the request after reviewing staff analysis of the applicable variance criteria.

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✓ Decidido: Zoning Board approves variances for 47 Center St property

The Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on a variance request for 47 Center St. After reviewing the applicant’s written communication and site details, the board approved granting the requested driveway entrance setback and rear parking setback variances. The board also approved the meeting minutes and adjourned the session.

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THE CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF DOUGLAS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (ZBA) MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026, AT 7:00 PM 415 WILEY RD., DOUGLAS MI AGENDA To view remotely, join online or by phone. Join online by visiting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5290484395?omn=84547545330 Join by phone by dialing: +1 (312) 626-6799 | Then enter “Meeting ID”: 529 048 4395 1. C ALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. AP PROVAL OF MINUTES A. Motion to Approve the July 22, 2025, Minutes. (Roll Call Vote) 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearing and Decision: 47 Center St – Request for Variances from Section 18.01(1)(a)1. (Driveway Entrance Setback) and Section 19.04(1)(d) (Rear Parking Setback). 1) Chairman declares the Public Hearing Open 2) Presentation of Written Communications 3) Presentation by the Petitioner 4) Comments from the Audience/Response from the Petitioner 5) Questions/Comments from the ZBA Members 6) Chairman declares Public Hearing Closed 7) Motion to Approve, Deny, or Approve with Conditions (Roll Call Vote) 5. U NFINISHED BUSINESS 6. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, MEMBERS, COMMITTEES 7. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – VERBAL (LIMIT OF 5 MINUTES) 8. ADJOURNMENT Please Note – The City of the Village of Douglas (the “City”) is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessib [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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THE CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF D O U G L A S ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (ZBA) M E E T IN G TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 4 , 202 6 , AT 7:00 P M 415 WILEY RD ., DOUGLAS M I M IN U T E S 1. CALL TO O R D E R – C h a ir c a lle d th e m e e tin g to o rd e r a t 7 :0 0 p m 2. ROLL C A L L P re se n t T a ru e P u lle n K e n K u tze l B ill S c h u m a c h e r A lso P re se n t Planning & Zoning Administrator Sean Homyen 3. APPROVAL OF M IN U T E S M o tio n b y P u lle n , s e c o n d e d b y K u tz e l to a p p ro v e th e F e b ru a ry 2 4 , 2 0 2 6 , A g e n d a – M o tio n c a rrie d u n a n im o u s ly . M o tio n b y P u lle n , s e c o n d e d b y K u tz e l to a p p ro v e th e Ju ly 2 2 , 2 0 2 5 , M in u te s . – M o tio n c a rrie d u n a n im o u s ly . 4. NEW B U S IN E S S A . Public Hearing and Decision: 47 Center St – Request for Variances from Section 18.01(1)(a)1. (Driveway Entrance Setback) and Section 19.04(1)(d) (Rear Parking Setback). 1) Chairman declares the Public Hearing O p e n 2) Presentation of Written C o m m u n ic a tio n s – K u tz e l re a d w ritte n c o m m u n ic a tio n fro m D a rin R ile y in to th e p u b lic re c o rd . 3) Presentation by the P e titio n e r – K e n D ix o n (5 2 3 ), fo rm e r Z B A m e m b e r a t a n o th e r c o m m u n ity , s ta te d h e b e lie v e s th e re is a b a s is fo r th e v a ria n c e b a s e d o n p rio r e x p e rie n c e . H e p ro v id e d v is u a ls o f th e e x is tin g b u ild in g , fo rm e rly th e P o [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]