Holland boards weigh zoning changes, utility rates, and downtown budget in late June sessions
Holland's City Council, utility board, and downtown district board all met in the final week of June, with agendas covering zoning code amendments, water rate reviews, and a FY27 downtown budget. Minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, so the items below reflect what was scheduled for discussion or action — not confirmed outcomes.
City Council — July 1
The City Council's regular meeting agenda included a public hearing on terminating the Brownfield Reimbursement Agreement for the Black River Flats project, followed by consideration of final adoption of text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (Chapter 39). The council was also scheduled to receive the FY2026 Strategic Plan and Business Plan Final Report via voice vote, and to act on mayoral appointments and reappointments to city commissions. A revocable license agreement for projecting signs at 5 W. 8th Street was also on the agenda.
Principal Shopping District — July 2
The PSD Board was scheduled to review and adopt the FY27 budget alongside July financial reports. Staff planned to present survey results from a proposed food truck pilot program and indicate the program would be paused. The agenda noted a Gentex Corporation sponsorship of $10,000 per year for the Street Performer Series and a $1,500 exclusive sponsorship from Jean Marie's for Sidewalk Sales. The board was also set to review a Spring Fling recap and discuss 2027 event adjustments, as well as potential ordinance changes to accommodate food trucks downtown.
Board of Appeals — June 25
The Board of Appeals was scheduled to hold a public hearing on two zoning relief requests. At 21 W 26th Street, a special exception and variance were sought to build a new home with a 5-foot side setback (where 7 feet is required) and a 16.2-foot front setback (where 21 feet is required) on a sub-standard lot. At 473 W 22nd Street, a variance was requested for a home addition set back 3.1 feet from the secondary street property line, where 16 feet is required. The board could grant, deny, or modify either request. A study session was scheduled from 5–6 p.m. before the 6 p.m. regular meeting.
HBPW Board — June 22
The Holland Board of Public Works study session covered May 2026 financial reviews across its electric, water, wastewater, and broadband divisions. Directors were set to study a proposed grant program to help customers replace private lead service lines, evaluate water rates for customers using once-through cooling systems, and receive an assessment update on high-strength waste receiving at the Holland Area Water Reclamation Facility.
City Council Study Session — June 24
Council members held a van tour to view past, present, and future housing projects. No votes or formal actions were scheduled.
Coming up
- **July 7 — Historic District Commission:** Election of a new chair and vice chair, plus public hearings on four Certificate of Appropriateness applications: basement window trim at 75 W. 12th St., solar panels at 209 W. 11th St., a rear porch replacement with a larger addition at 93 W. 14th St., and three new awnings at 89 W. 12th St.
- **July 8 — City Council Study Session:** Updates on the Outdoor Discovery Center partnership and the Lakeshore Advantage annual investor report. No formal votes scheduled.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Council takes up zoning code amendments; utility board reviews lead line grants
Generated from official meeting agendas and minutes — every underlying document is linked from the city page. Read the primary source before you rely on a detail.