Planning commission recommends code change on nonconforming lots to city council, requests scrivener�27s review

The Ferrysburg Planning Commission voted to recommend that city council amend chapter 154 (zoning), article 11 (nonconformities) to remove language that would force nonconforming lots in the same ownership to be combined before development. Commissioners said the change would allow existing lots that meet setbacks to be developed separately without forced consolidation.

Commissioner Heather moved to recommend the ordinance change; Commissioner (S10) seconded. Members noted a drafting issue in the first paragraph and asked city planner David Jarosick (referred to as Dave/Drowzyk) to perform a final review to ensure the text accurately reflects the commission27s intent. Chairman Post said the commission would transmit the recommendation to city council with that scrivener27s review completed. The motion passed by voice vote with no opposition recorded.

The amendment, if adopted by council, would change how the city treats certain existing lots of record and could affect future infill development or property sales that rely on current lot lines.