Whether one space per 800 square feet would be required or one space per 3 employees would be required. Currently, manufacturing and production uses are required to provide the greater of those two specified calculations. #WDET #CitizenDetroit #DetroitDocumenters

Motion approved to allow business to choose 1 per 800 ft or 1 per 3 employees

6:30 PM Public Hearing
Is to consider a text amendment that would amend ch 61 of the 1984 Detroit City Code. The proposed ordinance would alter provisions related to 3 overlay areas:
TSMO - Traditional Main Overlay Area

Proposed TSMO Area
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Server design standards are proposed
requirements include:
1.) Transparency - at least 50% windows
2.) Main entrance is on the street
3.) entrance is 30 ft away from street
4.) Design Standards such as no LED Rope lights no corrugated metal panels or shipping containers

It is proposed that parking requirements are reduced for new buildings
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#Public comment overall express support for the amendment, most want to expand.
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Finally the motion is approved and the Meeting is adjourned at 8 p.m. This concludes the Detroit City Planning Commission meeting. For more meeting coverage, check out .