Douglas, MI
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DouglasMI averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $679,457 +5.5% yr/yr · +38% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Recent meetings
Tue Jul 28, 2026
Zoning Board of Appeals
ZBA to consider front yard setback variance for 811 Golfview Dr.
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to decide on a variance request for a residential property. The board will also vote on changing its regular meeting time.
- Public hearing for 811 Golfview Dr. to reduce minimum front yard setback from 35 feet to 31 feet for an attached garage
- Proposed change of regular meeting time from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
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📄 From the agenda
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THE CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF DOUGLAS
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (ZBA) MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026, AT 7:00 PM
415 WILEY RD., DOUGLAS MI
AGENDA
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Nominations from the floor, Elected by Majority Vote
- Chair
- Vice-Chair
- Secretary
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Motion to Approve May 26, 2026, Minutes. (Roll Call Vote)
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Public Hearing and Decision: 811 Golfview Dr. – Variance Request from Section 5.02(C) to reduce the
required minimum front yard setback from 35 feet to 31 feet.
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)
B. Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting Time Change
Motion to approve changing the regular meeting time of the Zoning Board of Appeals from 7:00 p.m. to
6:00 p.m., effective at the next regular meeting. (Roll Call Vote)
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, MEMBERS, COMMITTEES
8. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – VERBAL (LIMIT OF 5 MINUTES)
9. ADJOURNMENT
Pleas …
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Tue May 26, 2026
Zoning Board of Appeals
ZBA to decide on parking setback variance at 47 W. Center St
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and decide on a variance request to reduce the required 25-foot separation between a parking entrance/exit and a residential district to 5 feet at 47 W. Center St. The board will also consider a staff interpretation that no variance is needed for a related driveway-building separation requirement, or if it disagrees, whether to grant a variance. The meeting includes approval of the March 24, 2026 minutes.
- Public hearing and decision on variance from Section 19.05(2)(b) to reduce the 25-foot parking entrance/exit separation from a residential district to 5 feet at 47 W. Center St
- Request for interpretation of Section 19.05(2)(c) regarding the 12-foot driveway-to-building separation; staff finds no variance needed
- Prior related variances approved in February 2026 for the same property
- Approval of draft minutes from the March 24, 2026 meeting
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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
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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
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 of this meet …
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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.
- Public hearing and decision: 312 Ferry St variance from Section 22.05(9)(b) for a digital reader board
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📄 From the agenda
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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
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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 acce …
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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.
- 2025-2026 hunting season results (discussion)
- Next steps or focus points for wildlife management (discussion)
- Continuance of the Tri-Community Wildlife Committee (discussion)
- Receive and file written communication from Lake Michigan Shore Association
- Public communication limited to 3 minutes
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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 …
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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.
- Public hearing and decision on variances for 47 W. Center St (driveway and rear parking setbacks)
- Applicant Turan Ufuk proposes demolition of former police station and new mixed‑use building
- Staff analysis indicates several variance criteria are not met
- Standard agenda items: approval of July 22, 2025 minutes, reports, and adjournment
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✓ Decided: 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.
- Approved granting of variances for driveway entrance setback and rear parking setback at 47 Center St (motion carried)
- Approved the meeting minutes (motion carried)
- Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)
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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
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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 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.
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 accessibili …
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📄 From the minutes
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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
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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
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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
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🌐 County-level context (Allegan County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities1 (2024)
Business establishments2,571 (38,899 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,111/mo (2025)
Adults with low literacy15.7% (low numeracy 25% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
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Outcomes — economic mobility
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