Muskegon public meetings in 2024
14 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously recommended approval of a rezoning request for 1727 Beidler Street from R-1 Neighborhood Residential to Form-Based Code, Neighborhood Edge (FBC-NE). The property contains a legally non-conforming commercial storage building, and the rezoning would allow expansion and make the use conforming. The recommendation will go to the City Commission for final decision.
- Approved minutes of November 14, 2024, with corrections to vote counts for cases 2024-33 and 2024-34 (unanimous)
- Closed public hearing for Case 2024-35 (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of rezoning 1727 Beidler Street from R-1 to FBC-NE (5-0)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for December 10, 2024, was cancelled because no quorum was present. No substantive decisions were made. The next public meeting is scheduled for January 14, 2025.
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a public hearing on a brownfield plan amendment for Lakeshore Hotel Partners, LLC, at 181 and 201 Viridian Drive. The consent agenda includes multiple items: sale of 1221 Sanford, designation of Western Avenue as 'L.C. Walker Way', rezoning of 1095 3rd St from B-2 to FBC, NC, beach parking fees for summer 2025, and an emergency sewage pump and haul contract.
- Public hearing on Brownfield Plan Amendment for Lakeshore Hotel Partners at 181 and 201 Viridian Drive
- Resolution designating a portion of Western Avenue as 'L.C. Walker Way'
- Rezoning of 1095 3rd St from B-2 to FBC, NC (second reading)
- Beach parking fees update for Summer 2025
- Emergency sewage pump and haul contract authorization
General
The Muskegon City Commission holds a worksession to discuss three items: planning for the Muskegon Social Equity Program's economic development grants, an update on beach parking fees for summer 2025, and an asbestos abatement proposal for the demolition of 880 First St. Public comment will also be heard. No votes are taken at this worksession; it is a discussion-only meeting.
- Discussion of Muskegon Social Equity Program – Economic Development Grants planning
- Update on beach parking fees for Summer 2025 from the Manager's Office
- Asbestos abatement proposal for demolition of 880 First St.
- Public comment period
City Commission
The City Commission will review several proposed changes to the zoning ordinance, including the removal of R-2 and R-3 districts and new rules for accessory dwelling units. The body is also deciding on the sale of two city properties and various contract awards.
- Rezoning of 1095 3rd St from B-2 to FBC, NC
- Sale of 1451 Leahy and 1325 Terrace
- Proposed demolition of 1101 Pine St
- Beach parking pass price adjustments
- EGLE Grant Development Agreement for Lofts of Muskegon at 122 W. Muskegon Ave
City Commission
The Muskegon City Commission will consider multiple zoning ordinance amendments that would rezone single-family residential districts to permit duplexes, triplexes, and accessory dwelling units, reduce minimum parking requirements, and allow conversion of single-family homes into multi-unit dwellings. The consent agenda includes a second reading to approve a planned unit development amendment at Harbour Towne for 28 new condominium units. Other items include service awards, a fireworks display for New Year's Eve, a charitable gaming license for Kids Belong, and an ATM installation at the farmers market.
- Zoning amendments to allow duplexes, triplexes, and accessory dwelling units in R-1 single-family districts
- Second reading of PUD amendment at Harbour Towne for 28 new condo units
- Removal of R-2 and R-3 districts and adjustment of R-1 area and bulk requirements
- Reduction of minimum parking spaces for single-family and multi-family dwellings
- Conversion of single-family houses into duplexes and triplexes permitted
City Commission
The Muskegon City Commission will vote on a short-term rental ordinance, approve land bank parcel trades, and consider a resolution urging federal acknowledgment for the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians. The meeting also includes public hearings on brownfield plan amendments.
- Second reading of short-term rental ordinance
- Second reading of zoning ordinance amendment for short-term rentals
- Approval of land bank parcel trades
- Resolution urging U.S. Interior to approve Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians' federal acknowledgment
- Public hearings on brownfield plan amendments
City Commission
The Muskegon City Commission will vote on a consent agenda that includes minutes, a regional transit authority incorporation, a demolition bid for 880 First St, a broadband permit, opioid settlement management, and several property sales. Two zoning amendments related to cat cafés will be read for the second time and considered. New business includes a contract for FY25 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund engineering services and the creation of a short‑term rental ordinance and its definition. Additional items cover a park equipment purchase, a sewer repair project, and a resolution honoring the local NAACP branch.
- Approval of 880 First St demolition bid (Economic Development)
- Amendment to the zoning ordinance for cat cafés in commercial zones (Planning)
- Sale of 1435 Hoyt (Planning)
- Contract award for First Street (DPW‑Engineering)
- FY25 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund engineering services (Public Works)
General
The City Commission will hold a work session to review updates on the Apple Avenue design. The body will also discuss the FY 2023 CAPER and an agreement for the management of opioid settlement funding.
- Apple Avenue Design Update
- FY 2023 CAPER
- Opioid Settlement Funding & Management Agreement
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission recommended approval of a new short-term rental ordinance (Case 2024-27) that caps rentals at 4% of housing units per zone across 11 zones, with specific caps per zone. The commission also recommended approval of a definition for short-term rentals (Case 2024-26). Both recommendations will go to the City Commission for final action.
- Recommended approval of short-term rental ordinance with zone caps (5-0)
- Amended ordinance to exempt Lakeside Corridor Improvement Authority from caps (5-0)
- Amended ordinance to remove license transfer provision (5-0)
- Recommended approval of short-term rental definition (5-0)
- Approved minutes of September 12, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
City Commission
The City Commission is meeting to consider a series of municipal services agreements and housing exemptions for redevelopment projects. The body will also review property sales and zoning amendments regarding cat cafés.
- Zoning ordinance amendments to define and allow Cat Cafés in commercial zones
- Sale of 32 W. Western Avenue to Spire Development
- Municipal Services Agreements and Housing Exemptions for Nelson School, Clay Commons, Spring Street Crossing, Berkshire Spring Street, Froebel School, and Lighthouse Lofts
- Sale of properties at 1431 Hoyt, 1441 Hoyt, and 1441 Leahy
- MDOT Trunkline Maintenance Contract Renewal and purchase of a front-end loader
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals special meeting scheduled for 9/17/24 was cancelled due to lack of quorum. No decisions were made. The next meeting is set for 10/8/24 at City Hall Commission Chambers.
- Special meeting cancelled due to no quorum
Zoning Board of Appeals
The September 10, 2024 meeting of the Muskegon Zoning Board of Appeals was cancelled. No decisions were made or items discussed.
City Commission
The City Commission will consider finalizing a short-term rental ordinance, approving cellular antenna lease renewals, and awarding a contract for a 2024 mill and resurfacing project. The body will also hold second readings for three rezoning requests and a planned unit development amendment.
- Short-Term Rental - Final Ordinance Presentation
- Nims Water Tower Cellular Antenna Lease Renewal
- Marshall Water Tower Cellular Antenna Lease Renewal
- Contract Award - 2024 Mill and Resurfacing Project
- Rezoning of 349 W Webster Ave from FBC, UR to FBC, NC