GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Grand Rapids community members sounded off Tuesday night on amendments to a proposed zoning ordinances as city leaders continue to work to add affordable housing options.
The effort began in 2015, after which the city formed the Housing Advisory Committee. That committee made recommendations to the City Commission, which in turn referred certain items to the Planning Commission for further discussion.
Tuesday's standing room only public hearing at City Hall centered around four items that are part of a proposal to amend zoning ordinances:
- Providing incentives for small scale development, which would include two-, three- and four-unit developments either converted from single-family homes or new construction.
- Providing incentives for increased density.
- Permitting accessory dwelling units like a mother-in-law suite.
- Permitting zero lot line condos or townhomes.