Hazel Park Human Rights Ordinance Passes First Reading
It is expected to advance to a third reading and be adopted in April.
It is expected to advance to a third reading and be adopted in April.
Holly Township Board to Vote on Revising Chicken Ordinance (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 26, 2018) Holly Township, MI- The Holly Township Board of Trustees is expected to vote on removing lot restrictions from the ordinance regulating Class III farm animals, including ducks, chickens, and rabbits. Currently residents with lots that are less than 2.5 acres…
On the Ballot: Rochester Voters to Decide on Purchasing Rule Clarification Rochester, MI- Voters in Rochester will be asked to decide if they want to change the policy for purchasing. Proposed Amendment: It is proposed that Section 11.2 of the Charter of the City of Rochester be amended to remove specific expenditure thresholds and purchasing…
Can Dogs Run Free at Condos? Northville Considers Ordinance Change (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 8, 2018) Northville, MI- Should dog owners at condos have to keep their pooches on a leash? This is the question prompting an ordinance change in the City of Northville. According to a memo to City Council from Police Chief Michael…
Troy Council Holds off on Medical Marijuana Facility Decision (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 24, 2018) Troy, MI – Troy City Council met for a work session Monday with an audience of about 30 residents and guests to discuss whether the City should opt in, opt out or do nothing in regard to allowing medical marijuana…
Troy Council Holds off on Medical Marijuana Facility Decision (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 24, 2018) Troy, MI – Troy City Council met for a work session Monday with an audience of about 30 residents and guests to discuss whether the City should opt in, opt out or do nothing in regard to allowing medical marijuana…
Southfield Opposes Drilling Permit (City of Southfield Press Release, Dec. 30, 2015) Southfield, MI – Recent media reports have resulted in questions about the City of Southfield’s position regarding oil and gas exploration. These questions arose because Jordan Development filed an Application for drilling in the City on November 4, 2015. This Company is an…
Heyday of Grass is Past as Ferndale Approves Natural Landscape Ordinance Changes (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 22, 2015) The picture perfect suburban lawn was a nearly impossible, and ultimately disappointing dream for Rebecca Hammond who would joke that she made sacrifices to the “Grass God” each year as she paid for seed, fertilizers, and endless…
City Manager April Lynch has released a statement reminding people about the rules for election signs. Candidates should take note of the following:
“As the election season heats up, staff wanted to put out some important facts about Political Signs:
Last summer’s chicken coop discussions are finally coming to a vote at Monday night’s City Council meeting. A proposed regulation change would allow residents to keep up to three chickens if they follow basic rules of care. Currently chickens are not expressly prohibited, but rules about the placement of coops mean that very few residents would qualify to build a coop on their property.
Residents and business owners will have an opportunity to speak at tonight’s meeting, which is at 7:30pm at City Hall (300 E. 9 Mile). To view the proposed ordinance changes, and other documentation visit the City of Ferndale website at http://www.ferndale-mi.com/Services/Cable/CityCouncilVideo.htm.
Laura Mikulski’s crusade continues. On April 19 we brought you news of a young Ferndalian hoping to raise chickens in her backyard. …Now she is asking interested residents to sign an online petition asking for a change in the ordinance which would allow coops to be built near homes. (http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/support-backyard-chickens-in-ferndale/)….
In response to concerns raised at the January 24 Council meeting, the Special Events Committee February 15, 2011 met to discuss Council’s comments and concerns and made revisions to the Special Events Policy and Ordinance, most of which were approved by Council.
Ferndale City Council passed an ordinance on Oct. 25, 2010 that requires Complete Streets planning for the City. According to the Ordinance introduction memo, “Complete Streets is a best practice with growing national and state support that calls for cities to rethink how they design or redesign road infrastructure projects to accommodate all users, not just cars.