City of Buchanan Planning Commission Tuesday, March 10, 2026 06:00 PM Chamber of Buchanan City Hall - 302 N Redbud Trail, Buchanan MI

The City of Buchanan Planning Commission, in compliance with Michigan’s Open Meetings Act, hereby gives notice of a Planning Commission meeting to be held in the Chamber of City Hall.

* Comments may also be submitted in writing at least 4 hours in advance to the Zoning & Community Development Director Kristen Gundersen at kgundersen@cityofbuchanan.com

* Buchanan City will provide necessary and reasonable auxiliary aide and services to those individuals with disabilities who wish to attend the public meeting upon receiving at least one (1) week’s prior notice. Any such individual requiring such aids or services should contact the city in writing or by telephoning: Buchanan City Clerk; 302 North Redbud Trail, Buchanan, MI 49107, 269-695-3844.

I.PUBLIC HEARING

1. A.Call to Order

2. B.Roll Call

3. C.Opening of Hearing and Statement of Purpose of the Hearing

   The purpose of the public hearing is to hear public comments on proposed amendments to Sections 71-5 Zoning district established; Section 71-14.A – Figure 71-A Buchanan Zoning Map; creation of Section 71-16.H Establishment of zoning districts and regulations; Section 71-18 Uses – Table 71-J Use Matrix – Accommodations-  Article V Definitions and any other sections of the Unified Development Code that may be necessary to fully implement and a Short-term rental overlay district consistent with Ordinance 2025.09.443, as adopted in the City of Buchanan Code of Ordinances.

4. D.Announcement of the Rules of the Hearing

5. E.Presentation by the Applicant

6. F.Presentation by the Opposition

7. G.Applicant's Rebuttal

8. H.Closing of Hearing

II.Regular Meeting - Call to Order

III.Pledge of Allegiance

IV.Roll Call

V.Resignation Announcement and Appointment of Chairperson

1. A.1) Accept the resignation of Chairperson Ralph McDonald. 

   2) Appoint new Chairperson and other positions if needed.

VI.Approve Agenda

VII.Public Comments - Agenda Items

VIII.Approve Minutes

1. A.Consider the Regular Meeting Minutes from February 10th, 2026.

IX.Old Business

1. A.Sign Discussion #3

2. B.Master Plan Update Discussion #3- Title Survey Background

3. C.Vacant and Underutilized Building Ordinance- Discussion

X.New Business

1. A.Unified Development Ordinance- Consideration of Text Amendment- Creation of Short-term Rental Overlay District

2. B.Unified Development Code- Buffering, Tree preservation, landscaping and fencing.

XI.Public Comment - Non-Agenda Items Only

XII.Zoning & Community Development Director Comments

XIII.Commissioner Comments

XIV.Adjournment