City of Buchanan Planning Commission Tuesday, July 14, 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.The purpose of the public hearing is to hear public comments on proposed amendments to Table 71-J – Use Matrix and Article V Definitions and any other sections of the Unified Development Code related to residential housing options.

  4. D.Opening of Hearing and Statement of Purpose of the Hearing

  5. E.Announcement of the Rules of the Hearing

  6. F.Presentation by the Applicant

  7. G.Presentation by the Opposition

  8. H.Applicant's Rebuttal

  9. I.Closing of Hearing

II.Regular Meeting - Call to Order

III.Pledge of Allegiance

IV.Roll Call

V.Approve Agenda

VI.Public Comments - Agenda Items

VII.Approve Minutes

  1. A.Consider the Regular Meeting Minutes from May 12th, 2026.

VIII.Old Business

  1. A.Master Plan Update Discussion 6 – Open House/Pop-Up Event Results – Future Land Use Map and Goals and Objectives - Update and Next Steps

IX.New Business

  1. A.Consideration of a Text Amendment to Table 71-J Use Matrix and Article V Definitions Relating to Residential Uses in the Unified Development Code

X.Public Comment - Non-Agenda Items Only

XI.Zoning & Community Development Director Comments

XII.Commissioner Comments

XIII.Adjournment