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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in St. Clair Shores public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Commercial vehicle parking rules in residential districts
A consent agenda item would amend Article VI on parking of vehicles on residential lots (Sections 40-160), with a hearing. This affects where residents can park cars, boats and trailers at home.
Alley vacation and future of city-owned lot at 21408 Centennial
The city-owned alley behind 27109 Harper will stay public for now. Residents worried vacating it could open the door to a parking lot on the vacant Centennial lot next to their homes, and the council agreed there was no purchase offer or clear plan — instead it wants the vacant lot marketed, possibly for a house.
Culver's restaurant and drive-thru at former Hall's Nursery site
The former nursery site was supposed to be graded and seeded but sits full of trash. The city demanded cleanup and fence removal; the developer has now asked for a meeting to present a plan for the property.
State bills would strip local zoning control
The council formally opposed state House bills that would force minimum 1,500-square-foot lots, 500-square-foot homes, and by-right accessory dwelling units on cities, overriding St. Clair Shores' 6,000-square-foot minimum lots and current setback rules.