Notice of Public Hearing: City Commission May 11th, 2026 @7:00 PM

POSTED: 4-23-2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF BUCHANAN, MICHIGAN
CITY COMMISSION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Buchanan City Commission will hold a Public Hearing and consider proposed Ordinance No. 2026.05/449, Vacant and Underutilized Building Ordinance on Monday, May 11^th, 2026, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Buchanan City Hall, 302 N. Redbud Trail, Buchanan, Michigan 49107.

The proposed Ordinance is to regulate, rehabilitate, and promote the active use of vacant and underutilized buildings; to discourage nonconforming storage uses outside storage zones; to establish definitions, registration requirements, local responsible agent designation, inspection, maintenance, activation standards, fees, enforcement, hardship relief, and appeals; and to protect public health, safety, and welfare.

Following the public hearing, the City Commission will hold its Regular Meeting, during which it will consider the second reading and enactment of Ordinance 2026.05/449

At the meeting, all interested persons will have the opportunity to be heard. Copies of the proposed ordinance are available for public inspection at Buchanan City Hall, 302 N. Redbud Trail, Buchanan, Michigan 49107, during regular business hours.

Written comments may be submitted prior to the meeting to the City Clerk at Buchanan City Hall or via email to clerk@cityofbuchanan.com.