Notice of Public Hearings; City Commission, July 13th, 2026 at 7:00 PM

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. 2026.07/450 to amend the Code of Ordinances of the City of Buchanan by repealing Chapter 76, Signs, in its entirety on Monday, July 13th, 2026 beginning at 7:00 PM.

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.

 Following the public hearing, the City Commission will hold its Regular Meeting, during which it will consider the second reading and enactment of Ordinance 2026.07/450.

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

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. 2026.07/451 to amend Chapter 78, Solid Waste, of the City of Buchanan Code of Ordinances on Monday, July 13th, 2026, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Buchanan City Hall, 302 N. Redbud Trail, Buchanan, Michigan 49107.

The proposed ordinance includes amendments to Chapter 78, Solid Waste, to update and clarify the City’s brush collection regulations. The proposed amendments include provisions regarding brush size allowances, maximum brush pile size and stacking requirements, allowable placement of brush, days and months of brush pick-up, time of placement, prohibited items, prohibited placement, property owner clean-up responsibilities, and referral of non-compliant piles to code enforcement. The amendments are intended to provide a clear set of regulations for the City’s brush pick-up program, which is intended for trimming of on-site trees and is not intended for tree removal by professional services.

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.

Following the public hearing, the City Commission will hold its Regular Meeting, during which it will consider the second reading and enactment of Ordinance 2026.07/451.

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.

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 on a proposed ordinance 2026.08/453 that would amend the City’s bicycle ordinance to address bicycles, electric bicycles, quadracycles, scooters, skateboards, roller blades, Segways, and similar devices. The ordinance would remove outdated bicycle licensing requirements, establish updated safety and operating rules, restrict use in designated downtown areas and recreational trails, authorize additional traffic control orders, and provide on that violations are municipal civil infractions for Monday, July 13th, 2026, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Buchanan City Hall, 302 N. Redbud Trail, Buchanan, Michigan 49107.

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.

 

Kalla Langston-Weiss
City Clerk
City of Buchanan
302 N. Redbud Trail
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-3844