General/Comprehensive Plan Designation

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Master Plan/Specific Plan

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Zoning Designation

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Height Limits

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Floor to Area Ratio (FAR)

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Dwelling Units per Acre

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Parking Requirement

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Other Requirement

Request

Zoned for Preferred Outcomes

Permits wide variety of commercial uses and residential on upper floors of commercial buildings. Adjacent areas zoned for multiple family development.

Political Support

Creation of Corridor Improvement Authority and City involvement in substantial road/pedestrian improvements supported by local community

Community Support

Public input into Master Plan and Corridor Improvement Authority plan has been substantial

Other Incentives

Brownfield funds for dealing with obsolete structures & contaminated sites, TIF funds for needed off-site/infrastructure improvements

Housing Credits

MSHDA (State of Michigan) incentives for affordable and workforce housing

Financial Programs

MEDC (State of Michigan) programs targeted to mixed use, downtown projects in Redevelopment Ready Communities

Costs

Request

Fee Schedule

Dearborn Fee Schedule

Other

Streetscape and pedestrian improvements completed/maintained

Infrastructure

All utilities available, supported by public parking in core area.

Transportation

Served by DDOT & SMART bus systems

Private Investment

2 story medical office building completed recently

Local Development Trends & Market Indicators

Demand for new quality multiple family housing due to aging and declining stock of such, retail and service uses supporting surrounding neighborhoods and neighboring areas of Detroit.