Planning and Zoning Commission - 11/2/2026

The City of Rock Island Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on November 2, 2026, considered several land-use requests; no procurement-related activity was identified. For case 2026-24, the commission voted 7–0 to recommend denial of Scott Burkhead’s request for a special use permit to display and sell sheds on residentially zoned properties. The recommendation will go to City Council on November 23. Case 2026-29, a variance request for 9401 Ridgewood Road, was postponed to the next meeting because the applicants were absent.

For case 2026-30, the commission approved 6–1 a major home occupation authorization for a massage therapy business at 3701 24th Street. Conditions include weekday hours of 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., no more than four clients daily by appointment, driveway parking, no signage, and maintaining the applicant’s state license; the authorization ends if the applicant no longer resides at the property. The commission also approved its 2027 public meeting schedule.