Pontiac City Zoning Board of Appeals 04-20-2026

The City of Pontiac Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting on April 20, 2026, primarily to consider several zoning variance requests related to property development and signage. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of dimensional variances for a Hindu temple at 1517 Jocelyn Avenue to expand its parking lot by 38 spaces and construct a 1,500 square foot accessory canopy structure. The board debated landscaping requirements and safety concerns related to the parking expansion. Both variance motions were approved by majority vote. Additionally, the board approved a variance for the Pontiac Transportation Museum to install a larger-than-allowed ground platform sign featuring a historic vehicle, with considerations for lighting and neighborhood impact. No direct contract awards or budget allocations were discussed, but these approvals may facilitate future capital improvements and vendor engagements for construction and signage installation.