Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) Zoom Meeting – June 29, 2026

The City of Detroit Board of Zoning Appeals held a meeting on June 29, 2026, primarily addressing two zoning cases involving property use and variances. The first case involved a request to approve a dimensional variance to develop a 33-space accessory parking lot on vacant land at 4330 Lens Street to serve a proposed K-12 school. The board discussed the necessity of the parking lot for traffic mitigation and safety, ultimately voting to grant the variance. The second case was a modification request for an existing medical marijuana caregiver center at 20477 Schaefer, seeking approval to expand into an adjacent 1,708 square foot space, increasing the total area to approximately 3,361 square feet. The board approved the modification after confirming standing and compliance with prior conditions. Additionally, the board discussed topics for upcoming training, focusing on community appeals, standing, and record-keeping practices. No new business or old business was reported, and the meeting was adjourned.