ZBA 6-9-26

The City of Bay City, Michigan Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) held a meeting on June 9, 2026, primarily addressing zoning variance requests. Key procurement-related discussions involved a non-use variance for a property at 905 South Henry Street, where the applicant sought relief from setback requirements to develop a parking lot. The board deliberated on specific setback distances along John F. Kennedy Drive and adjacent properties, ultimately approving a 5-foot setback variance on John F. Kennedy and zero setbacks on the east and south sides, allowing the applicant to meet parking requirements. Another case involved a height variance request for an accessory building, which was denied due to failure to meet zoning standards. Additionally, a use variance was considered for establishing a contracting yard in an R1 residential district; the board approved this request after public testimony highlighted the applicant's efforts to improve the property and the business's local economic contributions. The meeting also included discussions about upcoming zoning ordinance adoption and scheduling future meetings. No direct contract awards, RFPs, or vendor selections were discussed, but the zoning decisions could impact future development and procurement activities in the city.