Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) Zoom Meeting - July 13, 2026

The City of Detroit Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) held a meeting on July 13, 2026, focusing on several zoning variance requests related to property development and use. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of dimensional variances for Jasmine Weatherford to establish a banquet facility at 24514 West McNichols, involving variances for deficient parking and loading zones. The petitioner secured off-site parking and a shared parking agreement to address parking requirements, and the board approved the variances with conditions. Another significant agenda item was the approval of variances for a four-story, 36-unit multifamily residential building at 3466 Lincoln, including excessive building height, deficient loading zone, and floor area ratio variances. The project involves low-income housing tax credits and includes commitments to Davis-Bacon wage requirements and local hiring. Additionally, the board discussed four cases involving new single-family homes with accessory dwelling units on Fourth Street, requiring variances for front and side setbacks, lot coverage, and multiple principal structures on a zoning lot. The board deferred final decisions on these cases pending additional reports. Public comments addressed concerns about transparency and community engagement. Motions to approve variances for the banquet facility and multifamily building were passed, while some cases were postponed for further review.