ZBA 8-13-26

The City of Bay City, Michigan Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) held a meeting on August 13, 2026, primarily to discuss and approve a zoning variance request related to off-street parking setbacks for a property owned by Merson. The variance was sought to allow a parking lot expansion on a corner lot with three street frontages, which required relief from standard setback requirements to accommodate 82 parking spaces needed to support the company's employee parking demands. The board discussed the unique challenges of the lot, including existing easements and the need to maximize parking capacity without changing the footprint significantly. After deliberation, the board unanimously approved the variance to facilitate the parking expansion. Additionally, the board noted the recent adoption of a new zoning ordinance effective the following week, with potential future amendments anticipated. No direct contract awards or procurement actions were discussed, but the variance approval supports capital improvements related to parking infrastructure for a local business.