The Garden City Planning Commission is scheduled to meet on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, to discuss proposed amendments to the city’s zoning ordinance, according to the published agenda. The discussion item covers regulations addressing data centers and modifications to the Central Business District (CBD).
The agenda item is listed under “Discussion Items” as a Zoning Ordinance Amendment Discussion, with two components specified: data centers and CBD District modifications, according to the published agenda. The document does not provide additional detail on the specific language or scope of the proposed amendments.
This matters to residents because zoning ordinance amendments can affect what types of development are permitted in the city, including where data centers could be sited and how commercial district rules may change, according to the agenda.
- Meeting: Garden City Planning Commission
- Date: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
- Location: Garden City, Michigan
- Agenda item: Zoning Ordinance Amendment Discussion covering (a) data centers and (b) CBD District modifications
- Item type: Discussion, under “ER Business/Discussion Items”
According to the published agenda, following the discussion item, the meeting proceeds to a section for commissioners’ comments on planning and zoning matters, followed by an announcement of the next regular Planning Commission meeting. The agenda does not indicate any scheduled vote on the amendments at this meeting.
Residents who wish to follow or participate in this discussion can attend the Oct. 8, 2026 Planning Commission meeting in Garden City. The full agenda is available through the city’s CivicPlus AgendaCenter portal.
Official source: the published record