Grand River Overlay Self-Storage Prohibition

At a glance

What: A zoning text amendment to prohibit self-storage facilities in the Grand River Overlay District.
Where it stands: The Planning Commission recommended approval on 2026-09-24; it goes to the City Commission.
Next: City Commission action on the ordinance; a broader amendment of overlay-district uses is still to come.

The amendment adds one exception to the overlay's use rule: lots in the Grand River Overlay District follow the base zone's uses, except that self-storage is not permitted.
Staff said self-storage does not fit the riverfront plans, and that no self-storage exists along the river today, so nothing becomes non-conforming. About eight industrial-classified parcels in the transitional city center and industrial zones were identified; more may be affected.
A comprehensive overlay amendment was delayed for more engagement with property owners, the zoning ordinance update and the GR Forward plan.

Staff presented the text amendment; no public comment. Recommended to the City Commission by voice vote.

Agenda: a zoning text amendment modifying allowable uses in the Grand River Overlay District is listed for adoption. The agenda does not say whether this is the self-storage amendment recommended on 2026-09-24.

Agenda: resolution setting November 10, 2026 to consider a text amendment on allowable uses in the Grand River Overlay District. The agenda does not say whether this is the self-storage amendment.