Sub-Area Plan for Ward 4-Emmet & Standish Corridor

The construction of the Lofts at Lumber Square, the redevelopment of the Maple Block Factory, and the adaptive reuse resulting in the Elder Piper Brewery has ignited interest in this portion of the community.  To further the redevelopment process a sub-area plan is proposed that will include a combination of land planning and urban design, providing the Planning Commission with the needed information to make informed decisions on planning, traffic, and zoning.

The 2021 Livable Petoskey Master Plan prioritizes the Built Environment - Neighborhoods for All include:

• Review the Zoning Ordinance requirements for lot size, minimum house square footage, building height, density, setbacks, parking requirements, and accessory dwelling unit allowance to remove barriers for the creation of additional workforce housing options.  
• Update housing type definitions in the Zoning Ordinance to include non-traditional housing types. 
• Create a housing opportunities map that indicates locations of possible in-fill housing.