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Imagine Kalamazoo builds on the good work that is already being done throughout the city. We will be featuring stories from the city, community, and region that inspire the plans that are being done in our city as well as featured updates on the Imagine Kalamazoo 2025 Strategic Vision and Master Plan process.
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Planning Commission Approves Downtown Zoning Updates
Oct 23, 2020
Updates to the zoning code for downtown Kalamazoo moved a step closer to adoption with approval from the Planning Commission at its meeting on October 1.
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NFP Phase 2, Special Meeting of the NFP Review Board on 10/13
Oct 12, 2020
At the September 29 Natural Features Protection (NFP) Review Board meeting, staff presented information on the NFP Phase 2 project including information on the mapping analysis, community input, and proposed updates to the NFP overlay map. The board decided to schedule a special meeting in October for further review of the map and text amendments to the ordinance
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Planning Commission to Review Proposed Updates to the Downtown Zoning Code
Sep 30, 2020
The next step in the process for the Downtown Zoning Code Update project will be Planning Commission review on Thursday, October 1.
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Updated Natural Features Protection Draft Map Seeks Community & Board Review
Sep 28, 2020
The updated draft Natural Features Protection map is available online for community review. The draft map will be reviewed and considered for recommendation by the Natural Features Protection Review Board at their meeting on Tuesday, September 29 at 4 p.m.
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Virtual Town Hall on Downtown Zoning Updates to be Held Thursday, September 24 at 7 p.m.
Sep 21, 2020
The City of Kalamazoo will host a virtual town hall on Thursday, September 24, at 7p.m. to answer questions and discuss proposed updates to the zoning code downtown. The town hall will be streamed live to the City’s Facebook Page and YouTube Channel.
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Community Input Sought on Downtown Zoning and Development Process
Aug 28, 2020
The City is currently seeking community input to update zoning standards for Downtown Kalamazoo. Community members are invited to review and comment on proposed updates online, on paper, or over the telephone through Tuesday, September 8.
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Community Input Sought on Zoning Downtown
Jul 01, 2020
The City is seeking input from the community to help inform updated zoning standards for the Downtown area of Kalamazoo. Residents are invited to complete a mapping activity where they will review and share feedback on proposed zoning maps.
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Neighborhood Zoning and Streets Discussions to be held throughout January and February
Jan 22, 2020
The City of Kalamazoo will host a series of neighborhood discussions in late-January through February to discuss potential zoning updates and street design with residents and community members.
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