NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act, Public Act 267 of 1976, MCL 15.261, et. seq., the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold three (3) public hearings at the regular Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM.*
The purpose of the public hearings is for the following:
• Bridget & George Hayman, owners of 115 N Berrien St, New Buffalo, MI 49117. The applicants request variance approval to exceed the maximum lot coverage allowed for the home located in the R-2 District per the city’s zoning ordinance 3-01(A).
• Mark & Linda Hussey, owners of 300 Marquette Dr, New Buffalo, MI 49117. The applicants request variance approval to allow the attached garage to exceed the front façade of the house in the R-1 district, in accordance with article 4-01(A) 2(b) of the City’s zoning ordinance.
• Kathleen and Cy Rohan, owners of 1337 Shore Dr, New Buffalo, MI 49117. The applicants request variance approval to allow for the enlargement/alteration of a nonconforming structure in the R-1 district per section 9-04(A) of the City’s zoning ordinance.
The file for the public hearing is available for viewing at New Buffalo City Hall, 224 W Buffalo St, New Buffalo, MI 49117.
Written comments can be submitted to the Clerk’s office prior to the meeting to the addresses listed below.
*This is an in-person meeting only and there will be no video participation options. The public is welcome to attend the meeting at 224 W. Buffalo Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117.
Per the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids should contact the City Clerk by writing or calling the following:
City Clerk’s Office
224 W. Buffalo Street
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-1500
aschroeder@cityofnewbuffalomi.gov
Amber Schroeder, Deputy Clerk