City Approves Zoning Changes, Annual Budget, Strategic Plan, Sewer Bonds, Cairns Settlement
By Beth Milligan | June 3, 2025
Traverse City commissioners voted Monday to approve zoning changes that will allow for more density in R-2 neighborhoods, adopted the city’s 2025-26 budget and strategic action plan, and authorized issuing up to $42 million in bonds for wastewater treatment plant repairs. Commissioners also approved a $340,000 settlement agreement with former City Assessor Polly Cairns, which will be covered by insurance and will resolve a wrongful discharge lawsuit Cairns filed against the city.
R-2 Zoning Changes
Property owners in R-2 (mixed density residential) neighborhoods will have the potential to have up to four dwelling units instead of two under zoning changes approved by commissioners Monday. Commissioners voted 5-2 to support the …
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Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection
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