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Brighton considers altering setback rules for new chicken ordinance
Brighton councilmembers are split over whether to make changes to the municipality's chicken ordinance, just nine months after approving it. Brighton City Council approved an ordinance allowing residents to keep up to six chickens for personal use with a permit in February. Commercial uses, such as selling eggs, remain prohibited. Councilmember Susan Gardner wants officials to consider reducing the required setback from ten feet to five. She said accessory structures should have a common five-foot setback, so chicken coops can later be repurposed. "In the beginning, we do compare surrounding areas," Gardner said during a meeting Nov. 10. "We consider what has worked (well) in other communities — but then when you apply it to your own community, it gives an opportunity to get some feedback or maybe have a little bit of reflection on what’s working or maybe what could be changed.” Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Bohn opposed changing the ordinance, arguing the discussion was only coming up because one resident “created his own hardship” by putting up a chicken coop before chickens were permitted. Gardner said the discussion wasn't intended to appease anyone but to consider what's best for the community. She noted councilmembers have revisited and changed other
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Saline finalizes contract with new interim city manager
Saline has finalized a contract with its latest interim city manager. Saline City Council narrowly agreed to appoint Elke Doom last month. She has served in the same capacity in several locations, including Chelsea and Eastpointe. She has a master’s in public administration from Siena Heights University. Doom’s starting...
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City of Dexter looking to set guidelines for data centers
The Dexter City Council is looking to set some ground rules regarding data centers. While no one has approached Dexter officials and there likely isn’t enough available space to build a data center, city officials say it’s a good idea to get something on the books. Council member...