Ordinance 248-A-120 — 6013 Newburgh Road rezoning
Westland
Description
Rezoning of 6013 Newburgh Road from R-1 single-family residential to GAR garden-apartment residential, adopted on a split 4-3 vote.
Impact summary
Would replace a vacant, clear-cut lot left by a failed six-home project with tree-buffered apartments; neighbors strongly object to the density and traffic.
Applicant
- Address
- 6013 Newburgh Road, Westland, MISee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 5
- Public comments
- 10
- Total mentions
- 5
Last vote · City Council
Last discussed Jun 15, 2026.
Meeting timeline (5)
City Council - Jun 15, 2026
Rezoning of 6013 Newburgh Road from R-1 single-family residential to GAR garden-apartment residential, adopted on a split 4-3 vote.
City Council (Work) - Jun 15, 2026
The council adopted the ordinance rezoning two parcels on Newburgh Road from single-family residential to garden-apartment residential, clearing the way for apartments on the long-vacant, clear-cut site.
City Council - Jun 1, 2026
Council introduced the ordinance that records the earlier rezoning of 6013 Newburgh Road from single-family residential to garden apartment residential — expected to allow around 32 apartments — over continued neighborhood objections.
City Council - May 4, 2026
Rezoning 2.5 vacant acres from single-family to Garden Apartment Residential for four two-story buildings with 32 units renting around $1,600–$1,800, with perimeter trees and internal parking.
Planning Commission - Apr 7, 2026
Rezoning 2.56 vacant acres from R-1 to GAR to build four two-story buildings with 32 apartments. Recommended for approval 5-3 and sent to City Council.
Related issues (1)
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