Livonia Zoning Decisions: March 2026

In March 2026, Livonia held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 5 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 5 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was down 17% compared to February (63 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Restaurant and Outdoor Seating at 35841 Plymouth Road

Approved.

Greg Marcelais of Livonia Properties LLC (Black Label Tavern owners) received conceptual waiver use approval to construct a new 8,200 sq ft full-service steakhouse restaurant with outdoor seating on a vacant 2-acre site on Plymouth Road between Gale Avenue and Lavan Road. Site was previously approved for 11 condominiums but current owner declined to develop. Building will be centrally located with 141 parking spaces supporting 180-230 seats. Ron and Roman Architects designing. Detailed site plans to return to planning commission.

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Hotel Site Plan at 31501 Schoolcraft Road

Approved.

Council approved site plan petition 2025-12-8-09 submitted by Schoolcraft Lodge Incorporated for construction of a four-story extended-stay hotel targeting business professionals at 31501 Schoolcraft Road. Project investment estimated at $12.14+ million. Property was previously rezoned from C-3 to C-4, eliminating adult entertainment as a permitted use.

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Gas Station Reconstruction at 29230 5 Mile Road

Approved.

Marwan Heder on behalf of MCOR Holdings LLC received site plan approval to demolish existing 1956-era gas station (860 sq ft) and construct new 2,700 sq ft gas station convenience store with fuel pumps at the northeast corner of Middlebelt Road and 5 Mile Road. One driveway on Middlebelt Road to be removed to reduce congestion. Seven parking spaces plus pump spaces provided. Free air required per ordinance.

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Waiver for Buildings F and I at Shops at College Park

Approved.

Approved waiver petition 2024-02-02-03 submitted by Stonefield Engineering and Design on behalf of Haggerty Six Partners LLC for Buildings F and I at the Shops at College Park planned general development on North Side of 6 Mile Road between Haggerty Road and Fox Drive. Includes Fogo de Chao restaurant.

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Data Center Moratorium

Approved.

Requested law department draft a one-year moratorium on data centers to allow time to update zoning ordinances using the German Energy Efficiency Act as a model for building standards.

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Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 8 instances
• commercial: 6 instances
• residential: 4 instances
• land use: 1 instance

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