Traverse City News and Events

Density Limits, Water District, Housing, FishPass & More on City Agenda

By Beth Milligan | Nov. 14, 2025

The new board of Traverse City commissioners will get down to business with their first major agenda Monday – tackling a variety of topics including dwelling density limits in several districts, a water agreement with Garfield Township, two housing-related items, a FishPass update, and closed sessions to discuss firefighter bargaining agreements and a periodic review of Interim City Manager Benjamin Marentette.

Density Limits
Commissioners Monday will receive an introduction and schedule a possible December 1 vote on ordinance changes to remove dwelling density limits in several districts.

The changes, supported by the city’s planning commission, were initiated when applicant Scott Jozwiak asked to remove residential density limits in hospital (H) …

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County Commissioners Talk Airport Expansion, Bonds

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Traverse City Comedy Fest Returns in 2026; Gary Gulman Announced as First Headliner

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Ness Named Mayor Pro Tem; Commission Makes Board Appointments

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'Do What's Right:' Bill Newman And The Last of The Greatest Generation

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TC Light & Power Prepares to Move to Time-of-Use Rates

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Traverse City Central, Kingsley Clinch District Titles In Football

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Food Pantry Demand, Community Initiatives Are Up Ahead Of Thanksgiving

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Election Results for Grand Traverse County

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What's Next For Mt. Holiday? New Leader Talks Upgrades, Future Programming

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Chrissy Ingersoll Wins 2025 Realtor of the Year

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County Commissioners Approve New MSU-E Home, Near Project Alpha Design

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