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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