CITY OF FERNDALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Ferndale Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at Ferndale City Hall, 300 E. Nine Mile, to consider a dimensional variance application, in accordance with the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (Public Act 110 of 2006). The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider an application submitted by Jim O’Leary to request the following dimensional variance for the property located at Sidwell Number 24-25-35-301-020, (LOTS 23 THROUGH 29, INCLUSIVE) INCLUDING ALL OF THE VACATED ALLEY AT THE REAR THEREOF; C.W. HARRA’S FERNDALE SUBD’N., OF PART OF THE N.W. ¼ OF THE S.W. ¼ OF SEC. 35, T.1. N., R.11 E., ROYAL OAK TWP., AND VILLAGE OF FERNDALE (NOW CITY OF FERNDALE), OAKLAND COUNTY MICHIGAN, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 33 OF PLATS, PAGE 2 OF OAKLAND COUNTY RECORDS, commonly known as 910 Hilton Road. Ordinance Requirement Proposal Variance Request Sec. 3.02, Accessory Structures Requiring Setbacks. An accessory structure must feature a rear yard setback of at least 10 feet due to the MXD-1, Neighborhood Mixed Use zoning designation. 3’ from the rear (east) property line. 7’. This public meeting will be held under the provisions of the Open Meetings At (MCL 15.261, et seq.). Any resident or property owner may participate in the public hearing or submit written comments to the Community and Economic Development Department by mail (300 E. 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI, 48220), or email (ced@ferndalemi.gov) prior to the meeting. The proposed variance application will be available for public inspection at City Hall during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday. The agenda for the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting will be available for review at https://www.ferndalemi.gov/government/city-meetings (scroll down to “Upcoming Events”, click on “Agenda” next to “Board of Zoning Appeals”). Melissa Kalnasy, City Planner Community & Economic Development Department ced@ferndalemi.gov ZBA 3-17-26Posted March 1, 2026