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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Livonia public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Oversized accessory shed requested at 20130 Hubbard
A homeowner wants to add a shed larger than the 200-square-foot limit while keeping an existing garage. The board will decide if the extra storage is reasonable for the lot.
Rear yard setback variance for home addition at 14375 Denne
A homeowner wants to add 289 square feet of living space plus a covered porch that would fall short of the required rear yard setback. The board will weigh the addition against setback standards.
Unpermitted privacy fence encroaching side yard at 27521 West Chicago
A fence was built without permits and sits 44 feet into the required side yard, forward toward the front of the property. The board will decide whether the homeowner can keep it or must bring it into compliance.
Mt. Hope Memorial Gardens mausoleum expansion
Mt. Hope Memorial Gardens Cemetery seeks approval to build a mausoleum on its Middle Belt Road property. The proposal would expand burial options at the existing cemetery.
Planning Commission reappointments and board service limits
Three planning commissioners are up for new three-year terms. Some residents pushed back, arguing long-serving members holding multiple city roles crowd out fresh voices and raise conflict-of-interest questions; others defended the value of institutional knowledge.
Vacating obsolete easements at 33500 Seven Mile Road
Old water main pipes are gone but the easements still cloud the title at the corner of Farmington and Seven Mile. The property owner wants them vacated, and it's headed for easy approval.