A note from from Mayor Brian Turnbull...


** NORTHVILLIANS,
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It was an eventful week! Monday, the City Council approved an amendment to our zoning ordinance brought forward by the Planning Commission which defines the maximum “floor area” permitted of a home, based on the size of the lot. In this case, 0.36 was the approved Floor Area Ratio (FAR). Additionally, the Planning Commission recommended that Council approve a secondary but related suggestion to provide incentives for front porches and rear detached garages (which the Council did). Administratively, I asked that we conduct yearly reviews on home starts & housing values and remain flexible when evaluating FAR in the future.

Also and very notably, the DDA brought to the Council’s attention their recommendation to enhance the excitement in our downtown environment by recommending we approve the State Social District bill (in effect through 2024, signed by the Governor in July). After careful review & study, the Council approved this motion allowing citizens to stroll with an alcoholic drink throughout the entire social district once policies & procedures are established & agreed on. This is a welcome enhancement for our merchants in the downtown business district on Main & Center. With our downtown now ideal for walking and dining outside, I hope you all will enjoy even more, a walk around the “Ville” this summer.

This has truly been a summer with unprecedented happenings. Let’s take a look back at memorable traditions of summers gone by. As we approached the end of the season, the entire community used to annually engage in and celebrate the opening of the Wayne County Fair at Northville Downs, which rivaled the State Fair in attendance and excitement. The fair was quite an event with horse racing, carnival rides, animals, and pageantry. Additionally, the NHS senior class would raise enough money selling baked goods to take their entire class to Washington DC for their senior trip via the train. They departed from the Northville station which was behind the Northville well across from the Stitching Post. Just two examples of what has made Northville a wonderful place to live throughout our history.

As summer days shorten, I encourage you all to engage and enjoy Northville, with its unique topography (Lakes/Hills/Rivers) and walk our social district area downtown. Take in the music on the weekends, stroll through the Mill Race Park and get a feel of times past. Wander down Dunlap St. with all its Victorian homes on the National Registry. For all you newly-conditioned walkers, continue on to beautiful Cabbage Town, historic Beal Town and then Orchard Heights. There is a lot to see!

COVID-19 / INFO
* I continue to thank you for your community support by masking up, social distancing & reaching out to those in need (Civic Concern, Seniors, Youth, local Businesses, Family & Friends).

* COVID-19: Northville has had 49 cases/7 fatalities (one of the lowest in Wayne County), Township 208/25, Michigan 93K/6.5K, and the Nation 4.7M/155K.
* My commitment continues to keep you connected & safe, while having open communication.
* Roads – Great progress has been made on Rogers & Cady, along with other projects in town. We are updating our infrastructure for the next generation.

Continue to enjoy your summer in the Ville & stroll Ford Field, Mill Race Village & Downtown.

Keep that Northville Faith! Stay #NorthvilleStrong!

Brian Turnbull
Mayor – Northville
[email protected] / 248.505.6849

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