26385 JOHN R Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071 3657

City Center District

The City Center District covers a concentrated area for commercial and residential activities in the Downtown Development Authority DDA area centered at 11 Mile and John R Roads. Per the Master Plan, this area is envisioned to contain a mix of residential, office, retail, restaurants, entertainment, gathering spaces, and recreation areas. Ground floor uses will be uniformly active, containing shopfront retail, restaurants, and cultural amenities; residential and office uses will be in the rear or on the second story or higher. It is also envisioned that 11 Mile and John R Roads will function in such a way as to facilitate a vibrant, compact, pedestrian oriented downtown area.; A standard of excellence in urban and architectural design will be required of new buildings, and a high standard of appearance and upkeep will be required for existing buildings, which will be enforced through future form-based zoning.; This Zoning District will incorporate: Standards for high-quality, traditional mixed-use development at a variety of scales and intensities.; High standards of appearance and upkeep for new and existing buildings.; New parking maximum standards.; Redevelopment of buildings that incorporate street furnishings such as benches, lighting, and public art.