Chipping away at a mining operation in the two-mile zoning district south of Plymouth recently crossed two Plymouth Boards.
Continue readingPlymouth Plan Commission Discusses Proposed Housing Project
The Plymouth Plan Commission took action – without taking action – on a request for re-zoning by Garden Court during their recent meeting.
Continue readingPlymouth City Council Reviews Resolution Amending Economic Development Plan
The Plymouth City Council reviewed a resolution last week that would amend the city’s Economic Development Plan for the U.S. 30/Pine Road Economic Development Area as approved by the Plan Commission and the Plymouth Redevelopment Commission.
Continue readingPlymouth Board, Commission Members Reappointed
Several Plymouth officials are keeping their seats for another term. Redevelopment commission members Billy Ellinger and Mike Miley were reappointed by the city council last week for another year, while Craig Hopple, Tom Pedavoli, Nancy Felde were reappointed to the commission by Mayor Mark Senter.
Continue readingPlymouth Officials Continue Researching Possible Yard Parking Restrictions
Plymouth officials continue doing their research, before deciding whether or not residents should be allowed to park vehicles in their front yards. Mayor Mark Senter recently shared ordinances from six communities around the country, including a couple in Indiana.
Continue readingCity of Plymouth Makes Plans to Host Meetings Virtually
Leaders with the City of Plymouth have agreed to host meetings virtually while following the requirements of state and federal health officials to exercise social distancing.
Continue readingPlymouth City Council Discusses Proposal to Amend Zoning Ordinance Regarding Solar Operations
The Plymouth City Council members considered a proposal to amend the zoning ordinance to make sure the city is prepared to be solar-ready.
Continue readingPlymouth City Council Approves Paperwork for Centennial Crossing
The Plymouth City Council members approved paperwork submitted by the Plymouth Plan Commission to move the Centennial Crossing project closer to breaking ground.
Continue readingPlymouth City Council Approves Resolution Creating New TIF Entity
The Plymouth City Council members considered action this week on a resolution that would create a Tax Increment Financing allocation area in the TIF #2 District.
Continue readingPlymouth City Council Reviews Paperwork for New TIF District
The Plymouth City Council members took action Monday to create a new TIF District.
Continue readingPlymouth City Council Approves Zoning Ordinance Amendment
The Plymouth City Council members discussed an amendment to the zoning ordinance that includes several additions to the permitting process.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Discuss Planning Services Contract, Planning Director Search
Plymouth City Attorney Sean Surrisi and Planning Director Ralph Booker appeared before the Marshall County Commissioners Monday morning to discuss the intergovernmental agreement for planning services between the county and the city.
Plymouth City Council Approves Sign Ordinance Amendment
Ralph Booker from the Plymouth Plan Commission presented an ordinance amendment to the Plymouth City Council Monday night based on a Supreme Court decision.
According to Booker, two years ago the Supreme Court decided that a sign cannot be regulated by reading it. A sign may be regulated by its location, its type and the length of time that it is at a particular location.
Plymouth Council Reorganizes, Ecker Appointed to Plan Commission
The City of Plymouth finalized some arrangements for the coming year Monday. Bill Walters took his seat on the Plymouth Common Council for the first time, while Duane Culp was sworn in to the board of works. Both replace Mike Delp, who resigned following his election to the Marshall County Board of Commissioners. Continue reading
Plymouth Council to Reorganize, Set 2017 Meeting Schedule
The City of Plymouth will finish making some preparations for the year ahead, during tonight’s meetings. Continue reading
Several Plymouth Officials Reappointed, Outgoing Council Member Honored
Several of Plymouth’s appointed officials will keep their seats for another term. On Tuesday, the Plymouth Common Council voted to reappoint Billy Ellinger and Mike Miley to the city’s redevelopment commission for another year. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Approves Zoning Changes for Habitat for Humanity House, Historic Neighborhoods
Efforts to add a Habitat for Humanity home in Plymouth cleared a hurdle with the city’s Common Council this week. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Moves Ahead with City Funding for Regional Cities Projects
A pair of Regional Cities projects proposed for the City of Plymouth may soon be getting city funding, following action by the Common Council Monday. Council members voted four-to-two to appropriate $1.5 million from the city’s Rainy Day Fund to a public-private partnership to develop the South Gateway apartment project. Continue reading
Plymouth Prepares for 2016
The City of Plymouth made some preparations for the new year during Monday’s Common Council meeting. The council approved the 2016 fee schedule for the Department of Parks and Recreation on second and third readings. Continue reading
Plymouth Mayor Honors Longtime Park Board Member
Longtime Plymouth Park Board member Sally Greenlee now has a key to the city. Mayor Mark Senter presented it during Monday’s meeting and read a proclamation in her honor. Mrs. Greenlee was appointed to the park board in 1999 by her husband, then-mayor Jack Greenlee. She served for 15 years and was also a member of the Plymouth Plan Commission. Continue reading