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Joint City Council and Planning Commission · Nov 10, 2026
Before that
- City Council, Nov 9, 2026: Council adopts first AI usage policy and honors marathon record-holder Andrew Bowman
- Planning Commission, Oct 28, 2026: Ferndale residents split as eight-story downtown parking deck plan draws packed public hearing
Next: Downtown Development Authority, Nov 12, 2026
Ferndale at a glance: 10 recent meetings · 4 upcoming · 4 active issues · 4 decisions
Active issues
What's hot right now· 4
Coming up
Upcoming meetings· 4
On the record
Recent decisions· 4
Adoption of the AI Acceptable Use Policy
Approved 5–0City CouncilNov 9Excuse absent commissioners Brazen and Show Walter
ApprovedPlanning CommissionOct 28Approval of September 16, 2026 meeting minutes
ApprovedPlanning CommissionOct 28Special Land Use and Site Plan for indoor self-storage at 1640 and 1700 E. 9 Mile Road
Approved 5–0City CouncilOct 26
Development watch
What's being built· 4
165 E. 9 Mile Road PUD and Site Plan — parking structure with retail and residential components
under review3 hearings6 commentsMyspace Self-Storage
approved3 hearings1 comments1975 Hilton Redevelopment Concept
under review1 hearingObsolete Property Rehabilitation District — 141 W Hazelhurst
approved1 hearing
Recent meetings
Full archive →- NOV10Joint City Council and Planning Commission
Big downtown development takes center stage: joint council–planning commission meeting on 165 E. 9 Mile
- NOV9City CouncilTranscribedVideo
Council adopts first AI usage policy and honors marathon record-holder Andrew Bowman
- NOV4Parks and Recreation Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission - Nov 4, 2026
- NOV4Citizens Police Advisory & Review Board
Citizens Police Advisory & Review Board - Nov 4, 2026
- NOV2Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Commission
Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Commission - Nov 2, 2026
- NOV2Environmental Sustainability Commission
Environmental Sustainability Commission - Nov 2, 2026
Frequently asked about Ferndale
When does Ferndale City Council meet?
City Council meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall, 300 E Nine Mile Road. Check the city meeting calendar for changes.
Where can I find Ferndale agendas and minutes?
Agendas, packets, minutes and video are published on the city meeting portal (ferndalemi.granicus.com) and on OpenMichigan meeting pages.
How can I watch Ferndale meetings?
City Council, Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals meetings are streamed on the city YouTube channel and archived on the Granicus portal; OpenMichigan links each recording with a searchable transcript.
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