Benton Harbor Corrects Zoning Mistakes in Master Plan

Benton Harbor corrects zoning mistakes in master plan

BENTON HARBOR — Benton Harbor adopted a master plan in 2023, calling for the city to double its population by 2040, with the city’s zoning ordinance and map changed to align with the new plan in July of 2025.

Benton Harbor Commissioners advance zoning map amendment

Benton Harbor City Commissioners have approved an amended zoning ordinance and zoning map at the request of the Planning Commission. At a meeting this week, commissioners were told the amendments will make it easier for the city to attract developers by eliminating inaccurate information on its website, easing parking requirements for restaurants, and correcting information in the land use table. Commissioner Ethel Clark Griffin questioned why t…