Blaine Planning Commission Plans Nov 12 Public Hearings on Major Rezoning Proposals

The City of Blaine Planning Commission is holding public hearings on November 12, 2025, to discuss two significant rezoning proposals. One involves changing the designation of a property at 8550 Van Buren Street NE from Community Commercial to Low Density Residential to allow construction of a single-family home, and the other concerns rezoning a property at 8501 Old West 35W Service Drive NE from Community Commercial to Light Industrial, submitted by Nova Real Estate. Both hearings encourage public participation through in-person attendance, written comments by November 10, and online access to plans and live streams of the meetings. The Planning Commission will provide recommendations to the City Council, which has the final decision-making authority. These hearings reflect the city's efforts to involve residents in urban planning and zoning decisions. Additionally, Rankin County Planning Commission has scheduled public hearings for various rezoning and conditional use requests, emphasizing the importance of public input in local land use decisions.