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BEHIND THE WHEEL 14A Ordinance amendment aims to revitalize vacant businesses BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS — The Sterling Heights City Council has adopted an amendment to its zoning ordinance aimed at revitalizing buildings that have been left vacant by the closing of box stores. At its May 20 meeting, the City Council introduced two ordinances amending the city’s zoning ordinance: one
to create new neighborhood and district nodes, replacing the former traditional mixed-use development nodes; and another ordinance to update the zoning map accordingly. The changes, which are based on the 2025 master land use plan, aim to encourage walkable, mixed-use redevelopment at some intersections by expanding permitted and special approval land uses, such as childcare centers and restaurants. The nodes are being referred to as “district nodes” and
“neighborhood nodes,” with neighborhood nodes being at smaller intersections and local hubs surrounded by singlefamily neighborhoods. Specifically, the nodes will allow more zoning uses in strip malls at more than 20 shopping centers across the city. Additionally, the ordinance will allow more zoning uses at nine intersections in the city than were previously allowed. It also allows multifamily housing to be built at certain inSee AMENDMENT on page 10A
World War II vet named grand marshal of Memorial Day parade BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS — When Jack Jones graduated from high school in 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy to serve in World War II. His wife, Vera Rhodes, worked as a riveter for Briggs Corp. “She was a riveter for Briggs Corporation, which at that time made car bodies, but they switched during the war,” said his son, Alan Jones. “We always joked that her middle name was Rosie.” He served for three and a half years and spent 18 months serving as a dental technician aboard the U.S.S. Meriwether at its commissioning. See JONES on page 10A
Jack Jones, a 104-year-old Sterling Heights resident, poses for a portrait in his apartment Friday, May 23, 2025. Jones, a World War II veteran, was chosen to be the Grand Marshal in the city’s 2025 Memorial Day parade. Photo by Brian Wells
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