IRON MOUNTAIN — A public hearing will take place at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, on a proposed zoning amendment to further regulate accessory buildings in residential areas of the city.

The zoning change limits the use of fabric-covered storage units, which have become the subject of blight complaints.

The new regulation would allow fabric structures in rear yards only on lots with a minimum of 150 feet of frontage. Existing structures could remain as legal non-conforming until the fabric is past its rated life, or becomes deteriorated. At that time, the fabric may not be replaced and the structure would have to be removed.

The proposed amendment has been reviewed by the Iron Mountain City Council, following recommendations received from the city Planning Commission and City Attorney Gerald Pirkola. The hearing will be held during a regularly scheduled meeting of the council at City Hall.

In other news, the council:

— Has agreed to close City Hall on Nov. 23, the day after Thanksgiving. Employees, however, are required to use a paid leave day or receive no pay. From now on it will be the city’s policy to close City Hall the Friday after Thanksgiving under the same terms. Previously, closures were approved on an annual basis.

— Has approved a phone system upgrade through the current provider, CCI Systems of Iron Mountain, at a cost of $8,488. Total monthly recurring charges will be $667, similar to what is paid now.

— Will allow the Dickinson County Road Commission to conduct work on a section of city-owned land in Breitung Township, south of Iron Mountain Cemetery and adjacent to Campbell Street. The temporary grading permit, effective through Sept. 30, 2019, will allow crews to remove peat in an area of 0.075 acres as part of a Campbell Street improvement project. The parcel is undeveloped and will be restored.

— Is seeking bids for the purchase of a used pavement roller, to be opened at Monday’s council meeting. The city has $18,500 set aside to replace its 1987 model.

— Has approved special assessments related to unpaid utility bills, lawn maintenance and other blight remediation, among other outstanding debts. The assessments are issued after multiple attempts to collect prove unsuccessful. The property owners are given an additional 30 days to pay the amount due or the debt is placed on the tax roll.

— Has directed the Public Works Department to look into street flooding issues in the area of 1215 Stockbridge Ave.

Jim Anderson can be reached at 906-774-3500, ext. 26, or janderson@ironmountaindailynews.com.