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Ordinance 1572 / Section 50-778
Ordinance 1572
Ridge Road Property Deed Restriction and Rental Ban
Diverse Housing Regulations and Protest Petitions
Ordinance 1575 — parking minimums
Overlay district amendment
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of East Lansing from local and regional media.
City Offices to Close Wednesday, Nov. 11, in Observance of Veterans Day
City of East Lansing offices and facilities will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
Nov 9, 2026East Lansing Insider Podcast: Election Day in East Lansing
ELi editors talk about the results of federal, state and local elections.
Nov 9, 2026Hannah Community Center Elevator to Close for Modernization Project
The elevator at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), 819 Abbot Road, will close for a modernization project beginning Monday, Oct. 12. The closure is expected to last approximately three weeks.
Nov 9, 2026City and MSU Collaborate to Install New Art in Downtown East Lansing
New art has been installed in Downtown East Lansing in collaboration with Michigan State University.
Nov 6, 2026After the First 48: Crowds, Costumes Could Complicate Investigations Into Halloween Shootings
The first 48 hours after major crimes are crucial, but police still have a variety of technological and forensic tools that can take plenty of time and labor to deploy.
Nov 6, 2026Half of East Lansing ballot proposals pass
Half of East Lansing ballot proposals pass The State News
Nov 4, 2026The Scenes From East Lansing’s Midterm Election
View ELi's gallery from around town during Tuesday's midterm election.
Nov 4, 2026East Lansing City Hall to Serve as Election Day Vote Center on Nov. 3
East Lansing City Hall, 410 Abbot Road, will serve as an Election Day Vote Center on Tuesday, Nov. 3, for same-day voter registration.
Nov 4, 2026Analyzing East Lansing’s Election: Turnout Was High; Student Votes Helped Sink a Proposal to Move Council Elections
More than 17,600 East Lansing residents cast a ballot in Tuesday's election.
Nov 4, 2026ELPD Investigation into Weekend Shootings Continues, Requests Info from Community
The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) continues to investigate two shootings that took place over the weekend. There appears to be no threat to the general public and no connection between these two incidents.
Nov 4, 2026East Lansing, Michigan State Partnering to Host Data Week Events
The City of East Lansing and Michigan State University are partnering to offer informational events during the week of Oct. 19.
Nov 3, 2026