CITY OF IONIA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinance No. 595 – Amend Chapters 606, 804, 1020, and 1062 Regarding Alcoholic Beverages
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers, Ionia City Hall, 114 N. Kidd Street, Ionia, Michigan on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 6:30 PM at a meeting of the Ionia City Council, to receive comments on Ordinance No. 595. If approved, this ordinance will amend multiple sections of the City’s ordinances to update restrictions regarding public alcohol consumption. Following the public hearing City Council will be asked to approve the ordinance on second reading. The ordinance will become effective upon publication.
The City of Ionia complies with the "Americans with Disabilities Act." If auxiliary aids or services are required at a public meeting for individuals with disabilities, please contact Jonathan Bowman, City Clerk, at least three (3) business days prior to any such meeting. The following is a summary of the proposed ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND PART SIX, CHAPTER 606, SECTION 606.01 ENTITLED “OPEN CONTAINERS”; PART EIGHT, TITLE TWO, CHAPTER 804 ENTITLED “SIDEWALK CAFES”; PART TEN, TITLE TWO, CHAPTER 1020, SECTION 1020.17 ENTITLED “PARADES AND PROMOTIONS; CLOSURE OF STREETS”; AND PART TEN, TITLE SIX, CHAPTER 1062, SECTION 1062.13 ENTITLED “ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES” OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IONIA.
Section 1: Amendment of Section 606.01 - “Open Containers”
Section 2: Amendment of Chapter 804 - “Sidewalk Cafés”
Section 3: Amendment of Section 1020.17 - “Parades and Promotions; Closure of Streets”
Section 4: Amendment of Section 1062.13 - “Alcoholic Beverages”
Section 5: Repealer
Section 6: Severability
Section 7: Publication and Effective Date
A complete copy of proposed Ordinance No. 595 is available for review at www.cityofionia.org or at Ionia City Hall, 114 N. Kidd Street, Ionia. Questions or comments may be directed to Jonathan Bowman, Assistant City Manager and City Clerk, 616-523-0147.
By: Jonathan Bowman, City Clerk
Ionia City Hall
114 N. Kidd Street, PO Box 496
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-4170