10000 French RoadDetroit City, MI 48213
PROPERTY FEATURES •65,000 square feet available •20’-40’ clear height •(4) grade level doors •Includes B & C Auto Salvage License and all equipment •(8) Hoists in auto repair area •High bay •Large front and back yard •Green Zone •Inventory sold separately The property directly abuts a railroad right-of-way (per deed legal description referencing “D T R R R/W”)—ideal for exploring a potential rail spur connection. Airport Proximity: Located adjacent to Detroit Metropolitan Airport (Wayne County), which is less than half a mile away; hence, the property benefits from immediate airport adjacency for logistics or aviation-support usage. Salvage Yard / Auto-Related Uses (Zoning Outlook) City Regulation Overview: Detroit adopted a 2022 zoning text amendment specifically addressing auto-related and salvage yard uses. Certain uses—such as auto dismantling, junk and salvage yards—have been newly prohibited in so-called “Gateway Radial” zones. The amendment removed redundant terminology and restricted these uses in specified zones. Historical Context: A previous executive order (2019–2020) placed a moratorium on new scrap yards, auto dismantlers, and similar operations, citing concerns over crime, blight, and over-concentration in neighborhoods. Though that moratorium expired in 2020, regulatory scrutiny remains intense. Current Municipal Policy: While Detroit no longer strictly limits the number of salvage yards citywide, the zoning amendment and licensing regime function as strong controls. Any proposal for a salvage yard, auto-dismantling yard, or major auto recycling operation likely would be restricted or require special zoning classification approval. 10000 French Rd presents a strategic industrial asset with: Direct rail adjacency, offering the possibility of installing a rail spur for materials transport or intermodal uses. Immediate proximity to Detroit Metro Airport, positioning the site well for aviation logistics, freight forwarding, or maintenance operations. Zoned industrial and located in a context where
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