The city of Ironwood Planning Commission got its first look at a new planning ordinance that will update and improve access to changes in language and terminology. Various city committees, including the planning commission will now recommend changes or approval of the ordinance for the commission to consider adopting by the end of the year. The two year ordinance update will help the Redevelopment Ready Communities program certification with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and will improve the city’s eligibility for grants and loans. The revised online zoning system will allow users to interactively navigate the ordinance and will ease the search for answers to questions and ease the burden of calls to city staff.