Former Midland Development Chair Proposes New Manufactured Home Park

P&Z backs zoning change for 35-acre project in east Midland

Mar. 3, 2026 at 9:23pm

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Chase Gardaphe, the former chair of the Midland Development Corporation, has proposed building a new 35-acre manufactured home park in east Midland. The city's Planning and Zoning Commission has backed a zoning change to allow the project to move forward.

Why it matters

Midland has seen rapid population growth in recent years, putting pressure on the local housing market. This new manufactured home park could help address the need for more affordable housing options in the city.

The details

Gardaphe's proposed project would create a new 35-acre manufactured home community in east Midland. The city's Planning and Zoning Commission has voted to recommend a zoning change that would allow the development to proceed. If approved, the park could provide an additional housing option for Midland's growing population.

  • The proposal was submitted in March 2026.
  • The Planning and Zoning Commission voted on the zoning change in March 2026.

The players

Chase Gardaphe

The former chair of the Midland Development Corporation who is proposing the new manufactured home park.

Midland Planning and Zoning Commission

The city commission that has backed a zoning change to allow Gardaphe's proposed project to move forward.

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What’s next

The zoning change proposal will now go to the Midland City Council for final approval.

The takeaway

This new manufactured home park could help address Midland's need for more affordable housing options as the city continues to grow rapidly.