CANTON TWP. — A proposal to build a mosque and community center on North Ridge Road cleared a recent hurdle following a public hearing and emotional pleas from residents.
The Canton Township Planning Commission on June 2 unanimously recommended approval of a special land use permit for the proposed mosque and community center on North Ridge Road.
The facility, proposed by the Muslim Educational Community Center of America (MECCA), would sit on nearly 11.5 acres between Ford and Hanford Roads and include a 508-seat prayer space, 358 parking spots and preserved natural areas along Fellows Creek…