10000 French Road, Detroit, MI 48213

Property Description

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 separatelyThe 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