History
Established by Ordinance 104, adopted January 17, 1938, in accordance with Act 285 of P.A. of 1931 of the State of Michigan; City Code Sections 1.110-1.112 of Chapter 3
Duties
As outlined in Act 285: To create, amend, and maintain the Master Plan for the physical development of the city; to review site plans for construction; and to recommend zoning changes to the City Commission. The Planning Commission reviews planned unit developments (PUDs), conducts site plan reviews, and considers re-zonings.
Appointments
Nine members are appointed by the mayor with the approval of the City Commission for three-year terms.
Meets
Second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm. See submission deadlines and meeting dates here.
Annual Report
The Planning Commission publishes an annual report outlining their activities of the past year for the City Commission to review. The 2020 Annual Report can be viewed here.
Bylaws
A copy of the Commission's bylaws can be reviewed here.
Members
| Karen Sisolak, Chair |
March 2016 |
December 31, 2024 |
| Scott Silvers, Vice-Chair |
May 2015 |
December 31, 2024 |
| Shannon Adams |
January 2019 |
December 31, 2023 |
| Joseph Hawthorne |
November 2018 |
December 31, 2022 |
| Timothy Joy |
December 2017 |
December 31, 2023 |
| Jennifer Kehoe |
December 2014 |
December 31, 2023 |
| Hollie Saraswat |
December 2017 |
December 31, 2022 |