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The Planning Commission provides community leadership on local planning and development policy. The Commission is an appointed body that advises the Township Board on planning matters.
The Planning Commission is responsible for:
- Reviewing and approving development plans for compliance with Township ordinances, or in some instances, making recommendations to the Township Board.
- Preparing the Township’s Master Plan
- Making recommendations to the Board of Trustees for zoning ordinance amendments.
The Planning Department, Township Engineer, Fire Department, traffic engineering consultant and lighting consultant provide technical staff reviews to the Planning Commission to assist in their decision making process. The approval process ensures all projects meet local and state regulations, and our community receives the best looking and functioning project possible.
Commission Members
The Planning Commission consists of seven members who are appointed by the Board of Trustees. One of the commissioners serves as a liaison to the Board of Trustees and another to Zoning Board of Appeals. Commissioners are appointed to three-year terms.
Meetings
Planning Commission meets at 7 PM on the last Tuesday of each month unless otherwise noted. Meetings are held at the Township's Municipal Offices 44405 Six Mile Road.
2024 Planning Commission meeting and deadline schedule:
| MEETING Date | SUBMITTAL DEADLINE |
|---|---|
| November - No Meeting | No Meeting |
| December 3, 2024 | October 28, 2024 |
| January 28 | December 23, 2024 |
| February 25 | January 21 |
| March 25 | February 18 |
| April 29 | March 24 |
| May 27 | April 21 |
| June 24 | May 19 |
| July 29 | June 23 |
| August 26 | July 21 |
| September 30 | August 25 |
| October 28 | September 22 |
| November - No Meeting | No Meeting |
| December 2* | October 27 |
- Submittal deadlines and meeting dates apply to applications for Rezoning, Conditional Rezoning and Special Land Use where a public hearing is required. Complete applications must be received by noon on the submittal date. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- The submittal date does not apply to all other applications. Applications that do not have a submittal deadline are reviewed administratively for ordinance standards and will be placed on a Planning Commission Agenda when deemed appropriate by Township Administration.
Applications can be downloaded on the Forms and Permits page.
Development and Planning Mailing List
Members of this list will receive Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Agendas as well as other information related to Development and Planning via email.