Zoning & land use in Michigan local government
What Michigan city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about zoning & land use — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
3,685 Michigan meetings since 2024 covered zoning & land use. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Michigan with the most zoning & land use activity
- Detroit, MI (143)
- East Lansing, MI (138)
- Livonia, MI (115)
- Lansing, MI (108)
- Midland, MI (105)
- Traverse City, MI (100)
- Pleasant Ridge, MI (96)
- Fraser, MI (95)
- Birmingham, MI (92)
- St. Clair Shores, MI (89)
- Kalamazoo County, MI (88)
- Roseville, MI (87)
Latest matching meetings
Royal Oak Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for Dec 10, 2026
The agenda for the Royal Oak Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on December 10, 2026, is currently listed as procedural boilerplate with no specific items or attachments provided.
Northeast Planning Council 4 to receive city and county agency reports
This meeting consists of regular updates from local government departments and commissions. The body will hear reports on police, code compliance, transportation, and zoning. No specific legislative actions or votes are listed on the agenda.
No substantive agenda items listed for the Zoning Board meeting
The agenda for the Royal Oak Zoning Board of Appeals on 2026-11-12 contains only standard headings and no specific items, contracts, or proposals. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided document.
Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, no substantive items listed
The agenda for this Zoning Board of Appeals meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion. No public hearings, rezonings, or other concrete agenda items are provided.
Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for Sept. 22, 2026
This is the agenda for the Sterling Heights Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on September 22, 2026. The agenda contains only the meeting title and a reference to an attached PDF document, with no listed agenda items, cases, or public hearings. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no specific decisions or…
Commissioners discuss data center moratorium and street tree contract re-advertisement
The Environmental Commission will review progress on the street tree planting contract, which is being re-advertised for Spring 2027 after receiving no bids for the Fall 2026 season. The body will also discuss the Michigan Green Communities Challenge, urban agriculture, and invasive tree species. No new business items…
Waterford ZBA reviews seven zoning variance requests, including a sign near US-10.
The Zoning Board of Appeals will vote on seven applications for zoning variances. Most requests involve residential setbacks, roof eaves, or shoreline distances. One request involves a commercial sign at 5696 Dixie Hwy.
Midland Zoning Board of Appeals cancels September 15 meeting
The Zoning Board of Appeals has canceled its September 15, 2026, meeting because there is no business to come before the board. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 333 West Ellsworth Street, Midland, Michigan.
ZBA to hear variance for deck at 10902 Portage Rd
The Portage Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request by Samuel Rueckert to replace an existing deck at 10902 Portage Road. The proposed deck would encroach on required setbacks: 1 foot from the front (25-foot required), 1.5 feet from the side (5-foot required), and 23 feet from the rear…
Joint commission meeting focuses on preliminary Master Plan survey data and priority ranking
The Lapeer City Commission, Planning Commission, and other local boards will hold a joint meeting to review preliminary Master Plan survey data. The agenda includes a training session where participants will discuss the data and complete a priority ranking exercise. No specific votes, contracts, or ordinances are…
Zoning appeals for two dimensional variances on Westwood and 14 Mile
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear two dimensional variance appeals: Jamie Craig at 719 Westwood (case 26-19) and Artem Timoshenko at 1451 E 14 Mile (case 26-20). The board will also approve minutes from July 14, 2026, and take public comment on non-agenda matters.
Planning Commission to weigh two rezoning requests on Wesley Ave and Lakeshore Dr
The Muskegon Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: one to rezone 1145 Wesley Ave from Neighborhood Residential to Form Based Code Neighborhood Edge, and another to rezone 1210 Lakeshore Dr from Form Based Code Urban Residential to Neighborhood Residential. The commission will also…
Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, agenda unavailable
The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting appears to be for the Royal Oak Zoning Board of Appeals on September 10, 2026, but no decisions or discussions are listed.
Redford ZBA September 9 meeting cancelled, no appeals to hear
The Redford Township Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting scheduled for September 9, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. in the Town Hall Board Room is cancelled because there are no appeals to be heard. The agenda lists board members and staff, but no items for discussion or action.
Plan Commission discusses community land trust and tax district amendments
The Plan Commission will review the Community Land Trust Program framework and consider resolutions for public hearings regarding Tax Incremental District amendments. The meeting also includes reviews of outdoor refreshment ordinances and downtown design guidelines.
Council to award North Cass sewer project, vote on porch variance
The Kingsford City Council will consider awarding a bid for the North Cass Avenue sewer project, approve a change order and a draw for Project #2, and hold a public hearing and vote on a porch variance request for 305 Grant Street. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, invoices, and reports.
City Commission to vote on lowering clear-vision vegetation height to 30 inches
The East Grand Rapids City Commission will consider several items, including final adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 32, Section 3.38 to reduce the maximum vegetation height in clear vision areas from 36 to 30 inches, addressing safety concerns from native plantings. The commission will also consider…
Planning Commission to hold hearings on two rezoning petitions to agricultural
The Midland Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning petitions (Nos. 674 and 675) that would change properties from single-family residential to agricultural zoning. The commission will also discuss parking regulation updates as part of the Zoning Modernization Task 4 and set the 2027 meeting…
ZBA to decide on two variance requests for lot splits and home construction
The Battle Creek Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two dimensional variance requests. The first would allow splitting the parcel at 19 Terry Ct. into two lots, with one lot having a width of 48 feet instead of the required 60 feet. The second would allow construction of a single-family home at 15 Sylvan St. on a…
Council votes on $10M park bond notice and $481K bandshell demolition
The City Council will vote on a notice of intent to issue up to $10,000,000 in capital improvement bonds for park projects. The agenda includes approval of a $481,765.72 construction contract for the West Park Bandshell demolition and a rezoning of 2080 South State Street from Township to Office district…
Board to set millage rates, consider Ridge Creek PDD and contracts
The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on millage rates for the December 1, 2026 tax levy. They will also consider a preliminary planned development district for Ridge Creek, several contract awards, and other administrative items.
Council to vote on zoning amendment, lot split, and equipment purchases
The Tecumseh City Council is meeting to consider several routine and new business items, including a consent agenda with a lot split, and new business covering bill payments, equipment purchases, a service agreement, a zoning ordinance amendment, and special event requests. The meeting will also include public comment…
Planning Commission to decide on permanent food truck at S. Saginaw St.
The Burton Planning Commission is holding its regular September meeting. The main item is a special use request to allow a mobile food truck to operate permanently at a location on S. Saginaw St, where current rules only permit 10 consecutive days. The commission will also approve minutes from a prior meeting and take…
Zoning appeals for two dimensional variances on Ridgedale and Hawthorne
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear two dimensional variance appeals at 1072 Ridgedale and 655 Hawthorne. The board will also approve minutes from the August 11 meeting and take public comment on non-agenda items.
Commission to consider housing, equipment purchases, and PUD amendments
The Muskegon City Commission is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple items, including housing-related agreements and tax exemptions, equipment purchases, and amendments to planned unit developments. The agenda also includes a presentation on an infill housing brownfield amendment. No public hearings are…
Albion City Council to hold public hearing on 2026 property tax levy
The Albion City Council will hold a public hearing on the annual property tax levy and vote on Resolution # 2026-45 to set the 2026 tax rates. The agenda also includes a deficit elimination plan, board appointments, rezoning requests, parking enforcement amendments, and $86,481.36 for hazardous material removal under…
ZBA to hear two variance requests for Fitch St. and Allen Place
The Albion Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests: one for 409 Fitch St. and one for 413 Allen Place. The board will also elect officers, approve 2026 meeting dates, and handle routine items like minutes approval and public comments.
Planning Commission to align master plan with new future land use map
The Vassar Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review and align the city’s current Master Plan and Zoning Ordinance with the newly adopted Future Land Use Map. The meeting will also include approval of the agenda and minutes, public comment, and commission member comments.
ZBA to hear six variance requests including shipping containers, pool, and golf simulator
The St. Clair Shores Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on six zoning cases, each requesting variances or special approvals. These include requests for accessory structures, parking variances for cargo containers, a temporary use extension, a wall variance, pool setbacks, and a use variance for a golf…
Fraser Zoning Board of Appeals to consider sign variance on Sept 3, 2026
The Fraser Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on September 3, 2026, to review a sign variance request for Mister Car Wash at 34625 Utica Road. The board will also review the July 2026 monthly report and consider the approval of previous meeting minutes from August 6, 2026.
Site Committee reviews three new occupancy and event requests
The Redford Township Site Committee will meet to review three new business occupancy and event requests, and to approve the minutes from the August 26, 2026 meeting. The agenda includes a new occupancy for Creative Images, Inc. at 16607 MacArthur, a new occupancy for Total Wireless at 10001 Telegraph, and an event…
Romulus BZA meeting canceled due to no petitions
The Romulus Board of Zoning Appeals regular meeting scheduled for September 2, 2026, has been canceled. The agenda states that no petitions were submitted for review.
Public hearing on childcare special land use at 32477 Crestwood Lane
The Fraser Planning Commission is meeting to hold a public hearing on a special land use application (SLU26-02) for Lyal Friends Childcare at 32477 Crestwood Lane. The agenda also includes approval of the August 5, 2026 minutes, a monthly report for July 2026, and a Zoning Board of Appeals liaison report. No…
Council to vote on vacating public alley on Telegraph Road and selling two parcels
The Taylor City Council will hold a public hearing to vacate a 20-foot-wide public alley on the east side of Telegraph Road between Mercier and Eureka, retaining utility easements. The council also plans to authorize the sale of two city-owned parcels for $7,500 and $4,500, with proceeds going to the General Fund…
Bloomingdale Planning Commission September meeting cancelled
The regularly scheduled September 1, 2026, 6:00 P.M. meeting of the Village of Bloomingdale Planning and Zoning Commission has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.
Planning Commission to consider rezoning and land division requests
The Westland Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider three items: a proposed land division, a rezoning request, and a special land use approval for a community center and banquet hall. The meeting includes roll call, approval of minutes, and citizen comments.
Planning Commission to vote on rezoning Farmington Road properties for retail
The Livonia Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on three land use petitions, including a request to rezone properties on Farmington Road for a retail building. The body will also vote on motions to hold future hearings regarding the regulation of data centers and the creation of moratoria…
Council reviews automated license plate readers and Flock Safety
The Beverly Hills Village Council will vote on routine consent items, including the 2027 calendar bid and lead service line replacement. The primary business agenda involves continued discussion of Ordinance #396 and a review of automated license plate readers and Flock Safety. The meeting also includes a public…
Council votes to vacate public alley on Telegraph Road and sell two city parcels.
The Taylor City Council will vote to vacate a 20-foot-wide public alley on the east side of Telegraph Road between Mercier and Eureka, retaining utility easements. The body will also authorize the sale of two city-owned parcels for $7,500 and $4,500, with proceeds going to the General Fund. Additionally, the council…
Council to vote on firefighter incentive plan changes and library technology redesign
The Troy City Council will vote on board appointments and nominations for the Zoning Board of Appeals, Parks and Recreation Board, and Global Troy Advisory Committee. The agenda includes a notice of proposed changes to the Firefighters Incentive Plan and purchasing resolutions for library technology and self-checkout…