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Planning & Zoning

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Contact

Stacey Graham

Stacey Graham

Zoning Administrator
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Office Phone
(269) 948-2194, ext. 16

Office Hours
Monday & Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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Rick Argo

Zoning Compliance Officer
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Office Phone
(269) 948-2194, ext. 11

Cell Phone
(269) 818-7634

Office Hours
Tuesday – Thursday | 10:00am – 2:00pm

About

The Planning and Zoning Department is responsible for all planning and zoning activities in the Township.  The Zoning Administrator provides support on a regular basis to the following.

  • Township Board
  • Planning Commission
  • Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Administrator can provide assistance in the following areas.

  • Master Planning Activities
  • Zoning Ordinance Administration
  • Ordinance Enforcement
  • Development Review

Residents:

Residents should contact this department for a zoning compliance permit when building a new home, adding on, storage and garage buildings, fences and pools.

Commercial:

Developers, engineers, architects. etc are welcome to contact this department via phone or email for assistance with your projects.  Our newly codified ordinance is online along with fees and applications.  Appointments are encouraged at the conceptual stage with this department to insure your project viability.

Documents

Master Plan

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Notice of Public Hearing January 3, 2024

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Planning & Zoning Fee Schedule

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Rezoning Application and Information Packet

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Site Plan Review Application and Information Packet

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Special Land Use/Exception Permit Application and Information Packet

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Temporary Use/Event Permit

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Zoning & Building Complaint Form

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Zoning Compliance Application

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Zoning Compliance Sign Application

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Zoning Ordinance Articles

Table of Contents

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Executive Summary & User Guide

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Article I – Title, Purpose, Scope, Legal Basis

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Article II – Rules, Definitions

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Article III – Zoning Districts

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Article IV – AG & OS Districts

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Article V – CR District

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Article VI – MDR District

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Article VII – HDR District

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Article VIII – MHCR District

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Upcoming Meetings

Jun 04 2025
7:00 pm

Planning Commission Meeting

Township Hall
Jun 11 2025
7:00 pm

Township Board Meeting

Township Hall
Jun 16 2025
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Joint Planning Alliance Meeting

Jun 18 2025
5:30 pm

Joint Planning Commission Meeting

Township Hall
Jul 02 2025
7:00 pm

Planning Commission Meeting

Township Hall
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2461 Heath Road
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-2194 (Office)
(269) 948-4180 (Fax)

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Monday - Thursday | 9am-3pm

(Check Each Dept. for Specific Hours)

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