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Planning & Zoning

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Contact

Stacey Graham

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

Office Hours
Monday & Wednesday | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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 | 9:00am – 1:00pm

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

Zoning District Map

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Zoning Variance Application and Information Packet

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Zoning Ordinance Articles

Article IX – MU District

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Article X – LC District

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Article XI – ACLI District

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Article XII – LI District

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Article XIII – PRC District

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Article XIV – (Reserved for Future Use)

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Article XV – Schedule of Regulations

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Article XVI – General Provisions

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Article XVII – Supplementary Provisions

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Article XVIII – Signs

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Upcoming Meetings

Sep 09 2026
7:00 pm

Township Board Meeting

Township Hall
Sep 16 2026
5:30 pm

Joint Planning Commission Meeting

Township Hall
Oct 07 2026
7:00 pm

Planning Commission Meeting

Township Hall
Oct 14 2026
7:00 pm

Township Board Meeting

Township Hall
Oct 19 2026
5:30 pm

Joint Planning Alliance Meeting

Township Hall
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2461 Heath Road
Hastings, MI 49058
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