Overview

Department of Planning and Development The Department of Planning and Development is located on the second level of City Hall. Hours:  Monday - Friday  8:00 am to 5:00 pm Department Director:  Ed Anzek Department Phone Number:  248-656-4660 Department Fax Number:      248-841-2576 Department email

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ADOPTED ZONING ORDINANCE - Effective April 27, 2009
Please click here to view a fully searchable copy of the Zoning Ordinance.
    -  Zoning Map

2007 MASTER LAND USE PLAN
To view a copy of the 2007 Master Land Use Plan, please click here. 

To view of copy of the 2007 Future Land Use Map, please click here. (updated April 11, 2007)

The goal of the Planning & Development Department is to provide assistance through the entire phase of development - from the initial concept meeting, through final approval. 

The responsibilities of the Planning & Development Department include:

• Coordinate Site Plan Review and Approval
• Coordinate Subdivision Plat Review and Approval
• Coordinate Site Condominium Review and Approval
• Review and update of the City's Master Land Use Plan
• Provide Concept Meetings
• Conditional and Special Land Use Requests
• Landscape Plan Review and Inspections
• Rezoning Requests
• Tree Removal Permit and Inspection
• Variance Requests
• Wetland Determinations and Wetland Use Permits
• Zoning Ordinance Requirements

The Planning & Development Department also provides assistance with the following:

• Brownfield Redevelopment
• Census and Demographic Information
• Community and Economic Development
• Historic Districts Review
• Land Use Information

In achieving these objectives, the Planning & Development Department is the initial point of contact for the following Boards and Commissions:

• Planning Commission
• Zoning Board of Appeals
• Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA)
• Historic Districts Commission
• Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

Contact Information:

The Planning & Development Department is located on the second level of the City Municipal Offices. 

The Planning & Development Department may be contacted at (248) 656-4660 or please Email us.

Department Staff Information:

• Department Director, Ed Anzek                
• Deputy Director, Derek Delacourt
• Economic Development Manager, Dan Casey
• Landscape Architect, Carla Dinkins
• Office Coordinator, Sandi DiSipio
• Planning Assistant, Maureen Gentry (Planning Commission)
• Planning Assistant, Judy Bialk (Zoning Board/Historic Districts/Brownfield Authority)

A Message from the Director

The Planning & Development Department consistently strives to adhere to the policies of the Master Land Use Plan and other adopted policies as established by State and local laws.

It is the goal of the Planning & Development Department to provide to the public all necessary information concerning ordinances and procedures governing land use and development in the City. Preparing the Planning & Development Department to handle inquiries will be a priority. Interaction with developers, residents and builders will commence with informative sessions by staff members relative to development policies and requirements.