Planning Commission

Meetings

• 4:30 pm
• 2nd Wednesday of every month
• City Hall

  114 North Kidd Street
  Ionia, Michigan 48846

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Overview

The City of Ionia Planning Commission is comprised of seven members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council. One member shall be from the City Council and one may be a non-resident. The other members are residents of the community who are interested in serving their community and come from varying professional backgrounds. The term of the appointed members is three years.

The responsibilities of the Planning Commission include:

• To make and adopt a comprehensive development plan for the future, physical development of the City.
• To divide the City into zoning districts or "zones" and recommend appropriate regulations for these zones.
• To make recommendations to the City Council, to public officials, and to citizens regarding all matters relating to the planning and development of the City.

In accordance with the provisions of the Michigan Planning Enabling Act, the Planning Commission prepares an annual report which is presented to the City Council. View the most recent Annual Report (PDF).

Questions about the City's Planning Commission should be directed to Assistant City Manager Jonathan Bowman. Email Jonathan Bowman for more information.