The Planning Department works closely with township property owners on issues regarding Special Use Permits, Developments and Ordinance Amendment. Recommendations are based on township ordinances, which are driven by a comprehensive master plan.

There is one staff member, the planner, to help implement proposed plans along with seven Planning Commission members who make recommendations regarding Township policy to the Township Board.

Gordon Hayward is our Planner. He was hired in 1988 and served as both the Planner and Zoning Administrator until 2002 when the positions were separated.

The Planning Commission:

• Writes and updates the Master Plan
• Conducts public hearings on Special Use Permits and proposed zoning ordinance amendments
• Reviews and recommends approval of site plans.
• Drafts new zoning regulations
• Makes recommendations to the Township Board

Planning Commission meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Hall.

Members include :

Position	Name
Chair	Greg Fiebing
Vice Chair
Secretary	Laura Serocki
	Dave Sanger
	Bern Kroupa
	John Elashkar
	Penny Rosi
	Keith Leak