PLANNING
The Planning Department is supported by a contracted Planning consultant, who works remotely on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST.
Elise Loud, Planner
[email protected]
Elise Loud, Planner
[email protected]
General Planning Information
The Planning Department works closely with the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Township Board and the public to guide Peninsula Township’s land use patterns and decisions.
Its primary purpose is to ensure that current and future development aligns with Peninsula Township’s vision, planning goals, and zoning laws. Planning recommendations are based on the Peninsula Township Zoning Ordinance, which is guided by the Township’s 5-year comprehensive Master Land Use Plan.
The Planning Department is supported by a staff Planning and Zoning Intake Administrator and contracted Planning consultant.
The Planning Department is supported by a 7-member Planning Commission, a citizen-led advisory body responsible for guiding land use decisions, policies, and planning processes. The Planning Commission:
Its primary purpose is to ensure that current and future development aligns with Peninsula Township’s vision, planning goals, and zoning laws. Planning recommendations are based on the Peninsula Township Zoning Ordinance, which is guided by the Township’s 5-year comprehensive Master Land Use Plan.
The Planning Department is supported by a staff Planning and Zoning Intake Administrator and contracted Planning consultant.
The Planning Department is supported by a 7-member Planning Commission, a citizen-led advisory body responsible for guiding land use decisions, policies, and planning processes. The Planning Commission:
- Writes and updates the Master Plan
- Conducts public hearings on Special Use Permits and proposed zoning ordinance amendments
- Reviews and makes recommendations of site plans
- Drafts new zoning regulations
- Makes recommendations to the Township Board
Planning Commission meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Hall.
The Planning Commission is comprised of the following volunteer citizens of Peninsula Township.
The Planning Commission is comprised of the following volunteer citizens of Peninsula Township.
- Chair: Kevin Beard (email: [email protected])
- Vice-Chair: Susan Shipman (email: [email protected])
- Secretary/ZBA Representative: Lawrence Dloski (email: [email protected])
- Member: Randy Hall (email: [email protected])
- Member: Donna Hornberger (email: [email protected])
- Member: Armen B. Shanafelt (email: [email protected])
- TB Representative/Member: Julie Alexander (email: [email protected])
Planning Documents & Meeting Minutes
Use the “documents” tab (website open in new tab) at the top right of the Township website to access Township planning documents, including the Township Zoning Ordinance, Master Land Use Plan, and land use request/application forms.
This tab also includes the most recent agendas, packets, and meeting minutes of the Planning Commission.
This tab also includes the most recent agendas, packets, and meeting minutes of the Planning Commission.