PLANNING
Planner Sara Kopriva: 231-223-7314 or [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. Please direct all Planning Commission correspondences to Sara Kopriva, Planner at [email protected].
The Planning Commission is comprised of the following volunteer citizens of Peninsula Township. Please direct all Planning Commission correspondences to Sara Kopriva, Planner at [email protected].
- Chair: Kevin Beard
- Vice-Chair: Susan Shipman
- Secretary: Armen B. Shanafelt
- Member: Robert Eckstein
- Member: Randy Hall
- Member: Donna Hornberger
- TB Representative/Member: Julie Alexander
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.