Guide To Rezoning
This information has been prepared to assist those applying to the
City for rezoning of property. The following steps illustrate the
rezoning procedure. It is suggested that you confer with the City’s
Planning staff for advice before you begin the rezoning process. The
City’s Planning staff can be reached from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday
through Friday, at the Planning Office or by calling (248) 871-2540.
Step 1
The first step is to submit a completed application to the Planning
Office. The application must be accompanied by a map (plot plan) of the
property to be rezoned; a legal description; an approved copy of the
sign location plot plan (see Guidelines for Rezoning Signs); and the
application fee. The legal description may be obtained at the Assessing
Division. To facilitate the rezoning request, the application must be
submitted by 3:30 PM on the 18th day of the month. If the 18th day of
the month falls on a weekend, the application must be submitted by 12:00
noon the following workday. The applicant will be notified, by mail, of
all hearing dates.
Time Frame
The time frame from Step 1 to Step 2 is a maximum of
four (4) weeks, if the application is submitted on the 18th day of the
month.
Step 2
The Planning Commission at a Preliminary Hearing considers the
application. This hearing is generally held on the second Thursday of
the month. At this hearing, the applicant will have an opportunity to
present the rezoning request. At the Preliminary Hearing, the Planning
Commission schedules the rezoning request for a Public Hearing. The
Public Hearing is generally held on the third Thursday of the following
month. Notice of Public Hearing will be sent by mail to all property
owners within 300 feet of the property under consideration for rezoning
and will be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the
City. In addition, the applicant will be required to install a sign
indicating “ZONING CHANGE PROPOSED” on the subject property fifteen (15)
days prior to the Public Hearing.
(NOTE: If the applicant wishes to withdraw the request on or before
the Preliminary Hearing, a portion of the fee will be refunded. After
the Preliminary Hearing, the entire fee will be forfeited).
Time Frame
The time frame from Step 2 to Step 3 is generally a
maximum of five (5) weeks.
Step 3
The Planning Commission considers the applicant’s proposal, public
representations and a review from City staff. After reviewing all
available information, the Planning Commission submits a recommendation
to the City Council to approve, modify or deny the rezoning request.
The request is then scheduled for a Public Hearing before the City
Council. The City Council hearing is generally held on the third Monday
of the following month.
Time Frame
The time frame from Step 3 to Step 4 is generally a maximum of six
(6) weeks.
Step 4
The City Council considers the applicant’s proposal, public
representations, Planning Commission recommendations, together with City
staff review. The City Council will approve, modify, or deny the
request. If approved or modified, the zoning request is formally
introduced and referred to the following City Council meeting for
enactment. If denied, no further action is taken.
Time Frame
The time frame from Step 4 to Step 5 is generally a maximum of one
(1) week.
Step 5
At the regular City Council meeting, the zoning request may be
adopted. The rezoning legally takes effect twenty-one (21) days after
its adoption.
(NOTE: Adoption may not take place if the City Council receives
information that warrants further study.)
Should you have any questions not addressed here, please feel free to
contact the City's Planning Office staff for further assistance at (248)
871-2540.
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