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Contact Information
| Name: | C. Hilton, Planning Supervisor |
| Phone: | 269-966-3320 |
| Name: | A. Giguere, Community Development Supervisor |
| Phone: | 269-966-0985 |
Planning, Zoning & Community Development
The Planning and Community Development Department is a division of the Community Services Department, administered by Planning Supervisor, Christine M. Hilton, AICP; and Community Development Supervisor, Al Giguere.
PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT
The Planning and Zoning Department is responsible for maintaining and providing information relative to land use regulations including allowable uses and development regulations. Staff performs review of building and zoning (fence/signs) permit applications, various licensing applications, and site plans for all multi-family residential, commercial, and industrial expansions and new projects to ensure compliance with the zoning ordinance. Online version of the Zoning Ordinance can be found on the City Clerks page.
The department assists petitioners with the process for applications including subdivisions, rezoning requests, special use permits, variances, site plans, and other applicable requests that require zoning review and approval, and provides staff support to the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and the Historic District Commission. Information relative to these boards, including members and meeting dates, which is found by selecting the link to the left on this page under notices and meetings.
Applications and/or Petitions:
Planning Commission - Request for Zoning Change (click here) or Special Use Permits (click here)
Zoning Board of Appeals - Application for a Variance Use or Non-Use (click here)
Historic District Commission - Application for Determination of Appropriateness (click here)
Historic District Secretary of Interior (10) Standards (click here)
Site Plan Reveiw - Process and Information (click here)
Planning staff is responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the City Master Plan, a long-range plan used to guide the growth and development of a community or region. The most recent plan was prepared and adopted in 1997; to view the plan click here. Staff reviews projects from the public as well as from other departments to ensure they are consistent with goals/objectives established in the plan. Staff is also charged with development, interpretation, administration, and enforcement of the zoning ordinance.
Prior to starting any project on your property, please call to determine the applicable regulations specific to your property and project, as well as the appropriate review process that may be necessary.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
This department coordinates the Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Grant (HOME), and administers the Housing Rehab Program.
The City of Battle Creek is currently developing a new Five-Year Consolidated Plan for approval by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This Five-Year Plan will guide the use of HUD funds awarded to the City annually for the 2010 through 2014 program years. Citizens are encouraged to participate and offer input toward the development of the new plan and may learn more and offer input.
To access the most current Consolidated Plan; Annual Action Plans; CAPERS and other reports and studies click links below:
CONSOLIDATED PLAN
- 2010 - 2014 Five Year Consolidated Plan, click here
ANNUAL ACTION PLANS
- 2010 - 2011 Annual Action Plan, click here
- 2011 - 2012 Annual Action Plan, click here
CAPER
- 2009 - 2010 CAPER, (Final) click here
- 2010 - 2011 CAPER, (FInal) click here
- 2006 Analysis of Impediment to Fair Housing Choice, click here
