Planning Commission
Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is organized pursuant to Public Act 33 of 2008, as amended. The Planning Commission consists of nine members appointed by the City Council to serve three year terms. It is charged with developing the city’s Master Plan, establishing zoning districts and regulations applicable to each district covering the use of the land. It promotes land uses compatible with the city’s character, conserving property values and long-term stability of residential neighborhoods and commercial districts. It also promotes safe conditions for motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists. Under its domain, the commission limits improper use of land, and promotes use of land natural resources in a sustainable manner.

The Planning Commission meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall in Council Chambers. The public is welcome to attend. 




Special Meetings and Public Hearing Notices - Planning Commission

[posted when scheduled)

Meeting Dates

The Planning Commission meets the first and third Tuesday of the month, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 215 W. Main Street, Northville, Michigan, 48167, unless otherwise noted. The meeting location is noted on the Planning Commission meeting agenda.

Note: Applications are not placed on a Planning Commission agenda until they are complete and all required materials and reviews have been received.

The Community Development Director will review each application and supporting documentation to determine completeness. If an application is incomplete or required review comments are outstanding, the item will not be scheduled for a Planning Commission meeting until all necessary information is provided.

Submission of an application does not guarantee placement on a specific meeting agenda.

2026 Meeting Dates

January 6

January 20

February 3

February 17

March 3

March 17

April 7

April 21

May 5

May 19

June 2

June 16

July 7

July 21

August 6 (Rescheduled due to Election)

August 18

September 1

September 15

October 6

October 20

November 5 (Rescheduled due to Election)

November 17

December 1

December 15


2027 Meeting Dates - The remainder will be posted in December 2026.

January 5, 2027

January 19, 2027

Application Scheduling

Applications are not placed on a Planning Commission agenda until they are complete and all required materials and reviews have been received.

The Community Development Director will review each application and supporting documentation to determine completeness. If an application is incomplete or required review comments are outstanding, the item will not be scheduled for a Planning Commission meeting until all necessary information is provided.

Submission of an application does not guarantee placement on a specific meeting agenda.

 

Application Review
The Community Development Director reviews applications to determine if they are complete and then provides a review to the applicant by email prior to the scheduled meeting. Incomplete applications may be deferred to a future Planning Commission meeting based upon when necessary information is received.