Master Plan Updates/Amendments
Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2009 Final Draft – 2011 amendments
Parks and Recreation Master Plan Amendments – 2011 amendments
Parks & Event Facilities Booklet
2012 Meeting Dates and Application Deadlines
Special Events Application
Special Events Policy
Planning
Involves both long and short term community planning, including specific projects such as Waterfront Development, Cross-Lake Muskegon-Milwaukee Ferry, Downtown Revitalization, Shoreline Drive Extension, Bike Path/Trail, Historic Preservation, Getty Street Improvements and specialized studies such as Heritage Village. This section is responsible for the constant oversight of the Master Plan and regularly updates community vision and goals.
Environmental Inspections
The City of Muskegon makes every effort to keep our communities looking beautiful and requires citizens to help in that effort, such as the length of your grass. If you have questions, comments or concerns about these programs, please contact us at the number below or leave a comment.
Implements the zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations, growth management, and site-specific designs. This involves regular contact with the general public on a daily basis. Furthermore, it involves environmental inspection, processing of applications for variance, special use permits, site plan reviews, and other development issues. This section is also responsible for the administration of the groundwater ordinance, regulation of flood plain areas, and the development and management of computerized maps.
The economic development initiative has the goal of strengthening the economic vitality of the City. This section develops marketing strategies, facilitates business creation and retention, communicates with existing businesses, promotes certification of industrial sites, and assists the redevelopment of brownfields. They also work with programs such as the Smartzone, Renaissance Zone, Capital Improvement Grants, Facade Improvement Grants, and Foreign Trade Zones.
Reports
Final Report – 1995 Muskegon Shoreline SAF Projects
Final Report – 2004 Muskegon EA SAF Projects
Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals
Planning and Zoning Application
Planning and Zoning Application Page 2(Variances Only)
Review Standards for Variances and Use Variances
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes/Agendas
Site Plan Review Information and Checklist
2012 Meeting Dates and Application Deadlines
Zoning Ordinance & Map
Groundwater Contamination Sites
City Commission Approved Contamination Sites
Contamination North
West of Seaway Contamination
East of Seaway Contamination
The Planning Department is managed by:
Cathy Brubaker-Clarke, Economic Development Director
933 Terrace Street
Muskegon, MI 49443
Phone Number: (231) 724-6702
Fax Number: (231) 724-6790
I moved into the City of Muskegon last November, since then I’ve had nothing but problems with the city.
They sent me a notice for my grass being too tall, so I stuck a ruler in it, was 6 in, ordinance says 8. speaking of ordinances, it’s no wonder why people are not moving into the City of Muskegon, over-regulation! I was told that if I want to replace a sheet of drywall in MY, single family, owner occupied home, I am supposed to pull a permit!
NOW, I get a letter in the mail, says my yard sale is going to earn me a civil infraction, because I’ve been out too much this summer, they say I’m running a store (which I’m not, just getting rid of accumulated stuff).
It’s my opinion that the City of Muskegon inspections department is restrictive and as soon as I find another home, I’m moving!
Josh