Planning Commission

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Apply for a Board Vacancy

Appointees

Chairperson

Wayne Rendell

Township Board Liaison

Lonzey Taylor

Member

Wayne Rendell

Member

Robert Brown

Member

Tom Bury

Member

Jena Johnson

Member

Luke Dennison

About the Commission

The Township Planning Commission is a seven-member body nominated by the Township Supervisor and approved by the Township Board. Members serve three-year terms and may be reappointed at the end of their terms. The Commission is responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining a comprehensive master plan for the Township, proposing amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, reviewing and recommending requests for zoning changes, and approving or denying applications for special use permits.

Authorizing Statute

Michigan Planning Enabling Act, Public Act 33 of 2008, MCL 125.3801, et seq.
Michigan Township Association Planning Commission
Covert Township Planning Commission Bylaws

Duties & Responsibilities

Michigan Township Planning Commissions are responsible for a wide range of planning and regulatory functions. Their duties include but are not limited to:

Reviewing Applications: Reviewing applications for site plans, special land use, and other development approvals to ensure they meet the township & zoning ordinance and other applicable laws.
Master plan: Reviewing and updating the township master plan, which is a comprehensive plan for the community & growth and development
Zoning Ordinance: Reviewing and making recommendations to the township board regarding amendments to the zoning ordinance, which regulates how land and buildings can be used within the community
Public Input: Engaging with the public to gather input on planning matters
Special Use Permits: Hearing and deciding special use permits
Development Plans: Reviewing and approving development plans for compliance with township ordinances, or making recommendations to the township board
Subdivisions: Making recommendations on subdivisions, planned unit developments, and mixed-use planned unit developments
Public Hearings: Holding public hearings to receive and consider public comments regarding rezoning requests and other development applications

Meetings

Dates & Times

The Covert Township Planning Commission holds Regular Meetings at 6:30pm on the third Wednesday of each month at the Covert Township Hall, 73943 E. Lake Street – Covert, MI 49043. Meeting dates and times are subject to change, please check our calendar for the latest updates.