HOW TO SEND PUBLIC CORRESPONDENCE FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
Please send all correspondence for the Planning Commission to the Zoning Administrator (Steve Patmore) at this email address: zoning@leelanautownshipmi.gov. Indicate in the message subject “for Planning Commission”.
2025 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule (approved 1-09-25)
The Leelanau Township Planning Commission meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Township Office. The start time is normally 6:30 PM. Please see the approved schedule link above. Additional meetings and cancellations will be properly noticed.
Planning Commission Meetings may be postponed due to weather advisories or hazardous travel conditions and will generally be announced by 3:00 P.M. the day of the meeting on the township website and posted at the meeting location. Any Public Hearings postponed by weather will automatically be re-scheduled for the next Regular Meeting, unless a Special Meeting is scheduled by the Commission.
Planning Commission Meetings are held at the Township Hall. As a convenience to the public, they will also be broadcast via Electronic Remote Access. The Public is encouraged to participate. Zoom Links are attached to each Meeting announcement. Meetings are held in compliance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act. Please note: technological issues with the Zoom format could potentially interfere with participation via this platform.
Leelanau Township will provide the necessary and/or reasonable auxiliary aids and services for the hearing impaired and other persons with disabilities. Requests for aids or services should be made to the Township Office at least seven days prior to the meeting.
For further information, comments or questions please contact the Leelanau Township Zoning Office, 119 E. Nagonaba, P.O. Box 338, Northport, MI 49670 or call 231-386-5138 ext. 4.
Leelanau Township Planning Commission Bylaws
Michigan Planning Enabling Act
The Master Plan Update is underway. The Planning Commission will focus on the Master Plan during the second meeting of each month.
Please note that the Master Plan is a work in progress. 2nd Draft from B&R (some chapters have PC input)
Current Working Document (sections) Draft
Home Occupations and Business Use (Draft)
Public Comment for Master Plan
LTCF Housing Survey Results Slides
Housing North Presentation October 2023
Beckett & Raeder Survey Results and Draft chapters of the master plan are posted at: https://planleelanautownship.org
The Planning Commission has received an application to amend the Zoning Ordinance with language to allow farm stays in the agricultural district. A Public hearing will be held on Thursday, Sept. 12th during the regular meeting at 7 pm to hear comment about the proposed amendment. Click here to read the proposed amendment.
The Planning Commission has received a Special Land Use Permit application for a new Communication Tower (Cell Tower) to be located at 11015 Kitchen Road. The review process will begin at the November 14th meeting. The Public Hearing will resume prior to the Planning Commission’s vote on the application.
Click here for Public Comment related to the Tower application
Next Meeting Agenda & Zoom Link
Planning Commission: Planning Commission, Thursday, May 8, 2025
Planning Commission: Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 6:30 pm
Meetings are held at the Township Hall and are open to the public. Due to the small room capacity, and for the convenience of the public, they are broadcast via Zoom. Both remote and in-person participants are recognized during Public Comment.
To join via Zoom, use the link button below
To Join via phone call: (312) 626-6799
Meeting ID: 881 982 5018. Passcode: 49670
Thu, May 8, 2025
6:30 pm
Planning Commission: Planning Commission, Thursday, May 22, 2025
Planning Commission: Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 6:30 pm
Meetings are held at the Township Hall and are open to the public. Due to the small room capacity, and for the convenience of the public, they are broadcast via Zoom. Both remote and in-person participants are recognized during Public Comment.
To join via Zoom, use the link button below
To Join via phone call: (312) 626-6799
Meeting ID: 881 982 5018. Passcode: 49670
Thu, May 22, 2025
6:30 pm
Planning Commission: Planning Commission, Thursday, June 12, 2025
Planning Commission: Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 6:30 pm
Meetings are held at the Township Hall and are open to the public. Due to the small room capacity, and for the convenience of the public, they are broadcast via Zoom. Both remote and in-person participants are recognized during Public Comment.
To join via Zoom, use the link button below
To Join via phone call: (312) 626-6799
Meeting ID: 881 982 5018. Passcode: 49670
Thu, June 12, 2025
6:30 pm
Planning Commission: Planning Commission, Thursday, June 26, 2025
Planning Commission: Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 6:30 pm
Meetings are held at the Township Hall and are open to the public. Due to the small room capacity, and for the convenience of the public, they are broadcast via Zoom. Both remote and in-person participants are recognized during Public Comment.
To join via Zoom, use the link button below
To Join via phone call: (312) 626-6799
Meeting ID: 881 982 5018. Passcode: 49670
Thu, June 26, 2025
6:30 pm
Planning Commission: Planning Commission, Thursday, August 28, 2025
Planning Commission: Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 6:30 pm
Meetings are held at the Township Hall and are open to the public. Due to the small room capacity, and for the convenience of the public, they are broadcast via Zoom. Both remote and in-person participants are recognized during Public Comment.
To join via Zoom, use the link button below
To Join via phone call: (312) 626-6799
Meeting ID: 881 982 5018. Passcode: 49670
Thu, August 28, 2025
6:30 pm
Historical Meeting Minutes and Agendas
Planning Commission: Planning Commission, Thursday, April 24, 2025
Planning Commission: Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 6:30 pm
Meetings are held at the Township Hall and are open to the public. Due to the small room capacity, and for the convenience of the public, they are broadcast via Zoom. Both remote and in-person participants are recognized during Public Comment.
To join via Zoom, use the link button below
To Join via phone call: (312) 626-6799
Meeting ID: 881 982 5018. Passcode: 49670
Thu, April 24, 2025
6:30 pm
Planning Commission: CANCELLED Planning Commission, Thursday, April 10, 2025.
Cancelled Planning Commission: Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 6:30 pm. The next scheduled meeting is April 24, 2025.
Meetings are held at the Township Hall and are open to the public. Due to the small room capacity, and for the convenience of the public, they are broadcast via Zoom. Both remote and in-person participants are recognized during Public Comment.
To join via Zoom, use the link button below
To Join via phone call: (312) 626-6799
Meeting ID: 881 982 5018. Passcode: 49670
Thu, April 10, 2025
6:30 pm
Planning Commission: Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 5:30 to 7:30pm, Leelanau Township and Northport Village Housing Needs and Solutions
Location: Northport Public School (small gym) 104 S. Wing St., Northport, MI 49670
This is not an official meeting of the Leelanau Township Planning Commission; however, a quorum of commission members may be present, NO Planning commission business will be conducted.
Wed, April 9, 2025
5:30 pm
Planning Commission: Planning Commission, Thursday, March 27, 2025
Planning Commission: Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 6:30 pm
Meetings are held at the Township Hall and are open to the public. Due to the small room capacity, and for the convenience of the public, they are broadcast via Zoom. Both remote and in-person participants are recognized during Public Comment.
To join via Zoom, use the link button below
To Join via phone call: (312) 626-6799
Meeting ID: 881 982 5018. Passcode: 49670
Thu, March 27, 2025
6:30 pm
Planning Commission: Planning Commission, Thursday, March 13, 2025
Planning Commission: Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 6:30 pm
Meetings are held at the Township Hall and are open to the public. Due to the small room capacity, and for the convenience of the public, they are broadcast via Zoom. Both remote and in-person participants are recognized during Public Comment.
To join via Zoom, use the link button below
To Join via phone call: (312) 626-6799
Meeting ID: 881 982 5018. Passcode: 49670
Thu, March 13, 2025
6:30 pm
