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Planning Commission

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The Oak Park Planning Commission is warranted under Michigan Public Act 285 of 1931 and Oak Park City Ordinance. It is the responsibility of the Planning Commission to guide community development. The Planning Commission also makes recommendations on zoning and other land controls as well as updating the Master Plan.
    
     

Master Plan
The City of Oak Park Economic Development Department developed a Master Plan update that creates a clear set of objectives and provides direction for development and enhancement of the City over the next five years. Areas of focus include land use, community facilities, recreation, complete streets, and priority development sites.

The Economic Development Department worked closely with the general public, other City staff, the Recreation Department, the Oak Park Library, Planning Commission, and the City Council to develop the Master Plan.

The plan update has been approved by the Planning Commission and adopted by City Council. To view the plan please click here.  To view the future land use map click here. 

New Zoning Ordinance

  









 

Annual Report
The City of Oak Park Planning Department complete an annual report to highlight all projects completed within the department for the Fiscal Year.
- Annual Report Fiscal 2016/2017
- Annual Report Fiscal 2017/2018
- Annual Report Fiscal 2018/2019
- Annual Report Fiscal 2019/2020
-Annual Report FIscal 2020/2021

    
Complete Streets Plan
The Oak Park Planning Commission adopted a new Complete Streets Plan at their August 2018 meeting. The plan is intended to consider all forms of transportation and abilities when planning for future street projects. The plan will be a living document and updated when needed. To view the Complete Streets Plan please click here.


    
Site Plan Approval
Site Plan Approval involves a detailed and technical review of a site plan. The review will include the location of buildings, layout of a site, pedestrian and vehicular circulation and access, landscaping, parking, screening etc., as well as conformance with existing master planning documents.

Conceptual Site Review
The staff encourages you to do a conceptual site review. This service is free of charge and helps to expedite the approval process. Please contact Economic Development & Planning Specialist Colton Dale at (248) 691-7450 to schedule a meeting or call the Economic Development Director at (248) 691-7404.

- Site Plan Approval Ordinance
- Site Plan Application
- Site Plan Review Checklist
- Site Plan Review Flowchart


    

Planning Commission Meetings

The Planning Commission regularly meets on the second Monday of every month at 7:00pm at Oak Park City Hall, located at 14000 Oak Park Blvd, Oak Park, MI 48237. 

Planning Commission Meeting Dates 2022

Planning Commission Meeting Minutes

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF OAK PARK
PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING
REQUEST FOR ALLEY VACATION

The City of Oak Park has received a request for the vacation of an alleyway adjacent to 8775 W. Nine Mile on the west and south of the lot.  The Planning Commission has set a public hearing for Monday April 11, 2022 and City Council has set a public hearing for Monday, April 18, 2022 both at 7:00pm to be held in the City Council Chambers, 14000 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park, MI thus affording opportunity to state your objections or suggestions.

The public may appear at the Public Hearing or by counsel.  Written comments may be sent to the City of Oak Park Economic Development, 14000 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park, MI 48237, and must be received prior to the Public Hearing.

Edwin Norris
Oak Park City Clerk

 


Meeting Agendas

2022
January 10, 2022
February 14, 2022
March 14, 2022

2021
October 11, 2021
September 13, 2021
August 9, 2021
June 29, 2021
May 10, 2021
April 12, 2021

2020
October 28, 2020 - special meeting
October 12, 2020
July 13, 2020
June 8, 2020
March 9, 2020
February 10, 2020

2019
- November 12, 2019
- September 9, 2019
- July 8, 2019
- May 13, 2019
- January 14, 2019

2018
- November 12, 2018
- October 8, 2018
- August 13, 2018
- April 9, 2018
- March 12, 2018
- February 12, 2018

For more information about the Planning Commission, visit Planning Commission.

Helpful Information

Helpful Forms and Links - Planning:
- Building Permits
- Liquor License Application
- Massage Facility License
- Outdoor Dining Application
- Rezoning Application
- Sign Permit Application
- Site Plan Application
- Temporary Sign Permit

Useful Planning Documents
- Complete Streets Plan
- Future Land Use Map
- Master Plan - 1996
- Master Plan - 2017
- Master Plan - 2020
- Site Plan Review Application
- Zoning Board of Appeals Application
- Zoning Ordinance
- Zoning Ordinance Map

    

If you need to contact someone in the Building, Code and/or Engineering departments please email us at building@oakparkmi.gov.