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Planning and Zoning 


Village Planning Commission meets
3rd Thursday 
at 7 pm in the Village Office
1276 Michigan Avenue, ​Benzonia, MI 49616       ​231.882.9981
The Planning Commission is made up of village residents and a representative from Village Council.  The Village Zoning Administrator also attends these monthly meetings.  ​
​Direct Zoning questions to ​Sara Kirk, Zoning Administrator 
 zoning.villageofbenzonia@gmail.com ​or call the Village at
231.882.9981 
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Village Master Plan 2020 with appendix

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​Zoning documents (PDF)
  • Zoning Map 2022
  • Zoning Ordinance​​
  • ​​Zoning Fee Schedule 2022
  • ​​​​Village Master Plan 2020 with appendix
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​Zoning Forms (PDF)
Appeals Application form 102819:  
​For Zoning related appeals and Variance requests.
Land Use/Zoning Permit Application:
​General application form for residential and commercial land use revisions including building, remodeling, signs, fences, etc.
Ordinance Complaint Form:
​Form for any zoning related complaint that requests follow up by Zoning Administrator.
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​PUD application permit form 2019:
For proposed Planned Unit Development Projects.
ROW Tree Request 2020:
​Tree Work Request in the Public Right-of-Way. Required for any work related to trees in the Village Right-Of-Way. 
Tree Removal Permit Form 2020:
Any property owner that wishes to remove trees in the Village Limits must notify the Zoning Administrator with the following application.
​Special Land Use Permit:
​Form for proposed special use on appropriate zoned properties.
​Zoning Amendment Application:
​Form for requested changes to ordinance text or to rezone from one use to another.

​WANTED!
We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic individuals to serve on our commission and committees. These individuals should have the ability to make decisions, work as a part of a team, and want to be able to guide the future growth and development of our Village. The Planning Commission provides guidance to the Village Council on planning matters such
as ordinances, zoning matters, and special development projects. Many of the commitments only require a few hours of service a month, but as always, it is what you want to put in!

IMMEDIATELY, the planning commission is seeking to form subcommittees to help guide and provide input to help complete action items identified in the master plan as well as support the Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) Certification Process.

INTERESTED?
Click here to view the details and application (PDF).
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The value and importance of citizen participation cannot be measured.
​Your interest in volunteering with the Village of Benzonia is greatly appreciated. Thank You! 
​

SIMPLE TREE PERMIT EXEMPTION
For a simple tree exemption there are 3 easy ways to notify the ZA.
1. Download this 1 page Form, fill it out and either email it (zoning.villageofbenzonia@gmail.com) or drop it off at the Village office. 
2. Just Email the ZA! (zoning.villageofbenzonia@gmail.com) and provide your name, contact info., and information about your tree removal.
3. Call the Village office (231-882-9981) and provide your name, contact info., and information about your tree removal.
​Click here to print Simple Tree Permit Exemption (PDF) 
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Welcome Sara Kirk, ​Zoning Administrator
We are pleased to announce the hiring of a new Zoning Administrator, Sara Kirk. Sara will also serve as a member of the Village Planning Commission.
Sara R. Kirk, ASLA, LEED AP, is a landscape architect and founder of SRP Design Studio. She is a member of the American Society of Landscaping Architects and holds licenses in Michigan, Minnesota, and Tennessee.
​​Sara graduated with honors from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture with a specialization in environmental studies. Her areas of focus include park and recreation, community planning, site design and streetscape projects. Sara has extensive experience with sustainable design, in both planning and implementation.

​We are thrilled Sara ​has joined the Village of Benzonia team. ​                         April 2019         ​

Disclaimer
​Village of Benzonia Ordinances are provided online for informational purposes only. The formatting of documents may vary from the official hard copy of the ordinance. In the case of any discrepancy between this version and the official hard copy, the official hard copy will prevail. The Web version of the ordinance may not reflect all of, or the most current, legislation passed by the Village of Benzonia. Updates are incorporated on a periodic basis. For questions regarding an ordinance, contact the Village of Benzonia.

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​Village of Benzonia
PO Box 223
1276 Michigan Ave.
​Benzonia, MI 49616
231-882-9981     
www.villagebenzonia.com
AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY: 
For water line breaks or downed trees
when the office is not open, call
​Benzie County Sheriff's Dept.  231.882.4484
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The Village of Benzonia is quaint, friendly and walkable. Close to Crystal Lake and Lake Michigan, it is home to delicious restaurants, shops, parks, and grocery stores plus a library and museum. Benzonia is perfect for living & visiting!

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