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The Village of Benzonia is seeking village residents to fill positions on the Village Planning Council.
If you would be interested in filling a vacancy, please reply to benzonia9981@att.net or leave a message on the 
Village answering machine, 231-882-9981. Thank you in advance for your interest in serving our community.
Benzonia Village Planning Commission 

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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Cover of the Village Master Plan
Village Master Plan 2020 with appendix

Planning Commission bylaws (PDF)
Public Participation Plan 091522(PDF)
Planning commission Minutes>

​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! 
​

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         ​

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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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    • Beautiful Benzonia
    • Academy Park
    • Academy Ice Rink
    • Parking
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