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        MASTER PLAN UPDATE
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The Village Master Plan and 5-year Park and Recreation Plan was adopted at the January 6th, 2025 Council Meeting!​

Planning Commission


Village Planning Commission meets
3rd Thursday 
at 6:30pm in the Village Office*
​(*note this is subject to change, please confirm before attending.)
​

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 Zoning Administrator also attends these monthly meetings.  ​
​Direct Zoning questions to ​Sara Kirk, Zoning Administrator 
 [email protected] ​or call the Village at
231.882.9981 
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2025 Village Master Plan

Planning Commission bylaws
​Public Participation Plan
Planning Commission Minutes

​WANTED!
We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic individuals to serve on our board,  commissions 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 Boards & Commissions Recruitment Guide describes the various roles available to serve in the Village in greater detail. The application can be found in the back of the document or at the link below.

INTERESTED?
Click here to view the details and application (PDF).

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. Please email the ZA or come to a planning commission meeting if you are interested! 
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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! 
​

Sara Kirk, ​Zoning Administrator
Sara R. Kirk, PLA, LEED AP, ASLA,  joined the Village of Benzonia as Zoning Administrator in 2019. Sara also helps to lead the Village Planning Commission. Sara is a licensed landscape architect and founder of SRP Design Studio and a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). She currently holds licenses in Michigan, Minnesota, and Tennessee. She also holds a LEED AP  (without specialty) credential, which denotes proficiency in sustainable design, construction and operation standards.
​​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.  ​

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Academy Park pavilion and ​Ice rink are both open to the public ​free of charge.
No reservations, ​
1st come, 1st serve.

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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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    • Planning Commission >
      • Minutes PC
    • Planning and Zoning >
      • Ordinances
  • Documents
    • Master Plan
    • Capitol Improvement Plan
    • Zoning Ordinance
    • Village Maps
  • Community
    • History of Benzonia
    • Beautiful Benzonia
    • Academy Park
    • Academy Ice Rink
    • Parking
    • Helpful Links