About Us

The Planning and Zoning Department provides a variety of services to preserve and enhance the unique high quality of life offered to those who live or work in the Township. They are responsible for the Township’s current land use and development issues, long range planning strategies, and enforcement of regulations. It serves as support staff to the Planning Commission, the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Parks and Recreation Committee, the Township Board, and other committees, task forces, and associations. 

Department activities are generally divided into three sections; Current Planning, Long-Range Planning and Code Enforcement. Current Planning activities include Site Plan Review, the processing of Land Divisions, and the processing of Zoning Board of Appeal applications.  Long-Range Planning activities include directing the orderly development and growth of the community by overseeing implementation of the Township’s “Master Plan.” Other Long-Range Planning activities include the preparation of sub-area or neighborhood plans, overseeing the creation and adoption of new ordinances, and providing staff support to such entities as the Division Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority (DACIA). The Department also conducts enforcement efforts for most Township ordinances.