Planning Commission
The Planning Commission consists of 5 members appointed by the City Council and act on matters directed to them by the Zoning Administrator or others. They can approve uses permitted by right with conditions (C), Conditional Land Uses, along with Minor Site Plans upon referral by the Administrator. Minor and Major Site Plan Reviews are processed and approved by the Commission as specified in the Ordinance.
Furthermore, they conduct Public Hearings and function as a recommending body for the City Council on special uses marked (S), Special Land Uses, Zoning Test Amendments and Map Revisions, Conditional Rezoning, and Plat / Condominiums / Planned Unit Developments. The Commission has adopted Bylaws governing the transaction of business and a Master Plan to guide development within the City. They also have a role in developing the forms to adequately administer the Ordinance.
Zoning Ordinance & Permits
Board Members
- Terry Kryshak (council appointee)
- George Beninghaus
- Dominic Fabbri
- Judy Palmateer
- Richard Babbitt
If you are interested in being on the board, download our application and send it in! You can find our Rules of Order here
Planning Commission Meeting Schedule for 2023
The Bessemer Planning Commission meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:00, unless there is a conflict with holidays or a City Council Meeting, in the Council Chambers at City Hall located at 411 S Sophie, Bessemer, MI 49911.
- January, 3rd - CANCELLED
- February 7th
- March 7th
- April 4th
- May 2nd
- June 6th
- WEDNESDAY, July 5th
- August 1st
- September 5th
- October 3rd
- November 7th
- December 5th
All meetings are open to members of the public under Michigan’s Open Meetings Act.
This notice is posted in compliance with Public Act 267 of 1976, as amended. The Open Meetings Act, MCL41.72a (2) (3) and the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Bessemer’s Clerk at 906-667-0333 at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.
Latest Planning Commission Meetings
5.02.23
Regular meeting of the Planning Commission
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Regular meeting of the Planning Commission
Read More >>3.07.23
Regular meeting of the Planning Commission
Read More >>2.15.23 Joint Meeting
A joint meeting of the City Council and City Commissions to discuss 2022 accomplishments and 2023 goals.
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