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REGULATED USES TABLE – proposed draft
Proposed Draft – Article 7
Article 7 is much of the guts of the proposed draft code. Read so you understand further of what can happen where and why? Ask that question! Here is the LINK: Article 7 - DRAFT Code Here is a image of the Article 7 INDEX -
Proposed Zoning Code Public Meetings and Public Hearing "The Planning Commission has wrapped up their review of the zoning code and will be holding a public meeting on Thursday, September 18, 2025 @ 5:30 PM at City Hall to receive public comment on the proposed zoning...
ZONING
2.22.2025 “Our Community’s Unique Voice Leads Our Efforts” WLHS Newsletter
CITY COUNCIL VOTES UNANIMOUSLY TO DISENGAGE FROM RRC We have very good news. On February 17, 2025, the City Council voted unanimously to disengage from the RRC, and the certification process. It was taking too long. Started with good intentions 5 years ago, the RRC...
Zoning – Articles 2 and 3
Apr 27, 2025 Welcome to our new website – that we hope will work for YOU. When we research and pull items that we believe will be important to the conversations outcomes, we will post here. For those of you that attended the last months of meetings, you know that...
Zoning: Dexter, Michigan 6 years after leaving the RRC
Discovering the Allure of Small Town Living in Dexter, Michigan Dexter, Michigan, is a prime example of a fast-growing community that seamlessly combines a rich historical tapestry with a welcoming atmosphere, drawing in residents and visitors alike. Situated in close...
ZONING: 1.27.25. The 2005 Harbor Springs Zoning Code,As Amended through 2022 – Article By Article
Welcome to the WLHS 2025 Zoning Page. Harbor Springs is being asked to review the existing code (2005, amended 2022) and the #439 zoning code that was repealed. The reason is that the repealed code had easier, modern formatting and language throughout the code. This...
ZONING Can our town become better? More green?
LEED for Cities and Communities helps local leaders create and operationalize responsible, sustainable and specific plans for natural systems, energy, water, waste, transportation and many other factors that contribute to quality of life—revolutionizing the way cities...
ZONING: Prep for the Future – Let’s start here Shoreline Resiliency
From the June 20th Meet at Planning Commission with the Shoreline Resiliency slide show being presented by Beckett & Raeder Harbor Springs Planner John Iacoangeli https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3PVJzj1_11w Go to 1.28. And PLAY There is not anything more...
Zoning A reminder on how the MEDC/RRC Status can be involved -What to watch for – 6 slides
For zoning, and learning how our zoning is affected by the involvement of the MEDC/RRC. As an update, we now have various zoning parties and leaders suggesting that Harbor Springs does not go further into RRC Essentials or Certification status at this time. Please put...
WLHS BLOG
11.15.24 Let’s do this a NEW way. Not a Steamroller!
Harbor Springs can and should stand on its own, embrace its 2nd home persona, and define business and growth plans based on THIS uniqueness not a mediocrity of the statewide definition defined by MEDC, the RRC and Lansing. Let's now consider saying no to becoming a...
BLOG: Who are all the people that run the City ? Lists Under Construction
City Planner John Iacoangeli (Beckett & Raeder) – Reviews Planning Commission submissions; advises the PC and staff on planning/zoning issues; and assists in updating the Master Plan and Zoning Code City Engineer Benchmark – Provides civil engineering services for...
BLOG: 8.19.24 “Street Stories” Canvassing in Harbor Springs
"STREET STORIES" CANVASSING & MORE IN A SMALL TOWN. THANK YOU FOR HELPING Building a coalition to get 25% of the voters in Harbor Springs to sign a Referendum on Ordinance #439 to rescind the New Zoning on November 7, 2024 When a group of concerned Harbor...
BLOG: 10.31.24 An Argument Made: Sometimes, when you go slower, you get to your destination faster:
For the Government to have legitimacy, it needs to meet two requirements 1) To be engaging and transparent 2) To be believed they are engaging and transparent 350 voters signed a referendum because they did not think the city included their opinion and feedback...
BLOG: We assert that the existing residents & property owners Harbor Springs should determine the future of the city
As we try to Preserve and Protect Harbor Springs, we want to be clear eyed as to the importance of following in the footsteps of men and women before us. This is not the same campaign as in the early 1960's, but it feels like it. All these years later, we can...
11.12.2024 About We Love Harbor Springs (WLHS)
A summary on various points being raised on interviews about WLHS. 1) WLHS is driven by more than 30 volunteers focused on the issue. With a broader group of 1400+ active engaged supporters on our news letter, petitions, etc. 2) WLHS was supported by about 100...
BLOG: 10.21.24 In Harbor Springs We Trust – Transparency
Title: In Harbor Springs, We Trust Date: Compiled 10.21.24 Introduction: On October 17, 2024, just 19 days before the upcoming election, the community of Harbor Springs uncovered troubling information about the “VoteNO” campaign against proposed zoning changes. It was...
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RRC – ARCHIVED
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