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Stepping up to run for City Council – Thank you!
Thank You for Stepping Up Seeking to Serve Harbor Springs First off—thank you. By choosing to run for City Council, you’re stepping into one of the most important roles in our community. You’re not doing it for recognition or a title—you’re doing it because you want...
Thanks from a True Blue Local
Thoughts From a True Blue Local Harbor Springs is one of the few places left that is so naturally beautiful, so surrounded by abundant natural resources, so, dare we say inherently charming, people are not only drawn to it, they want to make it their own. So people...
September 15th 2025 Open House feedback with Planning Commission recommendations
Jeff's Recomendations PDF
ZONING
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 Harbor Springs is being asked to review the existing code (2005, amended 2022) and the #439 zoning code that was repealed. The reason is that the repealed code had easier, modern formatting and language throughout the code.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...
ZONING: 10.24.24 By-Right Zoning: Good for Consultants and Developers; Bad for Harbor Springs
Everyone loves Harbor, but everyone doesn't love the NO & YES vote. We were successful on getting the new zoning code on the November 5th ballot. That was a win. What is not a friend or a neighbor or a win is the new zoning. Public hearings and community input...
ZONING: 10.9.24 Mixed Use Zoning in Harbor Springs – info by MEDC
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) typically focuses on economic development rather than specific zoning laws. Zoning policies for three-story buildings would more likely be regulated by local city or county zoning ordinances rather than by the MEDC...
WLHS BLOG
BLOG 12.5. 2024 City Council Public Hearing about the Old Code
The City Council held a ''special meeting' on November 7th, to discuss the zoning after the repeal of #439. The City Attorney unequivocally stated that, as a result of the election, the old zoning is in effect until new zoning is approved through the process required...
BLOG: 12.2024 Updated:Boards & Committees
This post is under construction. More details to follow ... Here's a LINK to fill out a Participation form. It is recommended that you bring up your interest at a City Council meeting, in addition to filling out these forms. The next meeting is scheduled on...
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...
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