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The town of Harbor Springs repealed Zoning Ordinance #439. This gives our town the
right to Decide for ourselves as a community, our future within the city.
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The Real Work Begins — May 15, 2025
On May 15th, 2025, Harbor Springs begins the important work of crafting a new zoning code aligned with our town’s Master Plan. This process isn’t just about policies and regulations—it’s about listening to one another and making thoughtful decisions that reflect what matters most to us as a community.
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The insights we’ve gathered through community surveys and town halls have been invaluable. They will guide us as we address the key questions and priorities shaping the future of Harbor Springs.
Let’s pause and reflect:
What do we want Harbor Springs to look like for our children and grandchildren?
What kind of town are we building for the further on generations to come?
In a decisive move, in February 2025, the City Council chose to step away from the Redevelopment Ready Community (RRC) certification and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) program. This is not a step back—it’s a step forward on our own terms, grounded in local values and vision.
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City Boards and Commissions
• Planning Commission
Decides on site plans/special land uses; updates Master Plan; approves zoning ordinances
• Zoning Board of Appeals
Hears appeals of PC and ZA decisions; decides variances
• Harbor Commission
Advises Council on matters connected with the operations, supervision, improvement and
maintenance of the harbor and marina
• Tree Advisory Board
Assist the Council and Manager with trees, education of tree benefits, tree policies, and
maintaining and improving the City’s urban forest
• Downtown Development Authority
Analyzes impact of economic changes downtown; promotes orderly economic growth;
implements a development plan
• Parks and Recreation Board
Assists Parks department in planning and managing parks and recreation programs, as well
as advises Council on parks & recreation issues
• Board of Review
Hears protests from taxpayers on assessed property value; settles protests of assessment;
corrects clerical errors; and receives homestead applications
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Are you a volunteer ?The Deadline is December 11th, please consider how to participate.
The City has begun the recruitment process for City boards. All existing board members whose terms expire in 2025 have the option to reapply, and notice has been given to the general public on available positions. For more information, visit the City’s “Board and Commissions” webpage under the Government tab.
Board and Commission Appointments for 2026
In December, City Council will make appointments or reappointments to the following boards and commissions for terms beginning in January 2026. If you are interested in applying to serve, please read the Boards & Commissions Recruitment Process for more details and submit a Citizen Participation Application.
Board of Review — 2 open positions
Downtown Development Authority — 1 open position
Harbor Commission — 4 open positions
Parks and Recreation — 3 open positions
Planning Commission — 3 open positions - two do not have to be voters
Tree Advisory Board — 1 open position
Zoning Board of Appeals — 2 open positions (1 to fill a vacant seat)
Please submit applications by Thursday, December 11 by 9:00 AM. Please submit all applications to City Hall: 160 Zoll Street, PO Box 678, Harbor Springs, MI 49740. Alternatively, e-mail Victor at citymgr@cityofharborsprings.com.
Citizen Participation Application
The City of Harbor Springs encourages all citizens to participate in local government. The involvement of citizens in the political process is an essential part of democracy. Citizen involvement increases government transparency, allows for additional perspectives, and addresses business owner and property owners shared/opposed view points needed for the development of sound municipal policies. The City of Harbor Springs has a Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Harbor Commission, Downtown Development Authority, and a Tree Advisory Board.
You may apply to serve on more than one board if desired by filling out the below Citizen Participation Application. Please submit your Citizen Participation Application at the City of Harbor Springs, 160 Zoll, Harbor Springs, MI 49740.
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Citizen Participation Application Fillable Form - Please Download from the City of Harbor Springs found on this link. www.cityofharborsprings.com/government/boards-and-commissions/
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