Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is made up of six members from the community and one Township Board Member. The Planning Commission receives staff support from the Planning Department. The Planning Commission is responsible for maintaining the Master Land Use Plan, living documents that express the community’s vision for the future of Oshtemo. The Master Land Use Plan was originally adopted in 1993, the most recent amendment occurred in 2019.

The Zoning Ordinance is the tool to implement the Master Land Use Plan. Accordingly, all land use proposals and rezoning requests are reviewed to ensure consistency with both the Zoning Ordinance and the Master Land Use Plan. Occasionally it is appropriate to amend the Master Land Use Plan to ensure that still reflects the type of community Oshtemo residents enjoy now and/or desire for the future.

Meeting Location:
Public Meeting Room
Oshtemo Township Hall
7275 West Main Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Typical Schedule:
Second and fourth Thursdays of every month starting at 6 p.m.

Planning Commission Agenda Packets

Planning Commission Minutes

Supporting Documents:

Board Members:

  • Alistair Smith
  • Scott Makohn
  • Deb Everett
  • Phil Doorlag
  • Scot Jefferies
  • Jeremiah Smith
  • Michael Chapman (TB Liason)
  • Jodi Stefforia (Staff)
  • Jim Porter (Staff Attorney)
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