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Zoning Ordinance
To view the City of Charlevoix's Zoning Ordinance, please Click here.
Questions regarding the Zoning Ordinance, email planner@charlevoixmi.gov
2022 Master Plan
On November 21, 2022, City Council approved the 2022 Master Plan. To view the Master Plan please Click here.
Zoning Permit
The City of Charlevoix Department of Planning and Zoning strives to provide the highest level of service to the City's residents, elected officials, boards and committees on a wide variety of topics relating to community and economic development, long-range planning, zoning, transportation, and many other land use related topics.
It is our goal to create an attractive, vibrant, and diverse community through innovative planning and community development strategies and practices.
General Information
The Planning and Zoning Department provides administrative support to:
- Property owners
- Planning Commission
- Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)
- City Council
- Enforcement of land use
- Issuance of permits
- Guidance through the land division process
Fee Schedule
| Permit Application Link |
Ordinance Link |
Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Zoning Permit Application | Section 153.021 |
$50 |
| Fence Permit |
Section 153.145 |
$30 |
| Banner Permit |
Section 153.208 |
$0 |
| Sign Permit |
Section 153.205 |
$50 |
| Sidewalk Permit | Section 151.40 | $50 - Annual Fee |
| Outdoor Dining Permit |
Chapter 40. |
$50 - Annual Fee |
| Variance Application |
Section 153.038 |
$350 + Expenses |
| Level A Site Plan Review Application |
Section 153.233 |
$135 + Expenses |
| Level B Site Plan Review Application |
Section 153.233 |
$275 + Expenses |
| Special Use Permit |
Section 153.250 |
$300 + Expenses |
| Zoning Appeals Application |
Section 153.035 |
$350 + Expenses |
| Parcel Division Application |
Chapter 154 |
$125 |
| Rezoning Request Application |
Section 153.006 |
$325 + Expenses |