Planning & Zoning

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 5.161
 $45
Fence Permit
 Section 5. 65
 $30
Banner Permit
 Section 5.104
 $0
Sign Permit
 Section 5.108
 $30
Sidewalk Permit Chapter 40.4.7
 $50 - Annual Fee
Outdoor Dining Permit
 Chapter 40.
 $50 - Annual Fee
Variance Application
Section 5.178
 $350 + Expenses
Level A Site Plan Review Application
 Section 5.119
 $115 + Expenses
Level B Site Plan Review Application
 Section 5.119
 $275 + Expenses
Special Use Permit
 Section 5.131
 $300 + Expenses
Short Term Rental
 Section 5.55
 $0
Zoning Appeals Application
 Section 5.178
 $350 + Expenses
Parcel Division Application
 Chapter 53
 $125
Rezoning Request Application
 Section 5.191
 $325 + Expenses