Welcome to the City's Community Development Department

Steven Wagner, Community Development Director

Phone: (989) 224-8944 Ext 231

Fax: (989) 224-2204

The Community Development Department encompasses the functions of:

Planning and Zoning
Building and Code Enforcement
Housing

Planning and Zoning

Community Development receives and reviews all applications for zoning permits, site plan reviews, special use permits, plats and zoning amendments. The Planning Commission meets the first Thursday of each month to review development proposals consisting of commercial and multiple family buildings and parking lots. The applicant should meet with Staff at least thirty (30) days before the date of the Planning Commission meeting.

The Zoning Board of Appeals meets as required to review applications from property owners who seek a variance from or an interpretation of Zoning Ordinance requirements.

Zoning Board of Appeals Application

Plans - Ordinances - Maps

Building and Code Enforcement

Building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical permits can be obtained at the Community Development Department or downloaded from this site.

Community Development receives complaints regarding potential violations of the City's Property Maintenance Code, including such items as trash and buildings in disrepair.

Property Maintenance Code

Housing
City of St Johns
Downtown Rental Rehabilitation Program

The City, in conjunction with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, offers assistance to downtown building owners to convert unused spaces of buildings into affordable housing units.

For single - family homeowner assistance, please visit the Clinton County Website

http://www.clinton-county.org/Resources/HomeownerAssistance.aspx

Annual Report

The Community Development Director submits an annual report to the City Commission at the closing of each fiscal year. This report summarizes the progress for the year and the projected goals for the upcoming year/years.