Planning Commission
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission shall guide and promote the efficient, coordinated development of the city in a manner which will best promote the health, safety, and general welfare of its people; preserve and protect the city and its history; and to address the goals and recommendations of the Master Plan. The members of the Planning Commission shall be appointed by the mayor subject to approval by a majority vote of the members of the City Council. Commission members serve three-year terms, and the Commission meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7pm. Preferred areas of expertise are interest, knowledge, and/or experience in Architecture/Landscape Architecture, Building Construction/Engineering, Land Use Planning, Zoning, Real Estate/Development/Law, or community service.
The Planning Commission did not meet in October or November due to lack of agenda items. The next planned meeting is December 5th.
If you are interested in serving on the DDA, please fill out an application form and return the completed form to: City of Gaylord, 305 E. Main Street, Gaylord, MI, 49735. The application form may also be faxed to (989) 732-8266 or emailed to peterse@cityofgaylord.org. Current vacancies are announced at City Council meetings when they arise, and the appointment process is detailed in the link under this section.
Member Expectations
- Have general knowledge and/or understanding of the topics and issues reviewed by the board or commission that you are applying for.
- Review material provided in advance of the meeting.
- Engage in training activities when necessary.
- Follow the parliamentary rules of the Board/Commission.
- Attend regular meetings and special meetings, as needed.
- Board and Commissions Appointment Process
If you have any questions, please reach out to Erika Peters at (989) 732-4060.