The Ann Arbor City Planning Division provides expertise and information to advise and guide public and private community decision makers in achieving the best possible development, redevelopment, improvements and preservation for the benefit of the people who live in, work in and visit the city.
General Planning News
Citizen Participation meeting for 922-926 Catherine Project: Huron Development has scheduled a public meeting for May 16, 7 pm at St. Andrew's Church (corner of Catherine & Division) to present their proposal for a new development at 922-926 Catherine Street. The site, which currently is vacant, is proposed to be rezoned from PUD (Planned Unit Development) to R4C (Multiple-Family Dwelling) to allow construction of a five-unit residential building. See the announcement in the link below for more information:
Sustainable Ann Arbor Forums: Replays of the forums, which were held between January and April 2012, are now available on-line at www.a2gov.org/sustainability.
Amendments to Chapter 59 (Off-Street Parking) were approved by City Council on April 2, 2012. Click on the links below for the text of the amendments. For further information, contact Jeff Kahan at jkahan@a2gov.org.
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Technical Amendments to Chapter 59 (pdf)
Amendments are proposed to 1) revise the exceptions for the front open space parking limitation applied to sites with more than one front lot line; 2) add standards for driveways that serve drive-through windows; and 3) replace the option of providing a contribution in lieu of parking with the option of executing a contract for parking permits in the City public parking system for sites with the special parking district.
Visit the Washtenaw Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority webpage for information about the proposal and upcoming informational meeting dates.
The R4C/R2A Advisory Committee recently finalized its report. To learn more, visit the project website.
To learn more about the Zoning Ordinance Re-organization Project (ZORO), visit the project website.
Planning Commission Meeting Agenda and Packet
The City Planning Commission generally meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7pm in Council Chambers (2nd floor of City Hall) and has a working session on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
The Planning Commission meeting schedule, agendas and packets are available at the City of Ann Arbor's Legislative Information Center.
- Click here to access the City's Meeting, Agenda and Minutes Calendar. Scroll down the page to the City Planning Commission meeting and click on the Agenda or Meeting Details links for the packet materials.
Planning Commission Committee Meetings
Planning Commission committee meetings are open to the public. Public comments are accepted at the end of the meeting.
Citizen Participation
City of Ann Arbor Public Notice and Input Process (pdf)
Citizen Participation Ordinance Adopted by City Council on September 8, 2008. Ordinance went into effect on January 1, 2009. (pdf)
Citizen Participation Ordinance Guide—for PUDs, Planned Projects, Rezonings & Major Site Plans. (1.97 MB pdf)
Citizen Participation Ordinance Guide—for other projects that require public hearings.
Other Resources
Simple Guide to Site Plan Definitions (pdf)
Development Review and Site Plan Process (pdf)
Would you like to contact a residential or commercial association? Check out our complete listing of neighborhood associations.
To learn more about Brownfields - click here.
This page is maintained by Planning and Development Services and is updated regularly. If you experience any technical difficulties or have suggestions regarding this site, contact the Planning and Development Services Web master Matthew Kowalski at mkowalski@a2gov.org
Last updated: May 3, 2012