Planning & Zoning

All Planning and Zoning Department applications are available for download at https://www.cheboygancounty.net/departments-services/planning-zoning/applications-forms/

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For us to best provide guidance on your project we look forward to hearing your ideas well in advance of applying for a permit. This will help ensure that your project meets your goals as well as the requirements of the Zoning and Soil Erosion laws.

All buildings or structures that are erected, moved, added to, or altered require a zoning permit. This includes such work as constructing an agricultural building, adding a second story to an existing structure, or placing a mobile home on a parcel. A Soil Erosion permit will most likely be needed for work done (including grading or other earth change) within 500′ of a lake, pond, river, or stream. Please contact us and our friendly staff for information regarding specific requests.

In general, non-residential structures and uses are reviewed by the Planning Commission and not administratively. Please contact our friendly staff for information regarding specific requests.

Some items to be aware of that will help us ensure your permit is approved quickly and meets your needs:

• Your Tax ID is needed for new construction on a pending parcel split. We can find that for you if you don’t have it handy.
• Your permit, once approved, remains valid if construction begins within six months of the date of approval. Once construction is complete, the permit is good indefinitely.

Current Applications In Review

Below are applications which have been submitted and will be reviewed by the Planning Commission or Zoning Board of Appeals. Please visit the Planning & Zoning Department (870 S. Main St., Rm. #103, Cheboygan, MI 49721) if you prefer to review the application and site plan submitted in the office.

Arc Haven LLC Fred and Susan Stempky – SUP Application
Travis Conners -SUP Application
Fred Low Chaille Tower Consultants Roger Armantrout – SUP Application
Tuscarora Township – Site Plan Review Application
Wright Real Estate LLC – Special Use Permit Application
DGOGOnawaymi05082024 LLC – Zoning Amendment Application
Northwest Winns 3 LLC – Special Use Permit Application

Proposed Amendments to Zoning Ordinance #200

A public hearing will be held at the August 7, 2024 Planning Commission meeting regarding draft Amendment #183 to Zoning Ordinance #200.

The following is a link to the August 7, 2024 Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing:  08/07/24 PC Notice
The following is a link to draft Zoning Ordinance Amendment #183:  Zoning Ordinance Amendment #183

Code Enforcement

Planning & Zoning Department handles zoning and soil erosion complaints. Zoning enforcement excludes City of Cheboygan, Burt Township, and the Village of Mackinaw City and  the Village of Wolverine.

The zoning enforcement process will begin after the submission of a complaint form to the Cheboygan County Planning & Zoning Department either by fax to (231)627-3646, by email to p&z@cheboygancounty.net, by mail or in person to Cheboygan County Planning & Zoning Dept., 870 S. Main St Rm. 103, PO Box 70, Cheboygan, MI 49721.

Please call (231)627-8827 if you have any questions.

Complaint Form

Helpful Links

Northeast Michigan Council of Governments
American Planning Association
Michigan Association of Planning
Michigan Land Use Institute
Planning and Zoning Center, Inc.
Michigan DNR
EGLE – MIchigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy
Soil Erosion Assessment
Stormwater Journal
US Census Bureau
US Geological Survey
Association of American Geographers
Great Lakes Information Network
Consumer & Industry Services – Statewide Search of Subdivision Plats

Director of Planning and Zoning

Michael Turisk
mturisk@cheboygancounty.net
(231) 627-8485

Office

870 South Main Street, Room 103
PO Box 70
Cheboygan, MI 49721
Email: debbiet@cheboygancounty.net
(231) 627-8489
Fax: (231) 627-3646

Hours

Mon-Fri, 8am-12pm & 1pm-4pm

 Additional Staff

Assistant To Director Of Planning And Zoning
Debbie Tomlinson
debbiet@cheboygancounty.net
(231) 627-8489

Enforcement Officer/Soil Erosion Officer
Caleb Cavitt
cjcavitt@cheboygancounty.net
(231) 627-8827

Planner
Chris Fraleigh
cfraleigh@cheboygancounty.net
(231)627-8475