Planning & Zoning 

The Planning and Zoning Department manages how land is used and developed within the City of Portage. It enforces zoning regulations, reviews development proposals, and ensures projects meet local ordinances and long-term planning goals. The department also prepares long-range plans, such our Capital Improvement Plan, Master plan,  and Comprehensive plans.  Its overall mission is to protect community character, support responsible development, and help residents and businesses navigate land-use requirements.

Online Payments for Permits

Payments

All Pre-Application Meetings for Commercial Development Projects require a completed Development Review Application.  For additional information and guidance through this process, please contact our Planning Team. 

Development Applications
Planning /Development Fees
Development Review Guide
Development Review Application

Zoning Applications:
Zoning Amendment Application
Zoning Board of Appeals Application

Residential Related Applications:
Home Occupation Application
Accessory Dwelling Unit Information
One-Family Residential Zoning District Regulations Brochure (PDF)

Land Policy Applications:
Land Division Application / Online Submittal
Lot Line Adjustment Application / Online Submittal

Other Permits/Applications: 
Marihuana Business Location Request
Pre-Application Meeting Review, and Checklist
Rezoning Application
Site Plan Pre-Application Meeting
Special Land Use Application
Keeping of Chickens Information / Keeping of Chickens Application

Additional Resources

Municipal Code of Ordinance
Michigan Association of Planning (MAP)- Planning & Zoning Resources
Zoning Code

Small Cell Wireless

Small Cell Wireless Application
Small Cell Wireless Permit
Small Cell Wireless Resolution

Staff Contact
Eric Feldt, City Planner
feldte@portagemi.gov
(269) 329-4471
Biqi Zhao, Deputy Director of Planning
zhaob@portagemi.gov
(269) 329-4475
Jeff Mais, Zoning & Codes Administrator
maisj@portagemi.gov
(269) 329-4476