Planning Commission

Overview

The main purpose of the Cass County Planning Commission is to regulate land use in the County.

Meets

Fourth Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m.  

Term

Three years

Bylaws

Find the Planning Commission's bylaws here.

Members

Member

Designation

Dan StutsmanChair, Agriculture
Richard PalmisanoVice Chair, Human Services
Jayne BaileySecretary, Parks and Recreation
Jim LawrenceCounty Commissioner
Roseann MarchettiCounty Commissioner
Dianna McGrewEducation
Tyler Augst
Michael Bowman
Todd Haberland
David Kring
Tharan Suvarna


Submitting an Item for Review

To submit an item for the Cass County Planning Commission to review, please utilize this form.

If you prefer to mail your submission, please use the checklist below. All submissions are due by the third Wednesday of each month in order to be considered at that month's Planning Commission meeting. Any submissions sent after the third Wednesday will be reviewed the following month. 

  •  Signed cover letter requesting review and summarizing the process which has already occurred.
  • Copy of the public hearing minutes.
  • Copy of section of Township Land Use Plan that applies to/supports action.   
  • Copy of section of zoning ordinance, including amendments or supplements, which apply to/support action.
  • For an initial zoning ordinance:  8 copies on loan with map(s).
  •  For text changes (amendments or supplements):  those portions affected or a comprehensive summary of the changes and, if affected, the map.
  •  For petitions for rezoning, a copy of the petition with the map(s) showing zoning of adjoining properties within 300 ft. for which action was taken and the parcel(s) of consideration and roads need to be clearly identified and labeled.  If not included on the petition, the cover letter should indicate acreage, existing zoning, requested zoning, existing use and proposed use.
  • Does the action taken by the Township concur with the Township Ordinance, Zoning Map and/or Land Use Master Plan for that property?  If not, is the request eligible for Zoning Board of Appeals action?
  •  If any provision of public services is or will be involved, include correspondence from the affected unit expressing its awareness.

Please note: It is recommended that a member of the local planning commission attend the County planning commission meeting to answer any questions that arise.