Planning & dEVELOPMENT

Purpose - Prior to beginning any development process in the City, applicants are encouraged to meet with City staff for a conceptual review meeting. This meeting can help promote a smooth approval process once a formal application is submitted. 

Requirements – In order to make the best use, the following should be known/available:

• Location
• Existing use
• Intended development (residential, office, retail, manufacturing, and so forth)
• Preliminary sketches (hand-drawn are sufficient)
• Surrounding land uses

             Any other additional information such as professional service providers, flood zone   

             status, expected parking, and so forth are helpful but not required.

Process (Timeline) – At the meeting, City staff will cover the following:

• Review the proposed use for general conformance with existing zoning
• Provide initial feedback on design (if applicable)
• Identify the correct process (site plan review, special land use, variance and so forth) and walk the applicant through what to expect
• Cover potential options for incentives through local, county or state programs
• Answer any additional questions you may have pertaining to development in Harper Woods

See below to request a Conceptual Review Meeting.