City Planning Commission

About the Board

Here's a quick look at the Planning Commission:

Guides public and private development efforts
Works alongside the City Commission and appointed boards to carry out the City's Master Plan
Members seek to administer the Zoning Ordinance fairly and equitably
Members aim to understand citizens' interests and concerns with the development of the city

Board Members

There are 9 members of the City Planning Commission who are all appointed by the City Commission for a term beginning the first Monday in January.

Name	Resident Status	Term Ends On
Rick Treur	Ward 2 Resident	1/4/27
Matthew Franko	Ward 2 Resident	1/3/28
Aaron Jonker	Ward 3 Resident	1/1/29
Laurel Joseph	Ward 3 Resident	1/1/29
Paul Helm	Ward 2 Resident	1/3/28
Kyle Van Strien	Ward 1 Resident	1/1/29
Brian Swem	Ward 3 Resident	1/3/28
Jen Schottke	Ward 2 Resident	1/4/27
Andrea Hendrick	Ward 2 Resident	1/4/27

Board Member Composition

9 members, with a makeup representative of the community
Members may hold no other municipal office except that one member may also serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals

Requirements for Commission Membership

Residency Requirement

Most members on this board must live within in Grand Rapids city limits. However, the Mayor may appoint one non-resident to the Commission.

Term Limits

Each member’s term, other than ex officio members, are appointed for 3 year terms that expire on the first Monday in January on the third year succeeding his or her appointment, or until his or her successor is appointed, whichever is later. Members, other than ex officio members, first appointed, are appointed to 1 year or 2 year terms so that, as nearly as possible, the terms of one-third of all members will expire each year.

Compensation

There is no compensation for members of this board.

Meeting Notices

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