Zoning and Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning 

The Community Development Department is responsible for processing all zoning inquiries, applications, and enforcement. General zoning inquiries can be directed to Abigail Pluger, Community Development Specialist. 

Detailed information on Cadillac's zoning ordinance can be found via the links below

View City of Cadillac Zoning Ordinance
View City of Cadillac Zoning Map

Useful Documents

Fence Brochure
Historic Districts Commission Brochure
Temporary Sign Brochure


Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board of Appeals Meetings

Zoning Board of Appeals Meetings take place the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm in the City 200 N Lake Street, Cadillac MI, 49601. These meetings are televised and recordings may be viewed on the Cadillac Community Television website, or the CCTV YouTube channel

Zoning Board of Appeals Agendas and Minutes


Agendas are available the Monday before the scheduled meeting.

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Minutes are available following approval.

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Zoning Board of Appeals Responsibilities

The Zoning Board of Appeals was established under Division 2, of the City Zoning Ordinance. The Zoning Board of Appeals have the power to authorize appeals for specific variances from requirements set forth in the Zoning Ordinance such as lot area and width regulations, sign dimensions and setbacks, yard and depth regulations and parking requirements. The Zoning Board of Appeals hears and decides questions that arise in the administration of the zoning ordinance including the interpretation of text and the zoning map.

Applications and Useful Documents

Combining Property Application
Land Division, Lot Line Adjustment, Plats
Zoning Application

Zoning Board of Appeals Members

Louis Nichols (chair)
Shari Ault (vice-chair)
Larry Bontrager
Steve Brown
Kelly Hutchinson
Mike Coy
Peggy Host

Vacancies: 2 Alternates