The City of Cadillac has started the process of updating its zoning ordinance! The goal of the update is to make the code more user-friendly and ensure regulations support more housing choices for residents, encourage great public spaces, and maintain a strong environment for local businesses. 

As a first step, the city is working with residents and stakeholders to collect public input on the existing ordinance as well as community preferences for changes. 

Community Engagement

To ensure robust public participation, residents will be invited to participate in two educational sessions and at least three community surveys. Throughout the project, results of the engagement activities and draft language will be shared regularly with the city’s Planning Commission and on this webpage to allow the community ample time and opportunity to understand the process and the end result.

Survey opportunities coming soon!

Education Session #1: Zoom In on Zoning
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025
Time: 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Location: Wellfield Training room; 7241 E 44rd, Cadillac, MI 49601
Refreshments provided

Interested residents, business owners, realtors, and other stakeholders are encouraged to attend Planning Commission and City Council meetings and participate in the educational sessions and surveys. The City of Cadillac Planning Commission meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 PM, and the City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month at 6:00 PM. Both meetings are held in the City Council Chambers at 200 N. Lake Street, Cadillac, MI 49601. 

Advisory Committee 

The city has established an advisory committee of community leaders and residents to serve as a sounding board for this outreach effort, while also planning multiple opportunities for public input. The advisory committee has no decision making authority. The members of the advisory committee will act as advisors, advocates, and champions of this project by providing input throughout the process and promoting surveys and engagement sessions within Cadillac. The advisory committee will meet on an as needed basis throughout this project.

Advisory Committee Members

• Dave Cox
• Dean DeKryger
• Marci Hensley
• Marcus Peccia
• Michelle Carder
• Miranda Grunow
• Niki Schultz
• Peggy Host
• Robert Engels
• Shari Ault
• Travis Owens

The advisory committee will meet on an as needed basis throughout this project. Meeting dates, times and materials will be posted here as available. 

Advisory Committee Meeting #1
Date: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
Time: 10:00am to 11:30am
Location: Wellfield Training room; 7241 E 44rd, Cadillac, MI 49601
Agenda
Slide Deck 

For questions about the zoning ordinance update, please contact the Community Development Department.