Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is comprised of nine (9) members who are recommended by the Mayor and appointed by the City Commission. Members of the Planning Commission serve three (3) year terms. The Planning Commission annually appoint a member to serve as a Chairperson, and a member to serve as Vice-Chairperson.

The Planning Commission reviews development petitions, both residential and commercial, as regulated by the city's zoning ordinance. The Planning Commission may also make recommendation to the City Commission on proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance. The Planning Commission reviews and makes a recommendation to the City Commission on the Master Plan for the City of Bloomfield Hills in accordance with state law.  

Planning Commission meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month in the City Commission Room at City Hall, all meetings of the planning commission are public meetings.

Regular Meetings
  • 4 p.m.
  • 2nd Tuesday of every month
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Members

  • Walter Cueter, Chairperson
  • Tom Balames
  • Craig Arnold
  • Kathryn Augier
  • Alice Buckley 
  • David Hendrickson, City Manager
  • Will Hosler
  • Susan McCarthy, Mayor 
  • Lynn Miller 

Submission to Planning Commission 

In order to be considered for the agenda, a petitioner must submit a complete electronic set of plans and application to City Hall by emailing the building staff. In addition, the application fee and escrow fund must be paid at the time the application is submitted. Placement on the agenda of the Planning Commission is at the discretion of the City Manager. 

Related Documents

  1. Planning Commission - Accessory Strucutre Fence Wall Piers Gate Application (PDF)
  2. Planning Commission - Grading Appeal Application (PDF)
  3. Planning Commission - Lot Split Reconfiguration Application (PDF)
  4. Planning Commission - Natural Features Application (PDF)
  5. Planning Commission - Planned Unit Development (PUD) Application (PDF)
  6. Planning Commission - Rezoning, Zoning, Ordinance, and Master Plan Amendment Application (PDF)
  7. Planning Commission Sign Application (PDF)
  8. Planning Commission - Site Plan Review Application (PDF)