Planning Commission
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Brad Hopwood/Chair 231.633.6019 [email protected] Bryan Opdyke/Commissioner 231-889-4886 Shannon Westgate/ Secretary [email protected] Brad Berkshire/Commissioner 616-644-6528 [email protected] Roger Anderson/Commissioner [email protected] Planning Commission General Email: [email protected] 2026 Schedule of Meetings Upcoming Meetings: Regularly Scheduled Planning Commission Meeting: May 7, 2026 at 7:00pm Master Plan Workshop #2 on May 21 at 6:30 at the Arcadia Community Center. Community members and students shared ideas and priorities in earlier visioning sessions, which informed initial planning & design concepts. Preliminary concepts will be available for review and feedback at this meeting. Meetings to be held in-person at Arcadia Township Hall, unless conditions require otherwise. |
The Arcadia Master Plan was adopted in 2014. At the 5 year mark (2019), the Planning Commission was tasked to review the plan, make any necessary adjustments, and re-approve the Master Plan for the next 5 years. At the January 7, 2021, the Arcadia Township Board approved the adapted Master Plan.
Approved Adapted Arcadia Master Plan - This version of the plan includes proposed changes that were approved on January 7, 2021. The plan as it relates to Arcadia Township directly begins on page 133. (This is a big file and may take a while to download) Township of Arcadia Zoning Ordinance - arcadia_township_zoning_ordiance_no._183__feb._2022__amended_192__oct2025_.pdf - Adopted March 1, 2022, adapted September 2025 Official Zoning Map of the Township of Arcadia - Adopted March 1, 2022 Questions can be addressed to: [email protected] Current Master Plan Review Process It is once again time to review the Master Plan. In 2025, Arcadia Township, Networks Northwest and Michigan State University partnered to develop a new community Master Plan for the Township. While all of Networks Northwest's planning processes include a public input component, this project is unique in the number of opporunities residents have to provide their ideas. Throughout 2026, the planning team will engage members of the public through an online survey, 3 design meetings hosted by the Michigan State University Sustainable Built Environment Initiative (SBEI), 2 pop-up events and local gatherings, as well as a Public Input Session for more open-ended idea sharing. The goal for the Township and the rest of the planning team is to ensure that Arcadia has a clear and well-supported view of the future. Add your voice to the process by participating in our survey: https://networksnorthwest.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5d5Fzbaj3Ood9yu Keep track of the progress on the project website at: https://www.networksnorthwest.org/community/projects/arcadia-township-master-plan.html Mark your calendars for Master Plan Workshop #2 on May 21 at 6:30 at the Arcadia Community Center. Community members and students shared ideas and priorities in earlier visioning sessions, which informed initial planning & design concepts. Now it’s your turn to help shape and improve them! Learn More |
Michigan Sea Grant | Sustainable Small Harbors Charrette
In October of 2019, citizens of Arcadia Township participated with representatives of the Michigan Sea Grant in a Sustainable Small Harbors Charrette to facilitate the development of long-term, sustainable strategies to enable our coastal community to maximize the benefits of our harbors and waterfront.
Attendees voiced their opinions on the future of the Arcadia waterfront. Community members helped identify assets linked to existing or potential public waterfront uses and/or facilities. Learn more about the Sustainable Small Harbors by clicking the button below.
In October of 2019, citizens of Arcadia Township participated with representatives of the Michigan Sea Grant in a Sustainable Small Harbors Charrette to facilitate the development of long-term, sustainable strategies to enable our coastal community to maximize the benefits of our harbors and waterfront.
Attendees voiced their opinions on the future of the Arcadia waterfront. Community members helped identify assets linked to existing or potential public waterfront uses and/or facilities. Learn more about the Sustainable Small Harbors by clicking the button below.
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
