Planning Department
(248) 524-3364
The mission of the Planning Department is creation and implementation of the City's plans for development and redevelopment.
Applications and Forms
Prelim. Site Plan Review
Site Plan Compliance Inspect. Request
Special Use Request
Site Condo Prelim. Site Plan Review
Final Site Plan Review
Rezoning Request
Rezoning Protest Petition
Planned Unit Development CDP Application Form
Planned Unit Development PDP Application Form
Street/Alley Vacation
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Protest Petition
Planning Department Application Fee Schedule
Questions: Email the Planning Department
The Planning Department is responsible for administering and implementing the Future Land Use Plan and the Zoning Ordinance. The Department provides support and recommendations to the City Council and Planning Commission to assist each in making decisions regarding land uses and development proposals.
The Future Land Use Plan is a long range plan that includes goals, objectives, and policies for the growth and development of the City. These goals, objectives, and policies are stated in the text and illustrated in maps that are included in the Plan. The Future Land Use Map shows the preferred future location of various kinds of uses (residential, commercial, office, etc.).
The current City of Troy Future Land Use Plan was adopted on January 8, 2002. State law requires the plan to be reviewed 5 years after adoption. After the review conducted in 2006, it was determined by the Planning Commission and City Council that the current Future Land Use Plan is in need of a comprehensive update and preparation of a new City of Troy Master Plan has begun.
It is anticipated that a first draft of the Master Plan document will be available for Planning Commission review in December 2007. More information regarding the Master Plan Process is available by following the link located under resources to the right.
The Zoning Ordinance contains the regulations regarding the use of land. The regulations are based on the goals and policies of the Future Land Use Plan. Zoning divides the community into zoning districts and establishes the regulations that govern the use of the land and the placement and size of buildings. The Ordinance is continuously reviewed and amended to respond to emerging development issues and changing requirements.
The Department processes applications for new development and redevelopment within the City such as site plan reviews, special use requests, planned unit development proposals, subdivision and site condominium proposals and rezoning requests. The Department reviews development plans insure compliance with City Ordinances and assists citizens and developers to better understand the land use policies and regulations of the City.
Here are some resources available from the Planning Department:
- Copies of the Future Land Use Plan are available at the Planning Department in paper form or on CD for $10, individual maps are available for $3 per map (paper copy).
- Applications for Subdivisions Plats are available at the Clerk's Office.
- The Zoning Ordinance is available at the Clerk's Office for $20 (paper copy).
- The complete set of Zoning District Maps is available at the Planning Department on CD for $10 or in paper form for $32, individual quarter section pages are available for $1 per page (paper copy).
- The Proposed Residential Developments package, which includes the most current Residential Development Map and List, is available at the Planning Department for $3.
- Copies of the Big Beaver Corridor Study are available at the Planning Department on CD for $10 or in paper form for $23.
- A New Resident Information Packet filled with brochures, city street map, service directories, calendar, and much more is available FREE from the Community Affairs Department - call 248.524.1147.
- US Dept of Housing and Urban Development - call 313.226.7900 or online at www.hud.gov
What housing facilities for senior citizens are available in Troy?
Independent Living:
Assisted Living:
- Clare Bridge of Troy (memory impaired), 4900 Northfield Parkway, 248.267.9500
- Oak Manor, 2316 John R, 248.689.7755
- Sunrise Assisted Living, 6870 Crooks Rd., Troy MI 48098, 248.293.1200
- Troy American House, 2300 Grand Haven, 248.589.3555
- Wynwood of Troy (primary assistance), 4850 Northfield Parkway, 248.952.5533
DID YOU KNOW?
- Troy occupies 34.3 square miles, and over 98% of this land is developed.
- The 2006 estimated population for Troy is 87,159.
- Principal employers include: Arvin Meritor; AT & T; Behr America; Delphi; Entech Personnel Services, Inc.; Flagstar Bank; Fisher Corp.; Kelly Services; Kostal North America; LaSalle Bank; Magna International; National City Bank; Syntel, Inc.; Target Corporation; Textron Automotive; Thyssen Krupp; Valeo; William Beaumont Hospital; Yarema Tool & Die.
- City Council granted "Concept Development Plan" approval for the Pavilions of Troy, a mixed use planned unit development on the former Kmart Headquarters site at the northwest corner of Big Beaver and Coolidge.
- City Council adopted "Final Planned Unit Development" approval for Phase I of the Village at Big Beaver, a mixed use development at the southwest corner of Big Beaver and John R.
- The City of Troy has completed a draft Master Plan and is beginning the public input process.
- Zucker Systems of San Diego, CA completed a comprehensive evaluation of the City of Troy's development approval and permit processes. Zucker Systems found that overall, the development-related departments in Troy are operating well.
