Zoning Administrator: John Hodgson
Address: 700 Broad Street
Phone: (269) 983-5541
Fax: (269) 985-0346

The primary mission of the Planning and Zoning Department is to administer the Zoning Ordinance by working with the property owners and developers to ensure their building plans will meet local ordinances. This involves regular contact with the general public on a daily basis and involves processing of applications for variances, special use permits, site plan reviews and other development issues. This department is also responsible for the administration of the groundwater ordinance and regulation of flood plain areas.

Applicants must speak with zoning staff before application forms may be filed. Complex projects may also require a pre-application meeting with staff.

Planning Commission

• Planning Commission Meeting Schedule
• Special Use Permit Application (PDF)
• Rezoning Application (PDF)
• Planned Unit Development Application (PDF)
• Appeals Application to Planning Commission (PDF)
• Home Occupation Registration (PDF)
• City of St. Joseph Comprehensive Master Plan 2008

Zoning Board of Appeals

• Board meets when necessary
• Application for Variance Form

Fees - $300.00

To speak with staff, or set up a pre-application meeting, please contact the Planning/Zoning Office.

If you have any questions about these topics, please contact the City and we will be glad to help you.