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Planning Commission
  • Margaret Lauer, Chair
  • James Linton, Vice Chair
  • Denise Stork-Phillips
  • Scott Kapusto
  • Joseph Frick
  • Marsha Wright

*Planning Commission members also serve as BRA

Planning & Development Staff

 

Daniel Richards, Director
drichards@lansingtownship.org
517-485-3510

 
Brad Beck, Planner
bbeck@lansingtownship.org
517-485-4063
 
   

The Lansing Township Planning and Community Development Department is comprised of four divisions: Building, Code Enforcement, Planning and Zoning, and Property Maintenance. The Planning & Community Development Department is involved in a broad range of activities that seek to create healthy, prosperous, safe, and attractive communities where people can work, live, and grow.  

 

PLANNING AND ZONING

The Planning and Zoning Division is responsible for overseeing and implementing the Master Plan for Land Use and the Charter Township of Lansing Zoning Ordinance. 

Current Planning
Commercial Corridor Overlay Zone
Zoning Ordinance
 
Long Range Planning
Lansing Township Masterplan                             
General Motors Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan
Parks and Recreation Plan Update

BUILDING DEPARTMENT

The Building Division performs residential and commercial building inspections and interprets, administers and enforces the provisions of the adopted Michigan Building Code and Associated Codes.  The Building Division also oversees the issuance of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits.

 

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

The Property Maintenance Division performs inspections of rental housing units and maintains related records to ensure compliance with the Township’s ordinances and adopted codes. Inspections are done in compliance with the International Property Maintenance Code, Lansing Township Code of Ordinances, and the Michigan Building and Residential Codes.

 

CODE ENFORCEMENT

The Code Enforcement Division enforces provisions of the International Property Maintenance Code and the Charter Township of Lansing's Code of Ordinances, which generally covers the area outside of a building or residence.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Lansing Township "Eastwood" Downtown Development Authority 

 

OTHER PLANNING PROJECTS

East Michigan Avenue/Grand River Transportation Study Representatives from Lansing Township, the cities of East Lansing and Lansing, Meridian Township, and the Capital Area Transportation Authority have been investigating the benefits and feasibility of an improved multi-modal transportation system linking all four municipalities along this important regional thoroughfare. Follow the link for more information including a schedule of public workshops and meetings.

SOIL EROSION &
SEDIMENTATION CONTROL 

If you are planning on conducting any earth change activity within the Township, please read our SESC Ordinance to understand the permitting requirements that may apply to your project.

The Application Procedures documents will help you understand the necessary steps to getting your project permitted, or receiving a waiver for your planned earth change activities:

Commercial SESC Application

Residential SESC Application