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ROGERS CITY DEVELOPMENT GUIDE

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Welcome and thank you for your interest in helping Rogers City grow!  This page is structured to put important resources for development projects in a convenient location. 

Once a concept is developed the City encourages a Pre-Application conference to help answer questions and assure the idea fits with planning and zoning.  Please review the checklist to see if you are ready for a conference and then contact Toby Kuznicki Ph: (989) 734 2191 Ext. 205 or email [email protected]

We hope you find this information helpful to bring your idea from concept to reality.

The City is the first point of contact for development projects.  We will work with you to navigate zoning and a variety of other City related items such as water and sewer utilities.  Presque Isle County is the body that issues building permits in the City.  You are encouraged to reach out to them early in your planning as well.  The County Building Inspector can be reached at 989-734-2915 or email [email protected]  or visit their web site at https://presqueislecounty.org/building-and-zoning-department/

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEETING SCHEDULE
Special meetings of the Planning Commission must to be made by written request and accompanied with the required fee.  A link to the fee schedule can be found in the development resources section of this guide.  Requests for Special meetings shall be made at City Hall.  Note that special meetings require notice of at least forty-eight (48) hours to members of the commission.

GUIDES TO DEVELOPMENT PROCESSES WITH TIMELINES

DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS $350,000 OF LESS IN VALUE: Site plans are reviewed and approved by the Zoning Officer using the standards listed in Section 32-227 of the zoning ordinance.  The Zoning Officer reserves the right to request site plan review by the Planning Commission.
Site Plan Review
Special Land Uses
Amendments
zONING bOARD OF aPPEALS

DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES

Rogers City Zoning Ordinance and map
current rates and fees
DDA BOUNDARY MAP
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT + COMMUNITY MARKETING STRATEGY
City of Rogers City Capital Improvements Plan
Target Market Analysis Presque Isle County Michigan 2016
Sustainable Small Harbors Project Rogers City Charrette Final Report 2016
Pre-Application Conference
Fillable Application Packages
Rogers City Feedback survey

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

One of the biggest hurdles to development can be the cost. The City recognizes this and has developed a tax abatement program.  The Michigan Economic Development Corporation offers many services and may be able to assist with a grant or loan to bridge a finance gap as well.  The following links offer more information on these programs.
Tax Abatement Information
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
City Hall
193 E. Michigan Avenue
Rogers City, Michigan 49779

Phone: (989) 734-2191
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