ROGERS CITY DEVELOPMENT GUIDE
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/
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.

DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES

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.