Planning Commission
The Planning Commission consists of 5 members appointed by the City Council and act on matters directed to them by the Zoning Administrator or others. They can approve uses permitted by right with conditions (C), Conditional Land Uses, along with Minor Site Plans upon referral by the Administrator. Minor and Major Site Plan Reviews are processed and approved by the Commission as specified in the Ordinance.
Furthermore, they conduct Public Hearings and function as a recommending body for the City Council on special uses marked (S), Special Land Uses, Zoning Test Amendments and Map Revisions, Conditional Rezoning, and Plat / Condominiums / Planned Unit Developments. The Commission has adopted Bylaws governing the transaction of business and a Master Plan to guide development within the City. They also have a role in developing the forms to adequately administer the Ordinance.
2024 Year End Report
2023 Year End Report
2022 Year End Report
2021 Year End Report
2020 Year End Report
2019 Year End Report
2018 Year End Report
2017 Year End Report
Zoning Ordinance & Permits
Board Members
- Peter Tacconelli (council appointee)
- George Beninghaus
- Noah Day
- Suzanne Toth
- Jeff Burt
If you are interested in being on the board, download our application and send it in! You can find our Rules of Order here
Planning Commission Meeting Schedule for 2026
The Bessemer Planning Commission meets the 1st Tuesday of the even months (Feb, May, June, Aug, Oct, Dec) at 4 PM, unless there is a conflict with holidays or a City Council Meeting, in the Council Chambers at City Hall located at 411 S Sophie, Bessemer, MI 49911.
- February 3rd
- March 3 - Master Plan Review
- April 7th
- June 2nd
- August 4th
- October 6th
- December 1st
All meetings are open to members of the public under Michigan’s Open Meetings Act.
This notice is posted in compliance with Public Act 267 of 1976, as amended. The Open Meetings Act, MCL41.72a (2) (3) and the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Bessemer’s Clerk at 906-667-0333 at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.
Latest Planning Commission Meetings
9.1.26
Regular meeting of the City of Bessemer Planning Commission
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Regular meeting of the City of Bessemer Planning Commission
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Regular meeting of the City of Bessemer Planning Commission
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Regular meeting of the City of Bessemer Planning Commission
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