Purpose: The Planning & Zoning Commission shall provide means of guiding future development of land in the City and its environs to insure a safer, more pleasant and more economical environment for residential, commercial, industrial and public activities, to preserve open lands, and to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare. Planning & Zoning is charged with the responsibility of making studies for the zoning of the various areas within the City and the probable future growth of the City, and to propose the establishment of zoned areas within the City for the location of heavy and light industries, commercial establishments, and residential areas, for the protection of the public welfare and the other interests of the citizens of the City.
Board Membership: The Planning and Zoning Commission shall consist of not less than five (5) members, three (3) of whom shall be residents of the City. Two (2) members shall be appointed from the Council. Members appointed from among the residents shall serve for terms of three (3) years.
Qualifications to Serve: Must be a resident of the City of Silver Bay.
Compensation: Volunteer
Current Members:
- Steve VanHouse – Chair
- Nelson French – Member
- Mike Johnson – Member
- Wade LeBlanc, Mayor
- Richard DeRosier, Council Member
- Gary Thompson, Zoning Administrator
- David Drown, Economic Director
2024 Meetings Wednesdays @ 4:00 p.m.-
January 3 – Canceled
March 6 – Canceled
March 13 – Special Meeting – Agenda / Minutes
April 3 – Public Hearing – Agenda / Minutes
May 8 – Canceled
June 5 – Agenda / Minutes
July 3 – Public Hearing – Canceled
August 7 – Public Hearing – Agenda / Minutes
September 4 – Public Hearing – Agenda / Minutes
September 4 – Agenda / Minutes
November 6 – Agenda / Minutes
December 4 – Canceled
December 19 – Special Meeting – Agenda / Minutes
2023 Meeting Schedule:
Wednesday, January 4, 4:00 p.m. – Cancelled
Wednesday, February 8, 4:00 p.m. – Cancelled
Wednesday, March 8, 4:00 p.m. – Agenda / Minutes
Wednesday, April 5, 4:00 p.m. – Agenda / Minutes
Wednesday, May 3, 4:00 p.m. – Agenda / Minutes
Wednesday, June 7, 4:00 p.m. – Agenda / Minutes
Monday, June 12, 4:00 p.m. Special Meeting – Minutes
Wednesday, July 5, 4:00 p.m. – Agenda / Minutes
Wednesday, July 5, 4:00 p.m. Public Hearing – Minutes
Wednesday, July 19, 4:00 p.m. Special Meeting – Minutes
Tuesday, August 1, 4:00 p.m. Special Meeting – Minutes
Wednesday, August 2, 4:00 p.m. Public Hearing – Minutes
Monday, August 7, 6:30 p.m. Special Meeting – Agenda / Minutes
Wednesday, August 9, 4:00 p.m. – Canceled
Wednesday, August 16, 3:30 p.m. Public Hearing – Minutes /Special Meeting – Agenda / Minutes
Wednesday, September 6, 4:00 p.m. Canceled
Wednesday, October 4, 4:00 p.m. – Agenda / Minutes
Wednesday, November 8, 4:00 p.m. – Agenda / Minutes
Wednesday, December 6, 4:00 p.m. – Canceled