On December 7, 2020, the Township Board adopted a new Master Plan. The new plan builds on the 2014 historical vision, while considering the changes which have occurred in the Township since that time.
The Planning Department oversees land use development within Texas Township and is responsible for administering the Zoning Ordinance and implementing the Township Master Land Use Plan. The Planning Department serves as staff to the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Downtown Development Authority, and Township Board and manages the following:
The department also responds to requests for information from residents, developers, and others and works closely with the other departments, engineer consulting firms and other County and State agencies.
To view recently adopted Ordinances that are not yet codified, please click here.
Phone: 269-375-1591
Email: planner@texastownship.org
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday
8:00am-5:00pm
Friday
8:00am-12:00pm
*Appointments available upon request
Phone: 269-375-1591
Email: jmiller@texastownship.org
The Planning Commission consists of seven members who meet twice a month to review site plans, proposed developments, ordinance amendments, and more.
Meetings:
Regular Meetings | 4th Tuesday of the Month | 6:00 p.m. | Deadline for Application – 28 Days Prior
Workshop Meetings | 2nd Tuesday of the Month | 5:00 p.m. | Administrative Business Only
Please note that all public notices are published on the Home Page.
Application Fee: $600
Escrow: $1500*
*Includes costs associated to publishing
Step 1
Fee for Planning Commission: $600 (Includes Site Plan Review)
Escrow: $1,500
Step 2
Fee for Planning Commission: $600
Escrow: TBD**
Step 1 & 2 Concurrent
Fee for Planning Commission: $1,000
Escrow: $1,500 + TBD**
Step 3
Fee for Planning Commission: $600
Escrow: $500
**The Township Engineer must provide an estimate of construction inspection expenses with their Step 1 project review. The Zoning Administrator will review the estimate and the Planning Commission will make the escrow deposit in the amount of the estimate a condition of Step 2 approval.
Fee for Planning Commission Application: $600
Escrow: $1,500
Fee for Concurrent Master Plan Amendment: $900
Application Fee: $400
Escrow: $500
Fee for Planning Commission Application: $600
Escrow: $1500
$900 (In addition to the application costs)
The Zoning Board of Appeals consists of five members and two alternates who meet once a month to review variance applications.
Meetings:
ZBA Meetings | 4th Wednesday of the Month | 6:00 p.m. | Deadline for Application – 28 Days Prior
Please use the links below to learn more about the ZBA and review past meetings information. Please note that all public notices are published on the Home Page.
Application Fee: $900
Escrow: N/A
Application Fee: $600
Escrow: N/A
Application Fee: $900 (In addition to the application costs)
Escrow: N/A
Several items related to planning and zoning are not reviewed by the Planning Commission or Zoning Board of Appeals but are instead handled administratively. The forms and fees for all administrative review items are listed to the right. If you have any questions about whether something requires an administrative review or needs to be reviewed by the Planning Commission, please contact the Planning & Zoning Administrator, by email at planner@texastownship.org or by phone at 269.375.1591.
Application Fee: $75
Per Sign Fee: $25
Application Fee: $200
Escrow: N/A
Application Fee: N/A
Escrow: N/A
Application Fee: $50
Escrow: N/A
Application Fee: $250
Zoning Permit and Plan Review Application - Colocation on Existing Towers OnlyApplication Fee: $260 (for a simple split; $130 for each additional split)
Application Fee: $130