7110 West Q Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
P: 269-375-1591
F: 269-375-0791
E: info@texastownship.org
Mon - Thurs | 8:00am-5:00pm
Fri | 8:00am-12:00pm
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
P: 269-375-1591
F: 269-375-0791
E: info@texastownship.org
Mon - Thurs | 8:00am-5:00pm
Fri | 8:00am-12:00pm
Department Overview
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:
- Review of all development proposals
- Zoning Ordinance provisions
- Rezoning requests
- Land divisions
- Master land use planning functions for the Township
- Water and sewer extensions
- Sign permits
- Economic development
- Demographic information
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.
Planning/Zoning Staff
Planner/Zoning and Development Administrator
Phone: 269-375-1591
Email: sdeisler@texastownship.org
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday
8:00am-5:00pm
Friday
8:00am-12:00pm
*Appointments available upon request
Planning Commission
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.
PC Forms & Fee Schedule
Site Plan Review
Application Fee: $600
Escrow: $1500*
*Includes costs associated to publishing
Residential Developments: Plats/Site Condominiums/PUDs/Condominiums/Mixed Use Developments
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 Combined
Fee for Planning Commission: $600
Escrow: $1,500 + TBD**
Step 3
Fee for Planning Commission: $600
Escrow: N/A
**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.
Escrow AffidavitRezoning/Zoning Map Amendment
Fee for Planning Commission Application: $600
Escrow: $1,500
Fee for Concurrent Master Plan Amendment: $200
Special Exception Use
Text Amendment
Fee for Planning Commission Application: $600
Escrow: $1500
Request for Special Meeting
$900 (In addition to the application costs)
Zoning Board of Appeals
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.
ZBA Forms & Fee Schedule
Request for Variance
Application Fee: $900
Escrow: N/A
Appeal Zoning Admin. Interpretation
Application Fee: $600
Escrow: N/A
Request Special Meeting
Application Fee: $900 (In addition to the application costs)
Escrow: N/A
Zoning Administrator Review
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 Planning, Zoning and Development Administrator, Steve Deisler, by email at sdeisler@texastownship.org or by phone at 269.375.1591.
Land Use Change Application
Sign Permit (Includes Temporary Sign)
Application Fee: $75
Per Sign Fee: $25
Temporary Use Application
Zoning Administrator Site Plan/Sketch Plan Amendment
Application Fee: $200
Escrow: N/A
Zoning Permit
Application Fee: $75
Escrow: N/A
Zoning Verification Letter
Application Fee: $50
Escrow: N/A
Cell Tower Co-Location
Application Fee: $250
Land Division
Application Fee: $175 (Includes up to 4 divisions) – Every division thereafter is $25 per parcel