Planning and Zoning

Questions about planning and zoning in the City of Hart? Call our offices, 231-873-2488. We are happy to help. Get Planning and Zoning forms, publications and links from our Forms and Publications page.

Zoning Administrator - Rob Splane

Rob Splane Rob is also the City Manager for Hart.

Please feel free to send him an email.

Code of Ordinances

To learn more about required setbacks and easements, click here to go to our Code of Ordinances page.

Fee Schedule, Site Plan Review

These nominal fees help us to cover office supply and administrative costs associated with reviewing submitted site plans. Payment can be made in cash, check, or credit card.

Residential, $10.00
Commercial, $25.00
Industrial, $50.00
Zoning Board of Appeals, $50.00

(last updated 04.24.2024)

About Zoning Permits and Regulations

Licenses and zoning permits are required for such things as signs, fences, accessory buildings, and any new structure or addition. These uses and any Special land use, rezoning, site condominiums, variances, site plan approval, and other land use review or approval required shall pay a fee established by City Council.

Zoning regulations state that it shall be the duty of the Zoning Administrator to administer the Zoning Code and to enforce the provisions contained therein. The Zoning Administrator shall be appointed by the City Council to serve at its pleasure. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall interpret this Zoning Code, make decisions on matters coming within its jurisdiction and instruct the Administrator as to the steps necessary to enforce its decisions.