About the Joint Planning Project

Planning for the Mayville Community

In 2006, the Village of Mayville and Fremont Township established the "Mayville Area Planning Commission" under the Joint Municipal Planning Act: Public Act 226 of 2003 (MCL 125.131 et seq.)One of the first tasks of the new commission was to complete a new master plan and and zoning ordinance for the greater Mayville community. To assist the commission in this endevour, the jurisdictions sought assistance from the Partnerships for Change program.

What is Partnerships for Change?

Partnerships for Change is a multi-jurisdictional planning assistance program developed by the Land Information Access Association (LIAA), Michigan Municipal League (MML) and Michigan Townships Association (MTA) with support from Michigan State University (MSUE) and Michigan Association of Planning (MAP). The overall mission of the program is to foster new and expanded cooperation between cities, townships and villages in developing and carrying out local land use policies that contribute to the preservation of cultural and natural resources. Wherever possible, these policies should encourage urban redevelopment and discourage inefficient, low-density development. Partnerships for Change

The Comprehensive Planning Process

The Mayville Community comprehensive planning process was guided by a the Mayville Area Joint Planning Commission. With assistance from LIAA and the Partnerships for Change Program, the Joint Planning Commission facilitated a public planning process that encouraged citizen participation and open dialogue. In addition, the Joint Planning Commission convened several public meetings giving citizens the opportunity to shape a plan unique to the Mayville Community.

Project Work Plan
Please click on each image for a larger view of each phase of the project work plan.