Welcome to the Planning Department!
Direct Contact: Neil Rankin, City Administrator
cityadministrator@cliomi.gov
(810) 686-5850, ext 216
Neil works with all community stakeholders to improve Clio's quality of life and is the primary contact and liaison for the City's Planning Commission, the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board, and the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA).
Application Review
All applications should be submitted to the City Administrator via email at cityadministrator@cliomi.gov or in person.
Please see the following forms:
- Site Plan Review application
- Rezoning application
- Conditional Use Permit application
- Variance application
Pre-Application Meetings
Pre-application meetings are available to every applicant and are often conducted over the phone or via Zoom, providing an opportunity to meet with the City Administration, Planner, and other Departments (as applicable), prior to submitting an application.
The purpose of these meetings is to provide an early informal review of proposed projects and to help avoid costly mistakes or delays later in the process.
To request a pre-application meeting, please call or email Neil Rankin.
Fee Schedule
- Fee Schedule
Zoning
The Zoning Ordinance is a municipal law that governs land use, property development, and zoning districts within the City of Clio. The Planning and Zoning Administrator assists individuals wishing to discuss the City's Zoning Ordinance.
- Zoning Ordinance
- Zoning Map
Master Planning
The City Master Plan serves as a guide for future land use, development, transportation, zoning, housing, public facilities, and services throughout the City of Clio. The Master Plan works in conjunction with the City's Zoning Ordinance and is used to evaluate development proposals, City projects, and policies to ensure continued progress toward the community's vision.
- Master Plan
Other Plans
- RRC Public Participation Plan 2023
- Capital Improvement Plan 2026-2032
- Clio Area Parks & Recreation Plan 2024-2028
Development Review Bodies
There are three important development review bodies in the City of Clio: the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) and City Commission.
The Planning Commission reviews and approves site plans, special land uses, rezonings, conditional rezonings, zoning ordinance text changes, and planned unit developments.
The City Commission approves special land uses, rezonings, conditional rezonings, zoning ordinance text changes, and planned unit developments.
The Zoning Board of Appeals is responsible for approving variances and due process appeals.
Minutes and agendas may be obtained from the Clerk's Office.
- Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) homepage
- City Commission homepage
- Downtown Development Authority (DDA) homepage
Submission deadlines: for all submission requiring Planning Commission or ZBA review, applications must be submitted no less than 45 days prior to the desired meeting date.