Holland Reporter

City of Hudsonville issued the following announcement on Nov 24.

If you have a passion for your community and are interested in serving, a position has become available on the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. 

This is your opportunity to have an impact on development in Hudsonville! If you have any questions on this opportunity, please contact the city's Planning Department. The deadline for submission is December 6th, 2021.  

Zoning Board of Appeals Description:

The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) reviews appeals from city codes in circumstances that prohibit compliance. They work through why or if the appeal is needed, taking into consideration the applicant, neighbors, and the city, knowing that their decision could be used as a precedent for future projects. The ZBA reviews the information provided to them before the meeting by the Planning and Zoning Department and will go to the site and its surrounding neighborhood to see what impact allowing the appeal would make. In making their decision, the intent is to ensure that development is compliant with the city’s codes and is harmonious with surrounding properties and shall not endanger the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the public. This shall include existing, prospective, or future owners or users of adjacent and nearby properties and the public. ZBA meetings are the third Tuesday of every month and start at 7pm in the City Hall Chambers. They meet an average of 4 times a year, but it could be more or less frequent if there are applications submitted.  Meetings usually are less than an hour in length.

Planning Commission Description:

The Planning Commission is responsible for reviewing the city’s plans and ordinances along with development plans that are submitted to the city.  This is a great opportunity to assist with shaping the future of Hudsonville.  Information is provided from the Planning and Zoning Department prior to each meeting so Planning Commissioners can review the report, visit the site, and get to know the items they will vote on. The Planning Commission does a great job discussing and reviewing each item and making an informed decision that includes what is best for the community. 

Planning Commission meetings are the third Wednesday of every month. They meet an average of 10 times a year, but it could be more or less frequent depending on the number of applications submitted.  Meetings average about 1 ½ to 2 hours in length.

Original source can be found here.