Planning Commission

Planning Commission Site Plan Application Information & Procedures

Click on the following link to download the complete list of required fees, number of required documents & blueprints you will need to submit, and for the complete information and procedures: Application for Approval of Site Plan.

• City of Rochester Master Plan
• Zoning Ordinance
• Zoning Map
• Sustainable Rochester

If you have any questions, please call City Hall at (248) 733-3700.

Rochester Development Tracker 

To see the status of any recent developments, click the link below. 

• City of Rochester Development Tracker

Meetings

Planning Commission Meetings are open to the public and scheduled on the first Monday of each month at 7 pm, except for holidays. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Please check the City Calendar (tab next to the "News and Announcements" tab on the home page of the City's website) for the latest updates or click the link below. Meetings take place at Rochester City Hall Council Chambers, 400 Sixth Street, Rochester.

• 2023 Planning Commission Meeting Dates

Sign-Up to Receive Text or Email Alerts for Meeting Agendas & Packets

Sign-up to receive email and text alerts when new Planning Commission Meeting Agendas & Packets are posted to the City's website under the "Sign-Up For Email Notifications" tab.

About the Board

The Rochester Planning Commission is comprised of 9 members, including the Mayor to hear submissions, including Site Plans, Rezoning Requests, Master Plan, Land Uses and many other developments contained in the City's Zoning Ordinance. The powers and duties of the Planning Commission are provided by Act Number 285 of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan for the year 1931, as amended, and the Rules of Procedures adopted by the Planning Commission.

Planning Commission Members 

Dennis McGee, Chair
 Christian Hauser, Vice Chair
 Stuart Bikson, Mayor
 Steve Sage, Council Member & Secretary
 Richard Kendziuk
 David Gassen
 Sara King
 Eric Lord
 Matthew Stone