Planning Department
248.524.3364
Mission Statement:
The Planning Department guides private and public development and redevelopment efforts.
Planning assists in creating a more socially, economically and environmentally sustainable community, as envisioned in the City of Troy Master Plan.
The Planning Department provides expertise and information to elected officials, appointed boards and commissions, City departments and citizens to assist in understanding and addressing key community issues and priorities.
The Planning Department promotes and maintains a clean, healthy, and safe city through education, cooperation, and enforcement of our property maintenance, zoning, nuisance and rental inspection codes.
The Planning Department assists the City Manager in creating an environment for investment in the City of Troy.
FINAL City of Troy Zoning Ordinance
Zoning Ordinance Text
Infomation on Navigating the Zoning Ordinance
Zoning Ordinance Map
Zoning Ordinance Summary of Changes
Applications and Forms
Fee Schedule
Prelim. Site Plan Review
Site Plan Compliance Inspect. Request
Special Use Request
Site Condo Prelim. Site Plan Review
Final Site Plan Review
Conditional Rezoning Checklist
Rezoning Request
Rezoning Protest Petition
Planned Unit Development CDP Application Form
Planned Unit Development PDP Application Form
Street/Alley Vacation
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Protest Petition
Questions: Email the Planning Department
The Planning Department is responsible for implementing the Master Plan and administering the Zoning Ordinance. The Planning Department provides support and recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council to assist each in making decisions regarding land uses and development proposals. Planning Department provides support to the Board of Zoning Appeals. The responsibilities of the Board of Zoning Appeals are defined by the Zoning Enabling Act and includes consideration of variance requests.
The Master Plan is a long range plan that includes goals, objectives, and policies for the growth and development of the City. These goals, objectives, and policies are stated in the text and illustrated in maps that are included in the Plan.
The City of Troy Master Plan was adopted on October 14, 2008. State law requires the plan to be reviewed 5 years after adoption. More information regarding the Master Plan is available by following the link under Resources located on the right hand side of this page.
The Zoning Ordinance (link located under Resources) contains the regulations regarding the use of land. The regulations are based on the goals and policies of the Master Plan. Zoning divides the community into zoning districts and establishes the regulations that govern the use of the land and the placement and size of buildings. The Ordinance is continuously reviewed and amended to respond to emerging development issues and changing requirements.
The Planning Department processes applications for new development and redevelopment within the City such as site plan reviews, special use requests, planned unit development proposals, subdivision and site condominium proposals and rezoning requests. Planning reviews development plans to ensure compliance with City ordinances and assists citizens and developers to better understand the land use policies and regulations of the City.
Here are some resources available from the Planning Department:
- Copies of the Master Plan 2008 are available at the Planning Department on CD for $23.
- Applications for Subdivisions Plats are available at the City Clerk's Office.
- The Zoning Ordinance (text only) is available at the City Clerk's Office for $20 (paper copy).
- The complete set of Zoning District Maps is available at the Planning Department on CD for $10 or in paper form for $32, individual quarter section pages are available for $1 per page (paper copy).
- Copies of the Big Beaver Corridor Study are available at the Planning Department on CD for $10 or in paper form for $23.
- A new resident information packet filled with brochures, a City street map, service directories, a City events calendar, and much more is available for FREE from the Community Affairs Department - call 248.524.1147.
- An interesting article Chasing Our Past-Investing in Our Futureon The New Economy from the Land Policy Institute.
DID YOU KNOW?
- Troy occupies 34.3 square miles, and over 98% of this land is developed.
- The 2006 estimated population for Troy is 87,159.
- Principal employers include: Arvin Meritor; AT & T; Behr America; Bank of America; Delphi; Entech Personnel Services, Inc.; Flagstar Bank; Fisher Corp.; Kelly Services; Kostal North America; Magna International; PNC Bank; Syntel, Inc.; Target Corporation; Textron Automotive; Thyssen Krupp; Valeo; William Beaumont Hospital; Yarema Tool & Die.
- The City of Troy Master Plan was adopted in October 2008.
- Zucker Systems of San Diego, CA completed a comprehensive evaluation of the City of Troy's development approval and permit processes. Zucker Systems found that overall, the development-related departments in Troy are operating well.
