Mayor Ken Siver declared a State of Emergency on March 13, 2020 in the City of Southfield in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. All city events and activities have been postponed or cancelled until April 30, 2020 or further notice. City Hall (including the Library and P&R Building) and the 46th District Court are closed to the public; however, all essential public safety and public works services (including garbage and recycling pickup) continue to function as normal.
Planning Department
The Planning Department is responsible for processing and reviewing land use plans for development and redevelopment within the City. The Planning Department also conducts studies and develops ordinances to govern land use, distributes and archives existing land use data, and administers the City's Woodlands and Wetlands ordinances.
Projects
Planning Department Projects Online is an online interactive tool that will allow residents to view proposed land use cases being considered by the Southfield Planning Commission and City Council.
Full plans and documents currently being considered by the Planning Commission and City Council are also available at the Planning Department front counter during regular business hours, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Southfield One View
Southfield One View is the gateway to the City of Southfield’s Internet Geographic Information System (GIS). This web mapping application allows the user to search for specific properties or areas within the City. The user can then overlay various data sets onto the data view including the zoning map, property dimensions, contour lines, wetlands information, land use maps, etc.
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Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments
The Planning Department, as directed by the City Council, drafts Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments for Planning Commission and City Council review and approval (and subsequent adoption into our Zoning Ordinance). Please note that draft text amendments are subject to modifications as they move through the review and approval process.
Zoning Ordinance Text AmendmentsLocation and Contact Information
City of Southfield Planning Department
26000 Evergreen Road
Southfield, MI 48076
Phone: (248) 796-4150
Email: contactplanning@cityofsouthfield.com
