Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is charged, by Michigan state law, with the adoption and implementation of plans for the City. This Commission also considers requests for zoning classifications and special use permits and makes recommendations to the City Council on amendments to the planning and zoning code. It is comprised of seven community members, one City Council member, and the mayor.
The Planning Commission meets monthly at 5:30 pm in the community room at the Depot, 200 S. Main Street. Please join us for our next meeting on Monday, April 25, 2022.
2022 Meeting Schedule
By-Laws
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Current Commissioners:
- Ralph Carlson
- Rebecca Tea
- Ruth Ann Northon, Chair
- James Schwab
- Jason O'Dell, Recording Secretary
- John Hunter
- VACANCY: partial term expiring in 2023
- Christine Emerick, Mayor,,
- Sean Duffy, City Council
- Kathy Fiebig, City Administrative Officer (non-voting)
View the Planning Commission By-Laws here.
Planning Commission 2020 Annual Report
Ordinances
- Sec. 2-115 Established
- Sec. 2-116 Members
- Sec. 2-117 Terms
- Sec. 2-118 Removal; vacancies
- Sec. 2-119 Powers
- Sec. 2-120 Meetings
- Sec. 2-91 Rules Applicable to City Bodies Generally

Boards, Committees, & Commissions Application (PDF)
Boards, Committees, & Commissions Application (online form)
For more information contact the City Clerk cityclerk@evart.org , or please call 231-250-1432
Standard Operating Procedures for the City of Evart's Boards and Commissions
Boards, Committees, & Commissions Application (PDF)
Boards, Committees, & Commissions Application (online form)