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Planning Commission
The Planning Commission develops the community’s master plan, reviews site plans for larger developments, reviews and issues special use permits, and makes recommendations about zoning ordinance changes.
The Planning Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor subject to the approval of the City Commission. Planning Commissioners must be qualified electors of the City except one non-qualified elector may be appointed to the Board. The Mayor and Commission prefer a diverse Board by geography, occupation, employer, ethnicity, and gender.
The regular meetings of the Planning Commission take place on the first Monday of every month in the commission chambers at the Alma Municipial Building starting at 6:00 pm.
Planning Commission
Minutes and agenda packets for Planning Commission meetings can be found on the Planning Commission page.
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Alma Planning Commission Application
If you are interested in serving on the Planning Commission, please complete a City of Alma Boards & Commission Application and return it to us. Follow the link below for the application:
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Planning Commission Documents
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February 2, 2026 Planning Commission Packet (PDF)
Jan. 5, 2026 Agenda Packet (PDF)
Dec. 1, 2025 Agenda Packet (PDF)
Nov. 3, 2025 Agenda Packet (PDF)
Oct. 6, 2025, Agenda Packet (PDF)
Sept. 8, 2025 Agenda Packet (PDF)
July 7, 2025 Agenda Packet (PDF)
June 2, 2025 Agenda Packet (PDF)
May 5, 2025 Agenda Packet (PDF)
March 3, 2025 Agenda Packet (PDF)
Feb. 3, 2025 Agenda Packet (PDF)
Jan. 6, 2025 Agenda Packet (PDF)
Nov. 4, 2024 Agenda Packet (PDF)
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Nov. 3, 2025 Meeting Minutes (PDF)
Oct. 6, 2025 Regular Mtg. Minutes (PDF)
Sept. 8, 2025 Regular Mtg. Minutes (PDF)
July 7, 2025, Regular Mtg. Minutes (PDF)
June 2, 2025 Regular Mtg. Minutes (PDF)
May 5, 2025 Regular Mtg. Minutes (PDF)
April 7, 2025 Regular Mtg. Minutes (PDF)
March 3, 2025 Regular Mtg. Minutes (PDF)
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Draft Alma/Gratiot County Wide Master Plan
The City of Alma with Gratiot County and our partner municipalities across Gratiot County are pleased to provide a draft copy of the County Wide Master Plan for community review and comment. You will find the Alma specific sections on pages 95-97, 124-126, and Appendix pages 2-5 (PDF Pages 133-136)
ALMA PLANNING COMMISSION
ALMA, GRATIOT COUNTY, MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Date: February 2, 2026, Time:6:00 pm, Location: Alma City Hall, 525 E Superior Street, Alma, MI 48801
Please take notice that the Alma Planning Commission will hold a public hearing during a regular meeting of the Planning Commission to be held at the Alma City Hall, located at 525 E Superior Street on February 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the agenda allows, in accordance with Act 33 of 2008, MCL 125.3801 et. seq. The purpose of this public hearing is to provide an opportunity for residents and interested citizens to express their opinions, ask questions, and discuss all aspects of the proposed Gratiot Countywide Master Plan to be adopted as The City of Alma master plan. Written comments may be submitted on or before the date of the public hearing by directing any comments to Sara Anderson, City Clerk, 525 E Superior Street, Alma MI, 48801. You may also provide feedback by calling 989-463-8336.
You may review a copy of the proposed Gratiot Countywide Master Plan at The City of Alma, 525 E Superior Street, Alma MI 48801. You may also review and download a copy of the proposed Master Plan at: bit.ly/DraftGCMP25 . You may also obtain a copy of the proposed Master Plan by contacting City Clerk, Sara Anderson at 989-463-8336. Please do not hesitate to contact the phone number above or utilize the Michigan Relay Service at 7-1-1 (TDD) to request accommodations to attend the public hearing at least 72 hours prior to the public hearing.
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