Emmett Township

Planning Commission

Board Overview

About

The Planning Commission consists of 7 members appointed by the Township Board. The Commission serves in both an advisory and administrative role for matters relating to land use and development.

The Planning Commission prepares the Township’s Master Plan, hears and decides special use permits, and makes recommendations on amendments to the zoning ordinance text or map, subdivisions, planned unit developments, and mixed-use planned unit developments.

Members

Chairperson
Elliot Ure

Vice Chair
Heather Brown-Rocho

Member
Denise Brodock

Member
Jeremy Kanaga

Member
James Smith

Member
Kristine O’Neal

Board Liaison Member
Stephen Titus

Master Plan Community Survey

Please Follow the link below to fill out Emmett Township’s Master Plan Community Survey.

Survey Link Here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EmmettTwp

JOIN US at our Master Plan Open Houses!

Monday, April 28th, 20254:00 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Wattles Park Men’s Club Sports Complex at 1346 Michigan Ave E, Battle Creek, MI 49014

Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Harper Creek Administration Building at 7454 B Drive N, Battle Creek, MI 49014

Meetings

Dates & Times

The Planning Commission typically meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. unless there are no items to discuss. Please confirm that a meeting has been scheduled by checking the local newspaper (The Battle Creek Shopper News) or calling the Planning & Zoning Administrator.

All meetings occur in the Charter Township of Emmett Board Room at 621 Cliff Street, Battle Creek, MI 49014.

Minutes & Video Links