Public Notice

Watervliet Planning Commission, Watervliet, MI in Berrien County

Notice of Intent to Conduct Master Planning

Effective Monday, July 31, 2017, the City of Watervliet Planning Commission has approved the issuance of the City of Watervliet, Notice of Intent to Conduct Master Planning as required under the Michigan Planning Enabling Act (Act 33 of 2008).   In accordance with the requirements of Michigan’s PA 33 of 2008 and related amendments, this is to notify you that the City of Watervliet, Michigan, is initiating the process to complete a Master Plan Update for the City.

In accordance with the Michigan Planning Enabling Act (Act 33 of 2008), and related amendments, when a city is intending to prepare a Master Plan update, it must notify by first class mail any City, Village and Township located within or contiguous to the city and to the County Planning Commission.  The same notice must also be sent to any railroad companies or public utility that registers for such a notice with the city.   The notice of intent to plan should note that the city is beginning a planning process and encourage and request cooperation and comments from adjacent communities.  This notice has been posted with the City Clerk’s office in the City of Watervliet and is also being posted on the City’s website.

The City is asking for your cooperation and assistance in this process.   Specifically, we would like to know if you have any thoughts, concerns, or issues you feel should be addressed in this effort that would allow us to work more cooperatively when planning for our area.

Later in the process, the City will be issuing a draft copy of the Master Plan Update for public review and comment, as required by statute.   At that time, we would appreciate all comments regarding the Plan’s content and how you feel it may affect planning efforts in your community.

PLEASE BE NOTIFIED that you are invited to send a letter and/or email stating your opinions, position, or questions to the Watervliet Planning Commission (c/o City Manager), P.O. Box 86, Watervliet, MI 49098, or send an email to:  CityManager@Watervliet.org.  The City of Watervliet thanks you for your cooperation and assistance.

Dated July 31, 2017