Notice of Master Plan Adoption
June 3, 2026
NOTICE OF ADOPTION
On June 01, 2026, after a 42-day review period, the City Ishpeming Planning Commission unanimously approved the 2027-2031 Draft Master Plan/ Master Plan Update in accordance with the Michigan Planning Enabling Act (MCL 125.3801…125.3885).
Major updates include:
Housing Data, Housing Chapter 7
•Added a new housing analysis informed by recent market data and a Target Market Analysis (TMA).
•Identified a need for more diverse housing types, including townhomes, smaller homes and rental options.
•Introduced strategies to support housing affordability and rehabilitation of existing homes.
Future Land Use
•Refined Future Land Use categories to better align with existing development patterns.
•Emphasized infill development and growth in areas with existing infrastructure.
•Clarified intent for mixed-use and residential areas.
•Zoning & Implementation.
•Added recommendations to modernize zoning standards, including setbacks, parking and housing flexibility.
•Introduced tools such as potential overlay districts and updated development standards.
•Strengthened alignment between the Master Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
•Infrastructure & Services.
•Reinforced the importance of coordinating growth with available water, sewer and transportation infrastructure.
•Encouraged efficient use of existing public investments.
Community Priorities
•Updated goals and objectives to reflect current community needs and regional trends.
•Placed greater emphasis on housing, reinvestment and long-term sustainability.
*The full Draft Master Plan should be reviewed for complete context. This list is provided as a guide to major updates and does not replace the full document.
For questions please contact:
Andrew Duerfeldt, Planning and Zoning Director
Phone: (906) 485-1091, Ext. 206
Email: zoning@ishpemingcity.org
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