Planning and Zoning
Please direct Planning and Zoning inquiries to:
Andrew Duerfeldt, Planning/Zoning Administrator
Phone: (906) 485-1091, Ext. 206
Email: zoning@ishpemingcity.org
Office Hours: Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or by appointment
City Hall is open Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with exception of the Summer Hours listed below.
City Hall will have summer hours beginning the Monday after Memorial Day through the Friday before Labor Day.
Summer Hours will be Monday through Thursday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Ishpeming Housing Readiness Toolkit
The Ishpeming Housing Development Toolkit reviews all 3,085 parcels in the city to identify where new housing can realistically be built. It brings together information from property records, zoning maps, soils, wetlands, slopes, infrastructure, and flood risk to give a complete picture of development potential.
The toolkit also matches local housing demand with site conditions, showing opportunities for single-family homes, townhouses, small multifamily buildings, and mixed-use residential spaces. At the same time, it pinpoints parcels where current zoning rules are standing in the way of development.
With this resource, city leaders, developers, and policymakers can concentrate on the highest-priority sites, update zoning where needed, and make smarter decisions about where to invest in infrastructure.
Direct link: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/f41bc424c5a5440981d736e58ee03fa7
CITY OF ISHPEMING ZONING ORDINANCE
CURRENT-City-of-Ishpemig-Zoning-Ordinance-Amended-5-8-2024.pdf
CITY OF ISHPEMING ZONING MAP
City-of-Ish-Final-Zoning-Map_LowRes-01.22.26.pdf
Version: 22.26
Prior to beginning a project, the City encourages those applying for projects requiring a site plan review to schedule a conceptual review meeting with City Staff. This free meeting will help establish a smooth process going forward. To schedule a meeting, contact the Zoning Administrator.
Conceptual Review Meetings with Zoning Administrator
City of Ishpeming Development Guide
City of Ishpeming Development Incentives
City of Ishpeming 2022-2027 Master Plan
(adopted February 22, 2023)
2026 Adopted Planning Commission Goals
Planning Commission Master Plan Implementation Strategy
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PLAN (P3)
The purpose of this plan is to provide leadership of the City of Ishpeming with guidance on “best practices” from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) in public participation to help achieve successful planning and development.
METHODS OF PAYMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT FEES
Payment Drop-box
A drop-box is available at City Hall for Development Fees. The drop box is attached to the building on the corner of Main and Division Streets. Please place your check or money order in an envelope and deposit into the drop box. DO NOT USE CASH. If you have any questions about the drop-box, please contact City Hall at (906) 485-1091.
At the Counter
Development Fees can be paid at the front counter at City Hall located at 100 E Division Street in Ishpeming with cash, check, or credit card. City Hall is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for making payments.
Click here for the City of Ishpeming Fee Schedule
