The City's Planning Department is dedicated to providing leadership in achieving the public's vision of an ideal community. This is accomplished through the department's responsibilities, which include establishing community development objectives; researching and monitoring growth and development within Midland; preparing development plans and programs; assisting other City departments, governmental agencies, and the public on planning/community development matters; assisting boards and commissions involved in planning/development; reviewing and reporting on development proposals that affect growth; coordinating development activities affecting city growth; administering City duties with respect to the Federal Flood Insurance Program, and; planning, administration, and implementation of the Community Development Block Grant program.
 

Midland City Hall
333 W. Ellsworth St.
Midland, MI 48640
Phone: 989-837-3374
Email:  kbaker@midland-mi.org

Rummage/Yard Sale Signs

City of Midland regulations for garage/yard sale signs are outlined below.

  • Yard/rummage sale signs may appear on your property for up to four (4) consecutive days.
  • The maximum size allowed for signs is six (6) square feet.
  • The top of each sign must be no more than 30” above the top of the roadway.
  • Each sign must have the owner’s name and address on it.
  • Before placing any signs on the outlawn in front of any property other than your own, you must get permission from the property owner.
  • Signs placed inside the public right-of-way may not obstruct or interfere with vehicle or pedestrian traffic.
  • A sign may be placed in the public right-of-way from 8 a.m. Thursday to 8 a.m. Monday. After Monday at 8 a.m., signs must be removed.

Other Signage: City regulations for other sign types can be found in Section 22-2(a) of the Code of Ordinances, and Article 8 of the Zoning Ordinance.

Planning & Community Development

Planning & Community Development is comprised of:

Planning Department:  (see info. at left)

Housing Department:  Housing oversees affordable housing issues for the community including allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds to assist in code compliance, construction of affordable housing options, and operation of two senior housing facilities - Washington Woods and Riverside Place.

Building Department:  The department regulates the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location, and maintenance of all properties, buildings and structures defined by the City's Code of Ordinances.  The department is also charged with enforcing State construction codes and administering various building permits.

Latest Updates

Proposed Midland Power Plant Site Plan Review  Click here for more about the Midland City Council's approval of the plan at its April 14, 2008 meeting.

New Development in the City  Learn about some of the bigger developments being considered by the Planning Commission and/or City Council.

2008 Public Hearings Schedule  Find out the dates by which materials for 2008 Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals meetings must be submitted to the Planning Department.

New Midland Flood Plain Maps Now Online  Click here to access preliminary updates to FEMA flood plain maps for the city of Midland.

All About The Department

Land Use  Click on the links below to access the land use information you need.

Zoning  Helpful resources on zoning in the city:

West Main Street Historic District  Preserving an area in Midland that reflects elements of the city's architecture, history, archaeology, engineering and culture.

Master Plan  Midland's long-range land use planning guide.

Subdivision Ordinance  Find out the City's regulations for the development of subdivisions within the city limits.

Related City of Midland ordinances:

2000 Census Data  Find key information about Midland, such as demographics, population numbers, and top employers in the community, to name a few.

Boards & Commissions  Click on these links to learn more about these Planning and land use-related boards and commissions.

Parking Near Dow Diamond  Find out some of the hot parking spots near Midland's new stadium.

2005-2006 Annual Report Planning Department activity and initiatives undertaken during the 2005-2006 fiscal year.