Planning & Zoning
The Elk Rapids Planning and Zoning Administrator is employed by the Village Manager to act as its officer to carry out the proper administration of the Village of Elk Rapids Zoning and Unified Development Code. The Planning and Zoning Administrator processes nearly 3,000 permit and zoning issue inquiries and reviews per year, working closely with all local and state offices to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
The Planner determines the best uses of land and resources for homes, businesses, and recreation. They also find ways to attract industries to communities to create jobs.
Elk Rapids accepts these forms of payment for development-related fees:
In-person at the Government Center (Cash, Card, or Check)
To review the Village’s Development Guide: Click here
The Master Plan was approved at the June 18, 2024 Council Meeting! To view the Master Plan, click here.
CONTACT
Sara Kopriva
Interim Planning/Zoning Administrator
Email: PLANNING@ELKRAPIDS.ORG
Phone: 231-808-3331
Freedom of Information Act
The Michigan Freedom of Information Act entitles all persons, except those incarcerated in state or local correctional facilities, to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government and the official acts of those who represent them as public officials and public employees. Public records include writings (which include e-mail) prepared, owned, used, in the possession of, or retained by a public body or its divisions and employees in the performance of an official function, from the time they are created. There are certain public records that are exempt from disclosure, and these are defined in the Act. Further, the Act requires that public bodies designate a FOIA coordinator to receive and take action on FOIA requests.
The Village Clerk is the FOIA Coordinator for the Village of Elk Rapids. For more information on making a FOIA request click the button below.