Planning Commission

The Royal Oak Planning Commission is created under Act 285, Public Acts 1931 and City Ordinance. The Planing Commission's responsibility is to advise the City Commission regarding sound community development. It is required to adopt a General Development Plan and a Capital Improvements Program for the City. It also makes recommendations on zoning and other land controls.

It consists of nine members including the Mayor, one City Administrator, one member of the Legislative Body, and six (6) resident members who shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Commission. They serve three-year terms. The Commission usually meets the second Tuesday of each month.

Planning Commission Meeting Schedule (28k pdf format)

Planning Commission Meeting Documents (link to meeting archives)

Planning Commission Members:

Tom Hallock, Chairman
Clyde Esbri, Vice-Chairman
Sharlan Douglas
Jim Ellison, Mayor
Dan Godek
Scott Newman
David Poulton, Commissioner
Anne Vaara
Stacie Vorves