Parcel Split Requests
Planning Commission
A Step-By-Step Guide
INTRODUCTORY MEETING WITH PLANNING STAFF - Staff will assist the applicant by explaining the
parcel split process and provide site information, review the application and inform that a survey is
required.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION - Applicant will submit request to the Zoning Administrator for review.
Fee must be received before any requests are processed.
APPLICATION/SITE PLAN IS INCOMPLETE Staff will prepare a notice of findings/corrections
that will be sent to the applicant or review in person.
APPLICANT SUBMITS REVISIONS Staff reviews for completeness.
APPLICATION/SITE PLAN IS COMPLETE - Staff will place the request on the next available Planning
Commission Agenda for consideration.
PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW The Planning Commission will review the request for compliance
and make a recommendation to City Council.
CITY COUNCIL REVIEW After recommendation from the Planning Commission, staff will prepare a
Council agenda request form and memo for the next City Council meeting.
EQUALIZATION DEPARTMENT If approved, Staff will prepare a letter to the County Equalization
Department that authorizes the parcel split and/or combination. A copy of the letter and supporting
documentation will be sent to the applicant.
FINALIZE REQUEST The County Equalization Department processes the request and it will be processed
for the next tax roll.
Requests for parcel splits can only be approved if the request meets the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
The resulting split cannot create a parcel that does not meet the minimum dimensional requirements for the
district (street frontage and parcel area). If there are structures on the parcel they must meet the side yard
and/or rear yard setback as applicable.
It is the owner’s responsibility to verify that there are no issues/objections to the request by any
persons, firms or corporations having a legal or equitable interest in the land. The City does not
conduct a title search for the property.
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Planning & Zoning
395 Third Street
Manistee, MI 49660
231.723.6041 (phone)
231.398.3526 (fax)
Parcel Split Request Form
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Parcel Combination Requirements
Any Split of a Parcel within the City of Manistee requires review and approval of the Planning Commission and City
Council. Even if the Parcel contains platted lots approval is still required. Requests are reviewed for compliance with
the Zoning Ordinance. If a request meets all of the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance it will be forwarded to the
City Planning Commission. The Planning Commission reviews the request and makes recommendation to the City
Council. Notification will be mailed to applicants regarding City Council’s determination. Requests must include the fee
of $100.00 for the first split and $50.00 for each additional split. Incomplete requests will be returned to the applicant.
Must be submitted 15 days prior to the Planning Commission meeting to be placed on the agenda. The City does not
conduct a title search for the property.
To update their property taxes the property owner should send a copy of the determination to:
County Equalization Department
415 Third Street
Manistee, MI 49660
If the parcel involves a principal residence or homestead it is up to the applicant to notify the City Assessor at (231) 398-
2802 to update their Homestead Exemption.
Property Information
Address:
Parcel #
Applicant Information
Name of Owner:
Address:
Cell#:
e-mail:
Project Information
Reason for Request:
Site Plan Requirements
The applicant is responsible to provide a survey and legal descriptions of the proposed parcels (unless waived by the
Zoning Administrator). If buildings or structures are located on a parcel a site plan showing set-backs is required.
Requests are reviewed for compliance with the Zoning Ordinance. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to
require additional information necessary to meet the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
Authorization
By signing the application the applicant is authorizing City Staff or Planning Commissioners permission to make site
inspections as necessary. The undersigned affirms that the information included in this application is correct.
Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: ______________________
Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: ______________________
Fee of $100.00 for the first split and $50.00 for each additional split enclosed and Site Plan for project attached (permit cannot
be issued without site plan)
Office Use Only
Fee: $
Receipt #
Notes:
Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: ______________________
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