Each of the following groups has a role to play in land use and development within the City of Escanaba. City Council The City of Escanaba City Council is made up of five members who are elected by the voters. Council members serve staggered four-year terms. The Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, who serves in the Mayor’s absence, is selected by the Council members. The City Council is responsible for policy-… Read More Planning Commission The Planning Commission is responsible for reviewing site plans, special land use applications, the City's Master Plan and Capital Improvement Program, and zoning ordinance and map amendments. Read More Zoning Board of Appeals The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) functions as a quasi-judicial body and has the power to hold hearings on decisions made by the Zoning Administrator, interpretations, variances, exceptions, and matters involving non-conforming uses. Read More Historic District Commission The Historic District Commission (HDC) was established by the City Council to regulate the construction, addition, alteration, repair, moving, excavation, and demolition of resources in historic districts within the city limits. Read More Print
City Council The City of Escanaba City Council is made up of five members who are elected by the voters. Council members serve staggered four-year terms. The Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, who serves in the Mayor’s absence, is selected by the Council members. The City Council is responsible for policy-… Read More
Planning Commission The Planning Commission is responsible for reviewing site plans, special land use applications, the City's Master Plan and Capital Improvement Program, and zoning ordinance and map amendments. Read More
Zoning Board of Appeals The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) functions as a quasi-judicial body and has the power to hold hearings on decisions made by the Zoning Administrator, interpretations, variances, exceptions, and matters involving non-conforming uses. Read More
Historic District Commission The Historic District Commission (HDC) was established by the City Council to regulate the construction, addition, alteration, repair, moving, excavation, and demolition of resources in historic districts within the city limits. Read More