Get Involved

The Planning and Grants Department offers an assortment of initiatives that interested citizens can become involved. Some of these initiatives include receiving planning newsletters, meeting notices, and flyers for educational seminars, or becoming involved in a County Task Force or Committee.

If you would like to "Get Involved", please complete the form below:

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Planning Initiatives:

Please check the type(s) of initiatives you would like to become involved:

Sign-Up To Receive Meeting Notices and Agendas

	Planning Commission Meetings Receive a meeting notice and agenda for County Planning Commission meetings. Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month

	Right-of-Way Task Force Meetings Receive a meeting notice and agenda for Right-of-Way Task Force meetings

	Friends of Ottawa County Trails and Paths Meetings Receive a meeting notice and agenda for "Friends Committee" meetings

	Excellence Through Training Program Mailing The Excellence through Training Program is designed to provide local planners, planning commissioners, and citizens with the necessary resources to make sound decisions in regard to planning for the future of Ottawa County. Most of the trainings are free of charge.

Join a Task Force or Sub-Committee

Friends of Ottawa County Trails and Paths Committee
The Friends Committee is responsible for promoting an interconnected, countywide pathway system, building a consensus for implementation, and identifying funding and grant opportunities.

NEW ITEM!

New Planning Commissioner Training Packet

If you are a new planning commissioner you may be wondering about your role, responsibilities and just exactly what you are suppose to do. The New Planning Commissioner Training Packet will assist you in becoming oriented with your new position. It also answers questions regarding roles, responsibilities, rules-of-order, and the fundamentals of planning and zoning activities.

Download Here: New Planning Commissioner Training Packet (5,893 KB)

Or Request a Hard-Copy Version

Please send me a copy of the New Planning Commissioner Training Packet