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History of ARC - under construction

HISTORY -Institutional memory matters. Many current discussions have long histories. Policies and decisions now being revisited were once debated publicly, approved through established processes, and supported by prior governing bodies. Moving forward benefits from acknowledging that shared history.

February 7, 2026

The ARC educations...more to follow

February 7, 2026

City Government

Who gets to decide the future of Harbor Springs—and how?

February 5, 2026

3 Real time Examples for PD's, Height and Administrative Review Committee (ARC)

January 30, 2026

City Government

How to Pick a Great City Manager for Harbor Springs? Guidelines by ICMA

January 24, 2026

Zoning Takes Effect January 26th: Here is What is Still Being Debated

January 24, 2026

Parking, and how a meeting in March didn't reach the Realtors - yet

January 22, 2026

A 5 Day Deadline -What happens when big box stores come to Emmet County? What happens to our local businesses?

January 22, 2026

A New Way to Participate in the Planning Commission Meetings -With Suggestions

January 21, 2026

1.5.25 Proposed Zoning Code Overview - by Harbor Springs City Planner John Iacoangeli

January 15, 2026

Harbor Springs search for a city manager

The City Manager & City Council Relationships

January 14, 2026

After the Vote: Clarifying the Zoning Code and the Path Forward

January 11, 2026