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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

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

January 30, 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

The Zoning is approved!

January 8, 2026

November 20, 2025 Editorial on Zoning

January 8, 2026

The final Planning Commission Meeting of 2025 - a win for the zoning , but not yet quite done

December 29, 2025

Dear Planning Commissioners,

December 29, 2025

Planned Development - Definitions of Subjective and Objective terms - Helping us understand the PD language.

December 26, 2025