MARQUETTE COUNTY PLANNING
Marquette County Planning, Community Development, Forestry, and Recreation is a division of the Resource Management and Development Department of the Marquette County government. The County Planning Commission and Planning Staff provide guidance to the rest of the County government on implementation of the Master Plan. They also assist with a wide variety of local and regional planning efforts in Marquette County, including community development, forestry, and recreation.
Established in 1969, the Marquette County Planning Commission (MCPC) operates under the Michigan Planning Enabling Act (MPEA). While MCPC develops and adopts the County’s Master Plan, it does not have zoning authority over municipalities. Instead, it reviews local planning and zoning for compliance with statutory requirements and the County’s Master Plan.
The MCPC is supported by the Planning, Forestry, Recreation, and Community Development Division of the Resource Management Department.
County planning guides regional growth, promotes collaboration among municipalities and groups, and addresses cross-boundary issues. It serves as a resource by providing data, facilitating discussions, and encouraging coordinated community planning.