The Planning Services Division is located on the second floor of Canton's Administration Building. This division is responsible for long-range planning for the community, administers the Zoning Ordinance and other land development ordinances, and acts as the technical staff to the Planning Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals. In addition, Planning Services also runs the annual Tree Planting Partnership Program and administers the community's Geographic Information System which has many map products available.  For more information pleace call 734/394-5170, or visit our  frequently asked questions page.

Township Maps

• Zoning Map (pdf file 3mg)
• Future Land Use Map 
• New and Proposed Development Map
• Canton Street Map / Index

Zoning

Canton's Zoning Ordinance regulates the use of land and structures known as the Zoning Ordinance. It provides for the regulation of land development and the establishment of districts. Planning Services is responsible for reviewing proposed development plans which include the Master Deeds and Covenants and Restrictions to insure that they meet all zoning requirements of the township.

Landscaping

Planning Services is responsible for ensuring compliance with the landscape plan for developments throughout the construction process. A plan typically includes all common areas, entryways, berms, and detention pond landscaping. Street trees in front of residential property are the homeowners responsibility to maintain and/or replace if necessary. The common elements of residential developments become the responsibility of the homeowner association to maintain.

• Planning from A to Z (download brochure now)
• Ford Road Access Management and Traffic Operations Study Final Report- This study examines the appropriate solutions to improve traffic flow in Ford Road (M-153) and provide recommendations for administering access management principles and analyze traffic signalization.
• Canton Township Comprehensive Plan is a general, long-range “blue-print” for development which promotes high-quality orderly growth for Canton Township. Through the development of policies for land use, environmental resources, public utilities, transportation, and recreational facilities, the plan aims to protect and enhance the character of the community and balance the need to accommodate future growth with the community’s need to maintain its standards and high quality of life.

Planning Services Applications:

Following are select on-line Planning-related applications. Please bring the completed application to the Planning Services Division, located on the second floor of Canton's Administration Building. Call 734/394-5170 with any questions.

• Planning Fee Schedule
• Address Request Application
• Certificate of Compliance
• Future land Use Amendment Application
• Planned Development District Review Application
• Property Split/Combination Application
• Detention Basin Planting Guidelines
• Request for Pre-Application Meeting for a Proposed Planned Development District
• Request for Variance Application
• Site Plan Review Application and Submittal Check List
• Special Land Use Application
• Subdivision Plat Review Application
• Tree Planting Partnership Information Guide
• Tree Planting Partnership Programs, Approved trees and specification (Images of Approved Trees)
• Tree Removal Permit Application
• Conditional Zoning Amendment Pre-Application Meeting
• Conditional Zoning Amendment Application
• Zoning Amendment Application
• Zoning Board of Appeals Application
• Zoning Confirmation Letter Request
• Zoning Text Amendment Application