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.
Planning Services also runs the annual Tree Program and administers the community's Geographic Information System which has many map products available.
For more information please call 734/394-5170, or visit our frequently asked questions page.
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 Documents and Brochures
- Planning from A to Z: A Guide to the Planning Process - This brochure is a general look at Canton's planning and review process. It is intended to give you a sense of the scrutiny that a project undergoes before it receives Canton's stamp of approval.
- 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.
- Comprehensive Land Use 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.
