Rescheduled from June 27th, 2019
Zoning / Special Land Use
The Zoning Division conducts plan reviews and public hearings for Conditional Land Uses per the City of Detroit Zoning Ordinance. Conditional Land Uses may be subject to developmental conditions resultant of the plan review process. The Zoning Division also conducts historical research for the purpose of zoning verification.
Getting to the Finish Line
How to Obtain Site Plan Review
Step 1. Check if your project requires Site Plan Review in Section 50-3-113 of the Zoning Ordinance
Step 2. Apply online for Site Plan Review. Complete the application and pay associated fees. Site Plan Review fee is $160.
- Selecting the PLANNING tab
- Select CREATE AN APPLICATION
- Select the record type Hearings
- Select Special Land Use
Step 3. The Zoning Division will review your application & send your project to ProjectDox to review plans. Check your email for this confirmation.
Step 4. Upload required documents & plans to ProjectDox.
This may include: site plan & location map, floor plans, proof of ownership or legal interest in property, and other applicable materialsFor the full list of what is required for Site Plan Review see Site Plan Review Checklist.
Apply here for Site Plan Review!How to Schedule Special Land Use Hearings
Special Land Use Hearings are required for uses that are "conditional" in the specific zoning district. When you apply for your Special Land Use hearing it will include the required Site Plan Review.
Apply here for Special Land Use hearing!Step 1. Login to your Elaps (Accela) account. Create an account if needed. Watch this video if you need assistance creating your account.
Step 2. Select "Planning" at the top of the screen
Step 3. Select "Create an application" at the top of the screen
Step 4. Check "I have read and accepted the above terms" then select Continue application
Step 5. Complete application & put in fee of $1,160
Step 6. Pay SLU fee
You will receive an email within 48 - 72 hours to create an Eplans (ProjectDox) account to upload your site, floor, and elevation plans and other required documents.Unsure if your project is conditional? Check out our Zoning Portal to identify your use type & zoning district
You can also check the Zoning Ordinance.How to Obtain Zoning Verification Letters
The Division conducts historical research for the purpose of zoning verification. The letters will identify:
- zoning district(s)
- legal uses
- permissions for a specific use at specific parcel(s)
There is a fee of $80 per letter.
Special Land Use Hearings
BSEED Zoning Division will be holding Special Land Use Hearings:
June 2
https://cityofdetroit.zoom.us/j/91380692722
Dial-In Number: 1-267-831-0333
Zoom Meeting ID: 913-8069-2722
June 3
https://cityofdetroit.zoom.us/j/94300761447
Dial-In Number: 1-267-831-0333
Zoom Meeting ID: 943-0076-1447