Planning Commission
(Scroll down for meeting minutes, agendas, and packets)
The purpose of the Planning Commission is to recommend to the Township Board land use practices, design standards, ordinances and amendments that will protect and enhance the natural and built environment, and which are fiscally responsible, consistent with the Master Plan, and will protect the long-term health, safety and welfare of the residents of Whitewater Township.
Planning Commission members are appointed by the Supervisor with approval of the Township Board. The term of office is 3 years.
Regular meetings of the Planning Commission are held on the first Wednesday of each month in the Whitewater Township Hall at 7:00 p.m. Notices of special meetings are posted on the website home page under Regular and Special Meeting Notices and in the display case next to the South entrance of the Township Hall.
Planning Commission members are appointed by the Supervisor with approval of the Township Board. The term of office is 3 years.
Regular meetings of the Planning Commission are held on the first Wednesday of each month in the Whitewater Township Hall at 7:00 p.m. Notices of special meetings are posted on the website home page under Regular and Special Meeting Notices and in the display case next to the South entrance of the Township Hall.
2025 Planning Commission Members
Planning Commission Members -- Term Expire Date
- Rene Stratton, Chair 12/31/2027
- Sadie Merchant, Vice Chair 12/31/2026
- Denise Peltonen, Secretary 12/31/2026
- Scott Trumbull, member 12/31/2028
- Michael Sherman, member 12/31/2027
- Rod Rebant, member 12/31/2028
- Trustee Randy Mielnik - Township Board Rep - [email protected]
While Planning Commission Members do have email it is intended for internal use only and the public should direct any emails or questions to the Township Board Representative.
If you are interested in serving, please
fill out an Application for Appointment and return it to the township.
Planning Commission Bylaws adopted 12.3.2025
WHITEWATER TOWNSHIP MASTER PLAN:
2025 MASTER PLAN
Resident Outreach Work Group (ROWG) Information
STR Data
Workshop 01/21/2026-Photo summary of public feedback.
Click on the links below to view the photos in PDF format.
Photo 1
Photo 2
Photo 3
Photo 4
Capital Improvement Plan Data (to come)
If you are interested in serving, please
fill out an Application for Appointment and return it to the township.
Planning Commission Bylaws adopted 12.3.2025
WHITEWATER TOWNSHIP MASTER PLAN:
2025 MASTER PLAN
Resident Outreach Work Group (ROWG) Information
STR Data
Workshop 01/21/2026-Photo summary of public feedback.
Click on the links below to view the photos in PDF format.
Photo 1
Photo 2
Photo 3
Photo 4
Capital Improvement Plan Data (to come)
ZONING ORDINANCE CLARIFICATION
Zoning Amendments list
Organization of zoning ordinance
***************************************************************************************************
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Planning Commission Hearing & Meeting
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
ZOA 2026-02 - Wineries, Cideries, Microbreweries Proposal version 2026.09.14
This is posted in compliance with Public Act 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a (2) and (3), and with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
