Planning and Historic Preservation
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Planning Commission
The Planning Commission advises city officials in matters of planning and development of the community, prepares plans and makes recommendations for land-use and the environment.
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Current Applications Under Review
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Development Guide & Applications
This page serves as a guide for the various Planning reviews (i.e., site plans, rezoning requests, master plan text amendments), and includes the applications for those reviews.
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Adopted Master Plan
Through a robust planning effort, the citizens and leaders of Holland worked together to create an official policy guide for Holland's future development and growth, to help strengthen the community’s ability to manage changes and challenges of all kinds – and to thrive.
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Special Study Areas
From time to time, the City of Holland Planning Commission and Community and Neighborhood Services Department staff are called upon to study and make recommendations regarding specific area plans within the City of Holland.
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Non-Motorized Transportation Plan
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Housing Development Support Program
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Infill Design Review
Infill Design Review requires plans be reviewed administratively for compliance with UDO Section 39-9.09: Infill Design Review Standards.
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Neighborhood Commercial Districts
In addition to Holland's well-known Downtown Neighborhood, Holland has several Neighborhood Commercial Business Districts throughout the City.
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South Shore Village Neighborhood Area Plan
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Washington Square Neighborhood Area Plan
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Bike Holland
Over the next three years, starting Spring of 2017, the City of Holland will be installing a comprehensive Bike Network. This network will serve to promote and integrate alternative transportation options that will provide easy access for non-motorized commuters to key areas throughout the City - including: parks, schools, and major economic hubs.
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Historic Preservation
In 1986, the City of Holland designated the first historic district with approximately 186 properties naming it the Holland Historic District (Ordinance 903, July 2, 1986).