planning
Department of Economic Development

Planning and Zoning Services

The Planning and Zoning Services team works within the Economic Development Department to assist with land use regulations and zoning ordinances, as well as planning and executing projects that affect the community. The services of the division support commercial, residential, and industrial projects, including managing the city's administrative site plan review process.

City of Dearborn Zoning Map

Planning and Zoning Inquiry Form

Planning and Zoning Application Portal

Please review the list of applications below and read the "User Guide" before submitting an application. This will help ensure you have all the necessary documents ready to avoid any delays in the process.

Administrative Site Plan Review
- Development Process
- Guide to the Administrative Site Plan Review Process

Rezoning
- Guide to Rezoning

Special Land Use/Site Plan - Planning Commission
- Guide to Special Land Use/Site Plan

Right-of-Way Vacation
- Guide to Right-of-Way Vacations

Zoning Board of Appeals
- Guide to Zoning Board of Appeals

Lot Split/Lot Combination - Planning Commission
- Guide to Planning and Zoning Lot Split & Combinations

All applications listed above, except for Zoning Verification, require an affidavit that needs to be signed by the property owner/and/or applicant, which can be found at this link.

Zoning Verification
- Guide to request a zoning verification letter

Planning & Zoning Oversight

The City Planning Division and Department of Economic Development oversee planning and zoning in the city of Dearborn in partnership with two appointed public entities.