Planning & Community Development

The Department of Planning and Community Development guides the physical and economic development of the city. The department:

  • Administers and updates the City of Portage Zoning Ordinance, including Zoning Map, and Subdivision Control Ordinance
  • Assists petitioners with application procedures for the Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Development Review Committee
  • Facilitates the translation of community values, goals, and objectives into everyday relationships with the built and natural environments
  • Prepares and maintains long-range growth strategies, including the City of Portage Comprehensive Plan, City of Portage Northside Master Plan, Central Avenue Business District Master Plan, and planning south of U.S. Highway 6
  • Provides staff support to the Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Development Review Committee

Useful Links

Request for Proposals

City Plans

  1. City of Portage 2009 Comprehensive Plan (PDF)
  2. Marquette Greenway Sub-Area Plan (PDF)
  3. Northside Master Plan-May 4 Plan Commission Update (PDF)
  4. Portage Lakefront South Properties Plan (PDF)
  5. Portage Northside Master Plan (PDF)
  6. Zoning Classification Guide-BP, Business Park (PDF)
  7. 2022-1108_Downtown Portage Master Plan Approved at 11.15.22 meeting

 Maps Link : 
  1. Map Center

Empolyment Opportunities