What is a Master Plan?
A Master Plan is a guidebook for Mason’s decision-makers based on the community’s vision of the future. The Master Plan provides actionable steps and helps officials decide how to direct city funding, what initiatives to take on, and tangible goals and milestones. This document is required by the State of Michigan per the Municipal Planning Act, Public Act 285 of 1931, as amended. While this plan considers the future of Mason in twenty years, it is reviewed every five years. The City Council adopted the current Master Plan in 2023 and is now working to update the Zoning Ordinance to align with the Master Plan's recommendations.
2023 ADOPTED MASTER PLAN
SEEKING COMMENTS: 2024 MASTER PLAN PROPOSED AMENDMENT
The City of Mason is amending its 20-Year Master Plan. The proposed amendment aligns with recommendations provided by the 2020-2024 Parks, Recreation, and Non-Motorized Plan. The proposed amendment removes all references to specific parks within the document.
A community open house will be hosted at Mason City Hall on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., followed by a Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m. Feedback can be shared in advance to Elizabeth Hude, Community Development Director, at elizabethh@mason.mi.us, 517.676.9155, or in-person at City Hall
Agency Notice: Notice of Intent sent July 12, 2024. Notice of Availability of Draft sent July 16, 2024 found here.
Open House Discussion: August 27, 2024 Mason City Hall 4:30-6:00 pm
Public Hearing: August 27, 2024 Planning Commission Special Meeting at City Hall at 6:30 pm. Lansing State Journal Public Hearing Notice found here. General Public Notice found here.