Boards and Committees

Board or Committee Application

If you are interested in serving on a board or committee for the City of Newaygo, please complete application linked below and attach a resume.
Thank you.

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Board / Committee Application

Newaygo City Council

Please visit our Services > City Council and Mayor page.

Planning Commission

The City of Newaygo Planning Commission meets monthly at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. See link below to Calendar/Meeting Dates. The Planning Commission oversees many changes happening within the City limits such as, but not limited to, zoning, new buildings/development, the start of a child care facility, in-home occupations, and new rental units.

CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN REVIEW
It is highly recommended that applicants submit a conceptual/draft site plan for review prior to formal application and to meet with appropriate city staff to receive feedback on design. For more information, click here.

For information on Zoning Administration and to find a copy of the Planning Commission's annual report, please visit our Planning and Zoning page.

Planning Commission Members:
Dave Chambers, Chairman
Ed Fedell, Vice-Chair
Sandy Williams, Secretary
Steve DeVries
Robbin Faulkner
Luke Francis
Ron Wight

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PC Bylaws - 11/8/2021

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Principal Shopping District (PSD)

The intent of the Principal Shopping District (PSD) is to retain and create a vibrant, attractive and cohesive center for the City of Newaygo with a variety of quality places to work, live, shop, learn, recreate, and be entertained.

The PSD has special regulations focused on the implementation of goals and objectives. Most important of those goals is the development of a compact, walkable, mixed-use district, consisting of a variety of retail, entertainment, office, service, residential, cultural, recreation and municipal uses. To provide for the desired traditional downtown environment and accommodate the wide variety of permitted uses, this district includes specific design standards for site layout, setback continuity, building design, pedestrian amenities, parking arrangement, vehicular circulation and coordination of site features between adjoining sites. It is the intent of this district to prohibit automotive related services and non-retail uses that tend to disrupt the continuity of the retail frontage.

Due to the density of development in the Downtown, there is a need for consolidated and shared services in order to maintain the beauty and character of the area. These shared services are funded by a quarterly fee paid by all property owners or tenets located within the downtown Principal Shopping District. The shared services include snow removal on sidewalks, public parking lots, garbage removal, maintenance on dumpsters and enclosures, maintenance of public parking lot surfaces and walk ways, lighting, among many other benefits.

Before any changes are made to the exterior of a building or a sign is needed within this district, approval is needed from not only the City of Newaygo, but also the PSD Board.

Members of the PSD Board:

Theresa Cooper, Chairperson
Sui Generis Home Furniture

Ed Fedell, Vice-Chair
City Council Representative

Janella Byrne
Byrne Chiropractic

Lee Ann Clor
Neighborhook Representative

Robbin Faulkner
River Stop Cafe

Donna Friar
This Old House Antiques

Jeff Nelson
North Woods General Store & Velocity

Jane Parsley
Parsley's Sport Shop

Greg Slominski
37 North

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PSD Map
PSD Bylaws - 11/8/2021

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Newaygo Economic Development Organization

The Newaygo Economic Development Organization (NEDO) Board shall meet at least two times each year, unless there are no agenda items other than approval of minutes.

The NEDO Board shall generally be engaged in economic development activities and have the authority to work on projects, apply for grants, and establish relationships relating to economic development and improving the quality of life for the Newaygo community.

The NEDO Board shall have authority to apply for and receive grants from any government agency or the federal government, foundations, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and to receive gifts.

Ron Armstrong, Chairman
Matthew Boynton
David Casey
Scott Faulkner
Ed Fedell, Vice-Chair
Luke Francis
Morgan Heinzman
Sadie Johnson
Cory Nelson
Steven Radtke
George Suchy

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NEDO Bylaws - 1/21/2022

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