Zoning Code Survey

Posted on November 18th, 2024
Nearly 300 people responded to the zoning code survey and close to 60% of them identified as residents of the City of Harbor Springs. A summary of the survey’s key findings:
  1. Over 50% of respondents think 3 floors is a reasonable maximum height limit for downtown buildings, while about 21% thin

Seeking Bids for State Street Construction Project

Posted on October 31st, 2024
The City of Harbor Springs is seeking bids for its State Street Construction project. Project location is State Street between M-119 and Summit Street. The project’s main elements include upgrading water and sewer infrastructure, repaving and narrowing State Street, and regrading a por…

Halloween Trick-or-Treat Hours

Posted on October 16th, 2024
Halloween is on Thursday, October 31. Trick-or-treating will be from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Please be safe out there and have fun!…

Boards and Commissions Openings

Posted on October 8th, 2024
In December, City Council will make appointments or reappointments to the following boards and commissions for terms beginning in January 2025. If you are interested in applying to serve, please read the Boards & Commissions Recruitment Process for more details and submit a Citizen Partici…

Draft Economic Development Strategy — Public Comment

Posted on September 30th, 2024
The draft Economic Development Strategy (EDS) is now available for review and comment. The Downtown Development Authority reviewed the EDS at its October 9 meeting, and the Planning Commission reviewed the EDS for alignment with the Master Plan goals at its October 17 meeting. The below document…

November 5 Ballot Question on the Zoning Code

Posted on August 28th, 2024
On November 5, City of Harbor Springs voters will be asked whether to keep or repeal the zoning code. Vote “no” if you want to keep the zoning code and vote “yes” if you want to repeal the zoning code. The specific language is below: Shall Ordinance No. 439 be repealed, the tit

High School Student City Board Member Applications — Due September 12!

Posted on August 27th, 2024
If you are a junior or senior in high school and attend Harbor Springs High School or live within
the city limits of Harbor Springs, then you have an opportunity to serve on one of the City’s
boards or commissions as a non-voting member. This is an excellent opportunity to experience
local governmen…