The purpose of the Planning Commission is to guide the Township’s land use and development. The Planning Commission, in conjunction with the Township Board of Trustees, adopts zoning ordinances to accomplish the goals of the Township’s Master Plan.
Planning Commission Bylaws
Effective November 6, 2025
Master Plan
Effective 2024
Township Zoning Ordinance
Effective July 28, 2024
Zoning Permit Form
Effective 2024
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Planning Commission
David Hunstad, Chair
Fay VandenBerg, Vice Chair
Jim Schilling, Township Board Representative
Jim Gurr, Secretary
Rachel Byron, Member
Darren Whipple, Member
VACANT, Member
Meetings Schedule
Planning Commission meets on the first Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm in the Community Center, governmental meeting room.
2026 Meeting Schedule
7pm – Governmental Board Room
February 5, 2026
April 2, 2026
May 7, 2026
June 4, 2026
July 2, 2026
August 6, 2026
September 3, 2026
October 1, 2026
November 5, 2026
December 3, 2026
Helena Township Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
Thursday, July 2, 2026 7:00pm
8751 Helena Road, Alden MI 49612
Call to order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda
Conflicts of Interest
Communications
Public Comment
Approval of Minutes
Zoning Administrator’s Report
Old Business:
Definitions
Data Centers
Complaint Form
Website.gov emails
Onboarding
New Business:
New Member
Enforcement
Fire Code Ordinance
Blight Ordinance
Announcement of next meeting
Adjournment
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Below are the agendas, summaries, and official minutes for Planning Commission meetings.