Village of Sparta Planning Commission

The purpose of the Planning Commission is to prepare and adopt physical plans for the Village and review development proposals, both private and public as set forth in the Michigan Zoning Act, MCL 125.3801 et seq. The Planning Commission also acts in an advisory capacity for matters referred by the Village Council. The Planning Commission reviews the preliminary Capital Improvement Plan.

The Planning Commission meets at 7:00 pm on the first Monday of each month. The meetings are held at the Sparta Civic Center, located at 75 N Union Street, Sparta, MI 49345.

2023 Meeting Schedule:​

• January 3, 2023*
• February 6, 2023
• March 6, 2023
• April 3, 2023
• May 1, 2023
• June, 5, 2023
• No Meeting July 3rd* Due to Holiday
• August 7, 2023
• September 5, 2023*
• October 2, 2022
• November 6, 2022
• December 4, 2022

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Village of Sparta Zoning Map (PDF)

Village of Sparta Code Enforcement Plan

In 2017 the Village Council adopted the first Code Enforcement Plan. This plan was developed, and adopted by the Village Council, to guide code enforcement efforts within the Village of Sparta. This plan was most recently updated in September of 2022. This plan was developed so that residents and property owners can understand the process and ensure that all issues are dealt with in similar fashion. This consistency will allow the Village to more appropriately handle code enforcement complaints and violations. The Village will review this document and update as necessary to ensure it is the best plan for the Village of Sparta.

Staff at the Village of Sparta has also created a code enforcement supplement document that outlines the most common code enforcement violations.

Should residents have any questions or concerns related to either document or about code enforcement, please do not hesitate to contact staff at Village Hall.

Click the links below to to review both documents.

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Village of Sparta Code Enforcement Plan (PDF)
Code Enforcement Supplement Guide (PDF)

Village of Sparta Economic Development Strategy

Participants in the Michigan Department of Economic Development (MEDC) Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) program strive to “distinguish themselves from others by having a clear strategy that describes how they intend to attract development, build tax base and create jobs.

The Village of Sparta is participating in the RRC program, and this Economic Development Strategy is focused on specific actions the Village can take to achieve the economic development outcomes described in this document.

Please take a moment to review the following document.

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Village of Sparta Economic Development Strategy (PDF)

Ordinance #20-01 Adopted

On Monday, September 14, 2020, the Village Council of the Village of Sparta, Michigan, adopted the following ordinance:

#20-01 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 10 "Animals" and Chapter 82 "Zoning" of the Sparta Village Code of Ordinances to Allow for the Keeping of Chickens in the Village.

The new ordinance amendments will take effect on October 23, 2020. Please click below for a copy of this ordinance.

Please note that chickens will only be allowed when the proper permits have been submitted and approved and the enclosure meets the requirements of the ordinance.

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Ordinance #20-01 - Chickens (PDF)

Zoning Ordinance

For information on the Village of Sparta Zoning Ordinance and the requirements for each zoning district please click the link below to access our Zoning Ordinance.

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Sparta Zoning Ordinance

Important Village Council Ordinances

The Village of Sparta Planning Commission and Village Council have been busy reviewing and approving ordinance amendments and additions to try and be a business friendly community, but also protect the general interest of private property owners.

Ordinance #19-01: Prohibit Marihuana Establishments & Facilities (Regulatory). This ordinance prohibits marihuana establishments and facilities under the Sparta Code of Ordinances.

Ordinance #19-02: Prohibit Marihuana Establishments & Facilities (Zoning). This ordinance prohibits marihuana establishments and facilities under the Sparta Zoning Ordinance.

Ordinance #19-03: Amend Code of Ordinances to update Discharge over Street Language. This ordinance amendment updates the language related to prohibited materials or items that can be discharged on or over a public sidewalk or street.

Ordinance #19-04: Amend Trailer Ordinance. This ordinance amendment clarifies the parking of trailers in the industrial zoning district and include language allowing for small yard or mulch trailers under a certain size in residential districts.

Ordinance #19-05: Mobile Food Vending Units. As the Village has become busier with festivals and special events the need was created to create a program to regulate mobile food vending units that locate in the Village of Sparta. The ordinance was drafted to include language to protect brick and mortar restaurants and festivals/events from outside vendors as well as include language providing exemptions to church groups and other non-profit entities.

Please click the link below to see the ordinance language.

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Ordinance #19-01 - An Ordinance to Prohibit Marihuana Establishments and Facilities (Regulatory)
Ordinance #19-02 - An Ordinance to Prohibit Marihuana Establishments and Facilities (Zoning)
Ordinance #19-03 - An Ordinance to Amend Ch. 58-2 and 58-17
Ordinance #19-04 - An Ordinance Amendment to Regulate Parking of Trailers
Ordinance #19-05 - An Ordinance to Regulate Mobile Food Vending Units