Envision Empire

Welcome to the Village of Empire Master Plan update website. This was created as a temporary location for Master Planning materials and draft work product because the Village website is in transition (we are at the mercy of Leelanau County). Here you will find  information and resources related to the update of the village's master plan. Downloadable MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files are available for your convenience. 

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UPDATE - October 1 , 2024

The Master Plan Update Working Group met on September 30, 2024.  An updated timeline for the process was added  to the information pages.

New documents added will be highlighted by using the phrase "Updated" in red.  That designation will be in place for 1-2 weeks.

UPDATE - October 12, 2024

The working group timeline was created as a guesstimate of dates of completion by the working group.  The working group is nearing completion of their work - which will be turned over the Planning Commission. As with all materials on this site, they are intended considered to be in DRAFT form. The working group has no decision making authority.

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Research Materials used by or referred to during this initial process have been added to the site.

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October 28, 2024

The working group has completed their review.  The Master Plan update will be turned over to the Planning Commission in November. A copy of the DRAFT plus minutes from the last working group meeting have been posted here for the next few days.  All materials related to the Master Plan process will be available from Village Office no later than November 5, 2024.  Future actions will be documented  via Planning Commission and Village Council regular communications channels.