The Planning & Zoning Department oversees land use development within Columbia Charter Township and is responsible for administering the Zoning Ordinance and implementing the Township Master Plan. The Planning & Zoning Department serves as staff to the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals and manages the following: Review of all Zoning Compliance Permits and development proposals; Zoning Ordinance & Zoning Map provisions; Variance requests; Land divisions, lot splits, and boundary adjustments; Special use permits; Site plan review applications; and Code enforcement.