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, adopt zoning ordinances to accomplish the goals of the Township’s Master Plan.

Master Planeffective 2024
Zoning Permit Formeffective 2024
Helena Township Zoning Ordinance effective July 28, 2024
Planning Commission Bylawseffective November 06, 2025

Meetings Schedule

Planning Commission meets the First Thursday of every other month at 5:00 pm in the Community Center, governmental room.

Click here for Meeting Minutes & Synopsis

Click here for the Upcoming Planning Commission Meeting Agenda


Jim Gurr Chair
Mike Robinson Vice Chair
Jim Schilling Twp Board Rep
Fay VandenBerg Secretary
Gordy Schafer Member
Darren Whipple Member
David Hunstad Member

Contact: PlanningComm@helenatownship.com