Apply for a Planned Redevelopment District (PRD) Amendment

Planned Redevelopment Districts (PRDs) are special zone districts approved by the Planning Commission and City Commission. If changes are needed, an amendment to the approved plan is required. Here’s the process to request an amendment.

Online Form

Step 1.Prepare your plan

You'll need to submit your plan with:

  • Two 11x17 copies
  • One digital copy in PDF format (separate files for each drawing, plan or document)

Step 2.Hold a neighborhood meeting

Meet with the neighbors about the changes. Make sure to keep a Neighborhood Meeting Sign-In Sheet. We'll ask for this in your application. Make sure to include the meeting date, time and location.

We may table your application if you don't hold this meeting.

Step 3.Gather your documents

To complete your application, you'll need the following documents:

  • Property information: address, parcel number, lot size frontage, depth, acres/square feet and zone district
  • Written responses to Review Standard questions on pages 4-6 of the application
  • Written description of the proposed changes. Include the extent of the change you're proposing
  • Site Plans, building elevations and floor plans
  • Special Land Use (SLU) application (if applicable)

Step 4.Have your credit/debit card ready

You'll need to enter your credit/debit card information to pay the permit fee. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover.

The application fees vary based on the following:

  • Minor Change (Director Review)
  • Minor Deviation (Planning Commission approval)
  • Major Amendment (City Commission approval)

Step 5.Apply Online

Apply Online 

Step 6.We'll review your application

We'll contact you if we need more information as we review your application.

Paper Form

Step 1.Prepare your plan

You'll need to submit your plan with:

  • Two 11x17 copies
  • One digital copy in PDF format (separate files for each drawing, plan or document)

Step 2.Hold a neighborhood meeting

Meet with the neighbors about the changes. Make sure to keep a Neighborhood Meeting Sign-In Sheet. We'll ask for this in your application. Make sure to include the meeting date, time and location.

We may table your application if you don't hold this meeting.

Step 3.Gather your documents

To complete your application, you'll need the following documents:

  • Property information: address, parcel number, lot size frontage, depth, acres/square feet and zone district
  • Written responses to Review Standard questions on pages 4-6 of the application
  • Written description of the proposed changes. Include the extent of the change you're proposing
  • Site Plans, building elevations and floor plans
  • Special Land Use (SLU) application (if applicable)

Step 4.Prepare your payment

The application fees vary based on the following:

  • Minor Change (Director Review)
  • Minor Deviation (Planning Commission approval)
  • Major Amendment (City Commission approval)

The application fees may change year to year - please bring a blank check to our office for payment. Make your check payable to the City of Grand Rapids.

Step 5.Complete your Planned Redevelopment District Amendment Application

PRD Amendment Application

Step 6.Submit your application

Mail, email or drop off your application and documents to us using the information in the Contact Us section of this page.

Step 7.We'll review your application

We'll contact you if we need more information as we review your application.

Phone

Call us for instructions to apply

You can find our number in the Contact Us section of this page. We’ll get you all the information you need to complete your application. We don’t offer applications over the phone, but we’ll make sure you have everything you need to get your application submitted.

In Person

Step 1.Prepare your plan

You'll need to submit your plan with:

  • Two 11x17 copies
  • One digital copy in PDF format (separate files for each drawing, plan or document)

Step 2.Hold a neighborhood meeting

Meet with the neighbors about the changes. Make sure to keep a Neighborhood Meeting Sign-In Sheet. We'll ask for this in your application. Make sure to include the meeting date, time and location.

We may table your application if you don't hold this meeting.

Step 3.Gather your documents

To complete your application, you'll need the following documents:

  • Property information: address, parcel number, lot size frontage, depth, acres/square feet and zone district
  • Written responses to Review Standard questions on pages 4-6 of the application
  • Written description of the proposed changes. Include the extent of the change you're proposing
  • Site Plans, building elevations and floor plans
  • Special Land Use (SLU) application (if applicable)

Step 4.Prepare your payment

The application fees vary based on the following:

  • Minor Change (Director Review)
  • Minor Deviation (Planning Commission approval)
  • Major Amendment (City Commission approval)

The application fees may change year to year - please bring a blank check to our office for payment. Make your check payable to the City of Grand Rapids.

Step 5.Visit our office

Visit us at the address listed in the Contact Us section of this page. We'll provide you with an application and help you complete it. Below is the form if you'd like to print it before you come in

PRD Amendment Application

Step 6.We'll review your application

We'll contact you if we need more information as we review your application.