Planning & Development

2018 Master Plan
Master Plans are intended to help guide everyday decisions and to help us work better with neighboring jurisdictions in land-use planning and mutual master-plan implementation. It is intended that this be an interactive process. View the 2018 Master Plan »

Downtown Development Plan
A subarea plan that focuses on the M-104 corridor (Savidge Street) and the Village of Spring Lake’s downtown. View the Downtown Development Plan »

Design Guidelines
The Design Manual was developed to guide the design and redevelopment of the Downtown Spring Lake Village. It is intended for use by businesses wishing to locate or improve properties in the downtown. View the Design Manual »
Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Programs
Marketing Grant
It is a fundamental goal of the Village of Spring Lake and Village of Spring Lake Downtown Development Authority to promote economic growth and vitality in the downtown. To that end, the Village of Spring Lake Marketing Grant Program has been created to assist business and property owners with the marketing and promotion of their business and to strengthen the positive image of downtown Spring Lake. Businesses can apply for up to $1,000 in matching grants.
DDA Marketing Grant Application
Commercial Facilities Exemption District Tax Incentive
The Village of Spring Lake Commercial Facilities Exemption Tax Incentive Policy has been created for businesses located within the established Commercial Facilities Exemption (CFE) District in the Village of Spring Lake. All properties located within the CFE District may be eligible for the tax incentives allowed by the policy approved by the Village of Spring Lake on March 18, 2019. Applications will be accepted and reviewed by the Spring Lake Downtown Development Authority Board (DDA). The applicant may be required to give an oral presentation to the DDA a Board meeting. Typically, the DDA meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 a.m. in the Spring Lake Village Office.
Commercial Facilities Exemption District Tax Incentive Application
Downtown Facade Grant Program
The Downtown Façade Grant program is a 50/50 matching grant of up to $5,000 per building for improvements to the exterior of the building that enhance the aesthetics of the principle building and contribute to the overall aesthetics of the downtown district. The grant may be used for such things as architectural improvements, new entryways, masonry work, brick restoration and window repair or replacement.
Fire Suppression and Elevator Assistance Program
The DDA offers a Fire Suppression and Elevator Assistance Grant. This is a 50/50 matching grant, up to $15,000, that is intended to provide an incentive for downtown business owners who own existing buildings, to invest in older facilities within the DDA District by providing matching grants to businesses to make these improvements (elevators and fire suppression systems) that give existing significant buildings new life and/or allow for a change of use. The state building code often requires upgrades to buildings, such as elevators and fire suppression systems, when the use of the building is changed. These improvements can be very expensive. With the help of the grant a downtown business owner can extend the life of the building with a new or different business and thereby help to retain the character of the downtown.
Fire Suppression and Elevator Assistance Grant Application
Commercial Rehabilitation District
Available Development Properties
Meetings & Events
Wednesday, October 4th
Thursday, October 5th
Thursday, October 5th
Barber School
Monday, October 9th - 7:00 pm
Spring Lake Village Hall
Tuesday, October 10th - 7:00 pm
Barber School