ISABELLA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Date of Meeting: Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Place of Meeting: Isabella County Commission on Aging, 2200 S. Lincoln St., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT the Isabella County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the following request: Special Use Permit #26-01: The Planning Commission will consider taking action on a Special Use Permit request submitted by JBS Contracting on behalf of Jodi and Tyrone Stuber to establish a Public and Institutional Use (Hopewell Ranch - Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Facility) and construct a 120 ft x 60 ft office, banquet and therapy building in accordance with Article 12 of the Isabella County Zoning Ordinance. The affected property is located at 6410 W Leiter Rd., Weidman, MI 48893. Section 36 of Sherman Township, Parcel ID 13-036-20-006-10. The public is invited to attend and present their comments on the requests. You may submit your views in person or in writing. The requests and pertaining materials may be reviewed at, and written comments will be received at the Isabella County Community Development Department, Monday-Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., or by calling (989) 317-4067. Should anyone wishing to attend this meeting require any special accommodations due to physical disability or limitations, please contact the Community Development Department at the number above in advance of the public hearing so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. Ann Silker Secretary, Isabella County Planning Commission Published 03-22-2026 The Morning Sun