ZONING
Tom Kucera, Zoning Administrator
Phone:(231) 352-9791 (office) Email: zoning.clt @gmail.com Office Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 noon, Wednesday Click here for Forms & Information Click here for Township Zoning Ordinance |
"Talk about Byzantine! Try pulling a permit for a flying
buttress in this neighborhood.” |
What is the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act?
The Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, MCL 125.3101 et seq. (“MZEA”), authorizes municipalities to create zoning ordinances that regulate land use within their borders. The MZEA also requires that zoning ordinances create a Zoning Board of Appeals (“ZBA”) for each municipality.
What is a Zoning Administrator?
The ZA is responsible for the overall administration and enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance. He/she accepts and reviews zoning permit applications, as well as determines compliance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and completeness of the application.
When and why do I need a Zoning Administrator (ZA) or the Zoning Ordinance (ZO)?
Any time you are going to "do" something to your property (modify, demolish, build, rebuild or remodel, add on, regrade, change the shoreline, construct a fence, cut down trees on a slope in the watershed, buy a backyard shed, starting business out of your home, and more) you need to consult the ZA or the ZO. The ZO is a lengthy document and may need some expert interpretation, so we highly recommend consult it AND chat with the ZA. No permits, such as a building permit from the county, can be issued without either complying with the township zoning ordinance or making sure that the ZO does not require a permit in your case, in which the next step can be taken.
What is the Zoning Board of Appeals and would I need it?
If a constituent feels the ZA has ruled erroneously on your request, or that your property situation is unique and requires a variance or exception from the rules, you may take your case to the ZBA and a panel of citizen volunteers from the townships hears your case. Any appeals from the ZBA's decision would then be a matter for the courts.
Zoning Board of Appeals
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George Stemple, Board Chair
1330 Pilgrim Highway, Frankfort, MI 49635 Residence: (231) 352-8123 Email: marykay1950@charter.net Greg Wright, Planning Commission Liasion 2313 Glory Road, Frankfort, MI 49635 Residence: (231) 352-7238 Cellular: (231) 383-3126 Email: gregoryawright@att.net |
Alan Marble
2482 Forest Avenue, Frankfort, MI 49635 Residence: (231) 352-9548 Cellular: (517) 388-0945 Email: amarbleah@gmail.com Dean Michael, Alternate 2520 Frankfort Highway, Frankfort, MI 49635 Residence: (231) 352-0266 Cellular: (989) 277-1777 Email: drmichael2520@gmail.com |
