INFORMATION (see Public Notices below) LAKE TOWNSHIP, 15580 STAR lAKE DRIVE, BALDWIN, MI 49304
PROPOSED SHORT TERM RENTAL DRAFT COPY FOR COMMENTS
This proposed Ordinance is being posted so those interested can make comments/suggestions before it is presented to the Township Board. Please send your suggestions to de.ealaketownmi@gmail.com
Please include contact information so if we have any questions we have a way to contact you.
Sincerely,
Ruth Fox, Chair Planning Commission
Click here to see the Proposed STR Draft Copy for comments
This proposed Ordinance is being posted so those interested can make comments/suggestions before it is presented to the Township Board. Please send your suggestions to de.ealaketownmi@gmail.com
Please include contact information so if we have any questions we have a way to contact you.
Sincerely,
Ruth Fox, Chair Planning Commission
Click here to see the Proposed STR Draft Copy for comments
TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS
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TOWNSHIP BOARD
Supervisor: Bob Mateja Clerk: Bob Reidel Treasurer: Kathy VanDonkelaar Trustee: Kelly Drummonds Trustee: John LaPointe |
PLANNING COMMISSION
Secretary: Dana Lugten Member: John LaPointe Member: Ruth Cornette-Fox Member: Neil Lynch Member: Kristin Zeinstra |
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LAND USE ADMINISTRATION
Zoning Administrator: Amy Rademaker |
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Chairman: Jeff McKnight Member: Wayne Fox Secretary: Kristin Zeinstra Alternate: Katie Gates |
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BOARD OF REVIEW:
Chairman: Jeff McKnight Member: Neil Lynch Secretary: Kristin Zeinstra Alternate: |
PROPERTY TAXES
Assessor: Mark Barnett 231-233-0227 EMPLOYEES
Deputy Clerk: Kristin Zeinstra Election Administrator: Jeffrey McKnight Deputy Treasurer: Sexton: Greg A. Nichols Township Attorney: Cliff Bloom |
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Main Township Telephone: 231-898-3189
Township FAX: 231-898-3375 Township Fire Dept: 231-898-2076 EMERGENCIES DIAL 911 |
Lake County Sheriff's Dept: 231-745-2712
EMERGENCIES DIAL 911 DNR Office: 231-745-4651 Lake County Health Dept: 231-745-4663 Lake County Office: 231-745-2723 |
If you have questions about Delinquent Property Taxes
Please call Lake County Treasurer
231-745-4622
Lake Township Citizens Emergency Guide
click here to see the Lake Township Citizens Emergency Guide (courtesy of Pleasant Plains Twp)
NOTICE
LAKE COUNTY INTERNET SURVEY
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LAKE COUNTY FLIER
LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
CLICK HERE TO SEE HOW YOUR DONATION CAN HELP LAKE TOWNSHIP AND LAKE COUNTY
MAKE SURE YOU PUT LAKE TOWNSHIP IN THE MEMO PORTION OF YOUR CHECK
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Big Star Lake 2024 Treatment Map
CLICK here to see the 2024 Treatment Map
Big Star Lake 2023 Aquatic Vegetation, Water Quality,
and 2024 Management Recommendations Report
CLICK HERE to see the November, 21 page report
The Lake Township Planning Commission will hold a special meeting on Saturday Feb. 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM to discuss Barn Dominium's and the Camping Permit changes being planned.
LAKE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE - Lake Township, Lake County, Michigan
click here to view the Zoning Ordinance as of 1-25-2024 down loaded 6-3-2024
THE ORDINANCE HAS BEEN UPDATED AS OF 1/30/2025, TO INCLUDE A 6 MONTH MORATORIUM ON THE BUILDING OF "BARDOMINIUMS", AND THE PROHIBITION OF THE PLACEMENT OF SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS. (The new ordinance document will be available on the new township website, coming soon.)
TOWNSHIP CEMETERIES click here for information on Lake Township Cemeteries
STATE OF MICHIGAN BURNING PERMITS click here for information on burning permits. The State of Michigan currently has a phone number to check for burning permits but is going to phase it out.
That number is 866-922-2876. Please visit the Burn Permit Map Here:
That number is 866-922-2876. Please visit the Burn Permit Map Here:
https://www.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits/
LAKE COUNTY ORV ORDINANCE AND MAP to view the State of Michigan Lake County ORV Ordinance and Map go to the Lake County website below.
District 10 Health Department Website (includes Lake County): click here to go to the DHD10 website
LAKE COUNTY WEBSITE click here to go to the Lake County, Michigan website
LAKE COUNTY,MICHIGAN FREE PUBLIC RECORDS DIRECTORY click here to search for property owners, addresses, and other public records
LAKE COUNTY WEBSITE click here to go to the Lake County, Michigan website
LAKE COUNTY,MICHIGAN FREE PUBLIC RECORDS DIRECTORY click here to search for property owners, addresses, and other public records
To view the 2016 Lake Township Lake County, MI Zoning Map click here.
To view the 2017 Lake Township Lake County, MI Zoning Map CLICK HERE
To view the MICHIGAN Department of AGRICULTURE & Rural Development Brochure on Michigan's Qualified Forest Program click here.
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Appeal: 01-2025
Name of Applicant: Earl & Dorene Collingwood
Property Address: 10833 S Birchwood, Baldwin, Mi 49304
Property Tax ID: 43-13-028-002-00
Date & Time of Hearing: April 12, 2025, 9:15 AM
Hearing to be held in the Ryskamp Pavillion Behind the Township Office Building.
TYPE OF VARIANCE: (DIMENSIONAL) DESCRIBED BELOW:
Garage was built without a residence on the property. Garage needs a variance approval before a Land Use Permit can be issued to build the residence. Applicant wants to build this summer.
IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND THIS MEETING AND WISH TO BE HEARD, PLEASE ADDRESS CORRESPONDENCE TO:
JEFFREY D. McKNIGHT, CHAIRPERSON
LAKE TOWNSHIP ZBA
15580 S. STAR LAKE DRIVE
BALDWIN, MI 49304
231-898-3189 or 231-233-3604
de.ealaketownmi@gmail.com
CORRESPONDENCE MUST BE RECEIVED THREE (3) DAYS PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE.
UPDATES:
Mar 18, 2025 Collingwood ZBA added
Feb. 17, 2025 - BOR meeting dates added
March 1, 2025: Updated Committee Members
March 13, 2025: removed BOR Meeting Info
Mar 18, 2025 Collingwood ZBA added
Feb. 17, 2025 - BOR meeting dates added
March 1, 2025: Updated Committee Members
March 13, 2025: removed BOR Meeting Info