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

TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS

TOWNSHIP BOARD
Supervisor:   Bob Mateja
Clerk:   Bob Reidel
Treasurer:   Kathy VanDonkelaar
Trustee:  Kelly Drummonds
Trustee:  John LaPointe

PLANNING COMMISSION
Secretary:  
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
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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
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EMPLOYEES
Deputy Clerk/Election Administrator:  Jeffrey McKnight
Deputy Treasurer:  Kristin Zeinstra
Sexton:  Greg A. Nichols
Township Attorney:  Marc Daneman

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)
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NOTICE

LAKE COUNTY INTERNET SURVEY
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LAKE COUNTY FLIER

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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




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​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

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.

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

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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