Annual Meeting (Annual Zoning Administrator Report 2024 )

The Leland Township Zoning Administrator’s 2024 Annual Report, covering January 1 to December 1, 2024, provides a comprehensive overview of the year’s zoning and land use activities. In 2024, a total of 78 land use permits were issued, marking an increase from the 73 permits issued in 2023. Notable categories included 20 permits for single-family residences and accessory dwelling units (ADUs), a decrease from 24 in the previous year, and 17 permits for garages or additions to garages, a significant increase from just 2 in 2023. Other categories showed varied changes, such as a rise in decks and porches from 10 to 38, and a slight increase in commercial construction from 9 to 11.

The report also highlighted the enforcement and administrative efforts of the Zoning Administrator. There were 2 violations and 3 investigations reported in 2024, with no resolutions noted. The income generated from permits amounted to $6,050, a decrease from the $7,920 collected in 2023. Additionally, the Zoning Administrator engaged extensively with the community, handling 559 phone messages and 435 emails. Alongside these duties, the administrator completed revisions to the Master Plan and is currently working on updates to the Zoning Ordinance.

Further details in the report include specific zoning actions such as one Zoning Board of Appeals (Z.B.A.) proceeding, four Special Land Use Permits issued, and various property adjustments including lot consolidations and divisions. The report also lists a total of 93 construction inspections conducted in 2024, down from 116 in the previous year. The Zoning Administrator’s efforts in managing these diverse responsibilities underscore the ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving the township’s land use and zoning standards.

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