The Glen Arbor Township Board held a regular meeting on March 18, 2025, with key attendees including Supervisor Tom Laureto and Chief Ferguson. Financial reports were reviewed, and public comments received. New business addressed Sheriff coverage for 2025 events and approved upgrades for boat electronics. The meeting concluded at 7:59 p.m.
The Glen Arbor Township Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 6, 2025. Chairman Lance Roman called the meeting to order, and the agenda was approved. Key discussion points included proposed ordinance changes regarding text rules, fences, and keyholing. The commission voted to send the changes to the Leelanau County Planning Commission for approval.
This document proposes a zoning ordinance change (Version 5.1) concerning “Keyholing,” a legal arrangement allowing multiple families or entities to share access to navigable waters. The proposed change introduces specific regulations to balance property rights with environmental protection, preventing overuse and addressing potential nuisance conditions to protect public health, safety, and welfare.
The document outlines proposed changes to the zoning ordinance concerning fences, detailing definitions, requirements for various zoning classifications, and regulations for corner lots. The primary aim of these changes is to clarify and enforce safety, aesthetic, and functional standards for fencing across different property types, ensuring compliance with intersection sight distance triangle guidelines.
This document proposes additions to Version 5.1 of the Zoning Ordinance, specifically focusing on rules of construction for interpreting the ordinance’s text. The amendment introduces clarifications intended to ensure consistent and accurate application of the regulations. Overall, the proposed additions to the Zoning Ordinance aim to provide a clear framework for interpreting the ordinance’s provisions.
The Glen Arbor Township Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to present and hear comments on proposed additions and changes to the Glen Arbor Zoning Ordinance, including new rules for text, a table format for the fence ordinance, and a re-write of the keyholing ordinance.
