Summary
The Leelanau Township Zoning Report for October 2025 was presented to the Leelanau Planning Commission on November 13, 2025. The report covered land use permit activity, land divisions, short-term rental renewals, and ongoing planning work, with no zoning board of appeals activity during the period.
Other Business
One new land use permit was issued in October 2025 (LUP 25-037, a storage shed on E. Elnora Dr.), out of a year-to-date total of 37 permits (compared to 51 in 2024 and 44 in 2023 for the same period). Three LUP applications and permits remain in progress, with staff noting many questions from applicants on zoning and setback requirements. One Application for Parcel Transfer was approved by the Assessor, while a separate Land Division application remains under review with the Assessor; several questions on the land division/property transfer process were noted. The Zoning Board of Appeals reported no activity for the period. The 2026 short-term rental renewal process has begun, with 7 permits submitted to date. Staff also reported ongoing Master Plan work with the Planning Commission and research into a Fee Schedule update, along with continued general public inquiries.
Action Items
- Continue processing the three pending LUP applications, including addressing recurring questions on zoning and setbacks.
- Complete review of the pending Land Division application with the Assessor.
- Continue the 2026 Short-Term Rental permit renewal process (7 permits received to date).
- Continue Master Plan work in coordination with the Planning Commission.
- Continue research on the Fee Schedule update.