Summary
The Leelanau Township Board received the December 2025 Zoning Report at its January 13, 2026 meeting. The report, prepared January 12, 2026, covered land use permits, land divisions, short-term rental renewals, and ongoing Master Plan work with the Planning Commission. No formal board votes or decisions are recorded in this report.
Other Business
In December 2025, 8 total land use permits were issued: 3 alterations/additions, 2 accessory structures, and 6 in the "other" category (categories overlap, as some permits cover multiple work types). Year-to-date totals for 2025 stand at 49 permits (13 new homes, 5 guest houses, 11 alterations/additions, 20 accessory structures, 3 commercial/signs), compared to 58 permits year-to-date in 2024 and 54 in 2023.
Eight specific permits were listed: LUP 25-040 (12973 N. Island View, draft permit pending EGLE approval), LUP 25-043 (11805 N. Foxview Dr., shed), LUP 25-044 (12600 N. Cathead Point Rd., pole barn), LUP 25-045 and 25-046 (13506 and 13496 N. Forest Beach Shores, detached garages with guest houses), LUP 25-047 (5088 N. Omena Point Rd., detached garage with guest house), LUP 25-048 (8700 N. West Bayshore Dr., carport), and LUP 25-049 (10925 E. Lee Mann Rd., deck/porch reconstruction). The report notes "many questions on zoning/setbacks" from the public during this period.
A land division application for a Parcel Land Transfer is under review with the Assessor. The Zoning Board of Appeals reported no activity for the period. For 2026, the short-term rental renewal process has begun, with 15 permits/renewals processed to date. The report also notes ongoing Master Plan work with the Planning Commission and "many general questions" from residents, without further detail.
Action Items
- LUP 25-040 (12973 N. Island View): draft permit remains pending EGLE approval.
- Parcel Land Transfer application: remains under review with the Assessor.
- Master Plan work with the Planning Commission: ongoing, no completion date given.
- Short-term rental 2026 renewal process: continuing, with 15 permits/renewals processed so far.