Regular Meeting (Draft Sidewalk Ordinance)

The Kasson Township Sidewalk Ordinance aims to regulate the construction, repair, and maintenance of sidewalks for public safety. It outlines property owners’ responsibilities and funding procedures, grants authority to the Township Board for project management, and establishes enforcement measures for violations, ensuring compliance with state standards and promoting community safety and infrastructure quality.

Item 2 for Public Hearing (Item 2 for Public Hearing)

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.

Planning Commission: Planning Commission Thursday, September 12, 2024 @ 7:00 pm (Public comment – Farm Stays)

This document provides feedback on the June 27, 2024, Farm Stay Campsites draft, focusing on areas needing clarification for the Public Hearing. The primary concern centers around the definition of key terms, particularly “commercial farming activity” and “commercial agricultural use,” which appear repeatedly throughout the draft. The author suggests using consistent terminology to avoid confusion.

Planning Commission: Planning Commission Thursday, September 12, 2024 @ 7:00 pm (Meeting documents)

The Leelanau Township Planning Commission convened on September 12, 2024, for a public hearing on a proposed zoning ordinance regarding Farm Stay Campsites. Discussions focused on gathering feedback from stakeholders and ensuring clear definitions within the ordinance to support agricultural activities. The next meeting is scheduled for September 26, 2024, to continue these discussions.