The Leelanau Township Planning Commission’s regular meeting on September 26, 2024, aims to facilitate public engagement by providing a virtual attendance option via Zoom. The agenda includes key action items discussing the Farm Stay Campground text amendment, a Master Plan workshop, and reviewing previous meeting minutes. Public comments will be invited twice to ensure community input.
The amendments aim to regulate the establishment and operation of Farm Stay Campsites, defined as small campgrounds linked to commercial farming activities. They focus on minimizing disruptions to residential and agricultural environments, include operational limitations like noise restrictions and guest occupancy caps, and mandate detailed management plans for the review process to ensure local compliance.
The Leelanau Township Planning Commission is considering amendments to the zoning ordinance to allow for Farm Stay Campsites in the Agricultural Zoning District. The primary goal is to balance economic benefits with mitigating negative impacts on residential areas and neighboring farms, by introducing regulations under a Special Land Use permit for these sites.
Williams & Bay is applying septage in full compliance with their EGLE license number SH-1483, the Michigan Right to Farm Act (“RTFA”), the GAAMPs for Manure Management and Utilization, and the Agronomical Application Rates. The RTFA preempts the right of Centerville Township to require Williams & Bay to obtain a special use permit.
Bingham Township’s Ordinance No. addressing nuisances is designed to define and prohibit certain conditions that may compromise the health, safety, and welfare of its residents. Key nuisances include abandoned and junk vehicles, unsightly outdoor lighting, excessive noise, and deteriorating structures. The ordinance emphasizes a commitment to maintaining the township’s rural character and land values.
