“Watersmeet Township is governed by the United States Constitution, and the Constitution of the Sovereign State of Michigan, and further does not recognize any foreign initiative such as United Nations Agenda 21 as it pertains to private property rights. "
PLANNING COMMISSION
MEMBERS
Dennis Snyder - Chairperson
Fred Reimer - Vice-Chair
Greg Garlock - Secretary
Larry Potter
Rich Henriksen
Jeff Wasson
Roy D’ Antonio
Pete Peterson
Jeff Zelinsky
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
  • Formulate and adopt a Master Plan for the Township’s land use development and preservation.
  • Maintain and update the Watersmeet Township Zoning Ordinance.
  • Review site plans for all major developments in the township and make recommendations.
  • Review all zoning change requests and special use requests.
PLANNING COMMISSION SCHEDULED MEETINGS
Regular meetings are usually held on the second (2nd) Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM at the Watersmeet Township School library. Next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, June 12, 2013.

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ZONING 
ADMINISTRATOR
David Neumann
906-358-4501 Ext 12
P.O. Box 306
Watersmeet, MI 49969
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
MEMBERS
Fred Reimer - Chairperson
Ed Casey
Fred Duerkop
Joe Lomastro
Bill Neumann
Chuck Agney - Alternate
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Zoning Board of Appeals conducts hearings for property owners or prospective buyers requesting a variance or deviation from the Watersmeet Township Zoning Ordinance or an interpretation of the ordinance language. An application and supporting documentation must be submitted. The ZBA will only grant variances in the rarest situations as the zoning regulations are intended to protect the general health, safety, and welfare of the township.
LEGAL BASIS FOR TOWNSHIP PLANNING AND ZONING
Michigan Zoning Enabling Act of 2006