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“Citizens can begin by understanding how much their environment affects their quality of life. Once this relationship is recognized, it becomes obvious how we can best serve our own needs by improving our physical surroundings."
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Suburban Nation: The Rise of Sprawl and the Decline of the American Dream(2000)
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION |
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PLANNING COMMISSION
MEMBERS
| Dudley Pierce - Chairperson |
| Bill Neumann - Vice-Chairperson |
| Rich Henriksen - Secretary |
| Cheryl Neumann |
| Bonnie Peacock |
| Fred Reimer |
| Martin Schutte |
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- 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.
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
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2010
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SCHEDULED MEETINGS
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Regular meetings are held on the second (2nd) Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Watersmeet Township School library
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ZONING
ADMINISTRATOR
| David Neumann |
| 906-358-4501 Ext 12 |
| P.O. Box 306 |
| Watersmeet, MI 49969 |
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR |
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
MEMBERS
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Mike Hazen - Chairperson
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Chuck Agney
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Fred Duerkop
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Fred Reimer
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Jack Erhart
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Joe LoMastro - Alternate
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS |
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| 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. |
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LEGAL BASIS FOR TOWNSHIP PLANNING AND ZONING |
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Michigan Zoning Enabling Act of 2006 |
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