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Annual Township Budgets8 documents

  • 2014 Adopted Budget
    document seq 5.00
  • 2015 Adopted Budget
    document seq 4.00
  • 2016 Adopted Budget
    document seq 3.00
  • 2017 Adopted Budget
    document seq 2.00
  • 2018 Adopted Budget
    document seq 1.00
  • 2019 Adopted Budget
    document seq 0.75
  • 2020 Adopted Budget
    document seq 0.50
  • 2021 Adopted Budget
    document seq 0.25

PUBLIC NOTICES (Published in the Sun and News)83 documents

Assessing Department1 document

  • FEBRUARY  2021 - Notice of March Board of Review
    document seq 1.00

Clerk's Office2 documents

  • October 2020 - Public Notice - preprocessing of AV Ballots
    document seq 2.00
  • Public Notice - Election Commission meeting 10_12_2020
    document seq 1.00

Planning Department44 documents

  • Sept 2021 - Wall signage variance, 4670 60th Street
    document seq 44.00
  • Sept 2021 - Special use request 9725 Hanna Lake Avenue SE
    document seq 43.00
  • Public Hearing - Proposed changes to variance request compliance guidelines
    document seq 42.00
  • June 2021 Notice of Posting - Approved Amendment to Cook's Crossing PUD.pdf
    document seq 41.00
    June 2021 Notice of Posting - Amendment of Cook's Crossing PUD
  • June 2021 Notice of Posting - Approved Amendment to Addington PUD
    document seq 40.00
  • June 2021 Special land use - 3422 76th Street SE
    document seq 39.00
  • June 2021 Rezone R-14 to PUD 7884 Eastern Ave., SE
    document seq 38.00
  • June 2021 Special land use - 8001 Patterson SE
    document seq 37.00
  • May 2021 - Special Use Permit Request - 6615 & 6645 East Paris Ave SE
    document seq 36.00
  • May 2021 - Amendment to Steelcase PUD  4495 68th Street SE
    document seq 35.00
  • May 2021 Special Use Permit Request - 2471 84th Street
    document seq 34.00
  • May 2021 Special Use Permit 389 68th Street SE
    document seq 33.00
  • April 2021 - Public Hearing - Special land use request - 2 Manila Street SE
    document seq 32.00
  • April 2021 - Public Hearing - Major PUD amendment 1439 & 1469 Eastport Dr SE
    document seq 31.00
  • April 2021 - Public Hearing - Requet to rezone 6174 and 6200 Wing Avenue
    document seq 30.00
  • March 2021 - Public Hearing - Explorer Elementary Preliminary Plat Review
    document seq 29.00
  • March 2021 - Public Hearing - Special Use Permit - 9499 East Paris Ave SE
    document seq 28.00
  • March 2021 - Public Hearing - Amendment to Crystal Manor PUD 1171 & 1175 68th Street
    document seq 27.00
  • February 2021 - Public hearing - Special Use Permit 866 76th Street
    document seq 26.00
  • February 2021 - Public Hearing - Special Use Permit 10241 Eastern Ave SE
    document seq 25.00
  • January 2021 - Plublic Hearing - Tentative Preliminary Plat for Phase 1 of Hoffman Meadows
    document seq 24.00
  • January 2021 - Major Planned Unit Dev amendment for Cook's Crossing
    document seq 23.00
  • December 2020 - Comercial Solar Engergy System installation @ S Christian High School
    document seq 22.00
  • December 2020 - 6658 E Paris Major PUD Amendment
    document seq 21.00
  • December 2020 - StoneCo Annual Review
    document seq 20.00
  • December 2020 - Rezone Four Properties 17 & 21 Williman and 6536 & 6540 S. Division
    document seq 19.00
  • December 2020 - PUD Amendment 6658 East Paris Ave SE
    document seq 18.00
  • October 2020 - 2410 68th Street SE
    document seq 17.00
  • October 2020 - 17 Willman Street SE
    document seq 16.00
  • Public Notice - ordinance approval - private streets
    document seq 15.00
  • ESI - Legal Notice Approval
    document seq 14.00
  • Alexander Trails PUD approval
    document seq 13.00
  • Public Hearing - 8190 Division - Proposed residential PUD for single apt. bldg.-Sept 2020
    document seq 12.00
  • Public Hearing - Crystal Springs PUD - 7115 Kalamazoo -  July 2020
    document seq 11.00
  • Public Hearing - Consider amendments to Private Streets Ordinance
    document seq 10.00
  • Public Hearing - Special Use Permit Request 3592 100th Street - March 2020
    document seq 9.00
  • Public Hearing Notice - Proposed residential PUD 8190 Division Ave. - March 2020
    document seq 8.00
  • Public Hearing Notice - Special Use Permit 8901 Kalamazoo Ave - March 2020
    document seq 7.00
  • Public Hearing - Special Use Permit Request 2471 84th St. -  March 2020
    document seq 6.00
  • Notice of Adoption - Ordinance 2020-03 Removing the Minimum Required Area for General Use Planned Unit Developments-February 2020
    document seq 5.00
  • Special Use Permit 4710 100th Street - Posted Jan 2020
    document seq 4.00
  • Request to rezone Property - 55 79th Street  Posted Jan 2020
    document seq 3.00
  • Major Amendment to Preservation Lakes PUD - Posted Jan 2020
    document seq 2.00
  • Amendment to Steelcase PUD-Posted Jan. 2020
    document seq 1.00

Township Board30 documents

  • October 2021 - Notice of Public Hearing - IFE REquest - Mobile Defenders - 6155 East Paris Ave SE
    document seq 28.00
  • October 2021 - Notice of Public hering - Proposed Ordinance to Approve a Final PUD Pland and PUD REzoning for BDR Inc. 3500 & 3540 60th Street
    document seq 27.00
  • October 2021 - Notice of Public Hearing - To Approve final PUD Plan & Rezoning Eastern Ave.
    document seq 26.00
  • August 2021 - Notice of Public Hearing - Proposed Special Assessment for Public Safety Services (English Version)
    document seq 25.00
  • August 2021 - Notice of Public Hearing - Proposed Special Assessment for Public Safety Services (Spanish Version)
    document seq 24.50
  • July 12, 2021 Township Board Reserves the Right to go into Closed Session
    document seq 24.00
  • Public Notice - July 12th Public Hearing for proposed special assessment for public safety services CANCELED
    document seq 23.00
  • Notice of Public Hearing - Major Amendment to PUD - Crystal Manor
    document seq 22.00
  • Notice of Public Hearing - Major Amendment to PUD - The Crossings
    document seq 21.00
  • Notice of Public Hearing Preservation Lakes Phase III SAD.pdf
    document seq 20.00
  • Posting Notice of Approve Ordinance To Amend OTP PUD
    document seq 19.00
  • Posting Notice of Approved Ordinance to Amend Cooks Crossing and Cobblestone PUD
    document seq 18.00
  • Public Hearing - Proposed Amendment to Liquor Control Ordinance
    document seq 17.00
  • Public Hearing Notice - IFT Application Mobile Defender
    document seq 16.00
  • Notice of Posting - Amendment to Ordinance Cook's Crossing PUD
    document seq 15.00
  • Public Notice - Proposed major PUD amendment for the Development Plan for Cook's Crossing
    document seq 14.00
  • Public Hearing Notice - Request for major PUD Amendment 6658 East Parivs Ave SE
    document seq 13.00
  • Public Notice - Closed Session Notice for 03_08_2021 Meeting
    document seq 12.00
  • Public Notice - Proposed Ordinance to amend rezoning for Willman and S Division properties
    document seq 11.00
  • Public Notice of Posting - Clover Senior Housing PUD
    document seq 10.00
  • Notice of Public Posting - Amendment to Set-back Ordinance Dec. 7, 2020
    document seq 9.00
  • Notice of Public Posting- Amendment to Zoning Map - Dec. 7, 2020
    document seq 8.00
  • 11_09_2020 2021 Proposed Budget Public Hearing
    document seq 7.00
  • 7115 Kalamazoo Ave PUD Amendment
    document seq 6.00
  • Notice of Public Hearing - Major Amendment to PUD - Loan Oak August 10, 2020
    document seq 5.00
  • Notice of Public Hearing - Major Amendment to PUD - Alexander Trails August 10, 2020
    document seq 4.00
  • Notice of Public Hearing - Major Amendment to PUD - Preservation Lakes July 13th, 2020
    document seq 3.00
  • Special Meeting Notice - February 3, 2020
    document seq 2.00
  • Jan 2020  Notice of Posting - Moratorium on Private Roads and Driveways
    document seq 1.00
  • April Meeting Information
    document seq 0.00

Zoning Board of Appeals6 documents

  • Public Hearing - 7542 Regal Variance request
    document seq 6.00
  • Public Hearing 9345 Eastern Ave Dimensional Variance
    document seq 5.00
  • Public Hearing - Variance Request 6723 Adrian Ave SE
    document seq 4.00
  • Public Hearing 05_13_2020 - Variance Request 6723 Adrian Avenue SE
    document seq 3.00
  • Public Hearing - 05_13_2020 Variance Request 109 & 107 Brownell Ave SE
    document seq 2.00
  • Public Hearing  03_11_2020 - Variance Request 6729 Hanna Lake Avenue
    document seq 1.00

Assessing14 documents

  • Address Change Form
    document seq 14.00
  • 2021 Gaines Charter Township Poverty Exemption Guidelines
    document seq 13.00
  • 2021 Poverty Exemption Application Packet
    document seq 12.00
  • 2021 Disabled Veterans Exemption Guidelines
    document seq 11.00
  • 2021 Disabled Veterans Exemption Application
    document seq 10.00
  • Application for Exemption of Real and/or Personal Property
    document seq 9.00
  • 2021 Small Business Property Tax Exemption (Form 5076)
    document seq 8.00
  • 2021 Personal Property Tax Statement
    document seq 7.00
  • Permit to Close a Business
    document seq 6.00
  • Board of Review Appeal Form
    document seq 5.00
  • Property Transfer Affidavit
    document seq 4.00
  • Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit
    document seq 3.00
  • Request to Rescind Principal Residence Exemption
    document seq 2.00
  • Conditional Rescission of Principal Residence Exemption
    document seq 1.00

Building Department32 documents

Building Department Requirements and Codes4 documents

  • Building Department Codes
    document seq 0.00
  • Building Requirements - New Residential Packet
    document seq 0.00
  • Demolition Permit Requirements and Application
    document seq 0.00
  • Pool Ordinance
    document seq 0.00

License Registration2 documents

  • Registration of Licenses
    document seq 1.00
  • Registration Mobile Homes Signs Fire
    document seq 0.50

Residential Building Permit Applications11 documents

  • Building Permit Application
    document seq 202.00
  • Building Requirements - New Residential Packet
    document seq 200.00
  • Demolition Permit Application
    document seq 199.75
  • Demolition Permit Requirements
    document seq 199.50
  • Electrical Permit Application
    document seq 198.00
  • Mechanical Permit Application
    document seq 197.75
  • Plumbing Permit Application
    document seq 197.50
  • Roofing Permit Application
    document seq 196.00
  • Swimming Pool Permit Application
    document seq 194.00
  • Swimming Pool Requirements
    document seq 192.00
  • Swimming Pool Permit Information
    document seq 190.00

Commercial - Special Inspections9 documents

  • Special Inspection Program Guide
    document seq 200.00
  • Statement of Special Inspections
    document seq 198.00
  • Minimum Qualifications for Special Inspections
    document seq 196.00
  • Special Inspection Log
    document seq 194.00
  • Special Inspection & Testing Agreement
    document seq 192.00
  • Building Permit Application (2 sets Sealed & Sgned by Architect)
    document seq 190.00
  • Electrical Permit Application (2 sets Sealed and Signed by Architect)
    document seq 190.00
  • Mechanical Permit Application (2 sets Sealed & Signed by Architect)
    document seq 188.00
  • Plumbing Permit Application (2 sets Sealed & signed by Architect)
    document seq 186.00

Requirements & Information6 documents

  • Accessory Buildings - Defined
    document seq 200.00
  • Building Department Codes
    document seq 198.00
  • Deck Requirements
    document seq 194.00
  • Demolition Requirements
    document seq 192.00
  • Homeowner Affidavit
    document seq 190.00
  • Sign Requirements
    document seq 188.00

Clerk's Office3 documents

  • Michigan Absentee Voter Application
    document seq 0.00
  • Michigan Voter Registration Application
    document seq 0.00
  • Michigan Driver License/Personal Identification Card Address Change Form
    document seq 0.00

Community Room Rental2 documents

  • Community Room Application
    document seq 0.00
  • Community Room use Rules and Regulations
    document seq 0.00

Fire Department2 documents

  • Burning Ordinance
    document seq 0.00
  • Alarm Ordinance
    document seq 0.00

FOIA - Freedom of Information Act Documents6 documents

  • Summary of FOIA Procedures and Guidelines
    document seq 0.00
  • FOIA Policy
    document seq 0.00
  • FOIA Request Details Cost Itemization (For Gaines Charter Township Staff use only)
    document seq 0.00
  • FOIA Request for Public Records
    document seq 0.00
  • FOIA Appeal Form - To Appeal a Denial of Records
    document seq 0.00
  • FOIA Appeal Form - To Appeal Excess Fee
    document seq 0.00

Liquor License Control7 documents

  • Tavern Licensing Requirements & General Information
    document seq 7.00
  • Local Government Approval Form
    document seq 6.00
  • Class C Licensing Requirements & General Information
    document seq 5.00
  • Brewpub Licensing Requirements & General Information
    document seq 4.00
  • Application for New License, Permits or Transfer of Ownership Form
    document seq 3.00
  • Liquor License Renewal Ordinance
    document seq 2.00
  • Liquor License Control Ordinance
    document seq 1.00

Maps11 documents

  • Restricted Burn Areas Map
    document seq 11.00
  • Precinct Map
    document seq 10.00
  • Prairie Wolf Park Trails and Tree Markers
    document seq 8.00
  • Prairie Wolf Park - Map of Prairies
    document seq 7.00
  • Gaines Charter Township Zoning Map
    document seq 6.00
  • Gaines Charter Township Street Map
    document seq 5.00
  • Gaines Charter Township School Districts Map
    document seq 4.00
  • Dutton cemetery Plot Map
    document seq 3.00
  • Blain Cemetery Plot Map
    document seq 2.00
  • Township Sidewalk Snowplow Map
    document seq 1.00
  • 2020 Township Parcel Map
    document seq 0.00

Master Plan6 documents

  • Master Plan Summary
    document seq 0.00
  • 2002 Master Plan
    document seq 0.00
  • Future Land Use Map
    document seq 0.00
  • 2008 Master Plan Update
    document seq 0.00
  • Master Plan Update - Consultant Presentation
    document seq 0.00
  • Master Plan Implementation Schedule.pdf
    document seq 0.00
    Master Plan Implementation Schedule

Meeting Agendas and Minutes143 documents

  • 2021 Planning Commission and ZBA meeting schedule
    document seq 3.50
  • 2021 Meeting Calendar
    document seq 3.00

Planning Commission76 documents

  • September 2021 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Packet
    document seq 64.00
  • August 2021 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda  & Packet
    document seq 63.50
  • July 2021 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
    document seq 62.50
  • July 2021 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda & Packet
    document seq 62.00
  • July 2021 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
    document seq 61.00
  • June 2021 Planning Commission Minutes
    document seq 60.00
  • June 2021 Planning Commission Packet
    document seq 59.00
  • June 2021 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
    document seq 58.00
  • May 2021 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
    document seq 57.00
  • May 2021 Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
    document seq 56.00
  • May 2021 Special Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
    document seq 55.00
  • May 2021 Special Meeting Agenda
    document seq 54.00
  • April 2021 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
    document seq 53.50
  • April 2021 Planning Commission Agenda Packet
    document seq 53.00
  • March 2021 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
    document seq 52.50
  • March 2021 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Packet
    document seq 52.00
  • February 2021 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
    document seq 51.50
  • February 2021 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Packet
    document seq 51.00
  • January 2021 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
    document seq 50.50
  • January 2021 (Regular) Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Packet
    document seq 50.00
  • January 2021 Joint Planning Commission & Board of Trustees Meeting
    document seq 49.00
  • December 2020 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
    document seq 48.50
  • December 2020 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
    document seq 48.00
  • December 17, 2020 Planning Commission Agenda Packet
    document seq 47.25
  • November 2020 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
    document seq 47.00
  • October 22, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Packet
    document seq 46.00
  • Sept. 24, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
    document seq 45.50
  • September 24, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Packet
    document seq 45.00
  • August 27, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
    document seq 44.50
  • August 27, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Packet
    document seq 44.00
  • July 23, 2020 Planining Commission Meeting Minutes
    document seq 43.50
  • July 23, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting Packet
    document seq 43.00
  • June 25, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
    document seq 42.50
  • June 2020 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
    document seq 42.00
  • May 28, 2020 Planning Commission Approved Meeting Minutes
    document seq 41.50
  • May 28, 2020 Planning Commission Agenda
    document seq 41.00
  • May 21st 2020 Planning Commission Approved Meeting Minutes
    document seq 40.50
  • May 21, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda & Packet
    document seq 40.00
  • February 2020 Planning Commission Approved Minutes
    document seq 37.50
  • February 2020 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda & Packet
    document seq 37.00
  • February 2020 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
    document seq 36.00
  • January 2020 Planning Commission Approved Meeting Minutes
    document seq 35.50
  • December 2019 Planning Commission Approved Meeting Minutes
    document seq 35.00
  • December 2019 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Packet
    document seq 34.00
  • November 2019 Planning Commission Approved Meeting Minutes
    document seq 33.00
  • November 2019 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Packet
    document seq 32.00
  • October 2019 Planning Commission Draft Meeting Minutes
    document seq 31.00
  • October 2019 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Packet
    document seq 30.00
  • September 2019 Planning Commission Approved Meeting Minutes
    document seq 29.00
  • September 2019 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Packet
    document seq 28.00
  • August 2019 Planning Commission Approved Meeting Minutes
    document seq 27.00
  • August 2019 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Packet
    document seq 26.00
  • July 2019 Planning Commission Approved Regular Meeting Minutes
    document seq 25.00
  • July 2019 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Packet
    document seq 24.00
  • July Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes
    document seq 23.00
  • July 2019 Planning Commission Special Meeting Agenda
    document seq 22.00
  • June 2019 Planning Commission Approved Meeting Minutes
    document seq 21.00
  • May 28, 2020 Planning Commission Agenda
    document seq 21.00
  • June 2019 Planning Commission Agenda & Meeting Packet.pdf
    document seq 20.00
  • June 2019 Special Meeting Minutes.pdf
    document seq 19.00
  • May 2019 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
    document seq 18.00
  • May 2019 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda & Packet
    document seq 17.00
  • April 2019 Planning Commission Draft Meeting Minutes
    document seq 16.00
  • April 2019 Planning Commission & Meeting Packet
    document seq 15.00
  • March 2019 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
    document seq 14.00
  • March 2019 Planning Commission Agenda & Meeting Packet
    document seq 13.00
  • February 2019 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
    document seq 12.00
  • February 2019 Planning Commission Agenda & Meeting Packet
    document seq 11.00
  • January 2019 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
    document seq 10.00
  • January 2019 Planning Commission Agenda & Meeting Packet
    document seq 9.00
  • 2018 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
    document seq 8.00
  • 2018 Planning Commission Meeting Agendas
    document seq 7.00
  • 2017 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
    document seq 6.00
  • 2017 Planning Commission Meeting Agendas
    document seq 5.00
  • 2016 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
    document seq 4.00
  • 2016 Planning Commission Meeting Agendas
    document seq 3.00

Township Board of Trustees40 documents

  • 09_27_2021 Township Board Meeting Agenda
    document seq 126.00
  • 09_13_2021 Township Board Meeting Agenda
    document seq 125.00
  • 08_09_2021 Township Board Meeting Draft Minutes
    document seq 124.50
  • 08_09_2021 Township Board Meeting Agenda
    document seq 124.00
  • 07_12_2021 Township Board Meeting Minutes
    document seq 123.50
  • 07_12_2021 Township Board Meeting Agenda
    document seq 123.00
  • June 28 2021 Township Borad Meeting Minutes
    document seq 122.50
  • 06_28_2021 Township Board Meeting Agenda
    document seq 122.00
  • Jun 14 2021 Township Board Meeting Minutes
    document seq 121.50
  • 06_14_2021 Township Board Meeting Agenda
    document seq 121.00
  • May 24 2021 Township Boad Meeting Minutes
    document seq 120.50
  • 05_24_2021 Township Board Meeting Agenda
    document seq 120.00
  • May 10 2021 Township Board Meeting Minutes
    document seq 119.50
  • 05_10_2021 Township Board Meeting Agenda
    document seq 119.00
  • April 2021 Township Board Meeting Minutes
    document seq 118.50
  • 04_12_2021 Township Board Meeting Agenda
    document seq 118.00
  • March 8 2021 Township Board Meeting Minutes
    document seq 117.50
  • 03_08_2021 Township Board Meeting Agenda
    document seq 117.00
  • February 22 2021 Township Board Meeting Minutes
    document seq 116.50
  • 02_22_2021 Township Board Meeting Agenda
    document seq 116.00
  • February 08 2021 Township Board Meeting Minutes
    document seq 115.50
  • 02_08_2021 Township Board Meeting Agenda
    document seq 115.00
  • January 20201 Township Board Meeting Minutes
    document seq 114.50
  • 01_11_2021 Township Board Meeting Agenda
    document seq 114.00
  • 2020 Township Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
    document seq 113.50
  • 2020 Township Board of Trustees Meeting Agendas
    document seq 113.00
  • 2019 Township Board Meeting Minutes
    document seq 112.00
  • 2019 Township Board Meeting Agendas
    document seq 111.25
  • 2018 Township Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
    document seq 111.00
  • 2018 Township Board of Trustee Meeting Agendas
    document seq 110.50
  • 2017 Township Board of Trustees Meeting Agendas
    document seq 110.00
  • 2017 Township Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
    document seq 109.00
  • 2016 Township Board of Trustees Meeting Agendas
    document seq 108.00
  • 2016 Township Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
    document seq 107.00
  • 2015 Township Board of Trustees Meeting Agendas
    document seq 106.00
  • 2015 Township Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
    document seq 104.00
  • 2014 Township Board of Trustees Meeting Agendas
    document seq 103.00
  • 2014 Township Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
    document seq 102.00
  • 2013 Township Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
    document seq 101.00
  • 2013 Township Board of Trustees Meeting Agendas
    document seq 100.00

Zoning Board of Appeals25 documents

  • July 2021 ZBA Meeting Agenda/Packet
    document seq 24.00
  • May 2021 ZBA Meeting Agenda Packet
    document seq 23.00
  • February 2021 ZBA Meeting Minutes
    document seq 22.50
  • February 2021 ZBA Meeting Agenda Packet
    document seq 22.00
  • November 2020 ZBA Meeting Agenda
    document seq 21.00
  • June 2020 ZBA Meeting Agenda
    document seq 20.00
  • May 2020 ZBA meeting minutes
    document seq 19.50
  • May 2020 ZBA Meeting Agenda & Packet
    document seq 19.00
  • March 2020 ZBA Meeting Minutes
    document seq 18.50
  • March 2020 ZBA Meeting Agenda & Packet
    document seq 18.00
  • January 2020 ZBA Meeting Agenda & Packet
    document seq 17.00
  • October 2019 ZBA Meeting Minutes
    document seq 16.00
  • October 2019 ZBA Meeting Agenda & Packet
    document seq 15.00
  • March 2019 ZBA Meeting Minutes
    document seq 14.00
  • March 2019 ZBA Meeting Agenda & Packet
    document seq 13.00
  • January 2019 ZBA Meeting Minutes
    document seq 12.00
  • January 2019 ZBA Meeting Agenda & Packet
    document seq 11.00
  • September 2018 ZBA Meeting Minutes
    document seq 10.00
  • September 2018 ZBA Meeting Agenda & Packet
    document seq 9.00
  • August 2018 ZBA Meeting Minutes
    document seq 8.00
  • August 2018 ZBA Meeting Agenda & Packet
    document seq 7.00
  • 2017 ZBA Meeting Minutes
    document seq 6.00
  • 2017 ZBA Meeting Agendas
    document seq 5.00
  • 2016 ZBA Meeting Minutes
    document seq 4.00
  • 2016 ZBA Meeting Agendas
    document seq 3.00

Ordinances24 documents

Building Department Codes and Ordinances5 documents

  • Building Department Codes
    document seq 0.00
  • Building Requirements - New Residential Packet
    document seq 0.00
  • Demolition Permit Requirements and Application
    document seq 0.00
  • Pool Ordinance
    document seq 0.00
  • Alarm Ordinance
    document seq 0.00

Proposed Changes to Ordinances3 documents

  • Proposed Ordinance - Amend Zoning Ordinance & Map - Clover Senior Housing PUD
    document seq 2.00
  • Proposed changes to Set-back Ordinance
    document seq 1.00
  • Proposed Amendment to Zoning Map Dec. 9, 2020
    document seq 1.00

Cemetery Ordinance1 document

  • Municode - Cemetery Ordinance
    document seq 0.00

Fire Department2 documents

  • Burning Ordinance
    document seq 0.00
  • Alarm Ordinance
    document seq 0.00

Gaines Charter Township Code of Ordinances5 documents

  • Chapter 22 - Street Ordinance
    document seq 3.00
  • Gaines Charter Township - Burn Ordinance
    document seq 2.00
  • "Prohibition of Recreational Marihuana Establishments & Facilities"
    document seq 1.00
  • Municode - Gaines Charter Township, (Kent Co.), MI
    document seq 0.00
  • Ordinance 18-05 to Amend Sidewalk Ordinance - July 2018
    document seq 0.00

Liquor License Control Ordinance and Information2 documents

  • Liquor License Control Ordinance - Amended May 2021
    document seq 0.00
  • Liquor License Renewal
    document seq 0.00

Water & Sewer Department4 documents

  • Water Department Codes and Ordinances
    document seq 3.00
  • 2019 Adopted Water and Sewer Rates
    document seq 2.00
  • Byron/Gaines Utility Authority Standard Construction Requirements
    document seq 0.00
  • Stormwater Ordinance
    document seq 0.00

Zoning Ordinance2 documents

  • Zoning Ordinance
    document seq 0.00
  • Ordinance 2020-03 Remove 2 Acre Minimum Required Area for General Use PUDs
    document seq 0.00

Planning & Zoning14 documents

Annual Reports4 documents

  • 2018 Annual Report
    document seq 4.00
  • 2017 Annual Report
    document seq 3.00
  • 2016 Annual Report
    document seq 2.00
  • 2015 Annual Report
    document seq 1.00

Forms and Applications10 documents

  • Application for Zoning Approval
    document seq 0.00
  • Zoning Board of Appeals Application
    document seq 0.00
  • Special Use Permit Application
    document seq 0.00
  • Land Division-Combination-Lot Line Application
    document seq 0.00
  • Rezoning Application
    document seq 0.00
  • Portable Freestanding Sign Permit Application
    document seq 0.00
  • Zoning Verification Letter
    document seq 0.00
  • Department Fee Schedule
    document seq 0.00
  • Residential Zoning Guidelines
    document seq 0.00
  • 2021 P& Z Application Deadlines
    document seq 0.00

Public Act 198 Tax Abatement Documents4 documents

  • Public Act 198 Overview
    document seq 0.00
  • Public Act 198 Township Policies
    document seq 0.00
  • Public Act 198 Application Checklist
    document seq 0.00
  • Application for Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate
    document seq 0.00

Treasurer4 documents

  • Application for Deferment of Summer Tax
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  • Homeowner's Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit
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  • Michigan Homestead Property Tax Credit Claim Form MI-1040CR
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  • Property Transfer Affidavit
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Water & Sewer Department4 documents

  • Application for Water & Sewer Service
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  • Application for Residential Irrigation Meter
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  • Water Auto Pay Form
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  • Industrial Pre-treatment Program
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Zoning Ordinance34 documents

  • Complete Zoning Ordinance (Updated 1-22-20)
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  • Current Zoning Map
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  • Table of Contents
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  • Zoning Ordinance: Appendix 1 - List of Amendments
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  • Zoning Ordinance Appendix II - List of Interpretations
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  • Zoning Ordinance:  Appendix III - Index
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  • Zoning Ordinance: Chapter 1 - Intent and Authority
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  • Zoning Ordinance: Chapter 2 - Rules of Use
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  • Zoning Ordinance: Chapter 3 - Legal Provisions
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  • Zoning Ordinance: Chapter 4 - General Provisions
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  • Zoning Ordinance: Chapter 5 - Agricultural and Rural Residential Zoning Districts
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  • Zoning Ordinance: Chapter 6 - Low-Density Residential Zoning Districts
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  • Zoning Ordinance: Chapter 7 - Medium and High-Density Residential Zoning Districts
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  • Zoning Ordinance: Chapter 8 - Office and Commercial Zoning Districts
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  • Zoning Ordinance: Chapter 9 - Industrial Zoning Districts
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  • Zoning Ordinance: Chapter 10 - Planned Unit Development Zoning Districts
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  • Zoning Ordinance: Chapter 11 - PUD Review Standards
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  • Zoning Ordinance: Chapter 12 - PUD Mineral Removal
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  • Zoning Ordinance: Chapter 13 - PUD Large Scale Phased
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  • Chapter 14 - PUD - Open Space Preservation
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  • Chapter 15 - Parking and Loading Regulations
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  • Chapter 16 - Landscaping Regulations
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  • Chapter 17 - Signage Regulations
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  • Chapter 18 - Lighting Regulations
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  • Chapter 19 - Special Land Use
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  • Chapter 20 - Residential Accessory Uses
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  • Chapter 21 - Nonconforming Lots, Structures and Uses
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  • Chapter 22 - Street Ordinance
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  • Chapter 23 - Wireless Communication Facilities
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  • Chapter 24 - Administration and Enforcement
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  • Chapter 25 - Site Plan Review
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  • Chapter 26 - Zoning Board of Appeals
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  • Chapter 27 - Amendments
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  • Chapter 28 - Definitions
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Disclaimer:  The Gaines Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is provided online for informational purposes only. The formatting of the document may vary from the official hard copy of the zoning ordinance. In the case of any discrepancy between this version and the official hard copy, the official hard copy will prevail. The Web version of the zoning ordinance may not reflect all of, or the most current, legislation passed by Gaines Charter Township. Updates are incorporated on a periodic basis. For questions regarding the zoning ordinance, contact the Planning & Zoning Department.No documents