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Annual Township Budgets6 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 0.50

Assessing15 documents

  • Address Change Form
    document seq 0.00
  • Application for Exemption of Real and/or Personal Property
    document seq 0.00
  • Board of Review Appeal Form
    document seq 0.00
  • Conditional Rescission of Principal Residence Exemption (
    document seq 0.00
  • Disabled Veterans Exemption Affidavit Form
    document seq 0.00
  • Homeowner's Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit
    document seq 0.00
  • Permit to Close a Business
    document seq 0.00
  • 2018 Personal Property Statement
    document seq 0.00
  • 2018 Personal Property 5076 Exemption Form
    document seq 0.00
  • 2018 Property Questionnaire
    document seq 0.00
  • Poverty Exemption Application
    document seq 0.00
  • Property Transfer Affidavit
    document seq 0.00
  • Request to Rescind Homeowner's Principal Residence Exemption
    document seq 0.00
  • Request to Rescind Supportive Housing Exemption
    document seq 0.00
  • Supportive Housing Exemption Affidavit
    document seq 0.00

Building Department22 documents

  • Special Inspection Log
    document seq 18.00
  • Minimum Qualifications for Special Inspectors
    document seq 17.00
  • Statement of Special Inspections
    document seq 16.00
  • Special Inspection & Testing Agreement
    document seq 15.00
  • Special Inspection Program Guide
    document seq 14.00
  • Swimming Pool Permit Information, Requirements and Applications
    document seq 13.00
  • Sign Requirements
    document seq 12.00
  • Registration of Licenses - Mobile Home/Sign/Fire
    document seq 11.00
  • Registration of Licenses - Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing
    document seq 10.00
  • Roofing Permit Application
    document seq 9.00
  • Mechanical Permit Application
    document seq 8.00
  • Plumbing Permit Application
    document seq 7.00
  • Electrical Permit Application
    document seq 6.00
  • Demolition Permit Requirements and Application
    document seq 5.00
  • Deck Requirements
    document seq 4.00
  • Building Requirements - New Residential Packet
    document seq 3.00
  • Building Permit Application
    document seq 2.00
  • Accessory Buildings
    document seq 1.00

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

Clerk's Office3 documents

  • Michigan Absentee Voter Application
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  • 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
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  • FOIA Policy
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  • FOIA Request Details Cost Itemization (For Gaines Charter Township Staff use only)
    document seq 0.00
  • FOIA Request for Public Records
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  • FOIA Appeal Form - To Appeal a Denial of Records
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  • 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

Maps10 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
  • 2018 Township Sidewalk Snowplow Map
    document seq 1.00

Master Plan6 documents

  • Master Plan Summary
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  • 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 Minutes63 documents

  • 2019 Meeting Schedule
    document seq 2.00
  • 2018 Meeting Calendar
    document seq 1.00

Planning Commission33 documents

  • January 2019 Planning Commission Agenda & Meeting Packet
    document seq 32.00
  • December 2018 Planning Commission Draft Meeting Minutes
    document seq 31.00
  • December 2018 Planning Commission Agenda & Meeting Packet
    document seq 30.00
  • November 2018 Planning Commission Approved Meeting Minutes
    document seq 29.00
  • November 2018 Planning Commission Agenda & Meeting Packet
    document seq 28.00
  • October 2018 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
    document seq 27.00
  • October 2018 Planning Commission/Township Board Joint Meeting Minutes
    document seq 26.00
  • October 2018 Planning Commission & Meeting Packet
    document seq 25.00
  • September 2018 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
    document seq 24.00
  • September 2018 Planning Commission Agenda & Meeting Packet
    document seq 23.00
  • August 2018 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
    document seq 22.00
  • August 2018 Planning Commission Agenda & Meeting Packet
    document seq 21.00
  • July 2018 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
    document seq 20.00
  • July 2018 Planning Commission Agenda & Meeting Packet
    document seq 19.00
  • June 2018 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
    document seq 18.00
  • June 2018 Planning Commission Agenda & Meeting Packet
    document seq 17.00
  • May 2018 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
    document seq 16.00
  • May 2018 Planning Commission Agenda & Meeting Packet
    document seq 15.00
  • April 2018 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
    document seq 14.00
  • April 2018 Planning Commission Agenda & Meeting Packet
    document seq 13.00
  • March 2018 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
    document seq 12.00
  • March 2018 Planning Commission Agenda & Meeting Packet
    document seq 11.00
  • February 2018 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
    document seq 10.00
  • February 2018 Planning Commission Agenda & Meeting Packet
    document seq 9.00
  • January 2018 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
    document seq 8.00
  • January 2018 Planning Commission Agenda & Meeting Packet
    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
  • 2015 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
    document seq 2.00
  • 2015 Planning Commission Meeting Agendas
    document seq 1.00
  • December 2018 Planning Commission Agenda & Meeting Packet
    document seq 0.00

Township Board of Trustees16 documents

  • 02_11_2019 Township Board Meeting Agenda
    document seq 114.00
  • 01_28_2019 Special Board Meeting Agenda
    document seq 113.00
  • 01_14_2019 Township Board Meeting Agenda
    document seq 112.00
  • 12_10_18 Township Board Meeting Minutes
    document seq 111.50
  • 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 Appeals12 documents

  • January 2019 ZBA Draft 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
  • 2015 ZBA Meeting Minutes
    document seq 2.00
  • 2015 ZBA Meeting Agendas
    document seq 1.00

Ordinances18 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

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 Ordinances3 documents

  • Proposed Ordinance "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
    document seq 0.00
  • Liquor License Renewal
    document seq 0.00

Water & Sewer Department4 documents

  • Water Department Codes and Ordinances
    document seq 0.00
  • 2018 Adopted Water and Sewer Rates
    document seq 0.00
  • Byron/Gaines Utility Authority Standard Construction Requirements
    document seq 0.00
  • Stormwater Ordinance
    document seq 0.00

Zoning Ordinance1 document

  • Zoning Ordinance
    document seq 0.00

Planning & Zoning14 documents

Annual Reports5 documents

  • 2017 Annual Report
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  • 2016 Annual Report
    document seq 0.00
  • 2015 Annual Report
    document seq 0.00
  • 2014 Annual Report
    document seq 0.00
  • 2013 Annual Report
    document seq 0.00

Forms and Applications9 documents

  • Application for Zoning Approval
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  • 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

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
    document seq 0.00
  • Homeowner's Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit
    document seq 0.00
  • Michigan Homestead Property Tax Credit Claim Form MI-1040CR
    document seq 0.00
  • Property Transfer Affidavit
    document seq 0.00

Water & Sewer Department4 documents

  • Application for Water & Sewer Service
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  • Application for Residential Irrigation Meter
    document seq 0.00
  • Water Auto Pay Form
    document seq 0.00
  • Industrial Pre-treatment Program
    document seq 0.00

Zoning Ordinance34 documents

  • Complete Zoning Ordinance (Updated 2-3-19)
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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
    document seq 0.00
  • Zoning Ordinance Appendix II - List of Interpretations
    document seq 0.00
  • Zoning Ordinance:  Appendix III - Index
    document seq 0.00
  • Zoning Ordinance: Chapter 1 - Intent and Authority
    document seq 0.00
  • Zoning Ordinance: Chapter 2 - Rules of Use
    document seq 0.00
  • Zoning Ordinance: Chapter 3 - Legal Provisions
    document seq 0.00
  • Zoning Ordinance: Chapter 4 - General Provisions
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  • Zoning Ordinance: Chapter 5 - Agricultural and Rural Residential Zoning Districts
    document seq 0.00
  • Zoning Ordinance: Chapter 6 - Low-Density Residential Zoning Districts
    document seq 0.00
  • Zoning Ordinance: Chapter 7 - Medium and High-Density Residential Zoning Districts
    document seq 0.00
  • Zoning Ordinance: Chapter 8 - Office and Commercial Zoning Districts
    document seq 0.00
  • Zoning Ordinance: Chapter 9 - Industrial Zoning Districts
    document seq 0.00
  • Zoning Ordinance: Chapter 10 - Planned Unit Development Zoning Districts
    document seq 0.00
  • Zoning Ordinance: Chapter 11 - PUD Review Standards
    document seq 0.00
  • Zoning Ordinance: Chapter 12 - PUD Mineral Removal
    document seq 0.00
  • Zoning Ordinance: Chapter 13 - PUD Large Scale Phased
    document seq 0.00
  • Chapter 14 - PUD - Open Space Preservation
    document seq 0.00
  • Chapter 15 - Parking and Loading Regulations
    document seq 0.00
  • Chapter 16 - Landscaping Regulations
    document seq 0.00
  • Chapter 17 - Signage Regulations
    document seq 0.00
  • Chapter 18 - Lighting Regulations
    document seq 0.00
  • Chapter 19 - Special Land Use
    document seq 0.00
  • Chapter 20 - Residential Accessory Uses
    document seq 0.00
  • Chapter 21 - Nonconforming Lots, Structures and Uses
    document seq 0.00
  • Chapter 22 - Rural Open Space Community Development
    document seq 0.00
  • Chapter 23 - Wireless Communication Facilities
    document seq 0.00
  • Chapter 24 - Administration and Enforcement
    document seq 0.00
  • Chapter 25 - Site Plan Review
    document seq 0.00
  • Chapter 26 - Zoning Board of Appeals
    document seq 0.00
  • Chapter 27 - Amendments
    document seq 0.00
  • Chapter 28 - Definitions
    document seq 0.00

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