Ensley Township in Newaygo County MI

Zoning Report
 

Zoning Report

for the month of October 2008

For the Board – On Thursday afternoons’ the assessor, building inspector and myself are in the office together and have an opportunity to discuss issues related to our duties.  The assessor, while performing his township reappraisal constantly brings new construction to our attention and verifies that the proper permits have been issued.  Lately we have become aware of some buildings that are claiming an ‘agricultural’ exemption and are clearly NOT being used for agricultural purposes.  I have verified with the Michigan Department of Agriculture [MDA] that only those buildings being used exclusively for agricultural purposes are entitled to the exemption.  The MDA and MTA agree that an additional form with the applicants signature obtained at the time zoning is approved would be beneficial in this enforcement.  I will work on preparing one to use during the next calendar year.

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Planning Commission – The Planning Commission has submitted a draft copy of the Master Plan for all board members to review – seeking input / comment prior to any final recommendation.  The copies can be found in your box.

MTA – The Big Prairie Township clerk will be remitting my registration shortly after the 1^st of December.  Ensley Townships’ estimated share will be:  $58.50; the lodging [to be paid after January 1^st] is estimated to be:  $69.22, for a total of $127.72.  I will submit all required information to the clerk as necessary.

Respectfully submitted,

Robert (Bob) Hall

Zoning Administrator

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