Welcome to Peninsula Township

​The Old Mission Peninsula is perhaps Michigan's most unique and scenic township. Unlike the typical six-mile by six-mile-square township, the Old Mission Peninsula is finger-like in shape, projecting approximately 16 miles into Grand Traverse Bay. The township varies from one to three miles in width and encompasses approximately 42 miles of Great Lakes shoreline.  The 2020 U.S. Census lists a population of 6,068.

Peninsula Township Office Closure

Peninsula Township offices are closed Monday, February 21, 2022, Presidents' Day.

​Public Hearings

Planning Commission - Monday, January 24, 2022 , 7:00 p.m. Questions or comments may be directed to Peninsula Township Planner Jennifer Cram at 231.223.7314 or planner@peninsulatownship.com:
1. SUP #123 Amendment #3 – Peninsula Shores Planned Unit Development (PUD). Property  Location: on Waters Edge Drive and Shoreline Court, Traverse City, MI 49686. Parcel #'s: 28-11-609-900-00; 28-11-609-001-00 to 28-11-609-040-00. Proposes the following modifications to the PUD Site Plan:
  • Relocate Unit 1 from the SE part of the site to the NW corner, between Units 29 and 30.
  • Removal of Parcel A which served as water access for Unit 1 prior to this application.
  • Make minor lot dimension changes in Unit 38-41.
  • Proposed sanitary easement to Unit 6. 
2. SUP #140 - 11594 Peninsula Drive, Parcel #28-11-005-025-03, involves a new Bed & Breakfast Establishment consisting of two bedrooms, one bathroom and a sitting space to be operated within the existing home of the applicant.

Master Plan DRAFT (​website opens in new tab)

Participate Old Mission

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​Peninsula Township offers a public participation tool called Participate Old Mission. This tool provides a means to constructively share ideas, ask questions, and exchange thoughts. Please take some time to explore this site and contribute your thoughts about the future of Peninsula Township. Visit ​https://participateoldmission.com (website opens in new tab) and check it out.

Township Meetings Streaming on YouTube

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​Most township meetings held at the township hall are streamed live on the township's YouTube channel (website opens in a new tab) and are available for viewing for 30 days after they are held.
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Quick Connect

Grand Traverse County Household Hazardous Waste

(Sign up will be available online one month before each event.)  Go to the Grand Traverse County Recycle Smart website (website opens in a new tab) to make an appointment.​​ Schedule:​
  • Thursday, April 14th
  • Thursday, May 12th
  • Thursday, June 23th
  • Thursday, August 11th
  • Saturday, September 17th

​The Grand Traverse County Resource Recovery Department (RecycleSmart) will be conducting Scrap Tire Collection Events in 2021. 

There is a limit to how many tires they can accept per event so you must call the Resource Recovery Department, 231-995-6075, to schedule your appointment.​
  • 2022 dates - to be announced

​Donation of Development Rights​

The Township's DDR program may be a great option for you! 
Contact the Planner at 231.223.7314 if you are interested in more information.