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. Peninsula Township was founded February 3, 1853. The 2020 U.S. Census lists a population of 6,068.

Public Hearing Notices

Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing concerning a large event application at their regular meeting on October 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Peninsula Township Hall, 13235 Center Road, Traverse City, MI 49686, 231.223.7314.
  1. Large Event Application submitted by the Traverse City Track Club for the Bayshore Marathon to be held on private property and public roads on Saturday, May 29, 2027. 
A copy of the large event application may be viewed here (website open in new tab). Written comments regarding this item may be submitted to the Peninsula Township Clerk’s Office at 13235 Center Road, Traverse City, MI 49686 or [email protected] no later than 12:00 PM on October 6, 2026.
TOWNSHIP OF PENINSULA
Sara Schroeder, AICP
Director of Planning and Zoning
Peninsula Township
Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing at their regular meeting on October 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Peninsula Township Hall, 13235 Center Road, Traverse City, MI 49686, 231.223.7321, regarding the following items:
  1. Zoning Ordinance Amendment, Ordinance #211, to add section 7.16 Keeping of Chickens in the Peninsula Township Zoning Ordinance 
  2. Zoning Ordinance Amendment, Ordinance #213, to amend section 7.14 Lighting in the Peninsula Township Zoning Ordinance
A copy of the relevant materials may be viewed here (website open in new tab). Written comments regarding these items may be submitted to the Clerk at 13235 Center Road, Traverse City, MI 49686, or [email protected] no later than 12:00 p.m. on October 6, 2026.
TOWNSHIP OF PENINSULA
Sara Schroeder, AICP
Planning & Zoning Administrator 
Peninsula Township
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, pursuant to Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended, that a public hearing will be held by the Peninsula Township Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., Monday, October 26, 2026, at the Peninsula Township Hall, 13235 Center Road, Traverse City, MI 49686.
 The purpose of the public hearing is to consider the recommendation of the Peninsula Township Non-motorized Plan to the Township Board.  
A copy of the relevant materials may be viewed here (website opens in new tab). Written comments regarding these items may be submitted to the Township Planner at 13235 Center Road, Traverse City, MI 49686, or [email protected] no later than 8:00 a.m. on October 26, 2026.
TOWNSHIP OF PENINSULA
Sara Schroeder, AICP
Planner of Record

M-37 Old Mission Peninsula Scenic Heritage Route Byway Committee Meeting Notice

Please be advised that the M-37 Old Mission Peninsula Scenic Heritage Route Byway Committee will hold a meeting at 3:00 PM on Monday, November 9th, 2026 at the Peninsula Township Hall - 13235 Center Road, Traverse City, MI 49686.
The committee will discuss matters related to the M-37 Byway, including but not limited to the Committee’s Annual Performance Evaluation and the development of a website.
This meeting is open to the public.
In addition to the physical meeting location, the public may access the meeting via Google Meet using the following:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/mhk-bigy-wfn
Or dial: (US) +1 929.277.6760 PIN: 200 306 417#
If you wish to submit written comments prior to the meeting and/or are an individual with a disability and need special assistance to attend the meeting, please contact Networks Northwest at 231.492.5043 at least two business days in advance.

​Peninsula Township Flag Design Contest

Peninsula Township is one of the few townships in Michigan that does not have its own flag. To that end, the Township Board would like to invite all our local artists to consider designing a flag. Township residents themselves will select the winning design via survey after the designs are received. This contest has the following parameters:
  • It’s open to Peninsula Township residents and property owners only.
  • The design must fit within standard flag dimensions and be based on the character of OMP.
  • There are no fees or awards. The winner will be memorialized as the flag designer.
  • The submission deadline is December 31, 2026, at 5 p.m. to [email protected].
​Note: The winning flag design could help inform our future “Welcome to Peninsula Township” sign to be installed on Center Road at the base of the township.

​Employment Opportunity – Part-time Peninsula Township Code Enforcement Officer

Peninsula Township is accepting letters of interest/resumes for a part-time Code Enforcement Officer. Appointee must be available nights and weekends. This position is for 15 hours maximum per week. Click here to view the job description (website opens in new tab). Contact Maura Sanders, supervisor, at [email protected] or 231.223.7323. Please submit a letter of interest and/or resume to Becky Chown, township clerk, at [email protected] or by mail to 13235 Center Road, Traverse City, MI 49686.

Peninsula Community Blood Drive

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.
​Property Tax Payment (website opens in new tab). Click on Pay Tax Bills button above.

Quick Connect

Grand Traverse County Household Hazardous Waste

Sign up is available one month before each event.  Go to the Grand Traverse County Recycle Smart website (website opens in new tab) for details on how to make an appointment.​​ Schedule:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​​
  • 2027 Dates TBA

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

Appointments are required and can be made by calling the Resource Recovery Department, 231-995-6075 to schedule your appointment.​​​
  • 2027 Dates TBA

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