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.

Peninsula Township Offices Closure

​Peninsula Township offices are closed Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Veterans’ Day.

Public Hearing Notices

PENINSULA TOWNSHIP ROAD END ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 61 OF 2025
Please take notice that on November 12, 2025, the Peninsula Township Board will be holding a public hearing on Ordinance No. 61, the Peninsula Township Road End Ordinance (the “Road End Ordinance”) to, among other things, regulate activities within road ends that are riparian to Lake Michigan, to provide for the use, conduct, protection, regulation, and control of these road ends within Peninsula Township, and establish penalties for violations of the same. Copies of the Road End Ordinance may be viewed here (website opens in new tab) or obtained from Rebecca Chown, Peninsula Township Clerk, at the Township Hall at 1325 Center Road, Traverse City, Michigan 49686, during regular business hours, and will also be available for inspection at the public hearing. Written comments will be received by the Township at the Township Hall prior to the public hearing or at the public hearing. Oral comments may also be made at the public hearing.
The Road End Ordinance has the following sections, which are summarized below: Section 1: Title; Section 2: Statutory Authority; Section 3: Purpose; Section 4: Definitions; Section 5: Prohibited Activities and Conduct on a Road End; Section 6: Violation and Penalty; Section 7: Authorized Enforcement Officer; Section 8: Severability; Section 9: Conflicting Provisions Repealed; and Section 10: Effective Date.
Peninsula Township will provide auxiliary aids or services to individuals with disabilities. Persons needing such services should contact the office of the Township Clerk by writing or calling the Township Clerk not less than four (4) days before the public hearing. Rebecca Chown, Peninsula Township Clerk, 231.223.7321, [email protected]
PENINSULA TOWNSHIP NOISE ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 62 OF 2025
Please take notice that on November 12, 2025, the Peninsula Township Board will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 62, the Peninsula Township Noise Ordinance (the “Noise Ordinance”) to, among other things, regulate and prohibit certain noise within the Township, exempt certain noises from prohibition, and establish penalties for violations of the same. Copies of the Noise Ordinance may be viewed here (website opens in new tab) or obtained from Rebecca Chown, Peninsula Township Clerk, at the Township Hall at 1325 Center Road, Traverse City, Michigan 49686, during regular business hours, and will also be available for inspection at the public hearing. Written comments will be received by the Township at the Township Hall prior to the public hearing or at the public hearing. Oral comments may also be made at the public hearing.
The Noise Ordinance has the following sections, which are summarized below: Section 1: Title; Section 2: Definitions; Section 3: Anti-Noise Regulations; Section 4: Exemptions; Section 5: Violations; Section 6: Severability; Section 7: Repeal, which specifically repeals Peninsula Township Ordinance No. 40, as amended; and Section 8: Effective Date.
Peninsula Township will provide auxiliary aids or services to individuals with disabilities. Persons needing such services should contact the office of the Township Clerk by writing or calling the Township Clerk not less than four (4) days before the public hearing. ​Rebecca Chown, Peninsula Township Clerk, 231.223.7321, [email protected]

Planning Commission Vacancy

​Peninsula Township is accepting letters of interest and/or resumes for an individual to serve on the Planning Commission. One position is open with the term through August 2027. This commission meets at 7:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. Additional meetings may be scheduled. Applicants must be qualified electors of the township. Please submit a letter of interest and/or resume to Township Clerk Becky Chown at [email protected] or mail it to her at 13235 Center Road, Traverse City MI 49686 by 4:00 p.m. on December 2, 2025.

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

Peninsula Township is accepting letters of interest/resumes for a part-time Code Enforcement Office. 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.

​Non-Motorized Transportation Planning is Now Underway

​Thanks to generous grant support from the DALMAC Fund and the Michigan Health Endowment Fund – Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyles Program, Peninsula Township has begun a non-motorized transportation planning project to enhance safety, accessibility and mobility for non-motorized users.
Please click here to learn more about the planning process and opportunities for public engagement (website open in new tab).

​WOMP LAWSUIT COURT FILINGS (website opens in new tab)

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.
Pay property taxes by clicking on Pay Tax Bills button above (website opens in new tab).

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:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
  • 2026 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.​​​
  • 2026 Dates TBA  

​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.
The CodeRED system will be used to send critical communications, from evacuation notices to missing child alerts. Sign up here (website opens in new tab)