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 2010 U.S. Census lists a population of 5,433.

​Public Hearings

Township Board of Trustees - Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.​Zoning Board of Appeals - Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
  • ZBA #895 - Applicant: Gregory & Staci Billings, 40 Castleton Ct., Barrington, IL 60010, Owner and Property Address: 7015 East Shore Rd., Parcel #28-11-031-015-00:
  1. Requesting a variance from the required fifteen (15) foot side yard setback on the southerly property line to a ten (10) foot setback from the southerly property line. 
  • ZBA #896 - Applicant: Kenneth King, AIA-Cornwell Architects, 109 E. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684, Owner: Colin & Christine Murphy, 50204 Harding St., #275, Canton, MI 48188, Property Address: 12774 Peninsula Drive, Parcel #28-11-133-019-00:
  1. ​Requesting a variance from the required thirty (30) foot front yard setback to a twenty-seven (27) foot front yard setback in order to expand a non-conforming 74 square foot shed and construct an additional 70 square feet to the non-conforming structure.
  2. Requesting a variance to expand a non-conforming shed from 74 square feet and add an addition of 70 square feet to the non-conforming structure with a two-fixture bathroom facility and a height of fourteen (14) feet.
  3. Requesting a variance from the required thirty (30) foot front yard setback to a nineteen (19) foot front yard setback in order to expand a non-conforming 74 square foot shed and construct an additional 70 square feet to the non-conforming structure.
  4. Requesting a variance from Section 6.2.2(2)(d) iv: The floor of the deck at any point shall not have a height greater than thirty (30) inches above the finished grade of the site and no higher than the center of the traveled surface of the adjacent roadway. Requested variance is for the floor of the deck to be seven feet (7) in height to the new deck floor with storage area below deck surface.

Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Parks Commission Openings

​Peninsula Township is accepting letters of interest for individuals to serve on the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Parks Commission. The planning commission’s regular meeting is the third Monday of each month. The zoning board of appeals meets for site visits as well as the third Tuesday of each month. The parks committee meets the fourth Wednesday of each month. Additional meetings may be scheduled for each of these boards. The terms are for three years, and applicants must be qualified electors of the township. Please submit your email to Becky Chown, Township Clerk, 13235 Center Road, Traverse City, MI, 49686, or via email at clerk@peninsulatownship.com by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. 

Mission Point Lighthouse 150th Celebration 

The Mission Point Lighthouse 150th celebration will be on August 6-7, 2021.  Go to http://www.michiganlighthousefestival.com/ (website opens in a new tab) for more details.

Peninsula Township Fire Department Station 3 Open House

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​Sunday August 15, 2021 - noon to 3 p.m. Come see the new station located at 19270 Center Road. There will be food, trucks, staff, activities for the kids and a new custom station for everyone to view. Face masks are not required for vaccinated people.

Participate Old Mission

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​Peninsula Township recently launched a new public participation tool called Participate Old Mission. This tool provides a means to constructively share ideas, ask questions, and exchange thoughts. One component of this online platform is an opportunity to weigh in on topics relevant to updating the township master plan. 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.

StreamSpot/Streaming Platform Under Construction

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​In the next few weeks, we will be changing steaming platforms for township meetings. We are hoping for a smooth transition, but as with any new technology, there may be some interruption in service.
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Quick Connect

Grand Traverse County Household Hazardous Waste & Scrap Tire Collection

(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.​​   
Thursday, August 12, 1pm - 7pm 
Saturday, Sept., 18, 9am - 2pm
Thursday, October 14, 1pm - 7pm

​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.
  • Thursday, October 14th -         1 p.m. - 6 p.m. 

​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.