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​Effective July 11, 2023, Land Division Application (LDA) & Land Use Permit (LUP) application submissions require an appointment.

​30-minute appointments available, scheduled on the half-hour. Drop-ins may be scheduled same-day, in the next available time slot.
Open hours*:
  • Assessing - Monday & Thursday 9 – 11 am and Tuesday & Wednesday 3 – 5 pm
  • Planning - Monday 4 – 6 pm, Tuesday & Thursday 9 – 11 am, and Wednesday 2 – 4 pm
  • Zoning - Monday 4 – 6 pm, Tuesday & Thursday 9 – 11 am, and Wednesday 2 – 4 pm
Please provide name, e-mail address, phone number, and property address and/or permanent parcel number with the nature of the appointment and someone will get back to you within 48 business hours.
*On a limited basis, appointments may be accommodated for outside of days and times listed above.  These requests should be made by e-mail, addressed to the appropriate department, to be scheduled as administrative time allows.

Permits

*Land Use Permit Fees

Zoning Department - Planning & Zoning Administrator Nicholas Wikar: 231-223-7318 or zoning@peninsulatownship.com
New Dwelling - $240.00
Additions: including garages, pole buildings and barns - $180.00

Accessory Structures: sheds, covered porches, decks, fences, farm stands, greenhouses, seawalls, rip rap, etc. - $120.00
Change of Use - $100.00

Multi-Family: per dwelling unit - $180.00
Commercial: $300.00 first 1000 sq. ft. plus $25.00 each additional 1000 sq. ft.​
Demolition - $90.00

Signs – new or replacement - $90.00
New Communication Tower -$1,000.00
Additional or Replacement Antennae - $750.00

Penalty Fee

​Building without permit: Regular fee is quadrupled - regular fee X 4

Renewal Fee

Renewal prior to expiration - ​½ of Regular fee 

*Other Permit Fees

Large Event Fee: $1,000.00 plus $5.00 for each registered participant to be paid at the completion of the event.
Private Road Permit: ​​​Includes review by Attorney​ - $1,000.00
Storm Water:
  • Minor Review - $500.00
  • Major Review - $1,500.00
Barn Storage Permit - $90.00
Wholesale Farm Processing Permit - $180.00
Home Occupation Permit: Renewal or Replacement - $90.00
Professional Review: Initial Escrow Fee - $5,400.00

*Planning Department Fees

Planning Department - Director of Planning & Zoning Jenn Cram:  231-223-7314 or planner@peninsulatownship.com​
Concept Reviews – SUP & PUD - $240.00
SUP, SUP/PUD, Rezoning: 
  • Bed & Breakfast SUP - $876.00
  • All other SUPs 100 acres or less - $1,536.00
  • SUPs 100 acres or more, All PUDs, or Rezoning - $1,860.00
SUP/PUD Amendment (Fee prior to final approval):
  • ​Minor Amendment - $240.00
  • Major Amendment - $876.00
SUP/PUD Amendment (Fee after final approval):
  • Minor Amendment - 1/2 SUP/PUD fee
  • Major Amendment (includes new uses) - Full SUP/PUD fee
PUD/Condominium/Subdivision - Permit Fee x 1.5
Professional Review Initial Escrow fee - $5,400.00

*Planning Commission Fee

Planning Commission Special Meeting - $1,584.00

*Assessing Department Fees

Assessing Department - Assessor Sally Murray 231-223-7313 or assessor@peninsulatownship.com
Land Division, includes Attorney Review - $1,000.00
Label List Request - $25.00
Label List for Large Events - $250.00


​​*Zoning Board of Appeals Fees

Appeal - $1,200.00
Variance Request - $1,200.00
Sign Review - $450.00
Special Meeting Request - $1,584.00

*Purchase of Development Rights (PDR)

Planning Department - Director of Planning & Zoning Jenn Cram:  231-223-7314 or planner@peninsulatownship.com​
​Conservation Easement Amendment Non-refundable Base Fee - $1,800.00
Relocation of Lot - $600.00 per lot

*Additional Fees

*Any extra cost incurred by the Township for any fees associated with or in addition to the permit fee, Land Division fee, Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Department or Planning Commission will be billed to the applicant/owner.

Fee Schedule Adopted by Peninsula Township Board May 9, 2023 -  Effective May 10, 2023.
Peninsula Township :: 13235 Center Rd. :: Traverse City, MI 49686
Monday 7:30 am - 6:30 pm*  ::  Tuesday - Thursday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm*
*Peninsula Township's Inclement Weather Policy: If TCAPS closes Traverse City area schools, Peninsula
Township offices are closed at least until 10am. Please check the homepage of our website for any updates.​
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