ZONING
Zoning-related requests require an appointment, including Land Division, Land Use Permits, Variance/Appeal, and Special Use Permit requests.
15 to 30-minute appointments available. Please contact the appropriate person to schedule an appointment. Drop-ins may be scheduled same-day, in the next available time slot.
Open 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.
Open hours*:
- Assessing: Monday & Thursday 9 - 11 a.m. and Tuesday & Wednesday 3 - 5 p.m. To request an appointment with Assessor Sally Murray email her at [email protected] or call her at 231.223.7313.
- Planning: Monday 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. and Wednesday 1 - 4:30 p.m.
- Zoning: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 a.m. - noon Book an appointment online with Zoning Administrator Sara Kopriva (website opens in new tab)
*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.
General Zoning Information
The Zoning Department works closely with the public and Township boards/commission to review and approve permits and applications for land use changes and development.
Its primary purpose is to ensure that current and future development aligns with Peninsula Township’s vision, planning goals, and zoning laws. Zoning decisions are based on the Peninsula Township Zoning Ordinance, which is guided by the Township’s 5-year comprehensive Master Land Use Plan.
The Zoning Department is supported by a staff Planning and Zoning Intake Administrator and contracted Planning consultant.
All initial Planning and Zoning inquiries should be directed to the Planning & Zoning Intake Administrator, who will determine the appropriate path forward and next steps/contact.
David K. Sanger, interim Planning & Zoning Intake Administrator - [email protected] or 231.223.7318
The Zoning Department is supported by a 5-member Planning Commission, a citizen-led advisory body responsible for hearing citizen appeals for variances from or interpretation of the Peninsula Township Zoning Ordinance.
Zoning Board of Appeals meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Hall.
The Zoning Board of Appeals is comprised of the following volunteer citizens of Peninsula Township.
Its primary purpose is to ensure that current and future development aligns with Peninsula Township’s vision, planning goals, and zoning laws. Zoning decisions are based on the Peninsula Township Zoning Ordinance, which is guided by the Township’s 5-year comprehensive Master Land Use Plan.
The Zoning Department is supported by a staff Planning and Zoning Intake Administrator and contracted Planning consultant.
All initial Planning and Zoning inquiries should be directed to the Planning & Zoning Intake Administrator, who will determine the appropriate path forward and next steps/contact.
David K. Sanger, interim Planning & Zoning Intake Administrator - [email protected] or 231.223.7318
The Zoning Department is supported by a 5-member Planning Commission, a citizen-led advisory body responsible for hearing citizen appeals for variances from or interpretation of the Peninsula Township Zoning Ordinance.
Zoning Board of Appeals meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Hall.
The Zoning Board of Appeals is comprised of the following volunteer citizens of Peninsula Township.
- Chair - John Dolton – (email [email protected])
- Vice-Chair & PC Representative - Lawrence Dloski – (email: [email protected])
- Member - Wes Cowan – (email [email protected])
- Member - Kris Prescott – (email [email protected])
- Member - Ashley Wahl – (email [email protected])
- Alternate - Laura Serocki – (email [email protected])
- Alternate - Will Ammerman – (email: [email protected])
- Alternate - Michael Dunn – (email: [email protected])
Zoning Forms
Use the “documents” tab (website opens in new tab) at the top right of the Township website to access Township zoning documents, including land use request/application forms.
This tab (website opens in new tab) also includes the most recent agendas, packets, and meeting minutes of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
This tab (website opens in new tab) also includes the most recent agendas, packets, and meeting minutes of the Zoning Board of Appeals.