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ZONING

Zoning-related requests require an appointment, including Land Use Permits, Variance/Appeal, and Special Use Permit requests.

Sara Kopriva, Zoning Administrator, [email protected] or 231.223.7318.
Open hours*:​ Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. EST 
To schedule a 15-minute appointment please book an appointment online (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 contracted Zoning Administrator and Code Enforcement officer:
Sara Kopriva, Zoning Administrator
[email protected]
231.223.7318
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David Sanger, Code Enforcement Officer
[email protected]
231.216.1212
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. Please direct all Zoning Board of Appeals correspondences to Sara Kopriva, Zoning Administrator at [email protected].
  • Chair - John Dolton
  • Vice-Chair & PC Representative - Lawrence Dloski
  • Member - Wes Cowan​
  • Member - Kris Prescott
  • Member - Scott Visger
  • Alternate - Will Ammerman
  • Alternate - Ashley Wahl
  • Alternate - TBD

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.  
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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