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(Editor’s Note: Peninsula Township Supervisor Maura Sanders reports in with news about the Bayshore Marathon, a new Parks Committee member, short term rental violations and more. Big thanks to Maura for these weekly updates that keep us tuned into what’s happening at the Township offices. Read on for this week’s note. -jb)
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Friday, February 14, 2025
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Busy Week in the Township
The Town Board held their first monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11. We approved the large event permit for the Bayshore Marathon, which will take place on Saturday, May 24.
We had an action-packed discussion on the procedural steps necessary for the DNR to request changes to the East Bay boat launch at the corner of Center Road and East Shore Road. There was plenty more, so please watch the YouTube video of the meeting (available for 30 days).
The Town Board accepted the Parks Committee recommendation to appoint Christine Murphy to serve as a committee member. For more about Christine, see pages 36-39 in the Jan. 28 meeting packet here. The Town Board also accepted the recommendation for Becky Chown, Township Clerk, to fill the 7th position on the Committee as the voting ex officio member from the Town Board.
The Town Board has requested that the Planning Commission draft language for a Short Term Rental violation fee schedule. This will be presented to the Board for consideration in March.
For our residents who are not sure of the Township Zoning Ordinance, short term rentals of less than 30 days are not allowed in residential dwelling units (Article 6, page 38; revised by Amendment 182). Owner-occupied rentals are only allowed with an approved Bed & Breakfast Special Use Permit (Article 3, page 5; revised by Amendment 136).
Updates from Down the Hall
Treasurer: Taxes are due!! Pay your bill on Feb. 18 with no penalty, as the Township office is closed for the President’s Day holiday. The Treasurer’s office will be open on Friday, Feb. 28, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for final collection before taxes go delinquent on March 3.
Mission Point Lighthouse: Nothing to report other than I was able to climb the tower and take pictures of the ice cover off the far north end!!
Looking Ahead to Next Week
The Agricultural Advisory Committee will meet on Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. They will continue their discussion on the sign ordinance with the expectation to make a recommendation to the Planning Commission. They will also be discussing Right To Farm and Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices (GAAMPS) integration and diverse uses for agricultural land.
As always, check the Peninsula Township website for more details and information.
Have a great weekend, Everyone!
Maura Sanders
Peninsula Township Supervisor
Phone: (231) 223-7323
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Mondays 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Tuesdays – Thursdays 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Friday – Sunday and Holidays. If TCAPS is closed due to weather, Peninsula Township offices are closed at least until 10 a.m. Please check the website homepage for any updates.
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