Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is tasked with writing and maintaining the township’s master and recreation plan, annual capital improvements plan, and zoning ordinance. The Planning Commission also reviews and approves new development in the township and takes on additional tasks as requested by the Township Board.

Annual Report

2021 Annual Report 2022 Annual Report 2023 Annual Report 2024 Annual Report

Planning Commission Members

Chair: Kathleen Frisk Secretary: Irene DeRoche Zoning Administrator: Mike Simula Liaison: John Gregg Members: William Seppanen, Laura Mattson Zoning Board of Appeals Members: Greg Murphy, Tammy Schultz Planning/Zoning Commission Meeting Dates** 1st Wednesday of the month, at 7:00 PM ** PLEASE NOTE: The Planning/Zoning Commission Meeting Dates are subject to change. Please check with the Township Office at 906-323-6608 the week before the meeting date to see if changes have been made. The Planning Commission Meeting Dates are subject to change or cancellation. Please check with the Township Office (906-323-6608) the week of the posted meeting date to see if changes have been made. Meeting notices will be posted on the Township Hall outdoor bulletin board and at the Post Office. All efforts will also be made to update the dates if they change on the Township website under the "Downtown Development Authority" or "Planning Commission" links. NOTE: Part 91 of Public Act 451 (Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act) states that if you are undertaking an earth change that disturbs one acre (43560 square feet) or greater for construction, or is within 500 feet of a lake or a stream, you are required to apply for and receive a Soil Erosion Control Permit before construction begins. Failure to obtain a Part 91 SESC permit before earth disturbance activities begin will cause you to be in violation of state law and be subject to fines and/or penalties. Please contact the Marquette County Conservation District (1030 Wright St. in Marquette) at 906-226-2461 for more information and to obtain a Soil Erosion Control Permit application.

Michigamme Township

Recreation Plan

The Michigamme Township Board adopted the Michigamme Township Recreation Plan 2021-2025 at the Special Board Meeting held on January 26, 2021. Michigamme Township Recreation Plan 2021-2025 R-2021-01-26-1 - Resolution 2021 Adopting Recreation Plan

Planning Commission Meeting

Minutes

September 3, 2025 August 6, 2025 April 2, 2025 February 19, 2025 Special Meeting (Workshop) February 5, 2025 January 22, 2025 Organizational Meeting January 7, 2025 Special Meeting (Workshop) January 7, 2025 December 20, 2024 December 12, 2024 November 11, 2024 November 6, 2024 October 20, 2024 October 2, 2024 September 11, 2024 September 4, 2024 August 22, 2024 August 7, 2024 July 15, 2024 June 5, 2024 May 8, 2024 April 10, 2024 April 1, 2024 March 13, 2024 February 15, 2024 January 18, 2024 All of 2023 Meeting Minutes All of 2022 Meeting Minutes All of 2021 Meeting Minutes