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

Planning Commission Members

Chair: William Gierut Secretary: Irene DeRoche Zoning Administrator: Mike Simula Liaison: Kathleen Frisk Members: Terry McBride, Tim Werner Zoning Board of Appeals Members: Greg Murphy, Tammy Schultz Planning/Zoning Commission Meeting Dates** 1st Wednesday of the month, at 7:00 PM **Meeting Dates changed by Planning Commission on 4.20.23 • January 12, 2023 • February 9, 2023 • March 16, 2023 7:30 PM (instead of the usual time) • April 13, 2023, 11:00 AM (instead of the usual time) o There will be a work session at 9AM in addition to the 11 AM meeting • April 20, 2023, 10:00 AM Workshop Meeting Only • May 3, 2023 • June 7, 2023 • No July meeting • August 2, 2023 • September 6, 2023 • October 4, 2023 • November 1, 2023 • December 6, 2023 ** PLEASE NOTE: The Planning/Zoning Commission Meeting Dates are subject to change. Please check with the Township Office (323-6608) the week before the posted meeting date to see if changes have been made. The Planning Commission changed meeting dates from the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6 pm to the 1st Wednesday of the month at 7 pm on April 20th, 2023. 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

February 15, 2024 January 18, 2024 December 6, 2023 October 12, 2023 October 4, 2023 September 6, 2023 July 12, 2023 June 7, 2023 May 17, 2023 May 3, 2023 April 20, 2023 April 13, 2023 Workshop April 13, 2023 March 29, 2023 March 16, 2023 January 12, 2023 Agenda December 7, 2022 November 15, 2022 November 10, 2022 October 13, 2022 September 8, 2022 August 25, 2022 July 14, 2022 June 16, 2022 May 12, 2022 January 13, 2022 December 2, 2021 November 11, 2021 September 9, 2021 August 12, 2021 July 15, 2021 June 10, 2021 May 13, 2021 April 15, 2021 February 18, 2021 January 21, 2021