Powell Township Master Plan
“A Master Plan outlines a community’s vision for its future, providing guidance in the areas of housing, land use, the economy, sustainability, community facilities and services, recreation, and transportation through measurable goals and objectives.”
October 2014 Asserting Board Right to Approve Master Plan Resolution – [view]
Asserting Board Right to Approve Master Plan Resolution Signed October 21st, 2014
November 2014 Master Plan Adoption Resolution – [view]
November 2014 Master Plan Adopted Resolution
Approved Master Plan – [view]
(2018) Well Head Protection Program – [view]
The completed Well Head Protection Program of 2018
Township Meeting Notices
Open to the Public, Powell Township Meeting Dates. Unless posted differently
Township Board
3rd Tuesday of each month- 7pm
*June and October Meetings are held at the Halfway Township Hall
Planning Commission
3rd Wednesday of each month- 6:30pm
Parks & Recreation Committee
2nd Tuesday of each month- 6:30pm
Fire Department
Last Thursday of each month- 6pm @ Big Bay Fire Hall
Ambulance Department
1st Thursday of each month- 6:00pm @ Big Bay Fire Hall
Rental Forms
Terms and Conditions of Use of Powell Parks – [view]
The rental agreement for Powell Township Parks.
Hall Rental for Powell Township – [view]
The Request and Rules for the Hall Rental. Please contact the Custodian or Supervisor when arranging the Hall Rental
CHIMNEY BRUSH WAIVER – [view]
Free to use. Only fill out the Waiver to be charged if damaged or not returned.
Zoning Ordinance Book
2018 Zoning Ordinance Cover Page – [view]
2018 Zoning Ordinance Table of Contents – [view]
Complete Zoning Ordinance Book (Revised January 2018) – [view]
Here is the revised 2018 Zoning Book. The Table of Contents are a saved in a different PDF
Zoning Permit Fees Approved 10/18/2022
Zoning Map – [view]
Powell Township Zoning Map
Zoning Permit Fees |
SITE PLAN RESIDENTIAL: |
$37.50 |
SITE PLAN COMMERICAL: |
$50.00 |
DEMOLITION: |
$37.50 |
COPY OF ORDINANCE ON CD: |
$15.00 |
COPY OF ORDINANCE HARD COPY: |
$50.00 |
COPY OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ON CD: |
$15.00 |
COPY OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN HARD COPY: |
$50.00 |
SIGN PERMIT: |
$27.50 |
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: |
$300.00 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING- $550.00 SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING |
REZONING PERMIT: |
$300.00 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING- $550.00 SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING |
SPECIAL HEARING MEETING: |
$300.00 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING- $550.00 SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING |
MINERAL EXTRACTION PERMIT: |
$500.00 |
PETITION FOR ZONING AMENDMENT: |
$300.00 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING- $550.00 SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING |
PETITION FOR A VARIANCE: |
$300.00 |
APPEAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION (ZBA): |
$300.00 |
CHARGE FOR NON CONFORMING FROM B TO A: |
$300.00 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING- $550.00 SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING |
HOME OCCUPATION CLASS 1: |
$37.50 |
HOME OCCUPATION CLASS 2: |
$300.00 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING- $550.00 SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING |
AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT: |
$300.00 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING- $550.00 SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING |
INTERPRETATION OF ZONING ORDINANCE: |
$300.00 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING- $550.00 SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING |
Updated 12/6/2022
Mitch Walker / Powell Township Clerk
Zoning Permits & Forms
Demolition Permit 2015 – [view]
Updated 2015 Demolition Permit Application. Please bring the completed form in person. Do not mail.
Appeal of Administrative Decision – [view]
Updated 2013 Appeal of Administrative Decision. Please bring the completed form in person. Do not mail.
Application for Class A Non-conforming use Designation – [view]
Updated 2013 Application for Class A Non-conforming use designation. Please bring the completed form in person. Do not mail.
Request for Interpretation – [view]
Updated 2013 Request for interpretation. Please bring the completed form in person. Do not mail.
Petition for Amendment of Zoning Ordinance Text – [view]
Updated 2013 Petition for Amendment of Zoning Ordinance Text. Please bring the completed form in person. Do not mail.
Conditional Use Permit Application – [view]
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION -The completed form should be brought in person. Please do not mail this form.
Home Occupation Permit – [view]
Updated 2013 Home Occupation Permit. Please bring the completed form in person. Do not mail.
Mineral Extraction Permit Application – [view]
Updated 2013 Mineral Extraction Permit Application. Please bring the completed form in person. Do not mail.
Petition for a Variance – [view]
Updated 2013 Petition for a variance. Please bring the completed form in person. Do not mail.
Petition for Amendment of Zoning Ordinance Map – [view]
Updated 2013 Petition for Amendment of Zoning Ordinance Map. Please bring the completed form in person. Do not mail.
Site Plan and Zoning Compliance Permit Application 2015 – [view]
Updated 2015 Site Plan and Zoning Compliance Permit Application. Please bring the completed form in person. Do not mail.
Zoning Permit Fees 2017 – [view]
Parcel Division Application 2020- [view]