Planning Commission

The basic function of a township planning commission is to make and adopt a plan for the township’s land use development. In addition to private land use, the planning commission considers the general location of major streets, water and sewer systems and other public utilities and structures, and rehabilitation of blighted areas, location of public buildings, and flood prevention.

The planning commission is required to review any plats or subdivisions and make a recommendation prior to township board action. It also does site plan reviews and makes decisions on applications for special use permits and planned unit developments.

The township board decides on rezoning issues and amendments to the zoning ordinances after review and recommendation of the planning commission.

For a copy of the 1991 Master Plan, click here.

For a copy of the 2005 Master Plan Update, click here.

For a copy of the 2005 Future Land Use Update, click here.

For a copy of the 2008 Laketown SubArea Plan, click here.

The Planning Commission meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the township office. Planning Commission members are Linda Howell, Jim Lorence, Randy Becksvoort, Marcia Perry and Dick Becker.

2019 Master Plan Workshops

The Planning Commission has started work on the 2019 Laketown Township Master Plan. There will be several workshops held for residents at the township hall. Please come and be part of the process. Green postcard reminders will be coming to your mailbox. you can follow the progress and get more information at:
Twitter – www.twitter.com/Laketownmp
Facebook – www.facebook.com/Laketownmp
Website – www.freshcoastplanning.com/laketownmp

Master Plan Workshop Dates
Northern Laketown Focus – June 25
Blue Star Highway Focus – July 12
Agricultural Focus – July 23