Leelanau Township
Leelanau Township is located at the top of Leelanau Peninsula in Leelanau County Michigan, USA
Next Meeting : Planning Commission
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Township News & Public Announcements
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEELANAU TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
Please take notice that the Leelanau Township Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing and consider the following request during their Regular Meeting on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Leelanau Township Hall, 119 E. Nagonaba St., Northport, MI 49670, with public participation available by Zoom electronic remote access.
The meeting will include a Public Hearing and consideration of an Application for Rezoning (Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment) submitted by Chris Amann to rezone property on E. Seth Rd., Northport, MI, (Property No.45-008-232-014-00) from the Agricultural District to R-1 Residential District. Click here for the rezoning application.
The public will be given the opportunity for public comment in-person or via Zoom Electronic Remote Access and telephone at specific times during the Hearing and regular meeting. Written comments will be accepted at and prior to the meeting.
The Zoom computer and telephone remote access meeting information is as follows: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8819825018?pwd=LzQ5aDgraUJGbUhtbElxdDVqWThtdz09
Meeting ID: 881 982 5018 Passcode: 49670
Phone: dial (312) 626-6799, enter Meeting ID and # when prompted. Enter Passcode when prompted.
The Application can also be viewed at the Leelanau Township Office during regular office hours.
A copy of the Agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the Township’s web page:
The Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon 72 hour advance notice by contacting Jessica Alpers, Township Clerk, (231) 386-5138 ext. 1, or clerk@leelanautownshipmi.gov.
Leelanau Township, 119 E. Nagonaba St., P.O. Box 338 Northport, MI 49670. Phone (231) 386-5138
We have one vacancy in the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) and one for a member of the Board of Review (BOR). There is also an opening for an alternate for BOR. The alternate serves only when another member can not attend Review Board. These positions are appointed by majority vote of the Board serving. Interested parties should send an email or letter of interest to Clerk Jessica Alpers clerk@leelanautownshipmi.gov. The clerk will forward your letters to the rest of the Board.
Please be advised:
The November Township Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 15 at 5:30 pm (the original date conflicts with election day, so the Board meeting is postponed to the following week)
OMENA COMMUNITY INPUT SURVEY RESULTS
SURVEY SUMMARY AND NOTES FROM JULY 27 OMENA COMMUNITY INPUT MEETING
The next Planning Commission Meeting is Thursday, 8/25 @ 7:00 pm.
The agenda topics are: Public Hearing on rezoning application & The Leelanau Township Master Plan update continuation
Please follow the progress and contribute during Planning Commission meetings. Draft chapters of the master plan will be posted on this website or at: https://planleelanautownship.org
Results of Community Survey
Please note that the Master Plan is a work in progress. All chapters are drafts.
06. Community Facilities and Services
Read the News about Broadband (fiberoptic) progress in Leelanau
Newly Approved Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
Thank You Planning Commission for your Hard Work and Dedication!
2022-23 Budget 
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners approved funding for County Wide Fiberoptic Broadband. The proposal from Point Broadband can be viewed here.
Please update your contacts with the new email addresses listed in: Directory
2022 Leelanau Township Parks & Recreation 5-year Plan 
The plan is available for reading and downloading via the link below. It may also be viewed in person at 119 E. Nagonaba Street, Northport, MI. Adopted 2022 Parks and Recreation 5-year Plan
Letters to the Residents of Leelanau Township:
Nov. 9, 2021 Letter from township attorney
From Leelanau Township Emergency Services
Acknowledgements: 
Thank You Sue Anderson for the Township cherry blossom scene featured on our Home page!
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Township Highlights & Reports
Leelanau Township, Leelanau County, MI USA
Link to Supervisor’s Annual Report