ca. 1930–1945
Water Tower Park Grant
Thank you to the North Bank Communities Fund for the generous grant of $2,622.25 to Spring Lake Township to be used for improvements to Water Tower Park. The funds from this grant will allow for the installation of a drinking fountain at the park. Current plans include having a functional drinking fountain in Water Tower Park by April 1, 2022.
Tax Information
Tax bills should be received beginning December 1, 2021. Tax payments are due by February 14, 2022.
Mail your tax payments to
Spring Lake Township – Tax
Department 8708
PO Box 30516
Lansing, MI 48909-8016
Payments may also be brought into the lobby during regular business hours or dropped in the drop boxes (on the front of the building or behind the building). Please wear a mask while in the building.
Tax and Assessing information is available online from BS&A. A fee of $2 will be charged unless you are looking up your own property. If it is your property you will need to register, but the information is free.
Spring Lake Fire Department is Hiring
NOW HIRING
Paid-on-call Firefighters!
The Spring Lake Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates as a Paid-on-Call Firefighter.
Anyone interested should fill out an application and return to the Spring Lake Township Offices (101 S. Buchanan St.) or Fire Station #1 (106 N. Fruitport Rd).
Questions? Email fire@springlaketwp.org or call 616-215-1590
Fire Department Application for Employment
Burn Day
Burn Days in 2022 are March 19, May 14, July 16, September 17 and November 19.
Only brush may be burned. No burning within 1400 feet of Ferrysburg or the Village of Spring Lake.
A permit is required. Permits are valid for a calendar year.
Burn Permit ApplicationRycenga Park Reservations
Rycenga Park is located at 16401 Hemlock Road. For park shelter reservations, use the online reservation form. Reservations open 1 year ahead of the date. Reservations are available from May 15 to September 30. Reservations are not taken for dates outside these dates.
Reservation fees are based on 1/2 day blocks – 9am-2:30pm or 3:30pm-9pm
Township residents: $45/block or $90 for the full day
Township non-residents: $65/block or $130 for the full day
Electricity is provided in the shelters. If the outlets are overloaded, the GFI circuit may trip. Please try using the reset button on the outlet before calling for help.
Dogs must be leashed. No dogs are allowed on the playground or the athletic fields.
Short-Term Rentals
Ordinance 255 regulating short-term rentals, was effective February 6, 2017. Short Term Rental definitions were updated in Ordinance 278, effective November 16, 2020.
Short term rentals are not allowed for properties zoned R-1 or R-2. They are allowed in other residential zoning districts.
- Short Term Rental Ordinance
- Zoning Text Amendment – Short Term Rentals
- Suggested Rental Inspection List
- Zoning Map
Meetings & Events
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January 27, 2022 12:00am |
Zoning Board of Appeals
Barber School, 102 West Exchange Street Spring Lake, MI |
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February 3, 2022 7:00pm - 8:00pm |
Recreation Committee
Barber School, 102 West Exchange Street Spring Lake, MI |
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February 14, 2022 7:00pm - 8:00pm |
Board of Trustees
Fire Station #2, 18964 174th Ave. Spring Lake, MI |
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February 16, 2022 7:00pm - 8:00pm |
Planning Commission
Barber School, 102 West Exchange Street Spring Lake, MI |
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February 24, 2022 12:00am |
Zoning Board of Appeals
Barber School, 102 West Exchange Street Spring Lake, MI |
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February 28, 2022 6:00pm - 7:00pm |
Board of Trustees
Barber School, 102 West Exchange Street Spring Lake, MI |
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March 8, 2022 9:00am - 12:00pm |
Board of Review
Township Hall, 101 S Buchanan Spring Lake, MI |
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March 14, 2022 9:00am - 9:00pm |
Board of Review
Township Hall, 101 S Buchanan Spring Lake, MI |
Public Notices
Special Meeting Notices
Regular Meeting Notices
Notice of Adoption
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