ca. 1930–1945
Hunting Season Closures
With the start of deer firearm season on November 15, remember:
The Township disc golf area is closed until the end of firearm season, November 30.
North Ottawa Dunes park will be closed
Friday to Monday
November 19 to November 22
The park will reopen on Tuesday, November 23 at 7am.
Burn Day
Date: Saturday, November 20, 2021
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 Days in 2022 are March 19, May 14, July 16, September 17 and November 19.
Burn Permit Application
Leaf Drop Off
The Spring Lake Department of Public Works has set up a bagged leaf collection site. Please place your bagged leaves in the designated area behind the facility, on the far south side. The area is designated by signs and fencing. DPW staff will place the bags in the dumpster as needed.
October 27 to December 1
Wednesdays, 2pm-5pm
Saturdays 10am-4pm
DPW Building, 16747 150th Ave (off M-104 across from Lakeside Auto)
Leaves only, bagged in biodegradable paper bags
Spring Lake Township/Village residents only
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 EmploymentRycenga 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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December 1, 2021 2:00pm - 5:00pm |
Leaf Drop Off Site Open
DPW Building, 16747 150th Avenue Spring Lake, MI |
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December 2, 2021 7:00pm - 8:00pm |
Zoning Board of Appeals
Barber School, 102 West Exchange Street Spring Lake, MI |
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December 9, 2021 7:00pm - 8:00pm |
Recreation Committee
Barber School, 102 West Exchange Street Spring Lake, MI |
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December 13, 2021 7:00pm - 8:00pm |
Board of Trustees
Barber School, 102 West Exchange Street Spring Lake, MI |
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December 14, 2021 9:00am - 10:00am |
Board of Review
Township Hall, 101 S Buchanan Spring Lake, MI |
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December 15, 2021 7:00pm - 8:00pm |
Planning Commission
Barber School, 102 West Exchange Street Spring Lake, MI |
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December 23, 2021 All Day |
Township Hall Closed | |
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December 24, 2021 All Day |
Township Hall Closed |
Public Notices
Special Meeting Notices
Regular Meeting Notices
Notice of Adoption
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