Zoning Board of Appeals
The ZBA hears appeals in matters relating to the zoning ordinance.Zoning Board of Appeals
Rachel Terpstra
Board Liaison
Jack Ketchum
Planning Commission Liaison
Larry Mierle
Member
George Postmus
Member
Thomas TenCate
Member
Ellen delaRosa-Pearn
Alternate
Meetings
The Spring Lake Township ZBA will meet at Barber School, 102 W. Exchange Street, Spring Lake, Michigan at 7:00 PM on the fourth Thursday of every month, except November (no meeting) and December (meeting the first Thursday). See the meetings & events calendar to view all scheduled meetings.
Zoning Board of Appeals Review Documents
Procedures for Variances, Authorizations, and Determinations
Variances, authorizations and determinations are decided by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Contact Lukas Hill, Community Development Director, for assistance with your application.
Variances may be applied for when a unique undue hardship is present on the property. Variances have the most stringent requirements that must be met before a variance can be granted.
Standards for Variances
Authorizations are required when a proposed accessory building or attached garage is larger than allowed by right.
Standards for Accessory Building Authorizations
Standards for Attached Garage Authorizations
Determinations are made for waterfront setbacks when the Zoning Administrator determines there is an unusual shoreline configuration, unusual topographical problem, or unusual circumstance.
Standards for Waterfront Setback Determinations
See the Zoning Ordinance for complete information.
Zoning Ordinance – Complete Text
Zoning Board of Appeals Application - $350 fee and $300 escrow deposit required
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