Township Government Statutes
and
Zoning Ordinance
General information about townships and statutes in general may be found below.
Check here later for the Rollin Township Zoning Ordinance articles.
Rollin Township is one of 1,242 in the state of Michigan. General information about townships can be found at the Michigan Township Association's website listed below.
http://www.michigantownships.org/peoplenextdoor.asp
A "handbook" for township government is available from the Michigan Township Association.
http://www.michigantownships.org/books.asp
Authorities and Responsibilities of Michigan Township Officials, Boards & Commissions
Known as MTA’s “little red book,” this primer for township board members and officials was completely revised in November 2000, with minor revisions made periodically. It includes statutory citations and incorporates recent legislation, court cases and attorney general opinions. Information is provided on terms of office, vacancy, recall, meeting notices, minutes, elections, ordinance publication, investments and tax collections, in addition to statutory duties of each elected official, and township boards and commissions.
Our township's specific Zoning Ordinances are published in a book available at the township hall.
Ordinances often asked about by residents are outlined below.
Rollin Township has ordinances in effect concerning all types of construction. Please contact the appropriate inspector before remodeling or beginning any new construction. If construction or electrical work is started before proper approval and permits are obtained, you may be billed an additional fee.
An important governing ordinance requires each residence to display three inch or larger house numbers on the premise so they are visible from the road. This ordinance enables fire, police and rescue workers to identify all premises.
Lawns in residential districts must be kept mowed. Any lawn more than 10 inches in height may be mowed by the township with the cost of mowing added to your tax bill. This amount becomes a lien against the property.
Refuse must be removed on a regular basis. You can contract with one of the refuse collection agencies that serve the Township area or take your refuse to the Transfer Station on Rollin Highway. There is a fee for using the transfer station.