West Branch Township Zoning Administration

West Branch Township is a Zoned and Ordinance enforced community. The Zoning Administrator Jeremy R. Hickmott handles all zoning and ordinance violations, complaints, and the application process. Zoning Permits, Special Use Permits, and other Zoning related documents can be printed off the Township Website.

Planning Commission Members

• Scott Bell (Chairman of Planning Commission)

• Mark Dantzer (Vice Chairman of Planning Commission)

• Mike Selinski (Township Representative on Planning Commission)

• Andrew Bak (Planning Commission Member)

• Mark Beck (Planning Commission Member)

West Branch Township Conceptual Review Meeting Information

The purpose of the pre-conceptual review meeting is to allow West Branch Township the opportunity to informally review a Development / Project proposal prior to the substantial commitment of time and expense on the part of the applicant in preparing a site plan. To set up a conceptual meeting, please contact the Township Zoning Administrator at 989-345-5450 EXT. 3

• Conceptual Meeting Agenda Template - CLICK HERE

• Conceptual Meeting Procedure - CLICK HERE

• Township Internal Review Process - CLICK HERE
  

West Branch Township Zoning Regulations / Master Plan / Zoning Map / Guide to developemtn

• West Branch Township Master Plan (Updated July 2023)

• West Branch Township Zoning Map (Updated September 2021)

• West Branch Township Zoning Ordinance (Updated March 22nd, 2024)

• West Branch Township Guide to Development (Updated August 2023)
  
  

West Branch Township Zoning / regulatory Related Ordinances

• Ordinance 34 - Blight Ordinance

• Ordinance 41 - Vendors and Peddlers

• Ordinance 45 - Sign Regulations (Updated July 2018) - Also in Regular Zoning Ordinance

• Ordinance 50 - Noxious Weeds and Grass Ordinance.

• Ordinance 52 - Marijuana Facilities Zoning Ordinance Amendment

• Ordinance 53 - Marijuana Establishments Ordinance.

• Ordinance 54 - Civil Infraction

• Ordinance 55 - Dangerous Buildings

• Ordinance 59 - Motor Vehicle Code / Traffic Regulations (EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 25TH 2024)

  
  

West Branch Township Printable Forms / Permit Applications / Fee Schedule / Blight & Zoning Complaint Forms

• Zoning Permit

• Special Use Application

• Site Plan Review Application

• Rezoning Request Application

• Land Division Application & Info.

• Temporary Sign Removal Policy

OPTIONS FOR PAYING ZONING RELATED FEES

• Check or Money Orders accepted - In person or by Mail (Receipt given or Sent Back)

• Cash payments accepted - In person only (Receipt given)

• CLICK HERE TO PAY ZONING RELATED PERMIT FEES (Receipt is Emailed) (there is a 3.99% fee for Credit Card use)
  

  ZONING ADMINISTRATOR CONTACT INFORMATION

Jeremy R. Hickmott

Phone Number - 989-345-5450 Ext. 3

Email Address - wbtclerk@gmail.com

ALL BUILDING PERMITS AND INFORMATION IS DONE THROUGH OGEMAW COUNTY.

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