Planning Department
Welcome to Richland Township on behalf of the Township Board and the Planning Commission. We are providing the following information to assist you in understanding Richland Township's involvement in your development project. We realize that you may have many questions regarding local costs and regulations. Please contact the Township Office if there is any further information that we can provide for you.
Planning Commission
(3 year terms)
The Richland Township Zoning Administrator is Kim Reiss. Kim is available at the Richland Township Administration Office every Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon.
The basic function of the Planning Commission is to make and adopt a plan for the township's land use development. The Planning Commission is required to review any plats, subdivisions, site plans or special use permits.
Effective August 2012, the Richland Township Planning Commission will meet the first Wednesday of the month, 7:00 P.M., at the Richland Township Administration Office, 1180 North Hemlock Road, unless otherwise posted..
- Chairman
Greg Turner - Secretary
Susan Neunenfeldt - Members
Matt Bray
Chris McNalley
Daivd King
Larry Engle
Terry Keyser
The Richland Township Zoning Administrator is Kim Reiss. Kim is available at the Richland Township Administration Office every Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon.
The basic function of the Planning Commission is to make and adopt a plan for the township's land use development. The Planning Commission is required to review any plats, subdivisions, site plans or special use permits.
Effective August 2012, the Richland Township Planning Commission will meet the first Wednesday of the month, 7:00 P.M., at the Richland Township Administration Office, 1180 North Hemlock Road, unless otherwise posted..
Richland Township's Future
NOTICE: Richland Township will be enforcing Section 402 (9) of the Zoning Ordinance. Storage of dismantled, wrecked and/or unlicensed vehicles is expressly prohibited unless contained in an enclosed structure. Violations of the Zoning Ordinance are municipal civil infractions and are subject to a civil fine in accordance with the schedule issuing tickets to violators from $50 to the first offense up to $500 for further offenses plus costs incurred. Violators will be notified by mail.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
(3 year terms)
Boyd Beyersdorf Brian Beckrow
Nelson Stapleton Larry Engel
Keith Frederick
The function of the Zoning Board of Appeals is to hear and decide appeals from and review any order, requirement, decision or determination made by any administrative official charged with enforcement by the Zoning Ordinance.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
(3 year terms)
Boyd Beyersdorf Brian Beckrow
Nelson Stapleton Larry Engel
Keith Frederick
The function of the Zoning Board of Appeals is to hear and decide appeals from and review any order, requirement, decision or determination made by any administrative official charged with enforcement by the Zoning Ordinance.
Schedule Of Fees
Special Use Permit $225.00
Site Plan Review $300.00
Amendment of Zoning Ordinance $300.00 (includes rezonings)
Zoning Board of Appeals Action $300.00
Land Division $ 50.00 (per split)
Special Meeting Fee $400.00
Site Plan Review $300.00
Amendment of Zoning Ordinance $300.00 (includes rezonings)
Zoning Board of Appeals Action $300.00
Land Division $ 50.00 (per split)
Special Meeting Fee $400.00
The audio for the 5-5-2021 meeting does not start until you get 3:24 minutes into the meeting. This was due to the recording starting prior to the meeting and the meeting being on pause in the meeting room.

official_zoning_ordinance_with_amendments_2022jun08.pdf | |
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Richland Township Master Plan | |
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APPLICATIONS:
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LAND DIVISION APPLICATION | |
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPLICATION | |
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REZONING APPLICATION | |
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SAGINAW COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION DRIVEWAY APPLICATION | |
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