Continuation of FAQ
The Township cannot answer questions, nor solve problems related to billing and service of your cable company. If you have a complaint about either, please put it in writing to the cable company and send a copy to the Township.
Q: When do the various boards meet and where are their meetings?
Township Board : Third Tuesday of every month.
Planning Commission: Third Wednesday of every month.
Zoning Board of Appeals: Second Tuesday of the month as a meeting is needed.
All meetings are held at 7:30 PM the Township Hall. Planning Commission Meetings are at 7:00 PM
Q: What are the procedures for obtaining a building permit?
A: The first step in building any structure is to apply for a zoning permit from the township. An APPLICATION FOR ZONING PERMIT must be completed and submitted along with the following:
a. Three site plans showing how far from the property lines the structure will be set.
b. Three sets of building plans, two of which will be signed and returned to you.
c. Your name, address, phone number and parcel ID number should be on all documents.
d. For new home construction, you must also include a copy of the driveway permit from Washtenaw County.
e. The filing fee for Zoning Permits is $50.00. Filing fee for decks or interior remodeling is $25.00. Payable in cash or by check.
Q: Does the Township accept credit cards for payment of services or taxes?
A: Taxes can be paid by credit card through the Tax and Assessing Online lookup page of this website. We cannot accept any credit card payments at the Township Hall
Q: How often are properties assessed?
A: Properties are assessed every year. Tax day is December 31st. Whatever is on the property on that day is assessed for the following year.
Q: How are land values determined?
A: Land values are determined through analysis of sales which have taken place in the Township during the past two years.
Q: How do I find out the cost of services at the Township?