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JOB OPENING

Township Assessor

The Charter Township of Garfield is seeking an Assessor with a Level IV Michigan Master Assessing Officer (MMAO) certification who will be responsible for overall direction and management of the Township's property appraisal and assessment program. Please see the Job Posting for details and how to apply.

   


Township Board

Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Administration

The Charter Township of Garfield is now issuing Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control permits in accordance with Ordinance 78 approved by the Township Board on January 14, 2025. This ordinance allows Garfield Township to administer its own Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control program by requiring proper provisions for water disposal and the protection of soil services during and after earth change activities. All soil and erosion permits that were previously issued by Grand Traverse County will be transferred to and managed by Garfield Township.

 

All new Garfield Township related Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Applications may be completed at the Garfield Township Zoning Office located at 3848 Veterans Drive, Traverse City, Michigan between the hours of 7:30 am and 6:00 pm Monday through Thursday. Soil and erosion related forms and Ordinance 78 are available on the Township’s website. Please contact our Zoning Department if you have any questions (231) 941-1620.

Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Ordinance 78

Michael Green – Zoning Administrator

Charter Township of Garfield

  


Planning Commission

Public Hearing - April 9, 2025

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing during its regular meeting on April 9, 2025, at 7:00 pm at the Garfield Township Hall, 3848 Veterans Drive, Traverse City.  The item to be considered is an application submitted by Keel Capital, LLC requesting a Special Use Permit for a multi-family housing development at 2105 N. US-31 South, the Gauthier property, directly north of McRae Hill Road.  See Public Hearing Notice for details.

  


Zoning Board of Appeals

This page last updated on 3/27/2025.
 

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