Planning & Zoning

See Meetings for dates and times.
See Officials for info regarding the Planning Commission board members.

Update from the supervisor – March 4, 2021

On behalf of the residents of Moffatt Township I contacted our township attorney in regards to our sign ordinance and this was her reply on the enforcement of said ordinance. 

Planning & Zoning for Solar Energy Systems: A Guide for Michigan Local Governments

Zoning District Map

The Zoning Ordinance and Master Plan (PDF’s) are available below. These may be downloaded and/or printed. Please refer to the zoning administrator with any questions/concerns, as these are only guidelines.

Moffatt Township Zoning Ordinance – revised Feb 2021

Moffatt Township Blight Ordinance – enacted January 18, 2019

Zoning Fees – updated

Moffatt Township Master Plan – revised Feb 2021 – Also available for review at the Moffatt Clerk and Forest Lake offices.

Request for Variance – Zoning Board of Appeals

DNR’s Forest Management Division – Rifle River Natural River Zoning

Michigan Laws Relating to Economic Development and Housing – 2nd Edition

Flood Plain Study 
Policy for Allowing Commercial Solar Panel Development on PA 116 Lands – Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Michigan Laws Relating to Planning – 10th Ed – December 2008