NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, WILLIAMSTOWN TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION, June 24, 2026, Keeping of Farm Animals on Non-Farm Parcels or Lots

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
WILLIAMSTOWN TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
INGHAM COUNTY, MICHIGAN

Pursuant to Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended (the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act), the Williamstown Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting on June 24, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Township Hall, 4990 Zimmer Road, Williamston, Michigan.

The purpose of the hearing is to take public comments on proposed amendments to Article 8.02(RR) regarding Keeping of Farm Animals on Non-Farm Parcels or Lots. The amendments are intended to address conditions on parcels or lots in the R-1 and R-1-S Districts. Specifically, the second paragraph of subsection 1, Introduction, is proposed to read as follows:

The regulations in this section apply to all non-farm parcels or lots in the One Family Residential (R-1) and the Suburban Residential (R-1-S) districts and to non-farm parcels or lots that are three (3) acres or smaller in area zoned Rural Residential (RR), Rural Estates (RE), Agricultural Small Farms (AG-SF), and Commercial Agriculture (AG-C).

The proposed amendment may be examined at the Township Hall during regular business hours, Tuesday 10:00 am–4:00 pm, Wednesday 10:00 am-6:00 pm, & Thursday 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing or submit written comments to the Planning Commission at the address noted above.

Individuals needing special services to fully participate in in the meeting may contact the Township Office at (517) 655-3193 at least 5 days prior to the meeting to request necessary assistance.

Robin A. Cleveland, MiPMC
Williamstown Township Clerk

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