Stephen Kerr
Monday through Friday 9am-4:30pm;
(231) 766-3043 ext 2016 Or (231) 332-6706
zoningadministrator@daltontownship.org
Ordinance Enforcer: Clay Orrison.
Office hours vary. Complaints can be left with any staff person (231-766-3043).
*Credit/Debit payments accepted at Dalton Township Hall and by phone for taxes, permits, and more. Click here for information.*
Dalton Township Noise Ordinance Township Ordinance Complaint Form
Zoning Reminders:
- Ponds require approval by Building and Zoning as well as the DEQ (contact info below).
- Signs posted in the Township require approval from both the Building and Zoning Departments.
- Existing signs, when properties change ownership, also require Zoning Approval.
- Refacing, altering, re-locating, etc. of signs REQUIRES ZONING APPROVAL.
- General Law Ordinances are located in the Clerk's Office: 231-766-3043 ext 2013
Zoning Ordinance and Amendments.
Depending on your connection these may take several minutes to download.
Zoning Map - *updated 2019
Zoning Ordinance - *updates through February 8th, 2021
. *Ordinance 2021-01 Marihuana Facilities (Zoning Ordinance)
. *Chapter 13 "State-Licensed Marihuana Facilities" (General Law)
Updated Forms and Help Sheets.
Depending on your connection these may take several minutes to download.
Site Plan (blank) *required when building -
New Businesses - Moving into existing building
New Businesses - Start up check list
Zoning Land Use Compliance Application *required when building
Min. Lot Size Requirements by Zoned District ...............................
Residential Fencing Help Sheet *Zoning Approval required
Site Plan Review Application ..........................................................
Special Land Use Application
Temporary Special Land Use Application ......................................
Zoning District Amendment Application
Variance Application ......................................................................
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The above "forms" are in .pdf format.
A .pdf reader is required and can be downloaded from the adobe website.
Other Links
| Ordinance 2013-406 | Muskegon County Accommodations Tax Ordinance |
| GAAMP | Generally Accepted Agricultural Management Practices |
| MI DEQ | Building a Pond in Michigan (DEQ Grand Rapids Office: 616-356-0500) |