The regular meeting of the JOINT PLANNING COMMISSION to be held on November 15, 2023 has been CANCELLED.
Public Notice
Notice of Budget Hearing
The Rutland Charter Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed Township Budget for fiscal year 2024, at a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, November O8, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan.
THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING.
A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41. 72a(2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The Rutland Charter Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below.
Robin J Hawthorne, Clerk
Rutland Charter Township
2461 Heath Road
Hastings, Ml 49058
(269) 948-2194
Notice of Ordinance No. 2023-190
ADOPTED: OCTOBER 11, 2023
EFFECTIVE: OCTOBER 27, 2023
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 220 (Zoning) of the Rutland Charter Township Code to include provisions for a new I/PU Institutional/Public Use District; to amend the Zoning Map of Rutland Charter Township as made part of Chapter 220 of the Rutland Charter Township Code by § 220-3-2 so as to rezone several parcels in various land sections of the Township to the I/PU Institutional/Public Use District or the PRC Park/Recreation/Camps District; and to amend § 220-5-2 pertaining to permitted uses in CR Country Residential District.
View Full Notice: Here
Notice of Planning Commission Special Land Use Public Hearing
TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting on November 1, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall located at 2461 Heath Road, within the Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan. The items to be considered at this public hearing include the following:
1. The application of Holly Kidder for special land use approval of a proposed “family business” (candle production workshop) within a fully enclosed accessory building on property in the Country Residential District commonly known as 596 Noah Drive (parcel no. 13-016-012-30). The Planning Commission will consider this application pursuant to §220-5-3.C of the Rutland Charter Township Code, and the special land use approval standards specified in §220-20-3.A. and §220-20-7, Item 4 of the Code; and any other applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. Such other matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission at this meeting; including a site plan for the development specified in the preceding paragraph submitted for review and potential Planning Commission approval at this meeting.
Written comments concerning the above matters may be mailed to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Rutland Charter Township Hall at any time prior to this public hearing/meeting, and may further be submitted to the Planning Commission at the public hearing/meeting.
The Rutland Charter Township Code, Zoning Map, Master Plan, and the above-referenced special land use application may be examined by contacting the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall during regular business hours on regular business days maintained by the Township offices from and after the publication of this Notice and until and including the day of the hearing/meeting, and further may be examined at the hearing/meeting.
Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the meeting/hearing to individuals with disabilities, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered, upon reasonable notice to the Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk as designated below.
Robin Hawthorne, Clerk
Rutland Charter Township
2461 Heath Road
Hastings, Michigan 49058
(269) 948-2194
Notice of Ordinance Submittal
TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE proposed Ordinance #2023-190 appended hereto was introduced for first reading by the Rutland Charter Township Board at its September 13, 2023 meeting.
This proposed ordinance will be considered for adoption by the Township Board at its scheduled regular meeting on October 11, 2023 commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Charter Township Hall.
Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to Rutland Charter Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township.
View Full Notice and Proposed Ordinance: Here
Notice of JPC Meeting Cancellation
The regular meeting of the JOINT PLANNING COMMISSION to be held on September 20, 2023 has been CANCELLED.
