RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION

• Formulate and adopt a Master Plan for the Township’s land use development and preservation.
• Maintain and update the Watersmeet Township Zoning Ordinance.
• Review site plans for all major developments in the township and make recommendations.
• Review all zoning change requests and special use requests.

PLANNING COMMISSION SCHEDULED MEETINGS
Regular meetings are usually held on the second (2nd) Wednesday of each month at 5:30 PM at the Watersmeet Community Center.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR

• Receive applications for land use permits and issue or deny the same.
• Inspect buildings or structures to determine compliance with the land use permits issued.
• Enforce the Watersmeet Township Zoning Ordinance.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

The Zoning Board of Appeals conducts hearings for property owners or prospective buyers requesting a variance or deviation from the Watersmeet Township Zoning Ordinance or an interpretation of the ordinance language. An application and supporting documentation must be submitted. The ZBA will only grant variances in the rarest situations as the zoning regulations are intended to protect the general health, safety, and welfare of the township.