Please practice social distancing when entering
the Township Hall and all are encouraged to
wear a mask inside the building.
If you mail any payment or use the dropbox and you want a receipt, please provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope or email address. Permit applications and payments can be put in the drop-box or mailed.
Township Hall and Glenna Droscha Pavilion are now available for reservation by Aurelius Township residents .
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TOWNSHIP OF AURELIUS
INGHAM COUNTY, MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING
To: The residents and property owners of Aurelius Township, Ingham County, Michigan and any other interested persons.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of Aurelius Township will hold a public hearing and regular meeting on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Aurelius Township Hall, 1939 S. Aurelius Road, Mason, MI 48854 to consider the proposed amendments to the Aurelius Township Zoning Ordinance that will, in brief, accomplish the following:
- Amend the Zoning Ordinance to include a new section to allow private/residential solar energy systems (“SES”) in any zoning district classification in the Township. To authorize roof mounted or ground mounted SES, set setback requirements, height restriction, screening requirements, and removal procedures.
- Amend the Zoning Ordinance to add a new section prohibiting the Outdoor Storage Containers within the Township in any zoning district without a permit. To define outdoor storage container to be an accessory structure and require annual renewal of permits.
- Amend the Zoning Ordinance to add a new section titled Outdoor Wood Furnace Ordinance which prohibits the use of said furnace without a permit. Sets minimum lot size and setback requirements and prohibits the use of the furnace in the front yard. Prohibits the burning of hazardous materials and authorizes occasional inspection of the furnace by certain Township officials and/or the Fire Chief.
- Amend the Zoning Ordinance to repeal Section 16-574, which regulates private roads.
- Such other and further matters as shall lawfully come before the Planning Commission.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that anyone interested in reviewing the proposed text amendments noticed herein may request to obtain a copy of the same by contacting the Township Clerk, Tracy Ayres, via telephone at 517-628-2093 or email at clerk@aureliustwp.org. A copy of the proposed text amendments is also available online for review on the Township’s website at http://www.aureliustwp.org/HOME.aspx and at the Township Hall.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that written comments can be mailed, emailed or otherwise delivered to the Township Clerk, Tracy Ayres, at 1939 S. Aurelius Road within the Township; or via email to clerk@aureliustwp.org at any time during regular business hours of regular business days until 4:00 p.m. on the date of said hearing, and will further be received by the Planning Commission at the time of said hearing.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Aurelius Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the hearing to individuals with disabilities upon five (5) days’ notice to the Aurelius Township Clerk of the need for the same. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk by writing or by calling the Clerk at the Township Hall.
All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in discussion on the above.
AURELIUS TOWNSHIP
PLANNING COMMISSION
Tracy Ayres, Township Clerk
Aurelius Township Hall
1939 S. Aurelius Road
Mason, MI 48854
517-628-2093
clerk@aureliustwp.org
Posted 8/20/21 11:43 am
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Township Clean Up Day will be held Saturday, September 25, 2021, beginning at 8:00 a.m. and ending promptly at 12:00 p.m. Granger Compactor Trucks and employees will be here to accept refuse without charge to individuals. We will not be accepting used oil or tires this year. This event is for Aurelius Township residents only.
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