Public Hearing Notice

Date of Meeting: March 30, 2026 

Time of Meeting: 7 p.m. 

Place of Meeting: Ford River Township Hall, 3845 K Road, Bark River, MI 49807 

Purpose of Meeting: The purpose of the hearing is to accept public comments on the proposed zoning ordinance amendment. The amendment is to propose definitions, inclusion in zoning districts, and application standards related to the permitting of short-term rental uses.

After receiving comments, the Planning Commission will convene to review and discuss comments received.

Copies of the proposed ordinances may be viewed on the Ford River Township website, www.fordriver.org, or by contacting the Township Supervisor. Individuals requesting special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the Township Supervisor in advance of the meeting. Written comments may be sent to the above address prior to the hearing.

Posted by Township Official: Deanna Zeits, Deputy Clerk

Date and Time of posting: 3/10/2026, 10:04 a.m.

The Ford River Township Board will provide reasonable auxiliary aides and services for the hearing impaired and to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon reasonable prior notice to the Ford River Township Board. Individuals with disabilities requiring services should contact the Ford River Township Board by writing or calling; Steve Nelson, Ford River Township Supervisor, 3845 K Road Bark River, MI 49807, phone (906) 399-6411 or Debbi Brown, Ford River Township Clerk, 3845 K Road Bark River, MI 49807, phone (906) 786-8532.