Public Hearings Proposed Master Plan and Zoning Ordinance Amendment – Planning Commission

July 10, 2025

Public Hearings Proposed Master Plan and Zoning Ordinance Amendment - Planning Commission6:00 pmPUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE PROPOSED AU TRAIN TOWNSHIP MASTER PLAN
AND PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Please be advised that the Au Train Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the adoption of the proposed Au Train Township Master Plan. The Planning Commission will then conduct a public hearing for proposed amendments to the Au Train Township Zoning Ordinance. The purpose of the amendments are to revise and amend sections of the Ordinance regulating the application process for conditional use permits, and the application process and regulations for short-term rental uses. After receiving comments, the Planning Commission may review and discuss any comments received and recommend action to the Township Board. The public hearings will take place at 6:00pm ET on July 10, 2025 at the Au Train Township Hall, N7569 Spruce St. Au Train, MI 49806. A copy of the draft Master Plan and draft Ordinance amendment can be found at www.autraintownship.gov. Written comments and requests for accommodation will be accepted prior to the hearings and can be addressed to: Au Train Township Planning Commission Attn: Donna Shields, Zoning Administrator In writing: PO Box 33, Au Train, MI 49806 or by email: autrainzoning@gmail.com
Au Train Township Hall
N7569 Spruce Street
Au Train MI 49806

News / Notices

**Au Train Township Board Special Board Meeting** 

The Au Train Township Board will be holding a Special Meeting on Monday, July 28th at 6PM to continue review and discussion of the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments.  

Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments – https://www.autraintownship.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DRAFT-Zoning-Ordinance-Amendment-07102025.pdf

**Secretary of State Mobile Office coming to the Au Train Township Hall**

The Michigan Secretary of State Mobile Office will be at the Au Train Township Hall to service you!! 

Date: August 20, 2025

Time: 10AM-3PM EST

Location N7569 Spruce Street, Au Train 

Book your visit today by calling Township Clerk Mary Johnson at (906)361-2373 or email: marywaltherjohnson@charter.net

Download Flyer Here:  https://www.autraintownship.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SOS-Mobile-Office-Flyer-for-web.pdf

**PER GFL – THIS MUST STOP OR OUR COLLECTION PICKUP IS AT RISK FOR THE ENTIRE TOWNSHIP!!**

DO NOT DISPOSE OF IN CARTS OR DUMPSTERS…..
Refrigerators
Freezers
Liquids of any kind
Batteries!!! (Several have been left in the Old Plank Road Dumpster and next to Carts)
Large construction items that will get stuck in the dumpster
Steel/metal should be brought to the landfill to be recycled (no cost)
ALSO,
Everything must be in the cart and the lid closed or your entire cart will not be picked up. If you have more than one – they must be placed 3′ apart.
If you have any questions, please contact GFL at the Wood Island Landfill (906)387-2646.
 
**MORATORIUM ON SHORT TERM RENTAL CUP APPLICATIONS** – Effective May 5, 2025
 

The Au Train Township Board has put a 3-month moratorium on accepting applications for a Short Term Rental Conditional Use Permit as the Planning Commission continues necessary updates and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.  

Please see the Resolution https://www.autraintownship.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/STR-Moratorium-May-5-2025-APPROVED.pdf 

 
 
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