Public 63-Day Comment Period Open for Proposed Au Train Township Master Plan

April 21, 2025

Public 63-Day Comment Period Open for Proposed Au Train Township Master PlanNOTICE OF 63-DAY COMMENT PERIOD ON PROPOSED AU TRAIN TOWNSHIP MASTER PLAN The Au Train Township Board has authorized the distribution and public comment period on its proposed Master Plan pursuant to the Michigan Planning Enabling Act. The public comment period will be open April 21 to July 1, 2025. After this period, the Au Train Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to accept additional comments on the proposed Master Plan.
Copies of the proposed Master Plan may be viewed at the Au Train Township Hall by appointment. Digital copies of the plan may be viewed at www.autraintownship.gov and www.cuppad.org.
Written comments, questions and requests for accommodation may be sent to: Au Train Township Planning Commission, Attn: DShields, Zoning Administrator, In writing: PO Box 33, Au Train, MI 49806 or by email: autrainzoning@gmail.com https://www.autraintownship.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DRAFT-Master-Plan-04072025.pdf Au Train Township Hall
N7569 Spruce St
Au Train MI 49806

News / Notices

**NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AU TRAIN TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
September 25, 2025 at 6:00PM**

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Au Train Township Planning Commission on: Thursday September, 2025 at 6:00PM at the Au Train Township Hall, located at N7569 Spruce Street, Au Train MI 49806, Alger County, Michigan, to receive public comment on the following:

Proposed Amendment to the Au Train Township Zoning Ordinance – The purpose of the zoning ordinance amendment is to insert a new Article as “Article XIII – Enforcement and Violations” providing for the enforcement of the Au Train Township Zoning Ordinance. After receiving comments, the Planning Commission may review and discuss any comments received and recommend action to the Township Board.

Cory & Kristy Cota are requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a private kennel
located at: N4421 16 Mile Lake Rd, Munising, MI, 49862 Parcel ID# 001-212-001-00
Zoning District: Lakeshore/River 2

Links to a draft of the proposed amendment for Article XIII: Click Here –https://www.autraintownship.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ZO-Amendment-DRAFT-09252025-Enforcement.pdf , along with The Au Train Township Zoning map and ordinance text are available online at: www.autraintownship.gov (Forms/Documents – Zoning)

Written comments regarding the public hearings will be accepted until 12:00 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to the hearing. For questions, contact D Shields, Au Train Township Zoning Administrator at (906) 450-1182 or autrainzoning@gmail.com – or mailed to PO Box 33, Au Train, MI 49806

This notice is posted in compliance with Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended, the Open Meetings Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

**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** – EXTENDED UNTIL THE UPDATES ARE APPROVED AND EFFECTIVE.

The Au Train Township Board has continued the 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.

**Check out the CALENDAR for upcoming Township meetings and events**