Planning & Zoning

The purpose of the Planning Commission and the Zoning Administrator is to help regulate and control the development and use of property within the township and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents in Burt Township.  

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Zoning Ordinance

Draft – For Review ( Posted 3.19.25)

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Draft Ordinance
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Planning Commission Members

  • Chairman: Larry Shaffer
  • Vice Chairman:  Jenny Irvine
  • Secretary: Chris Lundquist
  • Township Board Representative: Paul Williams
  • Phil Bontrager
  • Rod Lowe
  • Walt Mixon

Zoning Administrator

Calvin McShane
Call or Text: (906) 450-3033
zoning@burttownship.com 

Zoning Board of Appeals Members

  • Tom Cleary
  • Victor Senk
  • Jeannie Kain

Board of Review Members

  • Calvin McShane
  • Molly Tavenner
  •  Victor Senk
  • Al Larsen, Alternate