GALIEN TOWNSHIP- PUBLIC HEARING – ALLOWING GENERAL FARM STORES

GALIEN TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE GALIEN TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER ALLOWING “GENERAL FARM STORES – SELLING OF FARM PRODUCTS PRODUCED ON THE PREMISES AND SELLING RELATED FARM PRODUCTS & OTHER GOODS PRODUCED OFF-PREMISES” BY SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN THE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT

TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, as amended, and the Galien Township Zoning Ordinance, that the Galien Township Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on October 5, 2021, at the Galien Township Hall, at 305 Kiley, Galien, MI 49113, at 7:30 p.m., to hear public comments on the proposed amendment, and to consider recommending the adoption of an ordinance adding Section 2.4 B, “Uses by Special Permit as Provided for by Section 3.13”, to include #24, “General Farm Store – Selling of Farm Products Produced on the Premises, and Selling of Related Farm Products & Goods Produced Off-Premises”.
The proposed zoning amendment would consider the nature of the special use, whether it is proper in the Agricultural Zoning District, and if so, the Planning Commission may further define and develop language to define “General Farm Store”.
A complete copy of the proposed Ordinance amendment may be viewed at the Township Hall, or by contacting the Township Clerk, Jennifer Richter, at 269-545-8143 during regular business hours after the publication of this Notice, and further, the proposed Ordinance may also be examined at the public hearing. Individuals with disabilities or the need for auxiliary aids should contact the Township Clerk at the above number, or send correspondence requesting accommodations to the Galien Township Hall, 305 Kiley, Galien, MI 49113, not less than five days before the hearing.
Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Galien Township Hall by 4:00 p.m. on October 3, 2021, in order to be included in the materials submitted to the Planning Commission for review.
Date: September 16, 2021
Jennifer Richter, Township Clerk