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NOTICE OF ADOPTION 

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LANSING

Ingham County, Michigan

 

Ordinances No. 31.171 and 75.2

                                                                                     

            TAKE NOTICE THAT, at its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 the Township Board  of the Charter Township of

Lansing adopted the ordinances referenced below, which ordinances are  generally described as follows:

 

            Ordinance No. 31.171:

 

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LANSING, INGHAM COUNTY, MICHIGAN, PROVIDING THAT THE CODE

OF ORDINANCES, CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LANSING, MICHIGAN, BE AMENDED BY AMENDING SECTION 85-7 (“’G’ GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE”) AND SECTION 85-8 (“’H’ INDUSTRIAL ZONE”) TO CHAPTER 85 (“USE, HEIGHT, AREA REGULATIONS”) OF TITLE VIII (“ZONING”), TO: AUTHORIZE CERTAIN USES PERMITTED AS OF RIGHT AND BY SPECIAL USE PERMIT WITHIN THE “G” GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE AND THE “H” INDUSTRIAL ZONE; MAKE CERTAIN TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO SAID ORDINANCE PROVISIONS; REPEAL ORDINANCES AND PORTIONS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.

 

            Ordinance 75.2:

 

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LANSING, INGHAM COUNTY, MICHIGAN, PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LANSING, MICHIGAN, BE AMENDED BY AMENDING CHAPTER 71B (“PROHIBITION OF MARIHUANA ESTABLISHMENTS”) TO TITLE VI (“LICENSING”) TO: CHANGE THE CHAPTER’S TITLE FROM “PROHIBITION OF MARIHUANA ESTABLISHMENTS” TO “MARIHUANA FACILITIES”; ESTABLISH THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF  MARIHUANA FACILITIES THAT MAY BE AUTHORIZED WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP; ESTABLISH AN APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR AUTHORIZING MARIHUANA FACILITIES; ESTABLISH GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR AUTHORIZED MARIHUANA FACILITIES; PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL MARIHUANA FACILITIES FEE; PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS AND DESIGNATE VIOLATIONS OF THE ORDINANCE AS MUNICIPAL CIVIL INFRACTIONS; REPEAL ORDINANCES AND PORTIONS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.

 

        NOTICE: Pursuant to Section 8 of the Charter Township Act (Public Act 359 of 1947, as amended), the full text of the

proposed ordinance, as introduced, has been posted, and is available for inspection at, the following locations: (1) the office of the

Township Clerk, 3209 West Michigan Ave., Lansing, Michigan 48917; and (2) the Charter Township of Lansing’s website,

located at the following web address: www.lansingtownship.org

 

       Copies of the proposed ordinance can be obtained from the office of the Township Clerk for a fee to be determined by the

Township Clerk in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, MCL 15.231, et seq.

 

             

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Susan Aten, Clerk

Charter Township of Lansing

 

 

One Issue:  8/5/2020 in the City Pulse, Affidavit please

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 PUBLIC NOTICE

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LANSING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, has been scheduled for 28^th day, July, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. in the Board Room in the Lansing Township Administration Building at 3209 West Michigan Avenue, Lansing, Michigan.

The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to determine that the program being used to record and tabulate the results of the election counts the votes in the manner prescribed by the law.

SUSAN L. ATEN, Clerk

Charter Township of Lansing

One Issue:  July 22, 2020– City Pulse

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Message from Clerk Aten.....

 

With the passage of Proposal 18-3, every voter has the option to vote by absentee ballot.  Since that time, my staff and I have encouraged voters to sign up to be on our permanent list of absentee voters.  As a matter of fact, we have more than doubled the number of voters on our list.  We are currently up to 1038 of our ­­­­­6643 voters who are receiving applications prior to every election.  All voters have the option to join the list at any time.  Also, to be clear, you can call the office or send an email, or go to www.mvic.sos.state.mi.us/  prior to any election and get an application for a ballot. 

 

Please look for my mailing of applications to arrive in your mailbox in the next few days.

 

As of yesterday, the Secretary of State has decided to take the unprecedented action of mailing absentee ballot applications to all registered voters who aren’t on the permanent list.  The State’s mailing will come in an envelope with a letter that suggests returning applications by email as an alternative to the more traditional options of mail or drop box.  Submitting applications by email is one option, but we hope that most voters will continue with the practice of delivery to our drop box or by mail, to make sure emails don’t get tied up in SPAM filters.   

 

Many of you often report to me that you receive applications that look like they came from my office, but in fact, they are distributed by 3^rd party organizations.  You only need to submit one application.  If we receive duplicates from you, we will only send one ballot. 

 

I know it’s hard in these changing times to keep up with things.  Here are some basics to put your minds at ease:

 

• Any signed, written request for a ballot from a Lansing Township voter will be processed by my office, regardless of format.
• Those who prefer to vote at the precinct can disregard the application(s).
• Ballots will never be sent out unless the voter submits a completed application to my office.
• The applications will allow you to request a ballot for either August or November or BOTH elections.  Please mark your preference.  You may have requested a November ballot on your March application, we have that information and will process your request. 
• Signatures are required on every application and ballot envelope and are verified against the signature on the voter registration file. 
• Ballots for the August 4^th election should be available to be mailed in late June/early July.
• If you didn’t receive an application, it can be downloaded from our website by clicking here, or call 517-485-4063 to request one.
• Absentee ballot applications can be submitted until July 31^st by mail or drop box, or until August 3^rd in person. I recommend submitting as early as possible to allow you to complete the process in time to have your ballot counted.  It must be returned to my office by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.

 

At this time there haven’t been any changes regarding in-person voting in the precincts.  I will keep this page updated with the latest information we receive from the Secretary of State.

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For Your Information:

 

The next elections in Lansing Township are August 4th and November 3rd.

If you would like to be able to vote from home, 

please go to the Clerk's page for information on 

being added to the permanent absentee voter list.

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May 18, 2020

 

 

Dear Lansing Township Residents and Property Owners,

 

I would like to remind residents and property owners that the Township's Noxious Weeds Ordinance is in effect for all properties located in the Township.

 

The Code of Ordinances for the Charter Township of Lansing, Section 52, states that any noxious weeds or grass that are ten inches in height shall constitute a hazard and shall be cut or eradicated, when and as often as necessary.

 

For more information, please visit our website or contact me directly at 517-485-3510 or via email drichards@lansingtownship.org.

 

Respectfully,

 

 

Daniel L. Richards

Code Official

Charter Township of Lansing

517-485-3510

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*** ATTENTION SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS ***

This is to let you know that starting Friday, April 3, you can enroll in the U.S. Treasury Department’s Payment Protection Program (PPP). MTA is working with the Small Business Association of Michigan to help get the word out to Michigan communities and businesses about the program, which authorizes up to $349 billion toward job retention and certain other expenses. The program is first-come, first-served.  By April 3, a Michigan-specific website dedicated to the program will be live to provide information on the program, a checklist and documents needed to apply, instructions on how to connect with a bank and/or finding a lender, and a budget tool to track and ensure the loan is forgiven. A sample PPP loan application has been released by the U.S. Treasury Department.

• Starting April 3, 2020, small businesses, sole proprietorships and nonprofits can apply for and receive loans to cover their payroll and other certain expenses through existing Small Business Association (SBA) lenders. 

• Starting April 10, 2020, independent contractors and self-employed individuals can apply for and receive loans to cover their payroll and other certain expenses through existing SBA lenders.

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Lansing Township Declares State of Emergency

and Closing Building to Non-Essential Traffic

Supervisor Dion'trae Hayes has declared a State of Emergency in Lansing Township.  The Township's Administration Building is closed to non-essential traffic in an effort to protect residents and staff from COVID-19.  "Lansing Township is taking the necessary precautions to protect our residents and staff.  COVID-19 is a very serious ailment and we are taking bold steps to help prevent transmission," said Supervisor Hayes.  "In addition to practicing social distancing, we are allowing employees to work remotely and have created staggering shifts for those in the office.  All essential services including police, fire, emergency services and water will continue."

The Township will resume full operations on Monday,  April 6, 2020.  Until then, staff will be monitoring their voicemail and email on a regular basis.

For more specific information, please click the appropriate department below:

Supervisor's Office/Assessing/Building - (517) 485-2272

Clerk's Office - (517) 485-4063

Treasurer's Office - (517) 485-7115

Police - (517) 485-1700

Fire - (517) 485-5443

Code Compliance - (517) 485-3510

Westside Water - (517) 485-5470    After 5:00 p.m. (517) 485-5470, Option #2

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THE LANSING TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT  IS NOW HIRING! Click here for application Please submit application and resume to:  Lansing Township Clerk's Office ATTN:  Fire Chief 3209 W. Michigan Ave. Lansing MI  48917 Deadline for submission is Friday, June 5, 2020

 

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THE LANSING TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT IS NOW HIRING! Adult School Crossing Guard - Click here for the job description and application Police Officer - Click here for the job description and application   Please submit application and resume to:  Lansing Township Police Department, Attn:  Cortney Lightheart, 3209 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing MI  48917

 

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Township and City residents are experiencing flooding and water in basements due to the massive amount of rain that fell within a short period of time.  Please see below for information of whom to call: SANITARY SEWERS: If you need someone to come out and check your sewer main, please call Operations and Management at 517-483-4455 or 517-483-4161.  This number is monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  You may need to leave a message, so please include your name, address, phone number and describe the problem. If you feel that you have a damage claim due to a sewer failure (sewer must be a tributary to City of Lansing sewer), you may call the same number and ask for a claim form to be mailed to you, or call the receptionist at 517-483-4818 for a form to be mailed to you. Or you may click here for a form. The City offers a Basement Backup Protection Program that you may be interested in.  Click the following link for more information:  https://www.lansingmi.gov/462/Basement-Backup-Protection-Program STORM SEWERS: Please call the Ingham County Drain Office for issues related to storm sewers at 517-676-8395.  Listen carefully to the options if you are calling after normal business hours.

 

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DEQ Grants Granger Landfill Expansion Application

(click here to see letter of approval)

 

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West Side Water 2019 Annual Water Quality Report

 

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Residential Rental Property Registration

 On July 1, 2014, the Charter Township of Lansing Board of Trustees adopted an ordinance requiring the registration and inspection of residential rental property once every three (3) years.  This ordinance was effective beginning August 6, 2014.  Information has been sent to all properties currently in the rental database informing of the need to register again.  You can also download the forms here:  Property Rental Application or Property Rental Disclaimer.  If you have any questions, please contact the Building Department at (517) 485-3510. 

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Section 52-3.4          Noxious Weeds      Any noxious weeds or grass that are 10" in height shall constitute a hazard and shall be cut or eradicated, when and as often as necessary.  In the event any expense is incurred by Lansing Township in the destruction or control of the noxious weeds or grass, the expense shall be paid by the owner or owners of the land.   Section 21-6              Litter       It shall be unlawful for any person to place, or cause to be placed, any rubbish, litter, dirt or other litter material including snow, ice, leaves and yard waste or debris in the right-of-way of any street, highway or road in the Charter Township of Lansing.

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Election Inspectors Needed


Are you detail oriented, with enough stamina to work A 15 hour day?

Election Inspectors are a vital part of the election process.  The Township will employ approximately 50 Inspectors to run the August and November elections.  If you like to get up early, enjoy working with people, are comfortable using a laptop and are willing to attend a 3 hour training class, you might be just the person I am looking for.  Please contact my office for an application or go to www.lansingtownship.org and print an application and return it to the Clerk’s Office.  Election Inspectors currently earn $195.00 per election (open to close). 

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The Charter Township of Lansing Township DDA Development and TIF Plan (as adopted) is available for review.  Click here to view the plan.