At the regular monthly meeting of August 10, 2004 the Melrose Township Board of Trustees adopted a "Dismantled or Inoperable Motor Vehicle Ordinance" to regulate outdoor parking and storage in the Township.

On February 8, 2005, the Melrose Township Board of Trustees adopted an amendment to the Inoperable Motor Vehicle Ordinance revising the definition of a “motor vehicle”

At a Public Hearing on February 26, 2007 the Melrose Township Planning Commission recommended approval of a stand-alone ordinance to regulate outdoor lighting in the Township.

The Township Board of Trustees adopted this ordinance at their regular April 10th meeting.

On November 8, 2005 the Township Board adopted the Planning Commission's recommendation for a new zoning district. Ordinance #1 of 2005 creates a Rural Residential Conservation Design district which is intended to maintain the rural character of the township along with larger tracts of land, yet allow for a limited number of single-family residential uses. These residential lots will be required to be clustered upon a small portion of the parcel with the remaining part reserved as open space.

Adoption of this new district did not result in the automatic rezoning of any existing parcel. Rezoning to the new Rural Residential Conservation Design District would only be considered upon application by the land owner.

This new district was the subject of a Public Hearing conducted by the Planning Commission during its regular meeting on August 22, 2005 and was recommended for approval to the Township Board at its October 5th meeting.

Click on the document link below to read the full text.

On July 8, 2008 the Melrose Township Board of Trustees approved the Planning Commission's recommended amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.

These amendments cover height definition and measurement, accessory building setback, setback relief for small lots, non-conforming structures, and docks.

Click on the link below to review the approved changes.

An amendment to the Melrose Township Zoning Ordinance was adopted by the Township Board at their May 12, 2009 meeting and will take effect on May 24, 2009. The amendment revises the Agricultural District 1) by moving several uses allowed by right (airports, golf courses, and certain recreational facilities) to special uses; and 2) by changing the setback requirements and adding a lower setback for residential buildings.

To view the amendment click on the link below.

On August 11, 2009 the Melrose Township Board of Trustees approved an amendment to the Township Zoning Ordinance to regulate Wind Energy Systems.


To view the language of this proposal click on the link below.

At a regular meeting on January 12, 2010 the Melrose Township Board of Trustees approved a Zoning Ordinance amendment applicable to Commercial Districts. C-1 "Resort Commercial" and C-2 "Highway Commercial" were combined into a new district identified as B-1 "General Business."

A full description of the amendment is available through the link below.

On March 9, 2010 the Melrose Township Board of Trustees approved a Boat Launch Ordinance as ordinance #1 of 2010. This action followed a Public Hearing on December 1, 2009.

To view the document click on the link below.

The Melrose Township Board of Trustees is currently considering a Lake Access and Mooring Ordinance for Township road endings. Following a public hearing on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 amendments were incorporated and the latest proposal is now under consideration by the Township Board.


To view the current proposals click on the links below.

The Melrose Township Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Monday, July 26, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Township Hall, 04289 M-75 North in Walloon Lake to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance that will add a Waterfront Overlay District. The proposed amendment will establish land-use regulations for property close to Walloon Lake.

To view the Public Hearing version of the document click on the link below.