© 2021 Mastodon Township Address: 1371 Hwy US 2 South, Crystal Falls, MI 49920 Phone: 906-875-6232 Email: mastodonclerk@att.net Website by North Country Website Design.
Zoning Map Zoning Ordinance Jeff Seppala, Zoning Administrator, 906-875-6332 All property owners and buyers should have a clear understanding of zoning, building permits, and fees BEFORE you decide to BUILD, DIVIDE, EXPAND, REPLACE, BUY or SELL property in Mastodon Township. YOU MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH OUR LOCAL ZONING ORDINANCE. 1. Property owners are responsible for making sure all permits and fees are taken care of when doing construction. The contractor is NOT responsible. If the contractor includes permits and fees in the bid, make sure you get copies of the permits and receipts for fees paid. 2. There are 6 zoning districts: Agricultural, Residential, Resort Residential, Industrial, Commercial, and Multiple Use Forest. Depending upon what you may want to do on your property, each district has its own setbacks, limits, and rules. If you don't know what zone your property is, contact the Township Hall and we will help you. Your zoning classification is different from your tax classification shown on your tax bill. Don't get confused by these tow different classifications. 3. You need a Mastodon Township Zoning Compliance to be approved before obtaining an Iron County Building Permit. Call the Township for this before you start any work. 4. Permits, Fees and Penalties Schedule is on the back of the compliance sheet. You will also be responsible for any special meeting and lawyer costs. 5. If you are fined for a violation, and you want to discuss it, you must request a special meeting in writing to the Mastodon Township Legislative Board. These issues WILL NOT be discussed at a regular monthly meeting. 6. Township Zoning Administrator Jeff Seppala can be reached at 906-875-6332. 7. Zoning Book, Permits, Fees, and Fines Schedule, and revisions are available from the Township Hall (906-875-6232) or on this website.

Zoning

Zoning Information

The Zoning Board of Appeals handles Ordinance disputes at an annual organizational meeting and whenever necessary. Sheri Skrzyniarz, Member, 906-367-6048 Richard Herman, Planning Commission Liaison, 906-367-2331 Melissa Carswell, Vice Chairperson, 517-449-6777 Cindy Herman, Chairperson, cjherman06@yahoo.com, 502-314-3436 Stu Creel, Secretary, screel@upcsi.com, 920-662-4502

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Planning Commission handles the Ordinance and Land Division issues and decisions, and meets the first Wednesday of every other month at 5 PM. Chad Skinner, Township Board Liaison, 906-875-4377 Ashlee Kinsey, Secretary, 906-221-9632 Rick Herman, Vice Chairperson, 906-367-2331 John Bjork, Member, 906-875-0254 Courtney Franz, Chairperson, 218-330-1760 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule: August 4, 2021 at 5 PM October 6, 2021 at 5 PM December 1, 2021 at 5PM February 2, 2022, 5 PM April 6, 2022, 5 PM

Planning Commission

© 2021 Mastodon Township Address: 1371 Hwy US 2 South, Crystal Falls, MI 49920 Phone: 906-875-6232 Email: mastodonclerk@att.net Website by North Country Website Design.
Zoning Map Zoning Ordinance Jeff Seppala, Zoning Administrator, 906- 875-6332 All property owners and buyers should have a clear understanding of zoning, building permits, and fees BEFORE you decide to BUILD, DIVIDE, EXPAND, REPLACE, BUY or SELL property in Mastodon Township. YOU MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH OUR LOCAL ZONING ORDINANCE. 1. Property owners are responsible for making sure all permits and fees are taken care of when doing construction. The contractor is NOT responsible. If the contractor includes permits and fees in the bid, make sure you get copies of the permits and receipts for fees paid. 2. There are 6 zoning districts: Agricultural, Residential, Resort Residential, Industrial, Commercial, and Multiple Use Forest. Depending upon what you may want to do on your property, each district has its own setbacks, limits, and rules. If you don't know what zone your property is, contact the Township Hall and we will help you. Your zoning classification is different from your tax classification shown on your tax bill. Don't get confused by these tow different classifications. 3. You need a Mastodon Township Zoning Compliance to be approved before obtaining an Iron County Building Permit. Call the Township for this before you start any work. 4. Permits, Fees and Penalties Schedule is on the back of the compliance sheet. You will also be responsible for any special meeting and lawyer costs. 5. If you are fined for a violation, and you want to discuss it, you must request a special meeting in writing to the Mastodon Township Legislative Board. These issues WILL NOT be discussed at a regular monthly meeting. 6. Township Zoning Administrator Jeff Seppala can be reached at 906-875-6332. 7. Zoning Book, Permits, Fees, and Fines Schedule, and revisions are available from the Township Hall (906-875-6232) or on this website.

Zoning Information

The Zoning Board of Appeals handles Ordinance disputes at an annual organizational meeting and whenever necessary. Sheri Skrzyniarz, Member, 906-367-6048 Richard Herman, Planning Commission Liaison, 906-367-2331 Melissa Carswell, Vice Chairperson, 517-449- 6777 Cindy Herman, Chairperson, cjherman06@yahoo.com, 502-314-3436 Stu Creel, Secretary, screel@upcsi.com, 920- 662-4502

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning

The Planning Commission handles the Ordinance and Land Division issues and decisions, and meets the first Wednesday of every other month at 5 PM. Chad Skinner, Township Board Liaison, 906- 875-4377 Ashlee Kinsey, Secretary, 906-221-9632 Rick Herman, Vice Chairperson, 906-367- 2331 John Bjork, Member, 906-875-0254 Courtney Franz, Chairperson, 218-330-1760 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule: August 4, 2021 at 5 PM October 6, 2021 at 5 PM December 1, 2021 at 5PM February 2, 2022, 5 PM April 6, 2022, 5 PM

Planning Commission