Staff:

Jon Mersman, Zoning Administrator This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (616) 395-0151 Meghann Reynolds, Assistant Zoning Administrator This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (616) 395-0196

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The Zoning Department ensures that the Township Ordinances are followed and maintained.  The Department also provides professional administrative staff to the Zoning Board of Appeals.  Administrative duties include preparation of agendas and public notificaitons, review of construction permits for compiance with the Ordinance, site plan review and processing of all variance requests for the Zoning Board of Appeals.

The Zoning Department is also responsible for issuing zoning permits for permanent, as well as, temporary/portable signs and agricultural structures and the inspections of such permits to ensure compliance with the Holland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance.

The Zoning Department is located in the Township administration office, 353 N. 120th Avenue, Holland Michigan.

The most common types of variance requests for the Zoning Board of Appeals are as follows:

Change a Nonconforming Use to Another Nonconforming Use - a request to change the use of the property from a use not allowed for that property to another use not allowed for that property in the district (zone) in which the property is located.

• Request to Change a Nonconforming Use (PDF)

Extend a Nonconforming Use - a request to continue using the property for a use that is not allowed for that property in the district (zone) in which the property is located.

• Request to Extend a Nonconforming Use (PDF)

Nonuse Variance - a request (also known as a dimensional variance) that typically involves setbacks, height limitations, bulk, lot area and other numerical standards in an ordinance.

• Request for a Nonuse Variance (PDF)

Oversized or greater number of accessory buildings - a request for a larger accessory building or a greater number of accessory buildings than the Ordinance allows.

• Request for Additional or Oversized Accessory Buildings (PDF)

Structure Moving - a request to move a house/structure in the Township.

Use Variance - a request to use the property for a use not otherwise permitted in the district (zone) in which the property is located.

• Request for a Use  Variance (PDF)