Zoning Board of Appeals

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · 12:00 PM

The Zoning Board of Appeals consists of five members appointed by the Board of Trustees. The ZBA serves as a quasi-judicial body that hears and decides matters relating to the application of the zoning ordinance such as a variance from an ordinance standard, an appeal of a zoning official’s decision, or an interpretation of the ordinance. The Zoning Board of Appeals typically meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 5:00 p.m. unless there are no items to discuss. Please confirm that a meeting has been scheduled by checking the local newspaper (The Battle Creek Shopper News) or calling the Planning & Zoning Administrator. All meetings occur in the Charter Township of Emmett Board Room at 621 Cliff Street, Battle Creek, MI 49014.

Planning Commission Meeting

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 12:30 PM

The Planning Commission consists of 7 members appointed by the Township Board. The Commission serves in both an advisory and administrative role for matters relating to land use and development. The Planning Commission prepares the Township’s Master Plan, hears and decides special use permits, and makes recommendations on amendments to the zoning ordinance text or map, subdivisions, planned unit developments, and mixed-use planned unit developments. The Planning Commission typically meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. unless there are no items to discuss. Please confirm that a meeting has been scheduled by checking the local newspaper (The Battle Creek Shopper News) or calling the Planning & Zoning Administrator.

Historical Preservation Committee Meeting

Monday, June 8, 2026 · 11:00 AM

Regular Board Meeting

Thursday, June 11, 2026 · 1:30 PM

Regularly scheduled Charter Township of Emmett Board of Trustees meetings are held every 2nd Thursday of every month at 6:30pm. Location: 621 Cliff St, Battle Creek, MI 49014 in the Boardroom.

Zoning Board of Appeals

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 · 12:00 PM

The Zoning Board of Appeals consists of five members appointed by the Board of Trustees. The ZBA serves as a quasi-judicial body that hears and decides matters relating to the application of the zoning ordinance such as a variance from an ordinance standard, an appeal of a zoning official’s decision, or an interpretation of the ordinance. The Zoning Board of Appeals typically meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 5:00 p.m. unless there are no items to discuss. Please confirm that a meeting has been scheduled by checking the local newspaper (The Battle Creek Shopper News) or calling the Planning & Zoning Administrator. All meetings occur in the Charter Township of Emmett Board Room at 621 Cliff Street, Battle Creek, MI 49014.