Spotlight News Archive
04/10/25
SPRING CLEAN-UP
Saturday, June 21, 2025
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
– One Day Only –
EASTERN PART OF MORAN TOWNSHIP
a container will be located at the
MORAN TOWNSHIP HALL, W1362 US-2, ST. IGNACE.
VILLAGE OF BREVORT and OZARK AREA
a container will be located at the
Mark Spencer’s Residence, N4552 Spencer Lane.
There WILL be a container at both sites for disposal of SCRAP METAL.
ITEMS THAT CANNOT BE ACCEPTED:
Appliances that do not have proof of Freon removal. No chemicals, paint, paint thinners or antifreeze.No concrete or construction materials. No brush. No railroad ties. No tires.
– DISPOSAL SITES WILL BE ATTENDED –
04/04/25
UP VETERANS GATHERING
ANYONE WHO HAS EVER SERVED, ANYWHERE, AT ANY TIME, THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR CAREGIVERS (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)
GATHER AT THE ST. IGNACE VFW ON APRIL 17 FROM 1-3 PM, 2025 FOR SNACKS AND REFRESHMENTS.
ALSO INFORMATION ON VETERNS BENEFITS AND RESOURCES
03/19/25
Planning Commission Work Session
NOTICE OF WORK SESSION
MORAN TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2025 10:00 AM
Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 10:00am, at the Moran Township Hall, W1362 US-2, St. Ignace, Michigan, the Moran Township Planning Commission will conduct a work session to review and discuss amending the zoning ordinance in regards to establishing a CREO (Compatible Renewable Energy Ordinance), which is a local ordinance that allows for the development of energy facilities in a municipality, and it's part of Public Act 233, which aims to streamline the siting process for renewable energy projects while ensuring local input.
The public is welcome to attend.
This notification is posted in accordance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Fred Strich, Zoning Administrator
Phone: 906 643-8027
Fax: 906 643-7208
03/12/25
MORAN TOWNSHIP SCHOOL ELECTION
Moran Township School will hold an Election Tuesday, May 6, 2025 7am - 8 pm for Millage Renewal Voting at Moran Township Hall
Public Accuracy test scheduled Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 11 AM at the Township Hall
Township Hall, Saturday, May 3, 2025 office hours 9am to 5 pm
01/14/25
Ordinance #63, Effective January 15,2025
AMENDMENT TO MORAN TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINACE,
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
MORAN TOWNSHIP, MACKINAC COUNTY, MICHIGAN
Ordinance #63, Effective January 15,2025
An ordinance amending Moran Township Zoning Ordinance, as codified, to allow Telecommunication Towers with a Special Land Use Permit in additional zoning districts; and to amend section 21.18(d) of Special Land Use section of Moran Township Zoning Ordinance.
Section 1. Repeal and Replace. Moran Township Ordinance #62 is hereby repealed in it’s entirety, and replaced with the following:
Section 2. Amendments
The Moran Township Zoning Ordinance, as codified, is hereby amended as follows:
Article Five (5): Section 5.04 Uses Permitted by Special Use Permit:
Subsection (d) Telecommunication Tower.
Article Seven (7): Section 7.04 Uses Permitted by Special Use Permit:
Subsection (d) Telecommunication Tower.
Article Eleven (11): Section 11.04 Uses Permitted by Special Use Permit:
Subsection (q) Telecommunication Tower.
Article Ten(10): Section 10.04 Uses Permitted by Special Use Permit:
Subsection (e) Remove wording regarding parcel of 20 acres or greater required.
Article Twenty One (21): Section 21.18 Telecommunication Towers:
Subsection (d); Change wording of 2500 feet from US-2 Right of Way to 1250 feet from center of US-2; and add towers shall be a minimum of 1250 feet from any residence, unless owner of residence provides documentation/proof to Moran Township Zoning Administrator that said owner is waiving the 1250 feet requirement; Remove subsection (v).
Section 3: Effective Date.
This ordinance shall become effective 7 days after passage as it imposes no sanction for violation.
Moran Township Supervisor
Susan K. Dionne____, Supervisor
Moran Township Clerk
Kristine R. Vallier_____, Clerk
Adopted: ___01/08/2025_________
Effective_______01/15/2025_______

12/11/18
Gros Cap Church Preservation
Now Accepting Donations to help preservation efforts for this historic church. If you'd like to make a donation, please mail checks to: Gros Cap Church Preservation P.O. Box 364 St. Ignace, MI 49781.