309 S Lincoln Ave <br />
Lakeview MI 48850

Cato Township Planning

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

TOWNSHIP OF CATO
PLANNING COMMISSION


Date: November 12, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.

AT TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY CENTER
Address: 309 S. Lincoln Ave, Lakeview, MI 48850

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission for Cato Township, Montcalm County, Michigan will hold public hearings at its regular meeting on November 12, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Cato Township Community Center, 309 S Lincoln Ave, Lakeview, MI 48850. The purpose of the public hearings is to (1) consider a Special Use permit request for a commercial flower shop on property located at 8735 N Greenville Rd, Lakeview MI 48850 (Parcel 004-021-009-10) and (2) consider amendments to the Township Zoning Ordinance regarding regulations for short-term rentals on property in the Township.
A copy of the Special Use permit application and proposed ordinance amendments may be obtained at the Township Community Center during regular business hours, and the Township may charge a reasonable fee for copies. The Township will receive written comments concerning the Special Use permit request and proposed ordinance amendments at the Township Community Center, 309 S. Lincoln Ave Lakeview, MI 48850. Written comments must be received prior to the start of the public hearings.
This notice is posted in compliance with the Open Meetings Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services who are planning to attend the meeting should notify the Clerk, Ginger Imhoff, (989) 330-5570 within a reasonable time in advance of the meeting.


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Cato Township Planning Commission Members

Joe Main, Chairman
Jourdan Rasmussen, Vice Chairman
David Behrenwald, Board Liaison
Quanah Striker, Commissioner
Jake Cumings, Commissioner

Upcoming Meetings

Regular Meeting Schedule - 2025
Meeting Time: 6:00pm, unless otherwise noted
Township Community Center - 309 S. Lincoln Ave.

January 8, 2025
March 12, 2025
May 14, 2025
July 16, 2025
September 10, 2025
November 12, 2025

Contacts

Dave Kelsey- Zoning Administrator
989-289-2268
mrdavekelsey@gmail.com

PLANNING COMMISSION: catotwp.planning@gmail.com

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS: see ZBA page for more information

Notice - Camping Permits

CAMPING PERMITS are required in the Lake-Residential zoning district in unless camping in an authorized campground. For camping regulations please see Documents and Links section above for Zoning Ordinance & Maps (Chapter 3, Section 3.43). For camping permit application see Zoning Forms & Camping Permits above. Application form must be completed and returned to Zoning Administrator along with $25 permit fee. Please contact Zoning Administrator Dave Kelsey at (989) 289-2268 for more information.

Cato Township Planning
Documents and Links