Marina
Rent a slip, Boat put-ins, pump outs

Straits Regional Ride
Cheboygan, Emmet and Presque Isle Counties

Cheboygan County Fair
Fairgrounds, vendor information, dates

Planning & Zoning

All Planning and Zoning Department applications are available for download at https://www.cheboygancounty.net/departments-services/planning-zoning/applications-forms/

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

————– 24 HOURS NOTICE PLEASE ————–

SETBACK INSPECTION REQUESTS: PLEASE EMAIL ALL REQUESTS TO P&Z@CHEBOYGANCOUNTY.NET OR CALL 231-627-8489 TO LEAVE A VOICEMAIL.

👉 SUBMITTING PERMIT APPLICATIONS: PLEASE SUBMIT ALL PERMIT APPLICATIONS TO OUR DEPARTMENT VIA:

*EMAIL: p&z@cheboygancounty.net
*FAX: 231-627-8454
*MAIL: CHEBOYGAN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
870 SOUTH MAIN STREET, ROOM 103
PO BOX 70
CHEBOYGAN, MI 49721
*COUNTY BUILDING DROP OFF: APPLICATIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED IN THE BOX LOCATED BY THE ZONING DEPARTMENT ROOM #103. YOU WILL BE CONTACTED BY PHONE OR EMAIL ONCE THE APPLICATION IS RECEIVED BY OUR DEPARTMENT STAFF.


THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION DURING THIS TIME

Michael Turisk, Director
Cheboygan County Department of Planning and Zoning
870 S. Main St., Cheboygan, MI 49721
ph: 231.627.8489
email: mturisk@cheboygancounty.net


PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT

Cheboygan County Planning & Zoning Department is located in the County Building in a shared office with Cheboygan Conservation District.

For us to best provide guidance on your project we look forward to hearing your ideas well in advance of applying for a permit. This will help ensure that your project meets your goals as well as the requirements of the Zoning and Soil Erosion laws.

All buildings or structures that are erected, moved, added to, or altered require a zoning permit. This includes such work as constructing an agricultural building, adding a second story to an existing structure, or placing a mobile home on a parcel. A Soil Erosion permit will most likely be needed for work done (including grading or other earth change) within 500′ of a lake, pond, river, or stream. Please contact us and our friendly staff for information regarding specific requests.

In general, non-residential structures and uses are reviewed by the Planning Commission and not administratively. Please contact our friendly staff for information regarding specific requests.

Some items to be aware of that will help us ensure your permit is approved quickly and meets your needs:

  • Your Tax ID is needed for new construction on a pending parcel split. We can find that for you if you don’t have it handy.
  • Your permit, once approved, remains valid if construction begins within six months of the date of approval. Once construction is complete, the permit is good indefinitely.

Current Applications In Review

Below are applications which have been submitted and will be reviewed by the Planning Commission or Zoning Board of Appeals. Please visit the Planning & Zoning Department (870 S. Main St., Rm. #103, Cheboygan, MI 49721) if you prefer to review the application and site plan submitted in the office.

6084 River LLC – Site Plan Review Application – Updated 05/31/23
Christopher Singleton – Dimensional Variance Application – Updated 02/08/24
Telecad Wireless on behalf of Horvath Communications/Duane Beebe – SUP Application
Carron, Inc./ Big Bear Adventures – Special Use Permit Amendment Application

Code Enforcement

Planning & Zoning Department handles zoning and soil erosion complaints. Zoning enforcement excludes City of Cheboygan, Burt Township, and the Village of Mackinaw City and  the Village of Wolverine.

The zoning enforcement process will begin after the submission of a complaint form to the Cheboygan County Planning & Zoning Department either by fax to (231)627-3646, by email to p&z@cheboygancounty.net, by mail or in person to Cheboygan County Planning & Zoning Dept., 870 S. Main St Rm. 103, PO Box 70, Cheboygan, MI 49721.

Please call (231)627-8827 if you have any questions.

Complaint Form

Director of Planning and Zoning

Michael Turisk
mturisk@cheboygancounty.net
(231) 627-8485

Office

870 South Main Street, Room 103
PO Box 70
Cheboygan, MI 49721
Email: debbiet@cheboygancounty.net
(231) 627-8489
Fax: (231) 627-3646

Hours

Mon-Fri, 8am-12pm & 1pm-4pm

 Additional Staff

Assistant To Director Of Planning And Zoning
Debbie Tomlinson
debbiet@cheboygancounty.net
(231) 627-8489

Enforcement Officer/Soil Erosion Officer
Caleb Cavitt
cjcavitt@cheboygancounty.net
(231) 627-8827

Planner
Chris Fraleigh
cfraleigh@cheboygancounty.net
(231)627-8475

NON-EMERGENCY PUBLIC SAFETY NUMBERS

Cheboygan County Sheriff Department
County Building
870 S. Main St.
Cheboygan, MI 49721
231.627.3155

Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Indian River Field Office
6984 S. Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
231.238.9313

Cheboygan Department of Public Safety
Cheboygan City Hall
403 N. Huron St.
Cheboygan, MI 49721
231.627.4321

Mackinaw City Police Department
Village Hall
102 S. Huron Ave.
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
231.436.7861

Tuscarora Township Police Department
Tuscarora Township Hall
3546 S. Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
231.238.9481

CONTACT US

Cheboygan County
870 S. Main St.
Cheboygan, MI 49721
231.627.8855