CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COLOMA
PLANNING COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COLOMA, BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Coloma Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and meeting concerning proposed Zoning Ordinance text amendment(s) on October 2, 2024, commencing at 6:30 p.m. at the Coloma Charter Township Hall, 4919 Paw Paw Lake Road, Coloma, Michigan 49038.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at the public hearing include, in brief, the following:
1. Zoning Ordinance text amendments regarding adult use marijuana as follows:
a. Amendment to Section 40-1 Definitions to add definitions regarding marijuana.
b. Amendment to Section 40-209 and 40-314 regarding adult use marijuana establishments.
c. Amendment to Article X, to add new Section 40-709 regarding adult use marihuana establishments.
2. Any other business that may properly come before the Planning Commission.
All interested persons are invited to attend and comment. Written comments will be received from any interested person concerning the foregoing matter(s) by the Coloma Charter Township Clerk at the address below any time during normal business hours up to the date of the hearing and may be further received by the Planning Commission at the hearing.
The Coloma Charter Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the proposed amendment(s) at or following the public hearing.
Coloma Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five (5) days’ notice to the Coloma Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Coloma Charter Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below.
COLOMA CHARTER TOWNSHIP
Sheila Hickmott
4919 Paw Paw Lake Road
Coloma, MI 49038
(269) 468-7212
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COLOMA
TOWNSHIP BOARD
NOTICE OF ADOPTION
TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COLOMA, BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Coloma Charter Township board held their scheduled regular board meeting on September 11, 2024, commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Coloma Charter Township Hall, 4919 Paw Paw Lake Road, Coloma, Michigan 49038.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the following amendments were made to Coloma Township Ordinances, Zoning Chapter 40, Sections:
40-42 Table of zoning district regulations
40-75 Permitted accessory uses
40-82 Accessory buildings and storage sheds
40-106 Permitted accessory uses
40-209 Uses requiring special land use permit
40-215 Accessory buildings and sheds
40-242 Uses requiring special land use permit
40-247 Accessory buildings and sheds
40-274 Permitted principal uses
40-276 Uses requiring special land use permit
40-281 Accessory buildings and sheds
40-314 Uses requiring special land use permit
40-344 Uses requiring special land use permit
40-348 Residential accessory building and storage sheds
40-374 Uses requiring special land use permit
40-378 Residential accessory buildings and storage sheds
40-443 Permitted accessory uses for properties occupied by a single-family dwelling
40-457 Accessory buildings and storage sheds
40-495 Fences
40-497 Temporary Storage Containers
which relate to accessory buildings and structures in all zoning districts, such as garages, carports and storage sheds. The ordinance amendment also addressed electrical power generating stations such as solar and wind energy.
A copy of these amendment can be viewed at https://colomatownship.org/zoning-2024-ammendments-9-5-2024-draft/ or a copy of it is available for viewing at Coloma Charter Township Hall located at 4919 Paw Paw Lake Rd., Coloma, MI 49038
COLOMA CHARTER TOWNSHIP
Sheila Hickmott
4919 Paw Paw Lake Road
Coloma, MI 49038
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE STATE GENERAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF COLOMA CHARTER TOWNSHIP:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Coloma Charter Township who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the Coloma Charter Township Clerk located at 4919 Paw Paw Lake Rd., Coloma MI; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Registration forms may be obtained at the Coloma Charter Township Clerk’s Office or at mi.gov/vote and mailed to 4919 Paw Paw Lake Rd., Coloma, MI 49038. Voters who are already registered may update their registration with their local clerk or at www.expressSOS.com.
The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, October 21, 2024.
After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at the Coloma Charter Township Clerk’s office, located at 4919 Paw Paw Lake Rd., Coloma MI 49038 at the following times:
- Regular business hours: Monday – Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Saturday November 2nd, 2024 from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Election Day, Tuesday November 5th, 2024 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A GENERAL ELECTION will be held in all precincts of all Cities and Townships within the County of Berrien, State of Michigan on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the purpose of voting on
PRESIDENTIAL: President and Vice-President of the United States
CONGRESSIONAL: United States Senator, Representative in Congress 4th District
LEGISLATIVE: Representative in State Legislature 39th District
STATE BOARDS: Member of the State Board of Education, Regent of the University of Michigan, Trustee of Michigan State University, Governor of Wayne State University
COUNTY: Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk, Treasurer, Register of Deeds, Drain Commissioner, Surveyor, County Commissioner 1st District
TOWNHIP: Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, Trustee
JUDICIAL: Justice of the Supreme Court 8 Year Term, Justice of the Supreme Court Incumbent Position Partial Term ending 01/01/2029, Judge of Court of Appeals 3rd District Incumbent Position, Judge of Circuit Court 2nd Circuit Incumbent Position, Judge of District Court 5th District Non-Incumbent Position
COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Board Member Lake Michigan College
LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT: Board Member Coloma Community Schools, Board Member Covert Public Schools 4 Year Term, Board Member Covert Public Schools Partial Term ending 12/31/2026, Board Member Watervliet Public Schools 6 Year Term, Board Member Watervliet Public Schools Partial Term Ending 12/31/2028
Full text of the ballot may be viewed at the Coloma Charter Township Hall, 4919 Paw Paw Lake Rd, Coloma; telephone 269.468.7212. A sample ballot may be viewed at mi.gov/vote.
Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the Clerk’s Office.
Sheila Hickmott, Coloma Charter Twp Clerk
NOTICE OF ELECTION
COLOMA CHARTER TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN
NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF COLOMA:
Notice is hereby given that a general election will be held in the Charter Township of Coloma on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
At the following locations:
- Precinct 1 – Coloma Charter Township Hall, 4919 Paw Paw Lake Rd., Coloma, MI 49038
For the purpose of electing a candidate to the following offices:
PRESIDENTIAL: President and Vice-President of the United States
CONGRESSIONAL: United States Senator, Representative in Congress 4th District
LEGISLATIVE: Representative in State Legislature 39th District
STATE BOARDS: Member of the State Board of Education, Regent of the University of Michigan, Trustee of Michigan State University, Governor of Wayne State University
COUNTY: Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk, Treasurer, Register of Deeds, Drain Commissioner, Surveyor, County Commissioner 1st District
TOWNHIP: Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, Trustee
JUDICIAL: Justice of the Supreme Court 8 Year Term, Justice of the Supreme Court Incumbent Position Partial Term ending 01/01/2029, Judge of Court of Appeals 3rd District Incumbent Position, Judge of Circuit Court 2nd Circuit Incumbent Position, Judge of District Court 5th District Non-Incumbent Position
COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Board Member Lake Michigan College
LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT: Board Member Coloma Community Schools, Board Member Covert Public Schools 4 Year Term, Board Member Covert Public Schools Partial Term ending 12/31/2026, Board Member Watervliet Public Schools 6 Year Term, Board Member Watervliet Public Schools Partial Term Ending 12/31/2028
Full text of the ballot may be viewed at the Coloma Charter Township Hall, 4919 Paw Paw Lake Rd., Coloma, MI 49038. Sample ballots can also be found at www.mi.gov/vote
Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may contact the local clerk to obtain an application for an absent voter ballot or apply online at www.mi.gov/vote
To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available in audio format and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting the township clerk in advance of the election. All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities.
Sheila Hickmott, Coloma Charter Township Clerk (269) 468-7212
Coloma Charter Township
County of Berrien, State of Michigan
NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST OF VOTING EQUIPMENT
for the TUESDAY, November 5th, 2024 – General Election
To the qualified electors of Coloma Charter Township, County of Berrien, State of Michigan: Notice is hereby given that a Public Accuracy Test for the electronic equipment that will be used for the General Election is scheduled for Wednesday October 16th, 2024 at 9 a.m. in the Township Hall Board Room, 4919 Paw Paw Lake Rd, Coloma, Michigan. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer programming used to tabulate the votes cast at the election meets the requirements of Michigan Election Law.
Sheila Hickmott
Clerk