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What is a permitted use on my property?

Property located within Kalamazoo Township is designated by a Zoning District, as part of the Zoning Ordinance. To determine what a permitted use would be for a given property, you need to know the Zoning classification, which can be found via Assessing records or by viewing the Township’s Zoning Map, located on the Township’s website.

Do I need a permit for this construction project?

Construction permits (building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing) are handled through the Kalamazoo Area Building Authority (KABA). Construction trade permits begin with KABA and are then subsequently routed to the Township for all applicable reviews. KABA can be reached at: 269-216-9511 or by visiting www.kaba-mi.org

Can I do work near the public roadway?

The public right-of-way (area between the edge of the street and the property line) is under the jurisdiction of the Road Commission of Kalamazoo County (RCKC). All work done in the public right-of-way requires approval from the Road Commission.

What are my building setbacks?

Building setbacks are dependent on the Zoning District in which the property is located. Building setbacks can be viewed in the Township Zoning Ordinance, Article 25.

Do I need a permit for a shed?

If the square footage of the shed is less than 200, no permit is required. A permit is required for a shed/detached accessory building that is greater than 200 square feet.

What are the requirements for a fence? Do I need a permit to install a fence?

No permit is required to install a fence. Fences may not exceed six (6) feet in height. Fences may be placed up to the property line, except for on a corner lot: corner lots require fences to be placed a minimum of ten (10) feet back from the property line on the non-addressed roadway. The...

2025 Meeting and Holidays

Board of Trustees Special Meeting March 8,2023

Date and time: 2023-03-08 01:00 pmLocation: Kalamazoo Township HallDepartment: Township Board of TrusteesDate and time: 2023-03-08 01:00 pmLocation: Kalamazoo Township HallDepartment: Township Board of TrusteesDate and time: 2023-03-08 01:00 pmLocation: Kalamazoo Township HallDepartment: Township Board of TrusteesDate and time: 2023-03-08 01:00 pmLocation: Kalamazoo Township HallDepartment: Township Board of TrusteesDate and time: 2023-03-08 01:00 pmLocation: Kalamazoo...

Special Board of Trustees Meeting March 3, 2023 3:30 P.M.

Date and time: 2023-03-03 03:30 pmLocation: Kalamazoo Township HallDepartment: Township Board of TrusteesDate and time: Location: Kalamazoo Township HallDepartment: Township Board of TrusteesDate and time: 2023-03-03 03:30 pmLocation: Kalamazoo Township HallDepartment: Township Board of Trustees

2023 Budget

2023 Ice Storm: February 28, 2023

KALAMAZOO CHARTER TOWNSHIP Dexter Mitchell Township Manager Administrative Offices: (269) 381-8085 Fax: (269) 381-6930 1720 Riverview Drive Kalamazoo, MI 49004-1056 www.ktpd.org NEWS RELEASE DATE: Tuesday, February 28, 2023 On February 27, 2023, the Township of Kalamazoo Board, announced its plans for cleanup from the February 2023 ICE STORM which damaged multiple areas in Kalamazoo Township...

TKPD News Release: February 11, 2023

NEWS RELEASE DATE REPORTED: February 10th, 2023 LOCATION OCCURRED: Gull Rd. and Colgrove Ave. INCIDENT SUMMARY: On Friday February 10th, at approximately 10:20 p.m., officers with the Township of Kalamazoo Police Department responded to a report of a subject lying in the roadway. Officers found one subject injured who had been struck by a vehicle....

Manager's Report February 13, 2023

2023 July Board of Review PUBLIC NOTICE

Planning Commission Meeting: March 2, 2023 @ 6:00 P.M.

Date and time: Location: Planning Commission Meeting: March 2, 2023 @ 6:00 P.M.Department: Planning Commission Meeting: March 2, 2023 @ 6:00 P.M.Date and time: Location: Planning Commission Meeting: March 2, 2023 @ 6:00 P.M.Department: Planning Commission Meeting: March 2, 2023 @ 6:00 P.M.Date and time: Location: Planning Commission Meeting: March 2, 2023 @ 6:00 P.M.Department:...

TKPD News Release: June 19, 2022 - UPDATE

NEWS RELEASE ****UPDATE**** DATE REPORTED: Saturday, June 18, 2022 LOCATION OCCURRED: 1500 block of Shakespeare Ave, Kalamazoo Township INCIDENT SUMMARY: Just after 8:00 p.m. on June 18, 2022, the Township of Kalamazoo Fire Department responded to the report of a house fire in the 1500 block of Shakespeare Ave. in Kalamazoo Township. Upon arriving, fire...

TKPD News Release: January 26, 2023

NEWS RELEASE DATE REPORTED: Thursday, January 26, 2023, at approximately 1:00 p.m. LOCATION OCCURRED: Kalamazoo Central High School, 2432 N. Drake, Township of Kalamazoo INCIDENT SUMMARY: On January 26, 2023, the Township of Kalamazoo Police and Fire Department responded to 911 calls of a fire in a bathroom at Kalamazoo Central High School. The fire...

Manager's Report January 23, 2023

2021 Audited Financial Statements

TKPD News Release: January 16, 2023

NEWS RELEASE DATE REPORTED: Monday January 16, 2023, at approximately 9:30 a.m. LOCATION OCCURRED: 3100 Block of Lake St., Township of Kalamazoo INCIDENT SUMMARY: On January 16, 2022, the Township of Kalamazoo Police Department responded to 911 calls of a student setting fires in an occupied school building and for having assaulted a school staff member....

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