Otsego City Hall will be closed on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for Regular Business only, due to the General Election that will be taking place. If you have a question or need assistance, please call 269-692-3391.
City Hall Election Reminders
Friday, November 4, 2022 – Regular City Hall Hours 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, November 5, 2022, open from 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., for Absentee Voting Purposes Only. If you have a question, please call 692-3391.
Sunday, November 6, 2022 – Closed.
Monday, November 7, 2022 – Regular Hours – No Absentee Ballots Issued after 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 8, 2022 – Election Day!
Call City Clerk Cronen if you have any questions. 692-3391.
Angela Cronen
Notice of Planning Commission Meeting Cancelation
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULED FOR October 24, 2022 HAS BEEN CANCELED
The Next Planning Commission Meeting is scheduled for November 28, 2022
REMINDER PERMANENT ABSENTEE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO
If you are on the City’s Permanent Absentee Ballot List, you were sent a Dual Application in June 2022. If you did not return your application for November or indicate “both elections”, you will need submit that application or request a new application to receive your Ballot. We have mailed out ballots, for the applications we have received. As always, if you have questions, please call our office at 269-692-3391, and we will be glad to assist you.
Notice of Adoption of Text Amendment
CITY OF OTSEGO Allegan County, Michigan
NOTICE OF ADOPTION – TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF OTSEGO ZONING ORDINANCE
THE OTSEGO CITY COMMISSION AT ITS OCTOBER 3, 2022, REGULAR MEETING, CONSIDERED AND ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT TO THE OTSEGO ZONING ORDINANCE –
SECTION 18.5 SPECIFIC SIGN REQUIREMENTS
A. Electronic Displays –
Removal of:
b. The sign shall only convey a single product or message at any one time.
c. Except for the change from one display to the next, which shall be instantaneous, each individual sign display shall be static. No element of the display may move, flash, change colors, dissolve or scroll, except to change from one display to the next.
d. Displays may change no less than fifteen seconds apart.
e. An electronic display located within 200 feet of an existing residential use may not operate between the hours of 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
g. An electronic display shall use only one (1) color of lighting or bulbs to prevent nuisances and distractions upon adjoining properties and thoroughfares.
Angela Cronen, MMC
City Clerk
CITY OF OTSEGO VOTERS
CITY OF OTSEGO VOTERS – if you are on the City’s Permanent Absentee Ballot List, you were sent a Dual Application in June 2022, with three choices: to request only an August Ballot – only a November Ballot – or ballot for Both Elections. If you did not return your application for November or for “both”, you will need to return your original application or request a new one to receive your Ballot. We will begin mailing ballots as they become available to us. As always, if you have questions, please call our office at 269-692-3391, and we will be glad to assist you.
PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF OTSEGO RESIDENTS
The City of Otsego Water Department will flush all fire hydrants
October 3rd – October 14th. This is done to remove any stale water that may be in the system and insure that the fire hydrants are working properly. You may experience some reduced pressure and discoloration during this process. If discoloration occurs, let your water run until it clears.
City of Otsego
Water Department
Notice of Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance
NOTICE OF ADOPTION – TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF OTSEGO ZONING ORDINANCE
THE OTSEGO CITY COMMISSION AT ITS SEPTEMBER 6, 2022, REGULAR MEETING, CONSIDERED AND ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT TO THE OTSEGO ZONING ORDINANCE –
CHAPTER 3 – GENERAL PROVISIONS; ADDITION OF SECTION 3.21- PRIVATE VEHICLE SALES; AND AMENDMENT OF SECTION 3.19 – ACCESS MANAGEMENT
3.21 PRIVATE VEHICLE SALES
Vehicles may be displayed for sale with “For Sale” signs on or in them as long as they meet the following conditions:
A. The vehicle is not parked in the right-of-way,
B. The vehicle is not parked in the front yard.
C. The vehicle is parked on an improved surface.
D. The vehicle is not advertised for sale for more than 14 consecutive days.
E. There is only one vehicle advertised for sale at a time on the parcel.
3.19 ACCESS MANAGEMENT
B. DRIVEWAYS FOR SINGLE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING UNITS
1. Single and two-family dwelling unit permitted uses are allowed a single driveway curb cut. Driveways will have a curb cut width of no more than 24’.
2. Single and two-family dwelling unit permitted uses with at least 120’ of road frontage may have a second driveway curb cut to allow access to accessory buildings. Corner lot property owners may add both road frontages together to reach the 120’ threshold.
3. 2nd driveways must be at least 25’ from another existing driveway or intersection.
C. Application of Requirements For Non-Single and Two-Family Residential Uses
Angela Cronen, MMC
City Clerk
Notice of Public Hearing on Zoning Ordinance Amendment
PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF OTSEGO
Allegan County, Michigan
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF OTSEGO ZONING ORDINANCE
The Otsego Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 26, 2022, at City Hall, 117 East Orleans, Otsego, MI 49078, at 7:00 p.m., local time, to consider public comment regarding a proposed amendment to the Otsego Zoning Ordinance relating to the regulation of Digital Signs.
Copies of the proposed amendment are available for inspection at the office of the City Clerk, 117 East Orleans, Otsego, MI 49078, during normal City business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding City holidays. Written comments concerning the proposed amendment may be submitted to the City Clerk by first class mail or in person up to the meeting time.
Angela Cronen, City Clerk
Notice of Public Hearing on Ordinance Text Amendment
PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF OTSEGO Allegan County, Michigan
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF OTSEGO ZONING ORDINANCE
The Otsego Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 22, 2022, at City Hall, 117 East Orleans, Otsego, MI 49078, at 7:00 p.m., local time, to consider public comment regarding proposed amendments to the Otsego Zoning Ordinance.
AMENDMENT OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO ZONING ORDINANCE; TO INCLUDE UNDER CHAPTER 3 – GENERAL PROVISIONS; ADDITION OF SECTION 3.21- PRIVATE VEHICLE SALES; AND AMENDMENT OF SECTION 3.19 – ACCESS MANAGEMENT
Copies of the proposed amendment are available for inspection at the office of the City Clerk, 117 East Orleans, Otsego, MI 49078, during normal City business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding City holidays. Written comments concerning the proposed amendment may be submitted to the City Clerk by first class mail or in person up to the meeting time.
Angela Cronen, MMC
City Clerk
