Zoning Department
Permits, regulations, and compliance
The Atwater Township Zoning Department is responsible for administering and enforcing the township zoning resolution. We review permit applications, investigate complaints, and work with residents to ensure compliance with local zoning regulations.
The following activities typically require a zoning permit:
- Building permits (residential and business/commercial)
- Accessory structure permits (sheds, garages)
- Conditional use permits
- Variances
- Lot splits
How to Apply
Contact the Zoning Inspector to discuss your project and obtain the appropriate application forms. Applications are reviewed and permits are typically issued within a few business days for straightforward requests.
Residential District
Single-family residential
Residential District
Multi-family residential
Business and Commercial
Business and commercial uses
Industrial District
Light industrial
Agricultural District
Agricultural and farming
Contact the Zoning Inspector to determine the zoning classification of a specific property.
If you believe there is a zoning violation, you can submit a complaint by downloading the form and submitting it to the Zoning Inspector during Zoning Office hours on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 5:00 - 6:30 PM at the Atwater Town Hall. All complaints are kept confidential.
Milt Green
Zoning Inspector