Ordinances, Violations, & Complaints
The aim of Township Ordinances are to create a path for each citizen to enjoy the use of their property. That enjoyment includes the use of community resources as well as reasonable expectations between neighbors, vacationers, and businesses. Ordinances are laws based on the Township’s Master Plan. They manage and keep public safety, health, growth, and general welfare. Zoning Ordinances set basic standards of habitability. Other ordinances deal with fire and safety regulations that residential, commercial, and industrial property owners must follow. Extra ordinances have been enacted to prohibit certain activities. This ensures that people respect others regarding noise, smoke, and lighting, especially during the evening.
Township Ordinances
Zoning Ordinance Update
Land Division Ordinance
Land Division Administrator
Nuisances, Violations & Fines
The Zoning and Township Ordinances include rules and regulations for lighting, noise, and other matters. These were enacted to keep respect between your property rights and the rights of your neighbors and community. An over simple definition of a nuisance is a particular conduct that deprives another of their enjoyment of their property. Property owners must consider the community’s and neighbors’ well-being. This applies whether planning an event, renting a home, building a shed, or putting up a light for your driveway. It is important to actively support each other as good neighbors. And for the individuals that need it said, compliance with Township Ordinance(s).
✓ Property Owners are RESPONSIBLE for their guest(s) use and activity.
✓ Violations are civil infractions which include fines, property tax liens, and other legal remedies.
✓ Certain violations can influence the property owner’s insurance company willingness to pay. This happens if an incident occurs, like setting off illegal fireworks.
Pleasant View Township Department of Planning, Zoning, and Enforcement 
Cemeteries
Please refer to Township Cemeteries web page for more information
Off Road Vehicle (ORV) & All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Use
Per Township Ordinance, the next roads are ONLY available for Off Road Vehicles (ORV) and All Terrain Vehicles (ATV). Serva Road and Middle Village Road lead to Larks Lake Road. Larks Lake Road is open from Serva Road to Robinson Road. Robinson Road extends to Pleasant View Road, then goes south one mile to Tower Road. Tower Road connects to N. Ayr Road.
✓ Drivers and riders should consult the The Michigan Department of Natural Resources website. They should look for information on licensing, rules, and regulations.
✓ Reckless defacing and damage to private and community property have regularly occurred requiring thousands of dollars in repairs. Criminal behaviors include trespassing, littering, reckless driving, impaired driving, and speeding.
✓ Each Ordinance violation is a civil infraction with a $500 fine that does not include other legal consequences.
ORV Ordinance
ORV Amendment to the Ordinance
ORV Amended Ordinance
Fireworks
In Michigan, consumer fireworks must meet Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards. Licensed facilities will only sell fireworks to people 18 years of age or older. Low impact fireworks (ground-based items such as sparklers, toy snakes, snaps, and poppers) are also legal for sale and use. For a list of legal consumer fireworks, legal low impact fireworks, and novelties, go to Michigan LARA Fireworks .
✓ State law requires that consumer-grade fireworks only be ignited from personal property.
✓ It is illegal to ignite fireworks on public property, including streets and sidewalks. It is also illegal on school property, church property, or another person’s property without their express permission.
✓ State law makes it illegal to discharge any fireworks when intoxicated or under the influence of drugs.
✓ Ordinance violations are civil infractions with fines up-to $1000.
✓ Property insurers often describe what damages are not covered if an incident occurs. These include scenarios that are part of an illegal activity or negligent action. This means your property insurance company possibly will not pay on such a claim.
✓ State law, Michigan’s Fireworks Safety Act of 2011 (Public Act 256), requires that legal fireworks must be allowed on specific days, after 11:00 a.m. These days include December 31 until 1:00 a.m. on January 1. They also include the Saturday and Sunday before Memorial Day, until 11:45 p.m. Other included dates are from June 29 to July 4, until 11:45 p.m., July 5 if it falls on a Friday or Saturday, until 11:45 p.m., and the Saturday and Sunday before Labor Day, until 11:45 p.m.