The Marshall County Commissioners opened a public hearing Monday morning to take comments on a change in the county’s zoning ordinance pertaining to election signs.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Passes Rezoning Ordinance Pertaining to 415 Lake Shore Drive
The Culver Town Council members passed a rezoning ordinance Tuesday night that would rezone the parcels at 415 Lake Shore Drive from Commercial (C-2) to Planned Unit Development.
Continue readingPlymouth Common Council Amends Ordinance on First Read to Accommodate Beer Garden at Blueberry
Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer
MARSHALL COUNTY — The Plymouth Common Council approved Ordinance No. 2022-2193 An Ordinance to Amend the Code of Ordinances of the City of Plymouth Concerning Alcoholic Beverages During Blueberry Festival on the first read to accommodate the organization’s need to innovate fund raising options.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Review Zoning Ordinance Pertaining to Shipping Containers
The Marshall County Commissioners looked over the proposed zoning ordinance that discusses shipping containers when they met Monday morning.
Continue readingCity of Plymouth, Marshall County Homeowners Association to Work Together on Ordinance
A committee of two Plymouth City Council members, the building commissioner, assistant police chief, and the Marshall County Landlords Association will work together to find the proper contents to include in a Property Registration Program ordinance that would require the registration of vacant properties or properties that fall into judicial foreclosure proceedings.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves Second Reading on Adjusted Culver Beach Lodge Rates
The Culver Town Council members approved the second reading of an ordinance Tuesday night that adjusts rates at the Culver Beach Lodge.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Approves Ordinance Creating Fund for American Rescue Plan Funds
The Bourbon Town Council members approved an ordinance Tuesday night that creates a non-reverting fund in the 2021 budget for the receipt of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.
Continue readingPlymouth City Ordinance Requires Clearing of Snow off Sidewalks
Plymouth residents and business owners are reminded that a city ordinance exists that requires the clearing of snow off of sidewalks.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Considers Ordinance to Place Moratorium on Confined Animal Feeding Operations
The Argos Town Council members were presented with an ordinance last week that addressed Confined Animal Feeding Operations.
Continue readingBremen Town Council Approves Resolution to Appropriate Money for EMS Service
The Bremen Town Council adopted a resolution this week authorizing $142,277.62 to be utilized in funding the ambulance service for 2021.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Adopts New Rates for EMS Services
The Culver Town Council members took action Tuesday night to adopt an ordinance that adjusts rates, charges and regulations for the services provided by Culver-Union Township EMS.
Continue readingPlymouth Officials Continue Researching Possible Yard Parking Restrictions
Plymouth officials continue doing their research, before deciding whether or not residents should be allowed to park vehicles in their front yards. Mayor Mark Senter recently shared ordinances from six communities around the country, including a couple in Indiana.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Adopt Ordinance for COVID-19 Face Mask Requirements for Local Workplace Safety and Enforcement
In an effort to keep businesses open, avoid lockdowns and to slow the community spread of COVID-19, the Marshall County Commissioners unanimously adopted an ordinance in a special meeting on Friday morning that requires face masks be worn by any person or individual entering any enclosed public space or enclosed place of business.
Continue readingPlymouth City Council Continues Discussion on Prohibiting Parking in Front Yards
The Plymouth City Council members are gathering comments and information on a potential ordinance that would prohibit parking in front yards.
Continue readingPlymouth City Officials Continue Work on Ordinance Regulating Parking in Front Yards
The Plymouth City Council members are still gathering input on the issue of residents parking vehicles in front yards.
Continue readingPlymouth City Council to Consider Ordinance Prohibiting Parking in Front Yards
Plymouth City Attorney Sean Surrisi presented information to the City Council last week concerning a discussion held by the Planning Commission that deals with residents parking vehicles in front yards that is not on a surface that is ideal for parking.
Continue readingBremen Town Council Considers Reviews Ordinance Pertaining to the Park Board
The Bremen Town Council members are reviewing an ordinance that would better outline a chain of command with all of the entities involved in the Bremen Parks Department.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Consider Unsafe Building Ordinance
Marshall County Building Commissioner Chuck DeWitt presented an ordinance to the commissioners Monday morning that reorganizes the Unsafe Building Board, and enacts fines and penalties for lack of compliance.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Amends Police Department Ordinance
The Culver Town Council reviewed an amendment to the ordinance that addresses the organization of the Culver Police Department.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioner Review Proposed Unsafe Building Ordinance
Marshall County Building Commissioner Chuck DeWitt presented an update on the Unsafe Building Board and a proposed ordinance to the Marshall County Commissioners this week.
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