GENERAL INFORMATION

Township facts
Helpful links
Annual budgets

ELECTED OFFICIALS

Supervisor
Treasurer
Clerk
Trustees

APPOINTED OFFICIALS

Assessor
Ordinance Enforcement Officer
Zoning Administrator

BOARDS, COMMISSIONS
AND DEPARTMENTS

Board of Review
Day Park Advisory Committee
EMS
Fire Department
Planning Commission
Torch Lake Township Board
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

COMMITTEES

View a list of all committees

ELECTIONS

View election information

STAFF

Full roster

TAXES

Pay TLT taxes online

FORMS AND APPLICATIONS

View a complete list of forms
and applications

ORDINANCES / ETC.

Zoning Ordinance
Police Power Ordinances
Zoning Ordinance Amendments
Land Use Plan

MINUTES

Minutes for past meetings

FOIA

Miscellaneous documents

Welcome to
Torch Lake Township

Nestled between Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay and Torch Lake, Torch Lake Township is a community of about 1,200 full time locals - coupled with additional summer residents and vacationers.

Thoughts from TLT Supervisor Alan Martel to our summer residents: Read his note.

From the Department of State Passport Services:
Due to public health measures to limit spread of the corona-virus, all passport agencies are closed to the public until further notice and appointments will not be accepted. Customers may continue to apply for their renewals through the mail. Customers may go to www.travel.state.gov for the latest information.

View the MDHHS Emergency Order

View the Emergency Order Press Release

View the April 6 Update

The Following Lists discuss both Both Regular and Special / Unscheduled meeting Announcements and Agendas for Both Ongoing Committees and Temporary Committees. Meeting Announcements and Agendas are Listed when Available.

Board of Review

Date: 7.21.20
Meeting type: Regular meeting
View the agenda

Day Park Advisory Committee

Nothing scheduled at this time.

Planning Commission

Date: 7.14.20
Meeting type: Regular meeting
View the agenda

Torch Lake Township Board

Date: 7.13.20
Meeting type: Special meeting
View the agenda

Zoning Board of Appeals

Nothing scheduled at this time.

Other committees, groups and hearings

EMS Human Resources Committee
Days: Mondays until further notice
Meeting type: Ongoing temporary committee - open to the public
Purpose: The TLT Board’s EMS Human Resources Committee meets with the Township Ambulance Authority's (TAA) management team each Monday at 11:00 AM in the Community Services Building. 

The purpose of these meetings is to coordinate the transition of TLT's ambulance service from TLT's to TAA's management.

Day Park Committee
Date: 7.13.20
Meeting type: Regular meeting
View the Agenda

 

 

TLT is Seeking an Ordinance Compliance Official

View the job description.

TLT is Seeking Day Park Applicants

TLT is seeking applicants for seasonal employment in the William K. Good Day Park ($15/hour). If interested please either mail your application (Torch Lake Township Attention:  Day Park Committee; PO Box 713, Eastport, MI 49627 ), fax it to (231) 599-2981 or drop it off at TLT's Community Services Building (address below).

View the job description.
View the employment application.

New Covid-19 Rules for the TLT Community Services Building

While not fully re-opened for walk-in business during normal hours of operation, TLT now has in place particular rules for both the health of the community and our staff members.

View the release notes and rules.

TLT Day Park Open

The Wm. K. Good Day Park on Torch Lake is OPEN.  The boat launch is open for the launching of boats, kayaks, & other non-motorized vehicles with the customary fee of $10/person without township residence identification.  The Township asks patrons to practice social distancing for their & other's safety.   Note that the park is under 24/7 camera surveillance.       

TLT Secures Advanced Life Support (ALS) Services

As of March 20, 2020, advanced life support (ALS) services are now available for Township
residents through our EMS department.

Read the announcement.

TLT Community Services Building Closed

Torch Lake Township closed its offices to the public on Monday March 16, 2020 - and until further notice.

Meanwhile, if you need township assistance, please call 1-231-599-2036 during normal business hours. You may also call Supervisor Alan Martel at 1-231-676-4327 or Treasurer Sharon Schultz at 1-231-676-0272. 

As always, call 911 for medical or fire emergencies.

The Drop Box inside the front door at the township office is available 24/7.

AA group meetings, normally held Tuesday mornings and Friday evenings are also canceled until further notice.     

TLT Boat Launch Application

We have revised TLT's boat launch permits. If you use TLT's boat launches you need a new permit.

View details
Open the application

Do You Know That TLT Has A Notary Public?

TLT Treasurer Sharon Schultz offers Notary services to TLT residents. Call Sharon at (231) 599-2036 or email her at treasurer@torchlaketownship.org.

Map and Directions to TLT's
Community Services Building

Below is an "aerial view" map to the Torch Lake Township Community Services Building. You can obtain driving directions to us by selecting "Get Directions".

2020 Regular Community TLT Board, PC and ZBA Meeting Schedules

View TLT's Zoning Board of Appeals 2020 meeting schedule.

View TLT's Planning Commission 2020 meeting schedule.

View TLT's Board 2020 meeting schedule.

View TLT's Meeting and Meeting Notice Policies.