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Rental Ordinance Press Release
Village of Lawton Adopts New Rental Licensing Ordinance — Registration Deadline Set for January 1, 2026 LAWTON, MI — The Village of Lawton has enacted a new Rental Property and… READ MORE
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Meetings
- Planning Commission on September 2, 2025 7:00 pm
- Fire Board Meeting on September 4, 2025 7:00 pm
- Village Council Meeting on September 9, 2025 7:00 pm
- DDA Meeting on September 17, 2025 7:00 pm
- Village Council Meeting on September 23, 2025 7:00 pm
Public Notice
Notice of Council Meeting Cancelation
Please take notice that the Village Council has canceled the following meeting:
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The next regularly scheduled Village Council Meeting is scheduled to take place on September 9, 2025.
Notice of Public Hearing – Wind Solar and Cell Ordinance
TAKE NOTICE, The Planning Commission for the Village of Lawton will hold a public hearing on September 2, 2025, during a regular meeting of the Planning Commission commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall located at 125 S Main Street, Lawton, MI 49065.
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment and consider the following proposed ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TABLES 5.02.A AND 5.03.A, ENACT SECTIONS 5.26 AND 5.27, AMEND SECTION 11.04, AND ENACT SECTIONS 11.13–18 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE VILLAGE OF LAWTON
The proposed ordinance is a text amendment that would, among other things, authorize and regulate certain wind turbines and solar panels, regulate wireless communication facilities, and provide for the administration and enforcement of the Village Zoning Ordinance.
Until the close of the public hearing or any adjournment thereof, the proposed ordinance may be obtained, inspected, copied, or reviewed at the Village Clerk’s Office during regular hours of operation or by appointment.
Location: 125 S Main Street, Lawton, MI 49065
Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday 6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Written comments may be submitted in lieu of or in addition to a personal appearance. Written comments must be received no later than 12 p.m. (noon) on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Written comments should be addressed to the Planning Commission and must be submitted to the Village Clerk via email at brathbun@lawtonmi.org or sent to the following address:
Village of Lawton
Attn: Planning Commission
125 S Main Street
Lawton, MI 49065
Individuals requesting reasonable accommodation for impairments or disabilities should contact the Village Clerk no later than five days prior to the public hearing.
Brittany Rathbun
Village Clerk
brathbun@lawtonmi.org
(269) 624-6407
Notice of Village Council Meeting Cancelation
Please take notice that the Village Council has canceled the following meeting:
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The next regularly scheduled Village Council Meeting is scheduled to take place on August 12, 2025.
Notice of Planning Commission Meeting Cancelation
Please take notice that the Planning Commission has canceled the following meeting:
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The next regularly scheduled Village Council Meeting is scheduled to take place on August 5, 2025.
Notice of Meeting Cancelation
Please take notice that the Village Council has canceled the following meeting: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The next regularly scheduled Village Council Meeting is scheduled to take place on July 8, 2025.