Based on previous shoreline protection work in the communities surrounding Lake Charlevoix, it is clear that local elected and appointed officials believe that maintaining the water quality of the lake is important for future economic development and quality of life in the region. In an effort to build upon previous shoreline protection work, the Enacting Shoreline Zoning Protections project was launched to help protect the water quality of Lake Charlevoix through the adoption of common shoreline protection zoning standards in the ten jurisdictions surrounding the lake. The project promotes the understanding and acceptance of the need for common shoreline protection standards in the City of Charlevoix, Boyne City, East Jordan, Bay Township, Charlevoix Township, Eveline Township, Evangeline Township, Hayes Township, Marion Township, and South Arm Township. Use the specific community links below (click on the name of the jurisdiction you would like to view) to see the current shoreline protection zoning standards for each jurisdiction. On the specific community pages, you can compare the shoreline protection zoning standards of multiple jurisdictions and find links to each jurisdiction's zoning ordinance.
Boyne City is city of approximately 3,700 people at the southeast end of the main basin of Lake Charlevoix. Visit the City of Boyne City website to view the City Zoning Ordinance.
Charlevoix is city of around 2,500 people located between the northwest end of Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan. Visit the City of Charlevoix website to view the City Zoning Ordinance.
East Jordan is a city of around 2,400 people at the south end of the south arm of Lake Charlevoix. Visit the City of East Jordan website to view the City Zoning Ordinance.
Bay Township lies on the northeast shore of the main basin of Lake Charlevoix between Lake Charlevoix and Walloon Lake. Visit the Bay Township website to view the Township Zoning Ordinance.
Charlevoix Township surrounds the City of Charlevoix and lies between Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan. Visit the Charlevoix Township website to view the Township Zoning Ordinance.
Evangeline Township is located on the north shore of the southeastern portion of the main basin of Lake Charlevoix. Visit the Evangeline Township website to view the Township Zoning Ordinance.
Eveline Township is located at the confluence of the main basin and south arm of Lake Charlevoix. The Township is divided completely by the south arm of the Lake. Visit the Eveline Township website to view the Township Zoning Ordinance.
Hayes Township lies along the north shore of the main basin of Lake Charlevoix between Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan. Visit the Hayes Township website to view the Township Zoning Ordinance.
Marion Township is located to the west of Lake Charlevoix with shoreline on the northwest end of the main basin of the Lake. Visit the Marion Township website to view the Township Zoning Ordinance.
South Arm Township surrounds the City of East Jordan at the south end of the south arm of Lake Charlevoix. Visit the South Arm Township website to view the Township Zoning Ordinance.