The Village of Pentwater, Michigan

Welcome to the Village of Pentwater municipal website. We are a wonderful small town governed by the General Law Village Act & the Village Charter. We develop this website daily as a community information resource. We hope you enjoy its interactive design and mobile-friendly features. Questions? Please visit our Questions and Suggestions page. Thank you.

Village of Pentwater Performance Dashboard

Each municipality has an online performance dashboard that shows the Fiscal Stability, Public Safety, Economic Strength, and Quality of Life of their respective community. To view the Village of Pentwater's performance dashboard, please click on the link below.

To view the Village of Pentwater's planning, financial and budgeting information, please visit our Finance and Transparency Page.

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Village Performance Dashboard

Short Term Rental Moratorium

On Monday, August 8, 2022 Regular Council Meeting the following action was taken:

Motion by Ressel-Hodan, supported by Angell-Powell to approve placing a Moratorium on
the Short-Term Rental Ordinance effective immediately and placing a cap on the annual
permits at 67 for one year while the Village studies the economic impacts to the community,

ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Angell-Powell, Bluhm, Griffis, Ressel-Hodan, Palmer and Hodges.
NAYS: 0. ABSENT: Nugent. Motion approved 6 – 0.

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Short Term Rental Ordinance (PDF)

Employment Opportunity - Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator/Supervisor

The Village of Pentwater, located on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan in Oceana County is currently seeking a qualified individual to oversee the operations of our waste water system. Our plant is a Membrane Bio-Reactor System and requires a Michigan "B" Operator's License.

Specific duties will include the day-today operating, reporting and maintaining the wastewater collection system, treatment plant and lift stations.

As a member of our DPW team other functions may include snow plowing and other street maintenance functions. Ability to obtain a CDL within three months will be required.

Compensation: Depending on qualifications.

Benefits to include paid vacation and sick leave, comprehensive medical, optical and dental plan, life insurance and MERS defined pension.

Population: 875

Position open until filled.

Please send an application and resume to:

Chris Brown, Village Manager
P.O. Box 622
Pentwater, MI 49449

Email: cbrown@pentwatervillage.org

Download a File:

Village Employment Application (PDF)

Park Place Rentals

For Park Place Rentals, please call Village Hall at 231-869-8301.

Meetings & Events

To see upcoming meetings and events in the Village, please visit the Public Notices Page, the Events and Market Page or the Village Event Calendar for the latest updates.

Water Quality Report

To review the 2021 Water Quality Report, please click on the link below.

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2021 Water Quality Report (PDF)

Notice of Public Hearing - February 28th

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
VILLAGE OF PENTWATER PLANNING COMMISSION
ZONING ORDINANCE MAP AMENDMENT

Notice is hereby given that the Village of Pentwater Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at Park Place, 310 North Rush Street, Pentwater, Michigan 49449 on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 6:15pm regarding a proposed request for a Map Amendment to the Village of Pentwater Zoning Ordinance to rezone property situated along Hancock Street between Third and Fourth Street and described as Parcel Nos. 64-044-676-001-00, 64-044-676-001-50, 64-044-681-001-30,
64-044-681-001-60, 64-044-681-002-00 and 64-044-681-044-00 from C-3 Central Business District to C-4 Hotel Resort District. Written comments concerning this request may be directed to the Zoning Administrator prior to 4:00pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.

This proposed zoning map amendment has been initiated by the Pentwater Village Council. Written comments concerning the proposed amendments may be sent to the Planning Commission at the above address prior to the public hearing. Oral comments will be taken during the public hearing.

This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended.

Katie Anderson, Village of Pentwater Zoning Administrator

Village Green Web Cams

New webcams, brought to you by the Downtown Development Authority, have been installed on the Village Green for your viewing pleasure! Watch live streams from two different angles, view the blue skies, beautiful water and wonderful atmosphere that Pentwater has to offer. To enjoy the views of the Village Green, please visit our web cams below.

Village Green Web Cam Water View

Village Green Web Cam Street View