Code of Ordinances

The Code of Ordinances is a compilation of all the laws and ordinances enacted by the Village of Pentwater, that govern matters not already covered by the state or local laws.

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Village Code of Ordinances

Download Documents:

Addressing Floodplain Management Ordinance (PDF)

Amended FEMA Floodplain (PDF)

Code of Ordinance Index (PDF)

Code of Ordinance Table of Contents (PDF)

COA - Title I - General Provisions (PDF)

COA - Title III - Administration (PDF)

COA - Title V - Public Works (PDF)

COA - Title VII - Traffic Code (PDF)

COA - Title IX - General Regulations (PDF)

COA - Title XI - Business Regulations (PDF)

COA - Title XIII - General Offenses (PDF)

COA - Title XV - Land Usage (PDF)

Chapter 50 Amendment - Water (PDF)

Chapter 51 Amendment - Sewer (PDF)

Chapter 93 - Streets and Sidewalks (PDF)

Chapter 99 Amendment - Rezoning (PDF)

Chapter 113 - Transient Merchants (PDF)

Chapter 131 Amendment - Alcohol Comsumption on Village Green (PDF)

Golf Cart Ordinance (PDF)

Medical Marijuana and Marijuana Establishment Ordinance (PDF)

Off Road Vehicle Ordinance (PDF)

Short Term Rental Ordinance (PDF)

Solid Waste Ordinance (PDF)

Streets and Sidewalk Right of Way Ordinance (PDF)

Zoning Ordinance, Updated 2019 (PDF)

Zoning Variance Application (PDF)

Zoning Ordinance - Amended (PDF)

Zoning Permit Application (PDF)

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.

Download a File:

Short Term Rental Ordinance (PDF)