LAWRENCE, MICHIGAN
Our Departments
Lawrence Township Emergency Services (LTES)
The LTES consists of a fire chief and 28 volunteer firefighters and emergency quick responders and is one of the most important institutions in LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP. Anyone interested in
joining the LTES can contact the Chief for information on duties, responsibilities and how to apply.
Contact info for the LTES:
Fire Chief: MIKE ANCHOR
Chief@lawrence-township.org
Phone: (269) 674-8833
Address: 205 N PAW PAW ST
PO Box 445
Lawrence, MI 49064
Assessing
Ben Brousseau is our Assessor since September 1, 2017. Ben is a Level IV assessor with a lot of experience in our area. Assessing information is now available from the county website at:
https://accessmygov.com/?uid=2240
Contact info for the Assessing department:
Assessor: BEN BROUSSEAU
MAAO #R-6548
Field Technician: Jason Waller
Phone: 269 655-1144
Address: 411 N Paw Paw St
PO Box 445
Lawrence, MI 49064
Cemetery Operations
There are four Cemeteries in Lawrence Township: Hill Cemetery, Military Veteran's Cemetery, Pioneer Cemetery, and Prospect Cemetery. The cemeteries are maintained by Sexton Scott Earls.
Contact info for the cemeteries:
Sexton: SCOTT EARLS
Phone: 269 674-3723
Address: 205 N PAW PAW ST
PO Box 445
Lawrence, MI 49064
Marihuana Agency
Created in June 2021 the Marihuana Agency will handle all business that relates to the Marihuana industry in Lawrence Township excluding Lawrence Village. The Agency has an Administratior: Richard Glista and Clerk: Matt Sanborn. They will be researching state regulations and following Lawrence Twp Ordinances for the Township Marihuana Industry.
Contact information: Richard Glista, Administrator
Lawrence Township Hall Daily M-F 8am-4pm
411 N Paw Paw Street
P.O. Box 445
Lawrence, MI 49064
** 269-674-4255 ext. 104
MAadmin@lawrence-township.org
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission consists of 7 appointed members. Members are representative of the township interests, including: lake, farming, residential, commercial, industrial, schools.
Zoning and Building Department
Lawrence Township has a new company used for Zoning and Building administration. SAFEbuilt replaces Associated Governmental Services (AGS), effective September 9, 2019, and issues all permits for Zoning, Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Demolition.
We now have an person from SAFEbuilt at the Township Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8am to 5pm to answer questions and assist people. Her name is Kelly Largent and her email address is: zoning@lawrence-township.org of call our office to speak directly to her on Tuesdays or Thursdays. 269-674-4255 ext 101
Contact info for SAFEbuilt:
Office Phone: (269) 729-9244
Address: 107 S Capital Ave
PO Box 190
Athens, MI 49011
Inspection Line: (877) 721-9266
eMail Address: athensmi@safebuilt.com
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Lawrence Township Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) consists of 5 appointed members. The ZBA hears applications from property owners (or their representative) regarding appeals to denials received from the Building Department. ZBA Variance forms are available in the Forms and Applications Link.
Get in Touch
Need to locate contact information? Find the right person to talk to in the offices of LAWRENCE now.
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP
411 N PAW PAW ST
PO Box 445
LAWRENCE, MI 49064
Office Phone: 269 674-4255
Fax: 269 674-4502
Treasurer: 269 674-3840
Important Notice!
If you will be burning brush or a large burn pile, don't forget to call the Township offices and get a burn permit from the Fire Department by calling 269-674-8833!
Events
Check out the Events page to find out what is going on in our beautiful community.
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