Lawrence Township Emergency Services (LTES)
The LTES consists of a fire chief and 15 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. (Applications available at Township Hall)
Fire Permits and House Number signs($15) are also available from the Chief.
Contact info for the LTES:
Fire Chief: Chief Steven Richardson
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 MAAO certified 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
Ben Brousseau, Township Assessor, is available by appointment to speak with residents in person at the Township office. However, please feel free to contact your assessor at any time for questions you might have or to set up an appointment. Contact number is 269-655-1144 or email address: ben.apgllc@gmail.com. If you have to leave a message, your call will be returned within 48 hours on normal business days.
For record card information and links to other offices please visit our website at:
https://apginc.us/information-links/
Note: Current land value calculations and economic condition factors can be found under the heading Assessing and Property Tax Information Above.
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
Cannabis Agency
Created in June 2021 the Marihuana Agency will handle all business that relates to the Cannabis 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(Cannabis) 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
Lawrence Housing Committee
Lawrence Housing Committee was created by Matthew Sanborn in January of 2022 and accepted by the Lawrence Township Planning Commission in February of 2022. The Lawrence Housing Committee is a joint township/village open committee that aims to increase the available housing stock in both communities. The committee is open to the public, targeted members include: • Staff from the building, community, and economic development departments • Property owners • Community manager or supervisors • Members of the governing body & school systems • Neighborhood leaders & business owners • Real estate professionals • Members or staff of the Downtown Development Authority/Corridor Improvement Authority/ Land Bank Authority/Brownfield Authority.
It is not the intention of the Housing Committee to take a direct role in the planning of any individual project or reform, but to provide Lawrence planners with up-to-date information and resources. The Lawrence Housing Committee will not vote or take action.
The committee co-chair is Gretchen Gendron, Lawrence Public Schools Superintendent.
Lawrence Housing Committee meetings are scheduled as needed and take place at the Lawrence Township Hall. 411 N. Paw Paw St, Lawrence, MI 49064.
Contact for more information:
Supervisor@Lawrence-Township.org
or MAadmin@Lawrence-Township.org
269-674-4255
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 7am-11:30am 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
New (summer of 2022) SAFEbuilt Permits office is located in the Lawrence Township Office Lobby. There is a representative daily to answer questions and assist the public with their questions and help with the permit process.
Kristina - 269-539-4500 ext. 107
Permit Technician Hours
Monday 8 - 4 Thurs. 8 - 4
Tuesday 8 - 4 Friday Closed
Wed. 8 - 4
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.
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