A place of community and a township working to combine its agricultural tradition with the growing tourism of Northern Michigan.
Banks Township’s natural resources make it a recreational paradise for those who enjoy spending time outdoors. Its hardworking, friendly people make it a great place to live or visit.
On November 18, 2025, at the regular meeting, the Banks Township Planning Commission voted to forward the draft of the 2025 Master Plan to the Township Board of Trustees. On November 24, 2025, the Township Board authorized the distribution for the required 63-day public review period under the Michigan Planning Enabling Act (Act 33 of 2008). The draft is posted below. Residents can obtain a physical copy by emailing their request to the Township Clerk at clerk@bankstownship.net.
Banks Twp MP Update_Report DRAFT_2025-11_Reduced
Attached is the ordinance to repeal zoning. This will be the subject for the PC public hearing on Nov 18th. If anyone wants to inspect it or get copies of it prior to the hearing, copies are available at the Townhall, in the clerk’s office. Office hours are posted on the Officials page.
Attached below is a check list from our attorneys on the steps to repeal zoning. If you have any questions, please contact Supervisor Busman at 231-676-1075.
Checklist for Repeal 10-1-2025
The memo attached below is from our township attorney regarding zoning. It is established law in our township and would withstand legal challenges regarding how it was originally implemented.
Read about the Chain of Lakes Water Trail that begins right here in Banks Township!
Breezy & Beautiful
Take this 26-mile road trip Up North.
Township residents wishing to burn fall leaves generally need a burn permit. For the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula, residents can visit Michigan.gov/BurnPermit or call 866-922-BURN to find out whether burning is currently allowed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). For responsible burning information, contact Paul Rogers at 616-260-8406.
