2030 Master Plan Update - Community Survey Results

Marquette Township is updating its Master Plan. The purpose of the Master Plan is to identify issues, opportunities, needs and organize public policy to address them in a manner that makes the best use of Township’s resources. It also describes a desired future for the community over the next 10 years and establishes goals to move toward that future. The Master Plan will be used by both elected officials and Township staff to assist and provide a basis for local land use decisions within the community. The Marquette Township Plan was last updated in 2020.

Master plans focus on land use planning but include many aspects of life in a community, including transportation, utilities, community facilities, housing, agriculture, natural and cultural resources, economic development, and intergovernmental coordination.

Why Update the Township’s Master Plan?

The State of Michigan requires that municipalities adopt and manage a master plan if engaging in land use regulation through zoning and subdivision policies. Master Plans must be updated at least every 10-years. 

Public Participation

The Township’s 2030 Master Plan update will be developed with participation from the community.  The following list contains previous opportunities for the community to lend their voices to the development of the plan:

• Stakeholder Event at Marquette Township Hall (August 2, 2024)
• Community Days Event at Lion's Park (Saturday, August 3rd, 2024)
• Community Survey (August 21st - September 20th, 2024)

Please keep checking this webpage for additional opportunities to participate.  The next round of opportunities is anticipated to occur in the Winter of 2024.

Draft Chapters

This section will be updated as draft chapters have been released.

Additional Links

2024 Master Plan Update