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2007-2024 by Colfax
Township, Michigan
and ATI Consulting
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Welcome to Colfax
Township in Beautiful
Benzie County !!
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Saturday, October 26 through Sunday,
November 3, 2024 |
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Early voting in Colfax Township
will occur on those days from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Colfax Township Hall, 7607
Michigan Avenue.
(Posted 10/15/2024) |
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Tuesday, November 5, 2024 |
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The general election will be
held from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the Colfax Township Hall, 7607 Michigan Avenue.
(Posted 10/15/2024) |
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| ANNOUNCEMENTS: |
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Reynolds Road Bridge Closure/Detour
The Reynolds Road bridge will be closed for repair until the end of November,
2024. Detour signs are posted. All traffic destined for Reynolds Road north of the
bridge (which is located just beyond Wallin Road) will need to use access from
Cinder Road. This includes those planning a visit to the Grass Lake State Forest Campground.
(Posted 8/28/2024) |
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Colfax Township seeks residents
who are interested in serving on the Board of Review, Election Board,
and Joint Planning Commission. Send a letter of interest to the Supervisor
at P.O. Box 68, Thompsonville 49683 or colfaxbenziesupervisor@gmail.com.
(Updated 8/22/2022) |
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See the following links for the Colfax
Township and Village of Thompsonville joint zoning ordinance, effective May 15, 2015
- Greater Thompsonville Area Zoning Ordinance
- Greater
Thompsonville Area Zoning Map
These and the zoning permit
applications are on the Documents
and Forms page.
(Updated 6/10/2020) |
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An approved zoning permit is
required for certain land uses such as a new addition or deck to a dwelling, adding
a shed or greenhouse or installing fencing, solar panels, patios and signs. Demolition/removal
of structures including mobile homes also requires a permit (no fee). Find out about
permits and land use standards by contacting the zoning administrator Shelley Greene
at 231-378-2334 before starting a project which could result in extra cost for non-compliance.
The Joint
Zoning Ordinance serves
both Colfax Township and the Village of Thompsonville For everyones safety, call
Miss Dig at 811 to arrange for the utilities to flag your property at no cost prior
to a project
(Updated 8/22/2022) |
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 Colfax Township
is situated in the southeast corner of beautiful Benzie County in Michigan's northwest
Lower Peninsula. Its residents enjoy the area's quiet rural character yet have the
convenience of services offered in nearby Benzonia and the villages of Thompsonville
and Beulah. The larger cities of Manistee, Cadillac and Traverse City are an easy
drive from the township, between 29 to 39 miles away. The township is about 40% state
land with a population of 657 residents according to the 2010 census.
Colfax Township offers residents and visitors a variety of seasonal activities.
- Early spring is a great time to
enjoy the outdoors, and the township has over ten thousand acres of state land to
explore, much of it along the Betsie River. Don't forget your camera!
- In May the hunt is on for morel
mushrooms just as trilliums begin to bloom.
- During the summer the Betsie River
is well-known for canoeing, kayaking, tubing and fishing and offers many access points.
- The Betsie is a designated Natural
River and an important natural resource that runs through the entire township.
- Camping at the township's rustic
Grass
Lake Campground on the
Betsie River and golfing at nearby Crystal Mountain Resort are also popular summer activities.
- Salmon fishing takes center stage
in September (check the DNR website for rules and dates).
- There are many trails to travel
on state land throughout the year by foot, bike or horseback and are especially spectacular
when fall colors are in full display.
- Winter months offer outdoor enthusiasts
many choices, including downhill and cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing
and sledding.
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