Public Notices

M37 Bridge Work (Mar - July)

From March - July 2025, the State (MDOT) will be conducting bridge work on the M37 bridge that crosses the Muskegon River. During construction, two-way traffic will be maintained on one side of the bridge. Below you will find a link to traffic control plans for the construction period. We appreciate your patience during construction as MDOT works to keep this bridge safe.

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Traffic control plans - M37 bridge work

Water Main Flushing

The City of Newaygo will be flushing water mains from 7:00 am-3:00 pm Monday thru Friday beginning April 7th and continuing through April 17th. Customers should be aware that there may be some discoloration in their water supply and the washing of clothes is not recommended during this time.

Notice-Water Service Line Replacement

The City of Newaygo will be replacing numerous water service lines throughout the City starting in March. These are lines that run from the water main in the road to the home or business. Under new State Laws, the State of Michigan requires this work to be completed. The goal of this project is to maintain the water quality in the City of Newaygo. The City will contact any resident or business that this may affect prior to work beginning.

Public Notice-Public Hearing

The Newaygo City Planning Commission, in accordance with the Newaygo City Zoning Ordinance and statutes of the State of Michigan, will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM in the Newaygo City Council Chambers at 28 N. State Rd, Newaygo, Michigan, 49337, to take comments on the following:

1. A request by Donna Friar to change her building located at 47 N. State Rd. to a fully residential use in a commercial district. Parcel number: 62-18-24-280-021

The City of Newaygo will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days advanced notice to the City Clerk at the address or phone number listed below.

A copy of the Newaygo City Zoning Ordinance, including the Zoning Map is available for review and/or purchase at the Newaygo City Office, 28 N State Rd, Newaygo, MI, 49337 (231-652-1657). You may also obtain or view all Newaygo City Zoning Ordinances by visiting our website at www.newaygocity.org.

Any party member may appear in person or by attorney at any hearing. It is respectfully requested that public comments and/or items to be a matter of record be submitted to the City in writing at the address above by 3:00 pm on the date of the hearing.

Public Notice-Public Hearing

The Newaygo City Planning Commission, in accordance with the Newaygo City Zoning Ordinance and statutes of the State of Michigan, will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM in the Newaygo City Council Chambers at 28 N. State Rd, Newaygo, Michigan, 49337, to take comments on the following:

The City of Newaygo has proposed revisions to its Zoning Ordinance to add a definition for Short Term Rentals (STR) in Chapter 2, regulations in Chapter 3, and to add STR’s as a permitted use in the following zoning districts: Rural Residential (RR), Single Family Residential (R-1), Single and Two Family Residential (R-2), Multiple Family Residential (R-3), Community Business District (B-1), and Highway Business (B-2).

A copy of the exact language can be obtained by contacting Newaygo City Hall. Contact information is found below.

The City of Newaygo will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days advanced notice to the City Clerk at the address or phone number listed below.

A copy of the Newaygo City Zoning Ordinance, including the Zoning Map is available for review and/or purchase at the Newaygo City Office, 28 N. State Rd., Newaygo, MI, 49337 (231-652-1657) or newaygo.gov. Any party member may appear in person or by attorney at any hearing. It is respectfully requested that public comments and/or items to be a matter of record be submitted to the City in writing at the address above by 12:00 pm on the date of the hearing.

Public Notice

Starting on May 1, 2023, all properties located in the City of Newaygo will be subject to enforcement of Art. II of Chapter 82 to the City of Newaygo’s Code of Ordinances entitled “Weeds, Grass and Rank Vegetation Ordinance” (Code 1980, § 6.25; Ordinance No. 2023-03, as amended 3-13-2023), as authorized under Michigan’s Noxious Weeds Act, PA 359 of 1941, as amended.

The purpose of this Ordinance is to maintain the character and development of landscaping in the neighborhood by removing noxious weeds and any other uncontrolled plant growth, weeds, or grass exceeding six (6) inches in height in order to prevent them from becoming a detriment to public health.

Under the relevant portions of the Noxious Weeds Act and the Ordinance, it is the responsibility of all owners and/or occupants to prevent and/or eliminate noxious weeds before they reach a seed-bearing stage of growth, and/or to cut weeds and tall grass to not exceed six (6) inches in yards on a routine basis but does not apply to weeds in fields devoted to growing crops.

Failure to comply with this notice will result in the City taking action by contracting for the services necessary to enter the property and remedy the conditions. Methods of treating and eradicating the noxious weeds and grass may include the use of mechanical mowing, cutting, or trimming equipment.

All expenses incurred to bring this property into compliance shall be paid by the owner(s) and/or occupant(s). A lien shall be placed against the property, and if not paid, the amount may be assessed as a special tax against such land on the next assessment roll and will be collected in the next tax cycle.

Please contact Newaygo City Office at (231) 652-1657 Ext. 227 or office@newaygocity.org if you have any questions or concerns.

Finding of No Significant Impact

Based on an Environmental Assessment (EA) of the City's project plan and any comments received from crosscutter agencies, EGLE has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FNSI) regarding historical, animal, plant, or environmental items for the City's proposed water main replacement on W. Wood St and replacement of water service lines throughout the City.

Any comments supporting or disagreeing with the preliminary decision of EGLE should be submitted to the Water Infrastructure Financing Section as noted in the FNSI (see link to FNSI below). EGLE will not take action on a project for 30 calendar days from the date (4/17/2024) of the EA publication. In the absence of substantive comments during the 30-day timeframe, our preliminary decision will become final and the applicant will be eligible to receive loan assistance.

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FNSI letter-watermain and service lines