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.
To comply with the Michigan Open Meetings Act (MCL 15.265):
The Banks Township Zoning Board of Appeals
6520 Center Street
PO Box 68
Ellsworth, Michigan 49720
Phone (231)588-6126
e-mail: bankstownship@bankstownship.net
will hold a special meeting of the Banks Township Zoning Board of Appeals (BTZBA) on Monday, September 29, 2025 starting at 6pm.
In the Banks Township Hall, 6520 Center Street, Ellsworth, Michigan.
Banks Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as hand signers for the hearing impaired, audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting (and/or hearing) upon two weeks notice to Banks Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Banks Township and leave a message which includes
(1) Who you are/how to contact you
(2) What meeting and date you wish to attend
(3) What aid you are requesting
Contact: Banks Township Clerk, voice phone, (231)588-6126; PO Box 68, Ellsworth, Michigan 49729; E-mail clerk@bankstownship.net.
This notice was posted by Julie Chellis, Banks Township Clerk to comply with Sections 4 and 5 of Michigan Open Meetings Act (MCL 15.265) at 10:30 on 8/29/2025 on the bulletin board outside the Township Office, on the north basement entry door of the Banks Township Hall and on the township website and was posted at least 18 hours prior to the start of the meeting.
I, Julie Chellis, Banks Township Clerk, certify that the foregoing notice has been posted as specified above in accordance with the Michigan Open Meeting Act (MCL 15.265) as amended.
Julie Chellis, Banks Township Clerk
See attached agenda: ZBA Agenda
Summer 2025 Edition TNN News is sent to neighbors in the Antrim County Coastal Community between East Grand Traverse Bay (EASTB) and Chain of Lakes from Elk Rapids to Norwood. An In Short edition is also posted on the Next Door App and on the TNN Website, accessible to the public. This includes past editions, community resources, and research tools.
The links below are the results of our most recent finical audit on Banks Township records.
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.