2012 Final Budget

2013 Budget

Chris Gehringer: Supervisor@claytontownship.org

Phone: 810-635-4433

Resources:

• Freedom of Information Act
• FOIA Request Form
• FOIA Request Guidelines
• Documents Not Requiring A F.O.I.A. Request

Supervisor: Chris Gehringer

Phone: 810-635-4433
Email: supervisor@claytontownship.org

Phone: 810-635-4433

Treasurer: Rick Caruso
Phone: 810-635-4433

treasurer@claytontownship.org

Deputy Treasurer: Patti Mlynek

810-635-4433
email: PMlynek@claytontownship.org

Resources

Application for Deferment of Summer Taxes

Treasurer Department FAQ’s

What is the formula for calculating taxes?

Multiply the taxable value by the millage rate and divide by 1000. Don’t forget to add any special assessments and a 1% property tax administration fee.

Who do I make my payment payable to?

Winter & Summer tax bills are currently billed and payable to:
Clayton Township
2011 S. Morrish Rd
Swartz Creek, MI 48473

What if I don’t receive my tax bill?

Tax bills are generally mailed out the first of July and the first of December. If you have not received your tax bill by the end of the first week of the month, please contact the township and we will be happy to mail, fax or have ready a copy of your tax bill.

What if my mortgage company handles my taxes in an escrow account?

Tax bills are mailed to the owner of each property and should be forwarded to your escrow account handler. In some cases, tax servicing companies and mortgage companies submit a request on behalf of all the properties they service and obtain tax bill information from the township.

When are taxes due?

The summer bill is  due by September 14 of each year. After the due date, a 1% interest charge will be assessed each month beginning with September.

The winter bill is due by February 28 each year. After March 1, winter taxes are considered  deliquent and are payable only to Genesee County. They are assessed a one time 4% penalty and 1% interest for each month, beginning with March. Taxes that are delinquent more than a year will have a substantially higher interest rate (1.5% instead of 1%). In addition, a $175.00 forfeiture fee will be added along with additional administrative fees. Payoff information may be obtained from the county at (810) 257-3054 or via their website at http://www.co.genesee.mi.us/treasurer

Can taxes be deferred? What is deferral?

A deferral is a DELAYING in payment of summer taxes or an extension with no interest or penalty ONLY if paid by February 15. It is NOT a waiver of taxes due.

Summer taxes may be deferred by certain individuals if they meet the criteria established by the State of Michigan. Generally speaking, this deferment is for senior citizens, farmers without other income and veterans (and/or spouses). More information can be found at http://www.michigan.gov/documents/homestead1_2541_7.pdf

Does the township automatically send a tax receipt to me?

In an effort to help control costs, the Township’s policy is to mail tax receipts only when requested. Please feel free to enclose your request for a receipt with your tax payment when mailing it into the Township, or call (810) 635-4433 and we will be happy to mail/fax you a receipt.

Clerk: Dennis Milem

Phone: 810-635-4433
Email: clerk@claytontownship.org
Fax: 810-635-4526

Deputy Clerk: Celeste Sywyk
Email: deputyclerk@claytontownship.org

Resources

Trustees:

Greg Childers:  gchilders@claytontownship.org

Mike Crockett:    mcrockett@claytontownship.org

Tamara Kapraun:  tkapraun@claytontownship.org

Richard Tesner:  rtesner@claytontownship.org

Assessor: Heather MacDermaid – Landmark Appraisals LLC.

Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Phone: 810-635-4433
Email: assessor@claytontownship.org
Fax: 810-635-4526

Responsibility of the Assessor’s Office:

To manage the inventory and valuation of taxable parcels of all real property (tangibles); land, buildings and personal property held by businesses within the Township.

The office operates under federal and state statutes:

• The General Property Tax Act (P.A. 206 of 1893)
• The Michigan Compiled Laws 211.1 through 211.157.

Board of Review Members:

Bill Anderson
John Simor
Charlotte Kidder

2013 Board Review Dates:

March – starts the week of the 2nd Monday

July 15, 2013

December 11, 2013

Resources:

School District Codes

• Flushing Community Schools: 25120
• Swartz Creek Community Schools: 25180
• Durand Community Schools: 78030

Property Class Codes

• Agriculture: 100′s
• Commercial: 200′s
• Industrial: 300′s
• Residential: 400′

Section Maps (1-36):

CLAYTON TOWNSHIP

Sec 01 Sec 02 Sec 03 Sec 04 Sec 05 Sec 06

Sec 07 Sec 08 Sec 09 Sec 10 Sec 11 Sec 12

Sec 13 Sec 14 Sec 15 Sec 16 Sec 17 Sec 18

Sec 19 Sec 20 Sec 21 Sec 22 Sec 23 Sec 24

Sec 25 Sec 26 Sec 27 Sec 28 Sec 29 Sec 30

Sec 31 Sec 32 Sec 33 Sec 34 Sec 35 Sec 36

Related Forms:

All Tax & Assessing Forms can found on this site under Forms & Permits – Tax & Assessing on the left-hand navigation

Building Inspector: Ted Henry

Phone: 810-635-4433
Fax: 810-635-4526
Inspection Line: 810-635-4433

Staff:
Back-up Inspector: Dean Henry
Coordinator: Celeste Sywyk

Electrical Inspector:  Joe Genovesi

Mechanical/Plumbing:  Merle E. West II

Hour & Inspection Days:

Building Department Office Hours:
Monday thru Friday, 9:00am – 5:00 pm
(Before or after hours by appointment)

Building Inspections Days:
Monday – Friday

Trade Inspection:

Electrical – Tuesday and Thursdays
Mechanical and Plumbing – Wednesdays

All inspections are required to be called in by 9am on the day the inspection is needed.

Permits Are Required as Follows:

Building Permits:

• (All construction that will encroach on setbacks must include a plot plan and Zoning Permit Application)
• All new residences, accessory buildings over 200 sq. ft., pools, decks, signs, remodels, additions, and structural changes require a building permit.
• All new residential construction requires a Soil Erosion Permit or Waiver prior to making Building permit application.
• Applications are available at Genesee County Water & Waste Services (810) 732-7870, or on the GCW&W website. Soil Erosion Application

Zoning Permits:

• (All construction that will encroach on setbacks must include a plot plan)
• All accessory structures under 200 sq. ft., agricultural use only building and fences require a zoning permit.

Trade Permits (Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing):

• Clayton Township Building Department also issues and inspects all electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits for this jurisdiction. As of November 17, 2003,
  Clayton Township began tracking, permitting, and inspection of all of the trades in-house, directly out of this office.

• Electrical Permit Package
• Mechanical Permit Package
• Plumbing Permit Package

Sewer & Water Inspection Permits:

• The Clayton Township Building Department Plumbing Inspector inspects new sewer and water installations and alterations as it pertains to the connection between the curb box and the meter. These inspections require a sewer & water inspection permit.
  • Sewer & Water Inspection Permit Application

Zoning Administrator:  Vanessa Bader

Phone: 810-635-4433
Email: VBader@claytontownship.org

Fax: 810-635-4526

About the Zoning Department:

The Clayton Township Zoning Administrator may be one of the first people a resident or developer sees when considering a project in the Township. The Zoning Administrator answers questions specific to the Township zoning ordinance and works with the Planning Commission regarding changes to the Zoning Ordinance and Master Plan. Applications for re-zoning, special conditional use, site plan review, variances and zoning permits are submitted to the Zoning Administrator for initial review and processing. Clayton Township’s Zoning Administrator also reviews Land Division Applications for zoning compliance.

Zoning Department FAQs

Can I keep farm animals on my property if it is located in the FS, Single Family zoning district? (horses, cows, chickens, etc.)

The keeping of farm animals in the FS, Single-Family, district is allowed as a special conditional use if all the following regulations are met:

• Application must be made to the Zoning Administrator accompanied by a fee of $25.00.
• Parcels of land on which the animals are housed, pastured, or otherwise kept, must contain no less than ten (10) contiguous acres under the ownership of the applicant.
• There must be adequate housing and fencing on the property as required by the Township Zoning Ordinance.
• No more than four (4) animals will be allowed on the first ten (10) acres and one (1) animal for each 2.5 acres thereafter.

What is the Township Planning Commission?

The basic function of the Planning Commission is to make and adopt a plan for the Township’s land use – Master Plan. In addition the Commission has the following duties:

• to review subdivision plats and make recommendations to the Township Board;
• to review and hold public hearings on rezoning requests (zoning map changes) and zoning ordinance text changes and make recommendations to the Township Board;
• to review and hold public hearings for special conditions use permit requests and make recommendations to the Township Board.
• to review site plans for condominium projects, commercial or industrial site plans and to grant final approval or denial of such projects.

Current Planning Commission Members:

Chairman: William Shaw
Members: Ed McCartney | Kevin DePottey | Dennis Milem | Eric Merriam

Planning Commission members have appointed positions of three year staggered terms. The Clayton Township Planning Commission meets monthly on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Hall. All meetings are open to the public as required by the Open Meetings Act. Requests for the meeting minutes or other documents related to the Planning Commission may be made to the Township Clerk under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act. Copies of the Township Master Plan, Master Plan supplements, and copies of the Zoning Ordinance may be purchased at the Township Offices.

• Zoning Ordinances……………$35.00
• Master Plan……………………..$35.00
• Master Plan Supplements…..$20.00 each

What is the Township ZBA (Zoning Board of Appeals)?

The Zoning Board of Appeals is the Township’s quasi-judicial body–meaning that it is the only legal board that can be delegated authority to make discretionary decisions, within the limits of the standards set forth in the zoning ordinance. The responsibilities of the Zoning Board of Appeals are to:

• grant variances from the strict letter of the ordinance based upon practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship which would result from conforming to the Ordinance;
• give an interpretation of the zoning map or specific zoning regulations; and
• hear appeals to decisions or determinations made by any administrative official charged with zoning ordinance enforcement.

The Clayton Township Zoning Board of Appeals may not grant use variances All decisions of the Zoning Board of Appeals are final but may only be appealed to the circuit court on questions of law and fact within 21 days of approval of the Board’s minutes containing the decision.

Current Zoning Board of Appeals Commission Members:

Chairman: Edward McCartney
Members: Paul Brown | Greg Childers | Patrick Kidder | Vacancy – Appointment pending

Zoning Board of Appeals members have appointed positions of three year staggered terms. The Clayton Township Zoning Board of Appeals meet quarterly (4-times yearly) on the second Monday of the given month at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Hall. All meetings are open to the public as required by the Open Meetings Act. Requests for the meeting minutes or other documents related to the Planning Commission may be made to the Township Clerk under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act.