The Michiana Day Camp is Canceled for the entire 2020 season due to Covid 19
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Office hours: 9:00 am-4:00 pm est (MI time)
Monday-Friday
4000 Cherokee, Michiana, MI 49117
Phone: 269-469-4600
Fax: 269-469-3611
Water Dept: 269-469-1967
EMERGENCY: CALL 911 not the police Village number
Police: 269-469-1884- general inquiries non-emergency
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Out of an abundance of caution, the Village of Michiana's Mail office will be CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC (walk in's) due to the Covid-19 Virus until further notice. If you have questions about your water bill, building permits, etc. please call the office at 269-469-4600 during normal business hours 9AM-4PM EST Monday-Friday.
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The Village of Michiana will be fogging for mosquitoes this summer season from time to time as needed.
If you would NOT like them to fog in front of your property please call Village Public Works Superintendent Rick Rietz at 269-605-3339.
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Please remember that your Pets my possibly spread the Coronavirus to others.
Keep your pets on a leash as per the law in the Village and keep your pet 6 feet from both humans and other pets.
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For those with concerns about Septic Systems with homes that directly front the lake. The Berrien County Health department is actively monitoring our Village. At this time (02.10.2020) all homes along the lakefront shoreline are in compliance with the Health department. Mr. Nick Margaritis is our Environmental Health Manager with The Berrien County Health Department. His direct number is 269-927-5653. Please rely only on reliable sources like the Village Hall when reading information that might not be from a reliable source.
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Bob Anderson, who worked with Rick Reitz chose to leave the employment of the Village.
Please welcome Josh Gondeck replacing Bob reporting to Rick.
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Effective 1.1.2020 Ordinance 2019-04 requires all short term rentals in the Village of Michiana to be registered with the Village. See Rental registration on the tab to the left on the Village home page.
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All Watercraft placed in a Village of Michiana rack or left overnight on the beach requires a Village of Michiana Watercraft sticker *. Stickers are available at the Village Hall. Watercraft permit fee: Residents $10.00 Non-Residents $20.00 only after July 5 and space permitting.
*Ordiance 2017-02. Revised 2019 due to space issues
No beach chairs are allowed to be left on the beach overnight, or chained to Village property. They will be removed.
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Please note all Village ordiances and codes are now under the tab
CODIFIED ORDINANCES on this site and are current as of 1/1/16.
The site is very user friendy and you can key word search.
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Berrien County Health Department
Summer E.coli Bacteria Beach Water testing.
June- August Weekly
http://www.deq.state.mi.us/beach/
MDEQ Bathing Beach Guard Web Site
Direct all inquires to: Nick Margaritis
Environmental Health Services Manager
269-927-5653
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For Critical Dune related issues contact:
Mr. Ben Zimont
Regional Represenative
EGLE Environment, Great Lakes , and Energy formally -
MDEQ Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
269-567-3561
zimontb@michigan.gov
7953 Adobe Road
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
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A Zoning Board of Appeals meeting will take place at 12:00 noon EST on June 12, 2020. This meeting will take via a GO TO MEETING CALL
1-872-240-3311 access code 937-861-469 followed by the # sign
The homeowner Ryan Hambuger of 3921 Ponchartrain is requesting a variance for side set back on the east side of the property to attach an addition and screened in porch to aline with an existing garage. Written statements may be filed and submitted with the Clerk before the hearing.
Village of Michiana Zoning Hearing
Fri, Jun 12, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EDT)
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
You can also dial in using your phone.
(For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.)
United States: +1 (872) 240-3311
- One-touch: tel:+18722403311,,937861469#
Access Code: 937-861-469
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The June 12th Village Council Meeting at 1 pm ET will take place via a GO TO MEETING call in number.
1-517-317-3112 access code 555-693-357 followed by the #sign
Village of Michiana Council Meeting
Fri, Jun 12, 2020 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
You can also dial in using your phone.
(For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.)
United States: +1 (571) 317-3112
- One-touch: tel:+15713173112,,555693357#
Access Code: 555-693-357
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GARBAGE PICK UP INCLUDING RECYCING DURING THE COVID RULES
EVERYTHING MUST BE IN YOUR CANS ANYTHING PLACED NEXT TO YOUR CANS WILL NOT BE PICKED UP. PLEASE BE SURE EVERYTHING IS IN YOUR CANS FOR PICK UP UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
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Effective January 1st 2015 - Contractors must register to work in the Village
The annual fee is $50 and this applies to;
General Contractors
Sub Contractors
All others such as: Landscapors, roofers, plumbers, painters, electricians and othe forms of property maintenance. All log of all registered contractors is keep on file at the Village Hall.
Application forms are avialable in the Village Hall.
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Emergency Contact Information
Please let sure that the Village Office has your e-mail and a contact phone number so we can alert you to issues in the Village.
Call Anne Heywood at 269-469-4600
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Fireworks Rules in Michigan Ordiance 2019-03
Fireworks are legal only on the following days and times;
11:00 am et December 31 until 1:00 am et on January 1st
11:00 am et - 11:45 pm et on the Saturday and Sunday immediately preceding Memorial Day
11:00 am et - 11:45 pm et on June 29 and 30 and July 1, 2,3 and 4th.
11:00 am et - 11:45 pm et on July 5, if the date is a Friday or Saturday
11:00 am et - 11:45 pm et on the Saturday and Sunday immediately preceding Labor Day
Fines are $1,000 per ocurrance.
Fireworks are NOT allowed on any public property like the beaches
Please respect your neighbors
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