For those of you who "winter" in the warmer states or know you will be out of town for a given period of time, please let the City know where to send your utility bills. The post office does not forward utility bills so if we do not have a forwarding address, you may not receive your bills in a timely manner. We also ask that you let us know when you return so that we may resume sending your bills to your normal address. You also have the option of paying your bill in advance. The money will be … [Read more...]
Financial Summary and Performance Dashboard
As part of Governor Snyder's plan to encourage transparency within local government, the City has completed it's requirements for the financial summary and performance dashboard. Click HERE for a link to the information. … [Read more...]
City Council Passes Medical Marijuana Ordinance
The City Council has adopted Ordinance No. 167, an ordinance amending Sections 40-5 and 40-461 and adding Sections 40-134 and 40-167 to the City's Zoning Ordinance regulating the dispensation of medical marijuana within the City of Cedar Springs. This ordinance regulates the dispensation of medical marijuana as a Home Occupation. This regulation is intended to ensure that home occupations remain subordinate to the residential use and that the residential visibility of the dwelling is … [Read more...]
City Enacts Two New Policies
The City Council has approved two new policies - one establishing a policy to provide for the placement of banners on the crosswalk over S. Main St. and another approving a policy on sprinkling meters within the City. The banner policy establishes guidelines for non-profit organizations who wish to hang banners from the crosswalk.. Such organizations must submit a sign application and pay an application fee of $75.00. The policy calls for the banners to be submitted with the application, and … [Read more...]
A Piece of Our History Has Been Saved
Thanks to the generousity of North Kent Well, the Cedar Springs Flowing Well is flowing once again. The City received several donations for the restoration project, the largest being labor and materials from North Kent Well. The well was officially uncapped on Friday, October 2nd...just in time for the Red Flannel Celebration! … [Read more...]
Council Adopts New Burning Ordinance
At their March 12, 2009 meeting, Council adopted a new burning ordinance. Residents wishing to utilize fire pits or chimneas should read the ordinance carefully prior to lighting their first fire. If you need to apply for a burn permit, please call the fire hall at 696-1221 and leave message on the answering machine. A firefighter will return your call. … [Read more...]
