Good planning isn’t about predicting the future—it’s about preparing a place where the future can thrive.

The Planning Commission meets on the second Tuesday of the month in the Banks Township Hall at 6:00 PM.

The Planning Commission reviews development and land use proposals to ensure they align with the township’s master plan and zoning regulations. The Commission makes recommendations to the Township Board and provides opportunities for public input at open meetings. Final decisions are made by the Township Board.

Planning Commission Members

Patti Howes, Chair 

Travis Chellis, Vice Chair

Dave Rasmussen, Secretary

Tyler Strange

Richard Friske, Board Representee 

Cindy Busman, Recording Secretary PlanningCommission@bankstownshipmi.gov

 

For Board meeting minutes, please see the Meeting Minutes Page.

Planning Commission Meeting Dates

The next meeting will be held March 10, 2026

AGENDA: 

2026 Meeting Dates:

  • January 13, 2026

  • February 10, 2026

  • March 10, 2026

  • April 7, 2026

  • May 12, 2026

  • June 9, 2026

  • July 7, 2026

  • August 11, 2026

  • September 8, 2026

  • October 13, 2026

  • November 10, 2026

  • December 8, 2026

  • January 12, 2027

General Information

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Invasive Plants

Banks Township and the Antrim Conservation District have been working for the past several years to control invasive phragmites on the Lake Michigan shoreline. If you know of a patch of phragmites within Antrim County, please contact the Antrim Conservation District (231) 533-8363 to report it. An address of the property is helpful.

Invasive Phragmites Factsheet

Invasive Thistles Brochure

Reed Canary Grass – Minnesota Department of Natural Resources