About Us

Just 12 miles from Lake Huron, Watertown Township encompasses picturesque farmlands in the Thumb of Michigan located adjacent to the Sanilac County seat of Sandusky. M-46 is the northern border running east and west M-19 runs north and south through the township. Township Board meetings are normally held on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.


Announcements

  • NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

    PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION will hold a public hearing on August 8, 2024 at 6:00 pm at the Township Hall, to consider adoption of an amended Solar Energy Systems Ordinance. The proposed Zoning Ordinance provides regulations for the establishment of solar energy systems and development standards including but not limited to design standards, parking, landscaping, glare, noise, and review and approval processes. The revisions proposed reflect the goals and objectives of the Township Master Plan. The proposed Zoning Ordinance would update the current Solar Energy Systems Ordinance for Watertown Township, enacted in January 2022. The proposed Zoning Ordinance is available for review by contacting Tammy Ross, Township Clerk. Written comments may be directed to: Jim Hacker, Zoning Administrator PO Box 47, Sandusky, MI 48471

  • PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

    The Planning Commission is holding a Special Meeting to be held at the Township Hall on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 6:00pm, to review Samsung's revised application and site plan for the proposed Solar Project.

  • 4TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY CLEANUP DAY

    The Township will host its 4th Annual Community Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 9:00am-4:00pm. Dumpsters will be provided by Waste Management. No tires, chemicals, air conditioners, paint, freezers, refrigerators, ammunition or explosives will be accepted. PLEASE DO NOT DISPOSE OF ANYTHING UNTIL SATURDAY DURING THE STATED HOURS.

  • ZONING ADMINISTRATOR INFORMATION

    Until further notice please contact James Hacker, Watertown Township Planning Commission Chairperson, regarding all Land Use Permits. Phone: 810-404-3252, Email: hfparlors@att.net.

  • MISS DIG

    MISS DIG is a FREE service and it is the law that you contact MISS DIG BEFORE you start digging. Please call 811 from your cell phone or go to their website www.missdig811.org BEFORE digging on your property.

  • NOTICE:

    There is absolutely NO HUNTING allowed on Township Property!

  • MAIL

    Please be advised that NO MAIL is delivered to 2630 South Sandusky Road. Address any correspondence to: Watertown Township, PO Box 47, Sandusky, MI 48471.

  • NEW PROPERTY OWNERS

    If you move into the township please send a letter with your name and address to the PO Box so township records reflect correct property owners.

  • PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

    The Planning Commission will hold a special meeting on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 6:00pm, at the Township Hall, to review revisions of Samsung's Solar Project application and site plan.



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