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 HEARINGS

    TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission for Watertown Township, Sanilac County, Michigan, will hold a special meeting and four (4) public hearings on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Hall, 2630 S. Sandusky Road, Sandusky, MI 48471. The purpose of the special meeting is to hold four (4) public hearings to consider ordinances amending the Township’s Zoning Ordinance regarding the siting and approval of (1) utility-scale battery energy storage systems, (2) wind energy conversion systems, and (3) solar energy systems; (4) to consider an ordinance amending the Township’s Zoning Ordinance to establish and delineate a renewable energy overlay district; and, to consider any other Planning Commission business that may come before the Planning Commission. The proposed ordinances may be inspected at Township Hall during regular business hours, and copies may be obtained for a reasonable charge. The Planning Commission will receive written comments concerning the proposed ordinances at the Township Hall, 2630 S. Sandusky Road, PO Box 47, Sandusky, MI 48471. Written comments must be received by the Township prior to the start of the first public hearing on November 14, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. This notice is posted in compliance with the Open Meetings Act and the Americans With Disabilities Act. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services who are planning to attend the meeting should notify the Township Clerk, Tammy Ross, at (810) 648-4053 within a reasonable time in advance of the meeting. Watertown Township Planning Commission (810) 404-3252.

  • 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.



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