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The Village of Pentwater, Michigan

Welcome to the Village of Pentwater municipal website. Our small town is governed by the General Law Village Act & our Village Charter. We develop this website daily as a community information resource. We hope you enjoy its design and mobile-friendly features. Questions? Visit our Questions and Suggestions page. Thank you.

Short Term Rental Application Forms

For the 2024 Short-Term Rental Application Forms, please click on the links below.
Please send applications to: 65 S. Hancock St. Pentwater, MI 49449 or by email to: rvannortwick@pentwatervillage.org

Download a File:

Short Term Rental Ordinance (PDF)

Short Term Rental NEW Application (PDF)

Short Term Rental RENEWAL Application (PDF)

Zoning Administrator

Walk In Hours
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays: 9am - 2pm

Wednesdays and Fridays: By Appointment Only

US Army Corps of Engineers - Pentwater Harbor Depth Levels

The US Army Corps of Engineers has released the depth levels of the Pentwater Harbor.
Please note, to calculate the correct depth of the Pentwater Harbor, add 2.47 feet to the reading on the map.
To view the map and depth levels, please click on the link below.

Download a File:

Post-Dredging Pentwater Harbor Depth Levels (PDF)

Pre-Dredging Pentwater Harbor Depth Levels (PDF)

City Feasibility Study

The City Feasibility Committee has been working diligently for the past year to study the advantages and disadvantages of transitioning to a City. To view their findings and the Frequently Asked Questions and Answers, please click on the links below.

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Frequently Asked Questions and Answers (PDF)

City Feasibility Study (PDF)

Water Quality Report

To review the 2022 Water Quality Report, please click on the link below.

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2022 Water Quality Report (PDF)

Meetings & Events

To see upcoming meetings and events in the Village, please visit the Public Notices Page, the Events and Market Page, the Village Event Calendar, and Park Place Event Center Calendar for the latest updates.

Employment Opportunity - Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator/Supervisor

The Village of Pentwater, located on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan in Oceana County is currently seeking a qualified individual to oversee the operations of our waste water system. Our plant is a Membrane Bio-Reactor System and requires a Michigan "B" Operator's License.

Specific duties will include the day-today operating, reporting and maintaining the wastewater collection system, treatment plant and lift stations.

As a member of our DPW team other functions may include snow plowing and other street maintenance functions. Ability to obtain a CDL within three months will be required.

Compensation: Depending on qualifications.

Benefits to include paid vacation and sick leave, comprehensive medical, optical and dental plan, life insurance and MERS defined pension.

Population: 875

Position open until filled.

Please send an application and resume to:

Chris Brown, Village Manager
P.O. Box 622
Pentwater, MI 49449

Email: cbrown@pentwatervillage.org

Download a File:

Village Employment Application (PDF)

Notice of Public Hearing - January 23rd

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED
AMENDMENT TO THE VILLAGE OF PENTWATER ZONING ORDINANCE

Public notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the Village of Pentwater will hold a public hearing at the Park Place, 310 North Rush Street, Pentwater, Michigan, on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 6:10 p.m.

The public hearing is for the purpose of considering comments regarding proposed amendments to the Village of Pentwater Zoning Ordinance, in accordance with the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (Public Act 12 of 2008), as amended. The amendments to the Zoning Ordinance would amend Sections 3.05(D) and 6.04, which concerns setback requirements in the R-2 Single Family Residential District.

The Text Amendment Change Request Application is available for public inspection at the Village Hall, 65 South Hancock Street, Pentwater, Michigan, during the Village’s normal business hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Any resident or property owner may participate in the hearing or submit written comments regarding the proposed amendment to the Planning Commission prior to Tuesday, January 23, 2024.

Planning Commission Meeting - Cancelled

The Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 26th as been cancelled. The next Planning Commission Meeting will be Tuesday, January 23rd at 6pm at Park Place Meeting Center.

Help Wanted - Village Office

The Village of Pentwater, located on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan in Oceana County is currently seeking a qualified individual to perform a wide range of clerical, administrative and official function.
Experience in accounts payable, payroll, and or utility billing preferred. Self-directed, exhibit excellent communication skills, desire to serve the public, ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
Knowledge of government fund accounting and specialized administrative tasks is a plus.
Position is full-time, Salary DOQ – range $17 to $21 an hr. with an excellent benefit package including Pension - MERS Defined Benefit Plan.
Please submit the job application, available online along with your resume to:
Village Manager Chris Brown
cbrown@pentwatervillage.org

Village Green Web Cams

Web Camera UPDATE: The Webcams are currently under Wi-Fi upgrades and may be intermittent at this time.

New webcams, brought to you by the Downtown Development Authority, have been installed on the Village Green for your viewing pleasure.

Watch live streams from two different angles, view the blue skies, beautiful water and wonderful atmosphere that Pentwater has to offer. To enjoy the views of the Village Green, please visit our web cams below.

Village Green Web Cam Water View

Village Green Web Cam Street View