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.

Zoning Administrator

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

Wednesdays and Fridays: By Appointment Only

Joint Community Master Plan Draft for Public Review

To view the draft of the Joint Community Master Plan, please click on the link below.

Download a File:

Master Plan Draft (PDF)

Notice of Public Hearing - October 3rd

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON VILLAGE OF
PENTWATER COMMUNITY FUTURE LAND USE MASTER PLAN

Pursuant to Public Act 33 of 2008, 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, October 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

The public hearing is for the purpose of considering public comments regarding the adoption of the Village’s proposed Master Plan.

The proposed Master Plan 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, or on the Village’s website at https://pentwatervillage.org/. 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, October 3, 2023.

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:

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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2023 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)

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2002 International Cummins Plow Truck with Allison Auto Trans

Village Equipment for Sale

The Village of Pentwater is selling the following equipment.

2002 International Cummins Plow Truck with Allison Auto Trans
39,480 Miles
3,494 Hours of Use
12' Monroe Underbody Scraper
Front Husting for Wing Plow
5 Yard Dump Box
New Tires with less than 200 Miles

Asking Price - $18,000.00

Items may be inspected by appointment by calling Village Hall at 231-869-8301 ext. 1. Questions and photos are available by request, please email: cbrown@pentwatervillage.org

Request for Qualifications - Outreach Coordinator

The Village of Pentwater is looking for a Community Outreach Coordinator. For more information about the position, please click on the link below.

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Community Outreach Coordinator (PDF)

Notice of Public Hearing - October 17th

The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) for the Village of Pentwater will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Park Place Meeting Center, 310 N. Rush Street Pentwater, Michigan, to take public comments on the following request for a dimensional variance:

The Kress residence is located on the south side of undeveloped E. Fourth St., west of Morris St., and east of vacated Ellery St. The property is a 10,890 sq. ft. (66’ x 165’) lot with the 165 ft. being the roadside frontage. The applicants seek a 20 ft. rear yard setback variance. In accordance with Section 6.04.E, R-2 District Regulations, Rear Yard Setback requirements are 30 feet from the lot line.

The Perles residence is located on the northwest corner of Lowell St. and Plymouth St. The existing property is approximately 8,379 sq. ft. with 63.48 ft. of road frontage along Lowell St. The applicants seek a 12.3 ft. front yard setback variance. In accordance with Section 6.04.E, R-2 District Regulations, Front Yard Setback requirements are 17 feet from the lot line. Where the applicant seeks to be within 4.7 ft. of the front lot line adjacent to Plymouth St. The applicants also seek an additional 156 sq. ft. of accessory building above the 720 sq. ft. that is permitted in accordance with Section 3.08.D.1.a “For lots of ten thousand (10,000) square feet in area, or less: seven hundred and twenty (720) square feet GFA (Gross Floor Area) of accessory building is allowed.

Written comments to be considered by the Zoning Board of Appeals may be deposited with the Village Zoning Administrator or mailed to: Village of Pentwater, Zoning Board of Appeals, PO Box 622, Pentwater, Michigan 49449 by 4:00 p.m., October 16, 2023. You may also appear at the public hearing to have your comments heard.

A copy of the request as well as the Zoning Ordinance are available for inspection at the Zoning Administrator’s Office, 65 S. Hancock St., Pentwater, Michigan during regular business hours.

Pentwater Village Zoning Board of Appeals

Pentwater Lake Improvement Board - RFP

The Pentwater Lake Improvement Board is seeking proposals from qualified shore management consultant(s) to assist the board with the improving of the health of the lake and in developing any inland lake habitat to provide reasonable access and recreational use while still preserving the ecological integrity and protection of the natural resources or Public Trust.

The Lake Board intends to contract with a lake management consultant that possess the appropriate skills, experience, resources and reputation to provide assistance to the Board relating to the developing and managing of our lake habitat.

For more information, please click on the link below.

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Pentwater Lake Improvement Board RFP Info (PDF)

Pentwater Lake Improvement Board Meeting - October 5th

The Pentwater Lake Improvement Board will hold a public meeting on Thursday, October 5th at 4pm at Park Place Meeting Center.

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