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Plainfield Township
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Still pending
Township Board
The Township Board is considering amendments to its private road ordinance affecting maintenance agreements, upgrade requirements, and staff flexibility. A decision was postponed and is now scheduled for the board's June 8, 2026 meeting.
Still pending
Township Board
The Township Board has considered changes to the rules for residential driveways longer than 125 feet. The proposal would reduce the required width but make the maximum slope stricter. These rules apply when a resident builds a new home or does a major renovation. A final decision on the proposal from the April 13, 2026 meeting is not yet documented in the provided records.
Still pending
Township Board
The Township Board considered a change to its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) policy that would allow appeals to be handled by the Township Superintendent instead of the Township Board.
Still pending
Township Board
The Township Board considered a resolution to set aside specific areas in Plainfield Cemetery for "green burials," also known as natural burials. The exact locations were to be shown on a map (Exhibit A) attached to the resolution. This item appeared on the April 13, 2026, board agenda.
Still pending
Township Board
The Township is considering adding hundreds of commercial and residential properties to the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) development area. A public hearing on the proposed boundary expansion is scheduled for May 11, 2026.
Still pending
Township Board
The township reviewed a proposal to end the 'first come, first serve' use of pavilions at Versluis and Grand Rogue parks, establishing a rental system with a daily fee and a damage deposit. The changes would align these parks with the existing rental system at D.W. Richardson Park.
Adopted
Township Board
The Plainfield Township Board has amended the cemetery ordinance to establish rules for "green burials" and dedicated "scatter gardens" for cremated remains. The changes were adopted in response to resident interest. The ordinance defines these new options and sets requirements for burial containers, grave markers, and maintenance. The specific locations for these burial options will be designated by the Township Board in a future resolution.
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