Port Austin Township is self-zoned.  Building activity and/or changes in land use require conformity to the Township Zoning Ordinance and approval by our Zoning Inspector.   In many cases, permits are required.
Below is an zoning map of the township and the Zoning Ordinance for your reference purposes. 

Zoning Ordinance

Article 1: Short Title
​Article 2: Administration and Enforcement
Article 3: Planning Commision
​Article 4: Zoning Boards Appeal
Article 5: Construction of Language and Definitions
Article 6: Zoning Districts and Map
Article 7: R-1 One Family Residential District
​Article 8: R-2 Multi Family Residential District
Article 9: Reserved For Future Use
Article 10: Ag Agriculture District
Article 11: BUS General Business District
Article 12: Reserved for Future Use
Article 13: IND Industrial
Article 14: Planned Unit Development
​Article 15: Condominium Development
Article 16: Subdivision of Land
Article 17: Wind Energy (Commercial & Private)
Article 18: Area, Density, Bulk, Height, and Yard Requirements 
Article 19: General Provisions
Article 20: Violation, Penalties, and Remedies
Article 21: Severability
Article 22: Amendment & Supplement
Article 23: Repeal
Article 24: Effective Date
Appendix of Illustrations​