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Welcome to the website of the Village of Paw Paw

Founded in 1859, the Village of Paw Paw is a vibrant, growing community that is home to a number of exciting festivals, local businesses, and historic locations. With a population of over 3,500, our residents enjoy scenic, rural surroundings and a convenient location within driving distance of Kalamazoo and Lake Michigan. Encompassing a number of beautiful parks, lakes, and rivers, Paw Paw has earned a reputation for being a wonderful place to plan a day trip, spend an evening, or stay for a relaxing vacation. A full-service community, we’re also business-friendly and provide broadband fiber optic Internet to all properties. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a peaceful weekend, build and grow your business, or start a family, the Village of Paw Paw welcomes you!

Announcements

The Village of Paw Paw wants to ensure that residents understand where vehicles should be parked on private, residential property. Vehicles must be registered, operable, and may not be parked on any unimproved surface in the front yard.

What are the rules?

Parking in the front yard of a residence is prohibited except on an improved driveway. That means a vehicle parked in a front yard must be on either a paved or a gravel surface. Motor vehicles may not be parked on the front lawn (42-401). Automotive vehicles of any kind without current license plates may only be stored in an enclosed building such as a garage or pole barn (42-404). Motor vehicles that are not operative for 10 days or more are considered blight unless stored in a completely enclosed building (12-32). This includes vehicles with flat tires. On street parking is allowed where it is not prohibited. No parking is allowed in the area between the curb and the sidewalk (36-35). Parked vehicles should not block the sidewalk.

How do I make a report?

If you notice an improperly parked vehicle in the Village, please make a report to the Community Development Coordinator, Leonard Lux, at 269-657-3148. You may also use the ordinance violation complaint form available at Village Hall or on our website www.pawpaw.net. Inoperative vehicles may also be reported to the Paw Paw Police Department.

What happens next?

Once a report has been verified, the property owner has a 10-day compliance period to remove the vehicle. If the property is not in compliance after ten days, a ticket may be issued. Property that has additional violations within a twelve-month period may receive a ticket without a warning. If the violation continues, the Village may have the vehicle towed and all costs associated with removing the vehicle and forcing compliance will be paid for by the property owner.

Public Notices

VILLAGE OF PAW PAW

VAN BUREN COUNTY, MICHIGAN

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE OF PAW PAW ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE VILLAGE OF PAW PAW, VAN BUREN COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing/Regular Meeting will be held by the Village of Paw Paw Zoning Board of Appeals on Monday, November 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at Paw Paw Township Hall, 114 North Gremps, within the Village.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this Public Hearing

include, in brief, the following:

A request by John Small of Van Buren County for Variance Approval to allow for the establishment of a freestanding sign that fails to meet the sign standards established by Section 42-259, Zoning Ordinance. The subject property is located at 226 East Michigan Avenue and is within the CBD Central Business District (and DOD Downtown Overlay District)

Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals for this meeting.

Public comment will be taken at the hearing or written comment may be provided to the Village Offices prior to the meeting. Additional information regarding this meeting is available at the Paw Paw Village Hall, 111 East Michigan Avenue between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or by sending a written request to PO Box 179, Paw Paw, MI 49079.

Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids should contact the Village Clerk no later than five business days prior to the meeting to ensure the provision of reasonable accommodations.

Karla Tacy

Village of Paw Paw Clerk

VILLAGE OF PAW PAW

VAN BUREN COUNTY, MICHIGAN

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE OF PAW PAW PLANNING COMMISSION

TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE VILLAGE OF PAW PAW, VAN BUREN COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing/Regular Meeting will be held by the Village of Paw Paw Planning Commission on November 3, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at Paw Paw Township Hall, 114 North Gremps, within the Village.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this Public Hearing include, in brief, the following:

The request of Matt O’Connor for Special Land Use Permit/Site Plan Review for a proposed Residential Planned Unit Development (Hazen Street PUD) with a residential density bonus, in accordance with Section 42-403(c), Zoning Ordinance. The proposed Hazen Street PUD housing development will consist of 49 single family lots; 28 townhomes in 7 4-unit buildings; and, 48 multiple-family dwellings in 2 24-unit buildings.

Applicant also requests modification of the following site design standards applicable to a Residential Planned Unit Development:

30 ft setback requirement from all exterior property lines; 20 ft setback proposed
3 stories or 30 ft maximum building height requirement; 3 stories proposed
Minimum spacing between buildings to equal height of tallest building; building spacing based on number of stories proposed
2 parking spaces/dwelling unit required; 1.5 parking spaces/dwelling unit proposed

The subject site is located on the west side of Hazen Street, bordered by Paw Paw Elementary School to the west; various County facilities to the north; and, Maple Lake Assisted Living to the south, and is within the R-M Multiple Family Residential District.

Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission for this meeting.

Public comment will be taken at the hearing or written comment may be provided to the Village Offices prior to the meeting. Additional information regarding this hearing is available at the Paw Paw Village Hall, 111 East Michigan Avenue between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or by sending a written request to PO Box 179, Paw Paw, MI 49079.

Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids should contact the Village Clerk no later than five business days prior to the meeting to ensure the provision of reasonable accommodations.

Karla Tacy

Village of Paw Paw Clerk

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE

VILLAGE OF PAW PAW

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the Council of the Village of Paw Paw will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at 5:00pm, at the Paw Paw Township Hall located at 114 N Gremps St.

The agenda for the meeting:

Discussion on extending the water and sewer mains to Paw Paw High School

The meeting is open to the public. The meeting place is handicap accessible.

Public comment will be taken at the hearing or written comment may be provided to the Village Offices prior to the meeting. Additional information regarding this hearing is available at the Paw Paw Village Hall, 111 East Michigan Avenue between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or by sending a written request to PO Box 179, Paw Paw, MI 49079.

Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids should contact the Village Clerk no later than three business days prior to the meeting to ensure the provision of reasonable accommodations.

Karla Tacy, Village Clerk

VILLAGE OF PAW PAW

VAN BUREN COUNTY, MICHIGAN

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND SPECIAL MEETING OF THE VILLAGE OF PAW PAW ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE VILLAGE OF PAW PAW, VAN BUREN COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing/Special Meeting will be held by the Village of Paw Paw Zoning Board of Appeals on Tuesday , September 19, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at Paw Paw Township Hall, 114 North Gremps, within the Village.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this Public Hearing

include, in brief, the following:

A request by Bob Wiitanen (Sunoco Gas Station) for Variance Approval to allow for the establishment of a freestanding sign that fails to meet the maximum size requirement per single sign established by Section 42-436, Zoning Ordinance. The subject property is located at 279 CR 665 and is within the B-2 District.

A request by Samuel Barber for Variance Approval to allow for the construction of a proposed deck that fails to meet the setback requirements established by Section 42-401, Zoning Ordinance. The subject property is located at 105 Oak Street and is within the R-2 District.

Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals for this meeting.

Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids should contact the Village Clerk no later than five business days prior to the meeting to ensure the provision of reasonable accommodations.

Karla Tracy

Village of Paw Paw Clerk

VILLAGE OF PAW PAW

VAN BUREN COUNTY, MICHIGAN

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE OF PAW PAW PLANNING COMMISSION

TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE VILLAGE OF PAW PAW, VAN BUREN COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing/Regular Meeting will be held by the Village of Paw Paw Planning Commission on September 1, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at Paw Paw Township Hall, 114 North Gremps, within the Village.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this Public Hearing include, in brief, the following:

The request of Sue Barber, representing Legacy House (Wings of God), for Special Land Use Permit/Site Plan Review for the proposed establishment of a Transitional Residence within an existing dwelling in accordance with Section 42-367 (11), Zoning Ordinance. The subject site is located at 105 Oak Street and is within the R-2 Residential District.

The request of John Tapper (Tapper Express Lube & Car Wash) for Special Land Use Permit/Site Plan Review for a proposed addition/renovations to the existing car wash facility in accordance with Section 42-367 (5), Zoning Ordinance. The subject site is located at 421 East Michigan Ave and is within the B-2 District.

Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission for this meeting.

Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids should contact the Village Clerk no later than five business days prior to the meeting to ensure the provision of reasonable accommodations.

Karla Tracy

Village of Paw Paw Clerk

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE

VILLAGE OF PAW PAW

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the Council of the Village of Paw Paw will be held on Monday, August 15^th, 2022, at 7:00pm, at the Paw Paw Township Hall located at 114 N Gremps St.

The agenda for the meeting:

Review and award bids for the CWSRF and DWSRF projects.

Bid for lane closure for Wine and Harvest to run 5K.

Bid for water meter horns and base.

The meeting is open to the public. The meeting place is handicap accessible.

Public comment will be taken at the hearing or written comment may be provided to the Village Offices prior to the meeting. Additional information regarding this hearing is available at the Paw Paw Village Hall, 111 East Michigan Avenue between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or by sending a written request to PO Box 179, Paw Paw, MI 49079.

Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids should contact the Village Clerk no later than three business days prior to the meeting to ensure the provision of reasonable accommodations.

.Karla Tacy, Village Clerk

Village of Paw Paw

June 24, 2022

VILLAGE OF PAW PAW

VAN BUREN COUNTY, MICHIGAN

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING

TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE VILLAGE OF PAW PAW, VAN BUREN COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing/Regular Meeting will be held by the Village of Paw Paw Zoning Board of Appeals on Tuesday July 12, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at Paw Paw Township Hall, 114 North Gremps, within the Village.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this Public Hearing

include, in brief, the following:

A request by Barbara Carpenter for Variance Approval to allow for the construction of an addition to an existing accessory building that fails to meet the setback requirements established by Section 42-401, Zoning Ordinance. The subject property is located at 273 East Michigan and is within the R-2 District.

Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals for this meeting.

By order of the Village of Paw Paw Zoning Board of Appeals

Public Hearing Notice – July 2022

Village of Paw Paw

May 6, 2022

VILLAGE OF PAW PAW

VAN BUREN COUNTY, MICHIGAN

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE VILLAGE OF PAW PAW, VAN BUREN COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing/Regular Meeting will be held by the Village of Paw Paw Planning Commission on May 26, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at Paw Paw Township Hall, 114 North Gremps, within the Village.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this Public Hearing include, in brief, the following:

An amendment of Division 13 – Village Revitalization Area Planned Unit Development (VRA-PUD) District of the Village of Paw Paw Zoning Ordinance so as to:

Provide for Planning Commission flexibility to modify the VRA-PUD District development/design standards established by Sections 42-344 through 42-348; or, in the alternative, the VRA-PUD District streetscape standards established by Section 42-348; and

Amend the sign standards of the VRA-PUD District established by Section 42-348 (h)(1) regarding ground sign exceptions; ground sign dimensions; and electronic display signs.

Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission for this meeting.

Public comment will be taken at the hearing or written comment may be provided to the Village Offices prior to the meeting. Additional information regarding this hearing is available at the Paw Paw Village Hall, 111 East Michigan Avenue between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or by sending a written request to PO Box 179, Paw Paw, MI 49079.

By order of the Village of Paw Paw Planning Commission.

VILLAGE OF PAW PAW

VAN BUREN COUNTY, MICHIGAN

111 E. Michigan Ave, Paw Paw, MI 49079

269-657-3148

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PAW PAW VILLAGE COUNCIL

TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE VILLAGE OF PAW PAW, VAN BUREN COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Special Meeting will be held by the Village of Paw Paw Village Council on Wednesday October 20, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. at Paw Paw Township Hall, 114 Gremps St, Paw Paw, MI 49079.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the purpose of this meeting is the following:

To interview candidates for Village Manager.

Public comment will be taken at the meeting or written comment may be provided to the Village Offices prior to the meeting. Additional information regarding this special meeting is available at the Paw Paw Village Hall, 111 East Michigan Avenue between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00pm Monday through Friday or by sending a written request to PO Box 179, Paw Paw, MI 49079 or by email to k.tacy@pawpaw.net.

Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids should contact the Village Clerk no later than three business days prior to the meeting to ensure the provision of reasonable accommodations.

Karla Tacy

Clerk

The Village Council Meeting will be starting at a special time of 6:30pm Monday October 11, 2021.

Public Meetings

Everyone is welcome to attend the public meetings held by the Village of Paw Paw. If you
are interested in learning more about community projects, initiatives, and proposals,
we encourage you to view our online calendar.

Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids should contact the Village Clerk no later than five business days prior to the meeting to ensure the provision of reasonable accommodations.

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The administration of the Village of Paw Paw is committed to ensuring that our residents are kept current with the community’s projects, agendas, visions, and developments. From the recorded minutes of the most recent council meetings to information about upcoming community events, you’ll find everything that you need by following the links below.

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