Olive Township

06/04/2026

We often get questions about the zoning regulations regarding shipping containers. 📦

Here is our policy:
Olive Township does not permit shipping containers on properties, except in industrial zoning districts or for temporary construction use with a zoning permit.

If you have any questions, please contact the Planning & Zoning Department.

06/01/2026

BURN PERMIT REMINDER

Beginning June 1st and running through October 31st a $500 deposit is required when obtaining a burn permit.

Once the $500 deposit is on file, residents may request a burn permit by calling the township office or by submitting a request online at olivetownship.org. Burn permits are valid for 3 days and are issued during office hours only (M, W, Th, F 8am-4pm).

If no emergency response is needed and all burn permit conditions are followed, the $500 deposit will be fully refunded at the end of October.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in helping keep the community safe during the high-risk summer season. Please follow all burn guidelines and check conditions before burning.

05/29/2026

Ottawa Conservation District's Spring Native Plant Sale is from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday, May 30, outside their office (16731 Ferris St, Grand Haven, MI 49417).

*In the event of rain, the sale will be at the Hemlock Crossing Nature Center in West Olive

Don’t forget Ottawa Conservation District's Spring Native Plant Sale is from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday, May 30, outside their office (16731 Ferris St, Grand Haven, MI 49417). More than 70+ varieties of plants will be available for purchase! See link to list of plants in comments.

Joining the District will be the County’s Be Water Wise team to educate on groundwater challenges, share recommendations for water-wise plants, and hand out a limited number of free water-saving tools. Also on hand will be Ottawa County Parks and Recreation to introduce their Connected County Parks initiative, which encourages the public to create habitat in your own backyard.

*In the event of rain, the sale will be at the Hemlock Crossing Nature Center in West Olive

05/28/2026

Read the draft minutes of the May board meeting here:

https://www.olivetownship.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Minutes-2026-05-21.pdf

05/28/2026

🚧 Traffic Alert – Roundabout Construction Begins June 1 🚧

The Ottawa County Road Commission will begin construction of a new roundabout at Port Sheldon St. and 120th Ave. in Olive Township starting Monday, June 1st.

📍 Detours:
• Port Sheldon St. detour: 136th Ave. → Tyler St. → 112th Ave.
• 120th Ave. detour: New Holland St. → 112th Ave. → Tyler St.

Important Access Information:
• Access to Crisp Country Acres will remain available by traveling north on 120th Ave. from the south.
• Access to South Olive Christian Reformed Church will remain available by traveling east on Port Sheldon St. or south on 120th Ave.

Full project information from the Ottawa County Road Commission: https://ottawacorc.com/

05/28/2026

Read the proposed agenda for the June 2 Planning Commission meeting here:https://www.olivetownship.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PCAgenda.pdf

05/27/2026

Just a reminder about open burning ending soon...

🔥 Reminder: Open Burning Season Ends Soon! 🔥

Open burning in Olive Township is allowed through Sunday,, May 31st with a free permit. Getting a permit is quick and easy — just call the township office at 616-786-9996 during regular business hours and we will issue you a permit. You can also request a burn permit online at olivetownship.org

Permits help prevent unnecessary emergency responses when smoke or flames are reported. Please be responsible when burning----don't start a fire if you can't be present to watch it, or if winds are predicted to be strong.

🚫 After May 31, a $500 deposit will be required and special provisions apply. Please call the office for more information. You must have this deposit on file with the Township prior to being issued a burn permit.

Thank you for burning responsibly

05/25/2026

Just replaced the tattered flag at the office. Don't forget to join our community for the Memorial Day service held at the cemetery (116th and Taylor) at 10:30 this morning.

05/22/2026

Olive Township Office will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. We invite you to honor and remember those who served.

🕥 Memorial Day Service | 10:30 AM
📍 Olive Township Cemetery

Jonathan Klompmaker will deliver the Memorial Day Address. The service will also include a reading of the honor roll and a gun salute by the honor guard. There will be a Memory Walk to the Museum following the service

🏛️ Olive Township Museum Open House | 11 AM – 2 PM
Enjoy coffee and cookies while exploring the museum’s historic displays celebrating this incredible milestone.

🏫 Ottawa School Open House | 11 AM – 2 PM
Visitors are also welcome to tour Ottawa School during this time.

05/21/2026

Stop by the Township Hall tonight for some light refreshments as we thank Matt Nienhuis for his years of service on the Township Board.

Join us in thanking Trustee Matt Nienhuis!

After years of dedicated service to our township, we want to show Matt our appreciation.

Please join us at the township hall for a short open house before Thursday’s board meeting. Drop in anytime between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM.

Your presence would mean a lot--see you there!