PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF ADOPTION

On July 15, 2013, the Lake Odessa Village Council adopted Ordinance 2013-3, which amends the Lake Odessa Code of Ordinances, Sections 36-5, 36-6 and 36-95(14) to regulate the dispensation of medical marihuana in the village.  In summary, Ord. 2013-3 establishes the following:

1)     Defines "Marihuana", "Marihuana Collective or Cooperative", "Marihuana Dispensary or Dispensary", and "Medical Use of Marihuana".

2)     Sets guidelines and conditions for a registered primary caregiver as a Type 1 permitted home occupation, as defined by and in compliance with the General Rules of the Michigan Department of Community Health and the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act, MCL 333.26421 et seq.

The full text of Ord. 2013-3 is available for review and inspection at the Lake Odessa Village offices, 839 Page Building, Lake Odessa, MI, during regular business hours or can be viewed at by clicking here. Ord. 2013-3 will take effect on Sunday, December 8, 2013.  

Pearl Goodemoot, Clerk/Treasurer

Village of Lake Odessa

Village of Lake Odessa Citizen Guide to Finances

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 Governor Snyder has introduced new financial transparency requirements for local governments.  The Village of Lake Odessa has created a visual snapshot of how taxpayers dollars are being used that can be viewed by clicking on the Munetrix link shown. 
If you have any questions, call the Village Manager at 616-374-7110 x 103 or send him an email at manager@lakeodessa.org. 
Click here to pay your water and sewer bill by credit card.
Click here to pay your village
property taxes by credit card.
 Lake Odessa is a growing community situated between Lansing and Grand Rapids.  We are a village that values our past, cherishes our present and works together to thoughtfully plan for the future.

Reminder

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No parking on village streets from November 1 to April 1 between the hours of 2:00am and 6:00am.

Beach Marina Map

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Burning Ordinance

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A summary of the Lake Odessa burning ordinance is below:  For the complete ordinance  click here.


PROHIBITED BURNING
(a) No burning shall be permitted at any time or in any location which creates a nuisance, hazard, or annoyance to persons or property by reason of heat, flame, fly ash, sparks, smoke, or odor.

(b) No burning shall be permitted at any time or in any location when:

      (1) The Department of Natural Resources has issued a ban on burning due to fire danger; or

      (2) The Department of Environmental Quality has declared an "air quality action day" applicable to the village.

(c) No open burning of refuse or yard waste shall be permitted.

(d) No open burning of any materials in commercial and industrial zoning sites, whether on the ground or in a container, shall be permitted except in accordance with section 12-3.

(e) No open burning shall be permitted on any village street, curb, sidewalk, alley, parking lot, park, or property; except that open burning within barbecue, gas and charcoal grills for the express purpose of food preparation shall be permitted under the following conditions:

      (1) When used within village parks;

      (2) On other village property when a written permit has first been obtained from the village manager or his designee.

(f) No other open burning of any material shall be permitted except in accordance with section 12-3.

PERMITTED BURNING
(a) Recreational campfires. Recreational campfires shall be permitted, provided:

      (1) The campfire shall be no more than 36 inches in diameter;

      (2) The campfire shall be contained within a fire pit or fire ring made of metal, stone, masonry, brick, or other noncombustible material designed to restrict the size and spreadability of the fire;

      (3) An area clear of all combustible materials is maintained a minimum of 48 inches outside of the fire pit or fire ring;

      (4) The campfire shall be constantly attended by a competent person of at least 18 years of age until the fire is extinguished and is cold. The person shall have readily available for use such fire extinguishing equipment as may be necessary for total control of the fire;

      (5) Only seasoned firewood, small twigs and kindling, which do not extend outside the fire pit or fire ring, are used; and

      (6) Smoke, odor and/or sparks do not create a nuisance or danger to persons or property.

(b) Patio fireplaces. Burning within patio fireplaces shall be permitted, provided:

      (1) An area clear of all combustible materials is maintained a minimum of 48 inches outside of the patio fireplace;

      (2) The patio fireplace shall be located at least 25 feet from the nearest structure which is not on the same property as the patio fireplace;

      (3) The patio fireplace shall be constantly attended by a competent person of at least 18 years of age until the fire is extinguished and is cold. The person shall have readily available for use such fire extinguishing equipment as may be necessary for total control of the fire;

       (4) Only seasoned firewood, small twigs, and kindling, which do not extend outside the patio fireplace, are used; and

      (5) Smoke, odor and/or sparks do not create a nuisance or danger to persons or property.

(c) Grills. Open burning within outdoor barbecue, gas and charcoal grills for the express purpose of food preparation shall be permitted. Said outdoor barbecue, gas and charcoal grills shall be used only as originally intended by the manufacturer and/or in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
The Village of Lake Odessa is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination 
on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation or disability.