Lodi Township
Lodi Township is located in Washtenaw County, Michigan, just southwest of Ann Arbor. Established in 1834, three years before Michigan became a state, it was named after the Town of Lodi near New York State’s Finger Lakes.
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Important Announcements
INTEREST FORM FOR OPEN POSITIONS AT LODI TOWNSHIP
Open Positions:
River Rasin Watershed Council
Ann Arbor Airport Advisory Board
List of appointed positions, those that have been appointed, and ending terms can be found by clicking on the links below:
PLANNING COMMISSION
BOARD OF REVIEW
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Lodi Connection Newsletter
Saline Area Burn Permits
The Saline Area Fire Department requests that residents in York Township, Saline Township and Lodi Township serviced by this department call the department at 429-4440 and follow the prompts for a Burn Permit if you intend to burn. There is no fee for the permit. By reporting this to the Saline Area Fire Department, it MAY prevent an unnecessary fire run and cost to you.
Vacation Watch Request Form
Click HERE to complete the Vacation Watch Request Form. Please reach out to barabasf@washtenaw.org with any questions. Lodi Township will have a new deputy starting in January, his contact information will be provided once he is assigned to the Township.
News & Events
Washtenaw County Conservation District opens the 2024 Spring Plant Sales.
Set a New Year’s resolution to plan conservation improvements to your property. Whether you are looking to reforest an area, naturalize the landscaping, create a wind barrier, protect the soil, reduce runoff, establish wildlife habitat, shade your property, or plant an orchard, the Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) offers over 100 species of trees, shrubs, and potted native plants for various conservation projects.
Orders can be placed directly on the WCCD’s online store using a credit card or mailed check: https://store.washtenawcd.org. Hard copies of the order forms are available for download on the WCCD website, https://washtenawcd.org/trees, or through requesting a mailed copy by contacting: orders@washtenawcd.org or (734) 302-8713. It is highly encouraged to shop and order early, as many species will sell out before the deadline.
The WCCD Spring Tree & Shrub sale offers accessibly priced woody plant bare-root seedlings for all conservation needs. There are various conifers for windbreaks, privacy screens, and timber. Numerous native species support conservation efforts, including Paw-Paw, Serviceberry, White Oak, Shellbark Hickory, Hazelnut, various conifers, and many more. A variety of fruit is available: apple trees, peach, pear and Asian pears, nectarine, raspberries, and wild blueberries. Planting aids are offered to support plant survival and include tree shelters, weed mats, pest repellants, and others.
Spring Tree & Shrub Sale pre-ordering opens on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025, and will close on March 17th, 2024. All Spring Tree & Shrub orders will be available to pick up at the WCCD’s annual Spring Tree & Shrub Distribution, scheduled for Friday, April 18th from 1-6 p.m. and Saturday, April 19th from 9-11 a.m. at the Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. Any remaining trees and shrubs can be purchased through the WCCD in person on Saturday, April 19th starting at 10 a.m. at the Farm Council Grounds. Availability will vary and be first-come first-served.
The WCCD Spring Native Plant sale allows green thumbs to pre-order from over 50 species of Wildflowers, Grasses, Sedges, Trees, and Shrubs, all of which are native to our region. Native plants have evolved and existed in this region before European settlement, and are adapted to local soils and climate, provide sustenance, and shelter to wildlife, and preserve biodiversity. The native plant species offered in the sale are perennials that succeed in landscaping and garden settings, providing year-round beauty while also supporting pollinators.
Spring Native Plant Sale pre-ordering opens on Monday, February 17th, 2025, and will close on March 17th, 2025. All Spring Native Plant orders will be available to pick up during the annual Native Plant Expo & Marketplace, on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. The Native Plant Expo & Marketplace will also feature many more vendors and nurseries offering plants for sale onsite.
The WCCD is a unit of local government, managed by an elected 5-member board of directors. The mission of the WCCD is to assist residents with the conservation, management, and wise use of natural resources in Washtenaw County. The WCCD serves Washtenaw residents through resource distributions, education, and technical assistance.
Over 7.5 million trees and shrubs have been planted because of WCCD’s distributions, contributing to conservation practices such as reforestation, soil erosion reduction & water quality improvement, habitat restoration, and naturalization projects.
To learn more about the Spring Tree & Shrub Distribution and other WCCD programs, please visit the district website at www.washtenawcd.org. Hardcopy Sale Forms are also available at the WCCD office, 705 N. Zeeb Rd., Suite 201, Ann Arbor, MI 48103.
Contact Doug Reith, WCCD Resource Specialist, with any questions at (734) 302-8713 or doug@washtenawcd.org.
CLICK HERE for information regarding Washtenaw County Road Commission Winter Maintenance.
Lodi Township specific information can be found HERE.
Paying Lodi Township Tax bills:
Current full tax payments can now be made at Old National Bank (Saline Branch ONLY) at 200 North Maple Rd, Saline, MI 48176 (click for map) during the branch’s normal business hours. Old National bank is open 9am-5pm M-F, and Saturdays from 9am-noon. Bring the bottom part of your tax bill with your payment of check or cash to the bank.
OR at any Bank of Ann Arbor location. Hours and locations can be found HERE.
Lodi Township located at 3755 Pleasant Lake Road (click for map) is open Monday – Thursday from 9am-noon, Friday the Treasurer is available via email at michelle@loditownshipmi.org. You can always leave a check in the drop box anytime 24/7. If you mail your check, please allow ample time for your payment to be received before the due date,
we suggest 10 days before.
Electronic payments are still an option through our website at LodiTownshipMI.org though BS&A online click to go to online payment.
Paying online with an electronic check is a $3.00 fee (payment comes out of your checking/saving account). The fee for a Visa debit card is $3.95 flat fee. If you want to pay online with a credit card (not your checking account), the online credit card company charges 3% of your entire bill.
Be careful and look at the charges online before you accept.
Lodi Township is happy to welcome Deputy Frank Barabas to the Township!
Deputy Barabas has been a Deputy with the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office since January of 2022 and comes from a Law Enforcement family with a long history of community service. As the Lodi Township COPS Deputy, he is focused on crime prevention, community engagement, commercial vehicle enforcement, and neighborhood watch initiatives. Deputy Barabas is excited to serve as the new Lodi Township COPS Deputy. If you need to contact Deputy Barabas please email him @ barabasf@washtenaw.org.
From the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office:
The Sheriff’s Office has implemented an, on-line, police reporting portal. Citizens can file certain types
of police reports on-line without needing contact with a Deputy or coming to a station. The following
types of incidents may be filed on-line:
• Harassing phone calls/ No Known Suspects
• Identity Theft/ No Known Suspects
• Lost property
• Larceny/Theft/ No Known Suspects
• Damaged Property/Vandalism
• Accidental/Non-Intentional Property Damage
Any and all incidents can still be reported by calling 911, Washtenaw Metro Dispatches non-emergency
dispatch number (734) 994-2911 or in person at any of our Community Police Stations.
The on-line reporting portal can be accessed through the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office website.
https://www.washtenaw.org/3439/File-a-Police-Report
The Sheriff’s Office has gone live with a crime data dashboard on our website.
The dashboard is interactive and pulls data by zip codes. The data is updated regularly.
There are various pages that can be viewed: Overall Crime Data, Victim Demographics, Arrest
Demographics, Traffic Overview and Subject Control (Use of Force Incidents).
Sheriff Data & Information Dashboard | Washtenaw County, MI
This is an excellent resource for those interested in taking a deeper dive into Sheriff’s Office operations
and who we have contact with.
NOTICE: Lodi Township & Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office has installed a Blue Light phone on the front side of the building for Emergency purposes. It directly calls 911 when you hit the red button. If you find yourself without a phone and must report an emergency, please use it. We strive to make a safer community with the help of local law enforcement.
Click HERE for Washtenaw County
Landowner’s Resource List
Information on Land Assessment, Land Management and Land Protection.
ZONING COMPLIANCE
ISSUED IN THE TOWNSHIP OFFICE
TUESDAY-THURSDAY 9:30AM-11:30AM
PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE WITH QUESTIONS
734.665.7583
ZONING COMPLIANCE INSTRUCTIONS
-Three copies of blueprints for structures or three copies of specs of generator/solar array.
-Three copies of a site plan that must include ALL STRUCTURES on the property INCLUDING indicating distance from residential structure and all property lines. If installing generator, staking the nearest property line to the generator is required.
-Blue prints and site plans sent via mail must include a stamped self-addressed envelope and a check payable to Lodi Township in the amount of $100.00. Zoning Compliance Permit and signed plans will be returned via mail.
-If applying in person, Zoning Compliance Permits are accepted Monday-Thursday 9:30am until 11:30am. Application fee is $100.00 at time of application.
Zoning Compliance required prior to building permits from Washtenaw County.
*ZONING COMPLIANCE IS NOT AVALIABLE ONLINE*
RECYCLE ANN ARBOR HAS CHANGED THEIR HOURS
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGES:
Hours: Tues. & Thurs. 8:30 am to 6:30 pm
Saturday 9 am to 6 pm
CLOSED MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS, & SUNDAYS
Address:2950 East Ellsworth Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone:734.971.7400
What’s Accepted
Credit Cards ONLY. No cash/check.
COVID-19 RESPONSE
DUE TO CHANGING SITUATIONS WE SUGGEST YOU CALL FIRST
ANN ARBOR RECYCLE DOESN’T NOTIFY THE
TOWNSHIP OF CHANGES TO THEIR SCHEDULES.
ANN ARBOR RECYCLE CANCELLED THE CLEAN-UP VOUCHER IN 2020 DUE TO THE COVID PANDEMIC, WE CANNOT ISSUE THE ONE TIME CLEAN-UP VOUCHERS ANY LONGER. WE ARE SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE THIS CAUSES. YOU CAN TAKE YOUR ITEMS, BUT YOU WILL BE CHARGED A FEE FROM ANN ARBOR RECYLCE. PLEASE CALL THEM FOR INFORMATION.
NEW TO LODI!
If you are in a pinch and without internet and need to connect to for school work you are welcome to come to the Township and use our NEW HOT SPOT. Washtenaw County Broadband Task Force and Lodi Township are happy to bring this option to all those in need during these challenging and changing times with remote access for everyone in need. When using the hot spot please be mindful of business hours and use the far parking spaces by the field.
More services, all residents
On May 1, Washtenaw County Community Mental Health (WCCMH) will begin to offer services and service-navigation assistance to all county residents, regardless of their ability to pay. 
Services will include individual and group counseling, medication management, substance use treatment and recovery support, and referrals to helpful community resources.
WCCMH will offer these services to any county resident who is unable to get timely care and will serve these residents until they can be referred to appropriate community partners.
Please call 734.544.3050 or 1.800.440.7548 for help with these services.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR AND DON’T DUMP YOUR GARBAGE ON OTHER PEOPLES PROPERTY. IF YOU SEE SOMEONE DUMPING, PLEASE REPORT TO THE TOWNSHIP, OR
WASHTENAW COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE.
NEW! Washtenaw County Fix It Program
The Washtenaw County Road Commission has launched “WCRC Fix It” an online platform that allows residents to report non-emergency issues online and via a mobile app available in the Apple iTunes & Google Play stores. The WCRC Fix It platform is to be used for non-emergency road issues. WCRC will check and respond to service requests submitted via WCRC Fix It during business hours. If you need to report an emergency or potentially hazardous road issue, we encourage them to call the Road Commission immediately at (734) 761-1500.
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