Short-Term Rental Ordinance In Empire, Affordable Housing Development In Suttons Bay Move Forward
By Craig Manning | June 12, 2026
Two proposals aimed at addressing housing shortages in Leelanau County are moving forward after public hearings last week. The first, a pending Empire Township ordinance that would regulate short-term rentals in the village, is finally gaining traction after years of board discussion. The second, a 30-unit residential development in Suttons Bay proposed by the nonprofit Peninsula Housing, got a preliminary approval for its site plan.
Empire short-term rentals
The Empire Planning Commission held a public hearing last week for a new zoning amendment that could lay the groundwork for regulation of short-term rentals (STRs) within village limits. The amendment, which the commission ultimately approved, comes after years of discussion in …
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