In compliance with P.A. 56 of 2012, the Gerrish Township Police have been delegated the responsibility of the local entity dock permitting process referred to P.A. 56 of 2012. The Police Department has worked with the Township Attorney to draft the Dock Permit for usage. All permits will be handled by Chief Muszynski or Lt. LaBonte and at this time no permit fees will be charged to obtain a permit. All permits issued will expire on November 1st of the given year of the permit. The permit language is contained in the statute. Failure to secure the permit becomes a violation of the statute.
We look forward to making this process as seamless and convenient as possible in order to guarantee lake access for all who wish to visit our lake.
For a SAMPLE of the Dock Permit Application, click here: DOCK PERMIT Sample
For a printable version of the Public Act 56 Brochure, click here: PA 56 Brochure
Chief Muszynski may be contacted at 989-821-5207 Ext. 286 or email him using Contact Form at right.
Lt. Norm LaBonte may be contacted at 989-821-5207 Ext. 287 or email him using Contact Form at right.
For the 2024 season, the following Gerrish Township Public Road End docks have been issued permits:
Arbutus Lane
Birch Road
Bittersweet Lane
Chicago Avenue
Hitchcock Avenue
Lady Slipper Lane
Lily Lane
Magnolia Avenue / Montrose Avenue
Reaves Forest Drive / Henry Avenue
Scotch Pine Drive
St. Lawrence Avenue
St. Louis Avenue
Washington Avenue
West Maplehurst Drive
Yorty Drive
If you have any questions regarding these permitted docks, please contact us at the Gerrish Township Police Department.