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Eaton County planning panel approves 67‑site campground over neighbor noise concerns

Eaton County Planning Commission · December 3, 2025
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Summary

The planning commission approved a conditional use permit for a 67‑site campground at 9396 Sycamore Lane with conditions; neighbors had raised concerns about noise, fireworks and boat engines, and staff noted regulatory reviews including floodplain and wetlands permitting requirements.

Eaton County planning commissioners voted unanimously to approve a conditional use permit allowing a 67‑site commercial recreational campground at 9396 Sycamore Lane in Vermontville Township.

Staff summarized the application as a two‑parcel site of 50.09 acres with 67 campsites, three rustic cabins (two of which were placed without permits by a previous owner), manager and owner residences, an activity center, restrooms and storage buildings. The applicants told the commission they plan to operate seasonally from April 1 through Oct. 31, with two employees on site during operating hours and parking provided for 71 vehicles. The application states the applicants intend to reopen…

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