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Recent News and Announcements
March 18 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Ann Arbor Charter Township will hold its regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting in person at the Township Office, 3792 Pontiac Trail, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 and via video and/or conference call on Monday, March 18 at 7:30...
March 15, 20241Zoning Ordinance Amendment 4-2024 Accessory Buildings and Structures
The Ann Arbor Charter Township Board of Trustees met on February 19, 2024, and approved amendments to the Zoning Ordinance in Chapter 74, Section 74-426 Requirements, scope, uses, exceptions, that add requirements for detached accessory structures use and size,...
Zoning Ordinance Amendment 3-2024 Home Occupations
The Ann Arbor Charter Township Board of Trustees met on February 19, 2024, and approved amendments to the Zoning Ordinance in Chapter 74, Sec. 74-2, Definitions and Interpretation, which add definitions used in the updated ordinance, and in Sec....
Public Input Meeting on Draft Master Plan Goals – Tues. March 12 at 7 pm
The Ann Arbor Township Planning Commission will host a community input meeting on Tuesday, March 12 at 7 pm at the Township Offices, 3792 Pontiac Trail, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. At the meeting you will hear about how the...
Planning Commission Meets Mon March 4 at 7:30 pm
In order to enable more options for public participation, the Ann Arbor Charter Township will hold its monthly Planning Commission meeting in person at Township Hall, 3792 Pontiac Trail, and via video and/or conference call on March 4 at...
PUBLIC NOTICE OF EARLY VOTING CANVASS
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF: The Cities of Chelsea, Dexter, Manchester, Saline and Ypsilanti; and Townships of Ann Arbor, Augusta, Dexter, Freedom, Lima, Lodi, Lyndon, Manchester, Northfield, Pittsfield, Salem, Saline, Scio, Sharon, Superior, Sylvan, Webster, and York In compliance...
a little quick info on our township
History
HistoryThe Township of Ann Arbour was organized in 1827 by the Legislative Council of the Michigan Territory and the Village of Ann Arbour–which later became the City of Ann Arbor–was organized in 1833. As villages remained part of the township, the Village of Ann Arbour did not become completely detached from the township until it reorganized as the city of Ann Arbor. |
Housing and Population
Housing and PopulationAs of the census of 2020, there were 4,747 people in 1,958 households residing in the township. The population density was 288.6 per square mile. There were 2,073 housing units of which 76% are single family dwellings. The racial makeup of the township was 67% White, 1% African American, 0% Native American, 24% Asian, % Pacific Islander, 4% identifying as two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4% of the population. Additional census data for Ann Arbor Township can be viewed here. |
Geography
GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 16.9 square miles, of which 16.7 square miles is land and 0.15 square miles, or 0.86%, is water. The city of Ann Arbor was established within the borders of Ann Arbor Township. Over the years, the city expanded, annexing portions of the township as the city grew and reducing the land area of the township. Under a 1994 boundary agreement with the City of Ann Arbor, those areas of the Township lying within the future boundaries of the city will be subject to annexation by the city. |
Landscape
LandscapeThe landscape of Ann Arbor consists of hills and valleys, with the terrain becoming steeper near the Huron River. The elevation ranges from about 750 feet along the Huron River to over 1,000 feet. Ann Arbor is known for its wide variety of trees, foliage, and its lush landscape. |