10300 14 Mile Road
Rockford, MI 49341
Phone: 616.754.5679
Fax: 616.754.0989
Email: info@oakfieldtwp.org
Oakfield Township, Kent County
Welcome! We want to continue to offer our residents more ways to access information. Contact us with any questions or suggestions. Thank you!
Oakfield Township Budget Hearing
and Approval Meeting
The Oakfield Township Board will hold a budget hearing and approval meeting on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
at the Oakfield Township Hall located at
10300 14 Mile Road in Rockford.
Oakfield Township
Planning Commission Meeting
The Oakfield Township Planning Commission
will hold a meeting on
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
at the Oakfield Township Hall located at
10300 14 Mile Road in Rockford.
Kent County Agricultural Preservation
The 2026 Kent County Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) program is now accepting applications through Friday, May 8, 2026. Through this voluntary program, Kent County helps seek compensation for owners of agricultural property who agree to place a permanent deed restriction on their land, ensuring it remains dedicated to agricultural use and preventing future development for non-agricultural purposes.
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Question of the Month:
Since the township board just adopted a new short term rental ordinance, what does that mean for an owner of a short term rental?
Professional Code Inspections (PCI) will be handling
all of Oakfield Township's short term rentals,
including registration and inspections.
The short term rental ordinance will go into effect
30 days after the March 10, 2026 board meeting.
If you are currently operating a short term rental, please contact Wendi Thompson from PCI
at 269-468-9611 before May 1, 2026,
and she will guide you through the registration
and inspection process.
Low Flying Aircraft
Airborne Electromagnetic (AEM) surveys are scheduled to occur across Southwest Michigan during 2026–2027. These surveys use low-flying aircraft equipped with specialized sensors to map underground water resources and geological conditions. The data collected supports groundwater planning, environmental protection, and infrastructure decision-making.
What You May See / Hear:
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Low-flying aircraft operating in grid patterns over communities
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Multiple passes over the same area during daylight hours
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Activity occurring intermittently over several months
This activity is expected and part of a coordinated, state-supported effort.
Public Safety & Operational Notes:
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This is a non-invasive operation with no ground disruption
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Aircraft are operating under FAA regulations
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Dispatch centers may receive calls regarding low-flying aircraft; no response is typically required unless additional factors are present
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No expected impacts to communications or critical infrastructure
Human and Animal Safety:
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Electromagnetic levels used are well within established safety standards
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There are no known health risks to people
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No impacts to livestock or wildlife beyond possible temporary reactions to aircraft noise
Current Office Hours:
Monday & Thursday
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday & Wednesday
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed on Friday
Clerk's Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
*Occasionally the clerk is out of the office during hours due to meetings. Please call ahead to confirm.
Treasurer's Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
*Or call for an appointment
Assessor's Hours
Tuesday & Wednesday
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Building Inspector's Hours
PCI will be at the new Rockford office
from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
starting on Monday, March 3, 2025.
6581 Belding Rd, Suite 101
Rockford, MI 49341
616-407-4980
Meeting Schedule:
6:30 pm, 2nd Tuesday each month
Planning Commission
7:00 pm, 3rd Tuesday (as called)
Zoning Board of Appeals
7:00 pm, 4th Tuesday (as called)
Historical Commission
10:00 am, 3rd Thursday (April, June, August, October)
*at Oakfield Township Museum, 11009 Podunk Rd.