Sparta Township is located in northern Kent County, Michigan, about 17 minutes north of Grand Rapids and 30 minutes from the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Sparta Township Board, Planning Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals
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Now you can watch Sparta Township public meetings live, or recorded, on the new Sparta Township YouTube Channel.
The township is streaming live video of its Sparta Township Board, Planning Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals meetings, plus recordings of those meetings for viewing later at any time.
Check the Township Event Calendar for public meeting days and times, and then tune at the Sparta Township YouTube Channel for the meeting you want to view.
Have a question about Township ordinances? Want to read or download a specific ordinance? Check our Township Ordinances page. The complete catalog of Sparta Township ordinances is now available online. Let us know if you need assistance.
For questions regarding deed searches, mapping, etc., the County website will be of assistance.
https://www.accesskent.com/
The link below provides a search site for information on Federal and State Elected Officials.
Sparta Districts
US Congressional 2nd District
State Senate 33rd District
State Rep. 90th District
County Commissioner 2nd District
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF A SPECIAL
SPARTA RECREATIONAL AUTHORITY MEETING
SPARTA, MICHIGAN
KENT COUNTY
The Sparta Recreational Authority will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sparta Civic Center located at 75 N. Union St., Sparta, MI 49345. The purpose of the special meeting is to appoint a treasurer for the organization and any other business properly before the authority board.
This notice is posted in compliance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Act, Act 267 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1976, as amended. Questions or written comments may be directed to the SRA Chairman, Robert Whalen at 156 E. Division, Sparta, Michigan, Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Download a File:
SRA Special Meeting Notice 12/11/2024 (PDF)
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
SPARTA TOWNSHIP BOARD
TO: CITIZENS AND RESIDENTS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SPARTA, KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on the 9th day of January 2025, the Sparta Township Board will hold a public hearing at the Sparta Township Office 160 E Division St, Sparta, MI 49345 at 7:00 p.m., local time, to hear and consider the following:
Agenda item 1:
The parks plan for consideration of adopting the plan.
Agenda item 2:
A Resolution to approve the 5- year 2024-2028, Sparta parks and Recreation Master Plan.
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Any person interested in this matter may appear at such hearing in person or by agent or attorney. Written comments concerning this matter may be filed prior to the hearing with the Sparta Township Clerk, Sparta Township Office 160 E Division St, Sparta, MI 49345 (Phone 616-887-8863), between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday -Thursday.
The Parks plan and Resolution may be examined by any person at the Sparta Township Office at the address and times above or on the website at spartatownship.org, in the link below this article.
The Township will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services at this hearing, such as signers for hearing impaired persons and audio tapes of printed materials for visually impaired persons, upon receipt of seven days prior notice. Disabled persons requiring such auxiliary aids or services should so notify the Township by contacting the Township Clerk.
Dated: December 3, 2024 Marcy Savage, Clerk
Sparta Township
Download a File:
Parks Plan Resolution 25-1 (MS Word)
Sparta Township Park Plan (draft) (PDF)
The December Board of Review meeting takes place on December 10th in the Sparta Township Board Room at 8am.
Download a File:
2024 December Board of Review Notice (PDF)
The west half of Sparta Township is on the "Ridge", a prime fruit-growing area, with many acres of beautiful orchards. At the center of the Township is the Village of Sparta, a thriving small town.
The Rogue River runs through the east side of the Township.
Sparta has a library, museum, airport, diverse industry, fire department, and an excellent school system. Established in 1846, Sparta Township's current population, including the Village, is 9,395 (per the 2020 census).
Our website offers important Sparta Township resources, downloads and links. Thank you for visiting these pages. Please phone our offices at (616) 887-8863 if you have questions.
The Village of Sparta exists within the boundaries of Sparta Township. View the Township precinct map on our "Maps" page to see the Village boundaries.
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160 E. Division Street
Sparta, Michigan 49345
Phone: (616) 887-8863
Emergency: Phone 911
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8am-5pm
or by appointment.
(Closed most Fridays,
Weekends, Holidays)
