FAQs • Chesterfield Township, MI • CivicEngage

Whose responsibility is it for snow removal?: All public roads in Chesterfield Township are under the jurisdiction of the Road Commission of Macomb County. Snow removal on all roadways, major, secondary and residential are done by their crews. When there is more than 2 inches accumulation, residential roads are to be cleaned. Township crews are only permitted to assist with snow removal when authorized by the Road Commission and routes are forwarded to the Township Department of Public Works. Please direct inquires to 586-463-8671.

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Township Supervisor

1. Whose responsibility is it to take care of the roads?: All of the roads in Chesterfield Township are either County roads or private roads. It is the County’s responsibility to maintain County roads and the resident’s responsibility to maintain private roads. However, the Township, in working with the County, does grade or plow snow on County roads, if the County gives the Township authorization.

2. Who salts the roads?: With regards to dust, the County usually pays for one application of road salt. All other applications are paid for out of the Township’s general fund.

3. Whose responsibility is it for snow removal?: All public roads in Chesterfield Township are under the jurisdiction of the Road Commission of Macomb County. Snow removal on all roadways, major, secondary and residential are done by their crews. When there is more than 2 inches accumulation, residential roads are to be cleaned. Township crews are only permitted to assist with snow removal when authorized by the Road Commission and routes are forwarded to the Township Department of Public Works. Please direct inquires to 586-463-8671.

4. Whom do residents call to cut the weeds in the County drain ditches?: The residents call the Drain Commission office at 586-469-5325, or the Township offices at 586-949-0400.

5. If a resident is denied a variance at the Zoning Board of Appeals, can the Township Board overturn that decision, if the resident appeals to the Township Board?: The Township Board cannot overturn a Zoning Board of Appeals decision. The only way the Zoning Board of Appeals decision can be overturned is through Circuit Court. The Township Board can enter into a consent court agreement to settle a Zoning Board of Appeals appeal.

6. What is being done to improve the parks?: The Webber Paddle Park is in the beginning stages of development. Once developed, residents will be able to launch their kayaks and paddle boards on the Salt River and have access to Lake St. Clair.

7. Who picks up trash in the Township?: GFL (Green for Life) has been contracted as the single waste hauler for the Township. Residents can call 866-772-8900 with any questions for concerns.

8. Who regulates wetlands in Chesterfield Township ?: Wetlands are protected by the Department of Environmental Quality, which is a state-operated department. The Township has no control over existing wetlands.

9. What cable companies are in the Township?: There are 2 cable companies in the Township; Comcast and AT&T which has limited service at this time. The Township does everything possible to permit competition for cable services.