Oceana County, Michigan
Newfield Township is a township in Oceana County, Michigan. Newfield Township adopts its own zoning, so inside its limits Newfield Township’s rules apply, not the county’s. 20 rules below are quoted from official sources and independently re-checked, most recently on November 11, 2026. Rules for unincorporated land are on the Oceana County page.
New construction and remodeling in Newfield township
“building permits are needed for all new construction and remodeling projects.”
Construction in Newfield township; state building codes enforced through the township's designated inspection service
“no building or other structure shall be erected, moved, added to, or structurally altered without a building permit pursuant to the state building codes and issued by the township's designated building inspection service.”
Buildings in Newfield township, final inspection before occupancy
“no building, structure or lot for which a zoning compliance permit has been issued shall be used or occupied until the township's building inspection service has, after final inspection, issued a certificate of occupancy”
Buildings and structures in Newfield township with a zoning compliance permit
“buildings accessory to dwellings shall not require separate certificates of occupancy but may be included in the certificate of occupancy for the dwelling when shown on the plot plan and when completed at the same time as such dwellings.”
Land in Newfield township, Oceana County, MI
“the zoning ordinance is enforced to protect and promote public health and safety, to protect property values, and to enhance the overall quality of life for residents and property owners.”
Newfield township zoning districts
“(1) a-1 zoning district - general agricultural (2) rr zoning district - rural residential (3) r-1 zoning district - residential lakes & streams (4) e zoning district - enterprise (5) c-1 zoning district - hamlet/maritime commercial”
A-1 general agricultural district, Newfield township
minimum lot area: >= 2 acres · minimum lot width: >= 150 feet
“a-1 2 acres 150 2.5 35 40 50 75 rr 1 acre 150 2.5 35 40 25 35 r -1 25,000 square feet 80 2.5 35 40 20 30”
“a-1 2 acres 150 2.5 35 40 50 75 rr 1 acre 150 2.5 35 40 25 35 r -1 25,000 square feet 80 2.5 35 40 20 30”
“r -1 25,000 square feet 80 2.5 35 40 20 30”
A-1 general agricultural district, Newfield township
front yard: >= 40 feet · each side yard: >= 50 feet · rear yard: >= 75 feet
“a-1 2 acres 150 2.5 35 40 50 75 rr 1 acre 150 2.5 35 40 25 35 r -1 25,000 square feet 80 2.5 35 40 20 30”
“a-1 2 acres 150 2.5 35 40 50 75 rr 1 acre 150 2.5 35 40 25 35 r -1 25,000 square feet 80 2.5 35 40 20 30”
“r -1 25,000 square feet 80 2.5 35 40 20 30”
A-1 general agricultural district, Newfield township
maximum stories: <= 2.5 stories · maximum height: <= 35 feet
“a-1 2 acres 150 2.5 35 40 50 75 rr 1 acre 150 2.5 35 40 25 35 r -1 25,000 square feet 80 2.5 35 40 20 30”
“a-1 2 acres 150 2.5 35 40 50 75 rr 1 acre 150 2.5 35 40 25 35 r -1 25,000 square feet 80 2.5 35 40 20 30”
“r -1 25,000 square feet 80 2.5 35 40 20 30”
Dwelling in RVs, travel trailers, motor homes or tents on any lot in Newfield township
days in 12 months before permit: > 120 days (180 days when used for constructing a permanent dwelling)
“after the 120-day period, a permit shall be required at the discretion of the zoning administrator.”
Tent or portable dwelling use on a lot in Newfield township
days in 12 months: > 120 days
“the act or state of a dwelling in any portable tent, recreational travel trailer, temporary mobile home, motor home, or other structure, on any lot in the township for a period in excess of a total of onehundred and twenty (120) days during a twelve (12) month period.”
Mobile/manufactured homes on individual lots in Newfield township
minimum width: >= 14 feet (exclusive of additions)
“mobile/manufactured homes shall be a minimum of fourteen (14) feet in width exclusive of any additions and must meet at least one (1) of the following:”
Newfield township zoning fees
splits and combinations: 75 USD · demolition permit: 35 USD · zoning permit: 30 USD · ZBA/special use permit meeting fee: 400 USD
“zoning fees (updated 2/17/2026) splits and combinations: $75.00 demolition permit: $35.00 zoning permit: $30.00 zba/special use permit meeting fee: $400.00”
Zoning permits in Newfield township
zoning permit threshold: > 200 square feet
“all new construction greater than two hundred (200) square feet of area within newfield township shall require a zoning permit from the zoning administrator.”
We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Newfield Township or Oceana County directly.
Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.
Unanswered questions are usually a sign that Newfield Township publishes no rule on the point, not that none exists. Oceana County’s page lists the county offices to call.
Off-grid gear
Going off-grid in Newfield Township means bringing your own water and power. The kit we’d start with:
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