3218 Old 27 North Gaylord, MI 49735
P.O. Box 1848 Gaylord, MI 49734
Livingston Township Comprehensive
Plan (Approved July 19, 2005)
What's Happening in Livingston Township
Minutes of Meetings
Livingston Township is located in
Northern Otsego County, North of the City of Gaylord, Michigan. We
are a rural agricultural, forestry and residential community. The
Township Board meets the fourth Monday of each month, at 7:30 P.M. at
the Township Hall on North Old 27. The Township Planning
Commission meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 P.M. The
Livingston Township Board and Planning Commission serve the people of Livingston
Township and reflect their wishes in conducting the business of the
township.
Livingston Township was founded in 1875
primarily as an agricultural and forestry related community. As
the Township has grown, those historic uses of the land in Livingston
Township continue to be a vital part of the community. In recent
times, expansion of the City of Gaylord has fostered commercial
development in the Southwest corner of the Township. This
development is consistent with the long range plans of the Township.
However, the vast majority of the residents in the Township strongly
wish to remain a rural community and support the preservation of the
agriculture and forestry industry in the Township
Recreation has become another important
aspect of the Township. The scenic vistas, lakes and rivers
attract tourists from Michigan, as well as other states.
Livingston Township is the location of the headwater of the Sturgeon
River, which begins at the Otsego Club Resort. The beautiful
Sturgeon Valley has been carved by the river and adds to the scenic
amenities of the Township. Taking Old 27 North from Gaylord the
traveler discovers a serene and picturesque drive North to the Village
of Vanderbilt. The fall colors along this highway are spectacular.
Livingston Township has a population of
2,339 residents, which makes up almost ten percent of the population of
the county.