Garfield Township Approves Food Truck Ordinance, Commons Trail/Water Tank Contracts
By Beth Milligan | June 25, 2026
Food trucks can now operate in Garfield Township after trustees Tuesday approved a zoning update allowing them, including a new licensing process. Trustees also approved contracts for the construction of a new universally accessible trail loop at the Grand Traverse Commons Natural Area and design/engineering for a planned new $11 million water tank on McRae Hill Road. Trustees also heard about a proposed small-scale data center on Cass Road.
Food Truck Ordinance
After discussing the concept since last fall, Garfield Township has approved zoning changes that will allow food trucks to operate in the township.
Garfield Township was one of the few local jurisdictions that had a blanket ban …
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