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FAQS About Parma Township
- Of the approximately 23,250 acres comprising the township, approximately, 2,000 acres are devoted to agriculture and an additional 6,000 acres are devoted to woodlands, wetlands, and herbaceous, shrubby fields.
- Nearly all dwelling units in the township are single-family dwellings. Michigan Avenue west of Finley Road and the Michigan Avenue/Interstate 94 Interchange area are the most intensely developed commercial roads in the township and are comprised of four to five separate commercial land uses.
- There is no public sewer and the Amberton Village development is the only area of the township which is served by public water.
- Except for Caster Concepts Manufacturing Plant on Michigan Ave near Ludlow Road, the balance of the township primary industrial land uses is comparatively small. The township-operated public services are comparatively limited.
- The township's police protection is contracted with the Jackson County Sheriff's Department. Fire protection is provided through services jointly operated by the Village of Parma, Parma, and Sandstone Townships. Fire protection is provided by a paid on-call fire department.
Parma Township is located in the south-central region of Michigan. Officials work with community members and business owners to continue to be on the leading edge and are dedicated to seeing positive changes each year.
