Village of Shepherd

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

Tis' the season for swimming pools!!! Just remember that you will need a permit based on the ordinance if you want to put a pool up.

154.072 SWIMMING POOLS.
Swimming pools are permitted in the rear and side yards of all residential districts, provided all
of the following regulations are complied with:
(A) The pool shall be equipped with filtration, circulation and other systems adequate to maintain
the water in a clean and healthful condition in accordance with the health requirements of
the county.
(B) Swimming pools shall be equipped with filtration, circulation and other systems adequate to
maintain the water in a clean and healthful condition in accordance with the health
requirements of the county.
(C) No swimming pool shall be wholly or partially emptied on another property, unless written
permission is first obtained from the adjacent property owner. A plumbing permit shall be
obtained if the swimming pool is connected to a potable water supply.
(D) Every person owning land on which there is located a swimming pool (below ground or above
ground) which contains twenty-four inches (24") or more of water in depth at any point, shall
ensure that such swimming pool is made inaccessible to small children by means of a fence
or enclosure surrounding the swimming pool or due to the height of the side walls, as
approved by the Zoning Administrator. The side walls, fences or enclosures, including the
gates, shall not be less than four feet (4') or greater than six feet (6') above grade. All gates
shall be self-latching with latches placed no less than four feet (4') above grade or otherwise
made inaccessible from the outside to small children.
(E) Swimming pools shall not be located less than ten feet (10') from any side lot line and shall
not be located less than five feet (5') from any rear lot line.
(F) No lighting or electrical wiring shall overhang the surface of the water or present the
possibility of falling into the water. All lighting of swimming pools or the surrounding area
shall not be so located as to reflect on adjacent property or upon adjacent buildings.
(G) Discharged water will not be allowed to flow into the storm water system.
(Ord. passed 11-07-2016)

Permits are available on the website

06/04/2026

Today marks the end of another school year and a retirement of one of our famous crossing guards....Nancy Scovill. If you get a chance to see her at her post this afternoon at Fifth and Maple - please wish her well!
Of course, she will still be around taking her walks and stopping by to see those kids that she has taken so good care of with her kind heart and friendly smile.

Congratulations Nancy and THANK YOU for all of your years of protecting our children. God Bless.

06/04/2026

Happy Thursday everyone..... here is your quarterly reminder that water bills will be going out in the mail today and are due July 6th. Have a wonderful day.

05/22/2026

Village Residents
The Village of Shepherd Election in November will have the following seats on the ballot:
Two - 2 year Trustee positions
Three - 4 year Trustee positions
Village President - 2 year term
Village Treasurer - 2 year term
Nominating petitions must be submitted to the Coe Township Clerk NO LATER than 4pm on July 21, 2026.
Petitions are available at the Village Office or the Isabella County Clerk's Office.

If you are interested in being on Village Council, please attend the Village Council meetings at the Village Office.
Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Monday's of each month at 7:00 pm.

05/22/2026

Thank you to all the Veteran's and their families who gave their life for all of us to live ours today and every day. God Bless.

05/10/2026

Happy Mothers Day to all of those Mom's out there! Enjoy your day

05/08/2026

This Saturday 8:00-12:00 the Maple Syrup Festival group will be doing some park improvements/clean up at Salt River Park. If anyone would like to pitch in and give a hand it would be greatly appreciated. We will be painting, cleaning, fixing/removing some equipment and filling holes in the fields.