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 I recommend that you contact your local government/zoning official for any local ordinances or policies related to the OHWM and shoreline development on the property.  Your zoning administrator contact information is here: CLICK. This person can also assist with any EGLE permitting information if it is required. As a starting off point for you, Section 2.16 (Page 2-9) of your township zoning ordinance offers guidance:  chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://torchlaketownship.org/Ordinances/2023-10-06%20Amd%20Thru%20Torch%20Lake%20Zoning%20Ordinance.pdf

If you are interested in general educational opportunities related to shoreline development, MSU Extension offers the following programs that are open to everyone: 

Great Lakes Coastal Planning & Zoning Email Course
Great Lakes Coastal Resilience Resource Hub