Eleven Michigan wineries seek settlement with township over zoning, proposing noise limits and event rules to avoid $50M liability.

Eleven Old Mission Peninsula wineries are proposing a settlement to resolve a five-year legal dispute with Peninsula Township, seeking clearer zoning rules aligned with federal rulings and state law. The plan includes noise limits after 9 p.m. Sunday–Thursday and 11 p.m. Friday–Saturday, capacity based on building and fire codes, and standardized event regulations. In exchange, wineries may reduce the township’s potential $50 million liability. The proposal aims to balance agricultural operations with community concerns, with a special board meeting set for November 5.