The Grand Traverse County Comprehensive Plan was prepared by the Grand Traverse County Planning Commission with assistance from planning consultants Williams & Works in December 2002.

The East Bay Township Zoning Ordinance was prepared by the Office of Planning and Zoning and was amended through May 23, 2022.

The East Bay Charter Township Zoning Map was prepared by Williams & Works and was originally effective in May 2003. It was amended through December 31, 2019.

The East Bay Charter Township Master Plan was prepared by the East Bay Charter Township Planning Commission with assistance from the Land Information Access Association and was approved on January 3, 2023.