The City of Wayland is located off of U.S. 131 in the northeastern corner of Allegan County, Michigan. This growing community is approximately 30 minutes south of the City of Grand Rapids, 40 minutes north of the City of Kalamazoo and 45 minutes east of Lake Michigan.
Wayland was established in 1868 and was largely a farming and lumber community. Approximately 3939 people currently reside in the City of Wayland.
Public Information 
Downtown Wayland - City of Wayland Tax database and the Utility Billing database
- Understanding Proposal A in a Declining Market - Allegan County
- Job Openings
- Pay My Bill
- Community Alert
- Wayland, Michigan Code of Ordinances
- Public Notices
- Minutes & Agendas
- Meeting Schedule
- Spring 2010 City Lites Newsletter
- March 2010 Wayland Chamber Newsletter
- Zoning Map
- Wellhead Protection Program
In 2004, the State of Michigan recognized Wayland as a “Blueprint Community” under the State’s Cool Cities initiative. Click here for more information...
Wayland is located about 20 miles south of Grand Rapids, 30 miles north of Kalamazoo, off US-131 at exit 64. Major mid-western cities and their respective distances to the City of Wayland are: |
City |
Distance (in miles) |
| Chicago | 168 |
| Detroit | 147 |
| Kalamazoo | 30 |
| Cleveland | 287 |
| Lansing | 71 |
| Toronto | 389 |
| Indianapolis | 241 |
City Council meetings are held the first and third Monday of each month
Planning Commission meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month
last updated 7/28/10
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