Ordinances

Zoning Ordinance Table of Contents

Article 1. Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 1.01 Short Title............................................................................................................1-1
Section 1.02 Legal Basis..........................................................................................................1-1
Section 1.03 Purpose................................................................................................................1-1
Section 1.04 Interpretation.....................................................................................................1-1
Section 1.05 Repeal...................................................................................................................1-2
Section 1.06 Validity..................................................................................................................1-2
Section 1.07 Effective Date ...................................................................................................1-2
Article 2. Definitions
Section 2.01 Rules of Use and Construction...................................................................2-1
Section 2.02 Definitions.........................................................................................................2-1
Article 3. General and Special Requirements
Section 3.01 Scope of Regulations......................................................................................3-1
Section 3.02 Lot Area, Width, and Setback Requirements.........................................3-1
Section 3.03 General Exceptions to Area, Height and Use Regulations.................3-1
Section 3.04 Uses Not Listed................................................................................................3-2
Section 3.05 No More than One Principal Use Permitted Per Lot............................3-2
Section 3.06 Accessory Buildings........................................................................................3-2
Section 3.07 Home Occupations..........................................................................................3-3
Section 3.08 Road Frontage Required................................................................................3-3
Section 3.09 Approval of Subdivisions and Site Condominiums..............................3-3
Section 3.10 Use of Structures as Temporary Living Quarters
    During Construction Permanent Residence...............................................................3-4
Section 3.11 Swimming Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs........................................................3-4
Section 3.12 Buildings to be Moved.....................................................................................3-5
Section 3.13 Minimum Standards for Dwellings..............................................................3-5
Section 3.14 Restoring Unsafe Buildings............................................................................3-6
Section 3.15 Construction Begun Prior to Adoption of Ordinance............................3-6
Section 3.16 Land Division Review........................................................................................3-6
Section 3.17 Fences...................................................................................................................3-6
Section 3.18 Clear Vision Area on Corner Lots.................................................................3-7
Section 3.19 Home Sales.........................................................................................................3-7
Section 3.20 Roadside Stands...............................................................................................3-7
Section 3.21 Outdoor Storage and Waste Disposal........................................................3-7
Section 3.22 Site Rehabilitation............................................................................................3-8
Section 3.23 Inoperative or Dismantled Vehicles...........................................................3-8
Section 3.24 Outhouses, Privies and Outside Toilets Prohibited...............................3-8
Section 3.25 Ponds....................................................................................................................3-8
Section 3.26 On-Site Wind Energy Systems & Anemometer Towers.......................3-12
Article 4. Non-Conforming Uses
Section 4.01 Purpose................................................................................................................4-1
Section 4.02 Types of Non-Conforming Uses...................................................................4-1
4.02.1 Non-Conforming Buildings and Structures...........................................................4-1
4.02.2 Non-Conforming Uses of Land.................................................................................4-1
4.02.3 Non-Conforming Uses of Structures......................................................................4-2
Section 4.03 Repairs and Maintenance..............................................................................4-3
Section 4.04 Damage of Non-Conforming Use or Building.........................................4-3
Section 4.05 Change in Tenancy or Ownership................................................................4-4
Section 4.06 Non-Conforming Lots of Record (Substandard Lots............................4-4
Section 4.07 Elimination of Non-Conforming Uses........................................................4-4
Article 5. Site Plan Review
Section 5.01 Purpose.................................................................................................................5-1
Section 5.02 Site Plan Approval Required..........................................................................5-1
Section 5.03 Design Standards..............................................................................................5-1
Section 5.04 Submittal Requirements................................................................................5-3
5.04.1 General Information.......................................................................................................5-3
5.04.2 Physical Features...........................................................................................................5-4
5.04.3 Natural Features.............................................................................................................5-4
5.04.4 Signs...................................................................................................................................5-4
Section 5.05 Planning Commission Review.......................................................................5-5
5.05.1 Standards for Determination......................................................................................5-5
5.05.2 Record of Determination.............................................................................................5-6
Section 5.06 Compliance.........................................................................................................5-6
Section 5.07 Expiration of Approved Site Plan.................................................................5-7
Section 5.08 Appeals.................................................................................................................5-7
Article 6. Zoning Districts
Section 6.01 Division of the Township..................................................................................6-1
Section 6.02 Official Zoning Map...........................................................................................6-1
Section 6.03 Zoning District Boundaries.............................................................................6-1
Section 6.04 Table of District Regulations.........................................................................6-2
6.04.1 A-1 Agricultural Zoning District Regulations...........................................................6-3
6.04.2 RR-1 Rural Residential Zoning District Regulations............................................6-4
6.04.3 RC-1 Residential Cluster Zoning District Regulations........................................6-5
6.04.4 MHP Mobile Home Park Zoning District Regulations.........................................6-6
6.04.5 Commercial Zoning District Regulations...............................................................6-7
6.04.6 Light Industrial Zoning District Regulations.........................................................6-8
Article 7. Special Uses
Section 7.01 Purpose..................................................................................................................7-1
Section 7.02 Application Procedures....................................................................................7-1
Section 7.03 Public Hearing.....................................................................................................7-1
7.03.1 Notice of Public Hearing................................................................................................7-1
7.03.2 Public Hearing and Review Procedures..................................................................7-2
Section 7.04 Appeals.................................................................................................................7-2
Section 7.05 Determination of Application........................................................................7-3
7.05.1 General Standards for Approval.................................................................................7-3
7.05.2 Basis for Determination...............................................................................................7-3
Section 7.06 Performance Guarantee..................................................................................7-4
Section 7.07 Permit Requirements.......................................................................................7-4
7.07.1 Certificate of Compliance.............................................................................................7-4
7.07.2 Expiration of Permit.......................................................................................................7-4
Section 7.08 Table showing Specific Standards, Requirements, Conditions and Districts
for Special Land Use Permits................................................................................................7-5
7.08.01 Special Land Use Requirements............................................................................7-6
Section 7.12 Definitions for wind towers............................................................................7-12
Section 7.13 Commercial Wind Energy Systems & Anemometer Towers................7-13
Article 8. Off-Street Parking and Loading Space Requirements
Section 8.01 Purpose................................................................................................................8-1
Section 8.02 General Requirements...................................................................................8-1
Section 8.03 Parking Requirements for Uses Not Specifically Mentioned............8-1
Section 8.04 Mixed Uses.........................................................................................................8-1
Section 8.05 Parking Reductions..........................................................................................8-2
Section 8.06 Driveway Spacing Requirements................................................................8-2
Section 8.07 Parking Space Dimensions............................................................................8-2
Section 8.08 Off-Street Parking............................................................................................8-2
8.08.1 Table of Off-Street Parking.........................................................................................8-2
8.08.2 Off-Street Loading Spaces........................................................................................8-3
Article 9. Signs and Billboards
Section 9.01 Intent and Purpose..........................................................................................9-1
Section 9.02 Definitions..........................................................................................................9-1
Section 9.03 Billboards...........................................................................................................9-3
Section 9.04 Zoning Permit Required................................................................................9-3
9.04.1 Signs and Activities Exempt From Permit.........................................................9-3
Section 9.05 Prohibited Signs...............................................................................................9-5
Section 9.06 Sign Standards................................................................................................9-6
9.06.1 Standards Applicable to all Zoning Districts.....................................................9-6
9.06.2 Standards Specific to a Zoning District.............................................................9-6
Section 9.07 Non-Conforming Signs................................................................................9-8
Article 10. Zoning Ordinance Text and Map Amendments
Section 10.01 Purpose............................................................................................................10-1
Section 10.02 Procedures.....................................................................................................10-1
10.02.1 Application...................................................................................................................10-1
10.02.2 Re-Submittal of Application..................................................................................10-1
10.02.3 Public Hearing Notification Requirements.......................................................10-1
10.02.4 Planning Commission Recommendation.........................................................10-2
10.02.5 Tuscola County Planning Commission Recommendation..........................10-2
10.02.6 Township Board Action...........................................................................................10-3
10.02.7 Amendments to Conform with Court Decree.................................................10-3
Article 11. Administration
Section 11.01 Zoning Administrator....................................................................................11-1
Section 11.02 Permits.............................................................................................................11-1
11.02.1 Zoning Permit...............................................................................................................11-1
(i) Application for Zoning Permit........................................................................................11-1
(ii) Zoning Permit Required to Obtain Building Permit...............................................11-2
11.02.2 Other Permits and Approvals Required.............................................................11-2
11.03.3 Fees................................................................................................................................11-2
11.03.4 Enforcement...............................................................................................................11-3
Section 11.04 Planning Commission.................................................................................11-4
Section 11.05 Zoning Board of Appeals............................................................................11-4