The zoning classification of the following described premises is hereby changed from its former classification to the "P-1 Planned Development Zone (Food Processing)" and the Township of Ada Zoning Map is amended accordingly: [As a matter of convenience, the legal description has been omitted].

(1)

Use regulation. The premises described in this section may be used for any use permitted in the A-1 agricultural zone, and, in addition, may be used for the purpose of conducting a meat processing business consisting of the slaughtering of cattle and the preparation of meat for sale for human consumption; provided, however, that such use shall be limited as follows:

a.

The premises shall not be used for the purpose of processing animals or animal by-products except as food for consumption by humans.

b.

The aggregate square footage of all buildings and structures located upon the premises shall not exceed 92,000 square feet, based upon and limited to enclosed print submitted to the township planning commission, February 16, 1978.

c.

The number of cattle slaughtered at the premises during any week, as measured from Monday at 12:00 a.m. through Sunday at 11:59 p.m., shall not exceed 1,500 per week; provided that, upon completion of the landscape screening, noise containment, fuel tank and pump removal and traffic circulation improvements required in subsections (3) and (6)—(8) of this section, this limit shall be increased to 1,800 head per week. A monthly report which documents the number of cattle slaughtered each week during the prior month shall be submitted by the proprietor to the township zoning administrator no later than 21 days following the end of each month.

d.

Cattle may be housed in holding pens or enclosed barns upon the premises. No cattle shall be slaughtered or otherwise processed except in a fully enclosed structure.

e.

That portion of any animal which is not suitable for sale for human consumption shall be stored or retained upon the premises for no longer than a period of ten days and shall be removed from the premises within such time for disposal or further processing elsewhere and no waste or by-product shall be kept upon the premises except in a fully enclosed permanent structure or fully enclosed transportation container. Any liquid wastes shall be disposed of in a sanitary manner consistent with all requirements concerning the treatment and disposition of liquid wastes and, in addition, shall be treated or disposed of in such manner that no noxious odors will result.

(2)

Landscape screening. Landscaping of the premises shall be installed in accordance with the plan titled "Ada Beef Landscape Plan," prepared by The WBDC Group, Inc., dated August 19, 1992. Landscaping improvements as shown on such plan shall be completed by October 31, 1992, and shall thereafter be maintained in viable, growing condition, and in a neat and orderly appearance. [See diagram on next page.]

PU MP 2304

(3)

Greenbelt and screening. Prior to the construction of any building or structure or the enlargement of any building or structure upon the premises, the premises shall be reasonably screened from view by the public through planting and cultivation of trees, not more than ten percent of which shall be deciduous trees, along an area extending from the southwest corner of the premises northwesterly along Grand River Drive to the northwesterly corner thereof which trees shall have an initial average height of not less than four feet and shall be planted at intervals of not less than 14 feet per tree. Such greenbelt shall be maintained through cultivation and, when necessary, replanting of trees which die or are destroyed.

(4)

Signs. Only identifying signs shall be placed upon the premises which shall not exceed 240 square feet in area.

(5)

Other requirements. Off-street parking and loading spaces shall be provided in accordance with the requirements set forth in article XVII of this chapter relating to premises in zoning district I, and except as herein explicitly modified, each and every provision applicable to lands within the AG agricultural district shall apply to premises within this P-1 planned development zone (food processing).

(6)

Noise containment plan. Implementation of measures to limit the extent of noise extending beyond the premises shall be carried out in accordance with the document titled "Noise Containment Plan," a copy of which shall be placed on file in the office of the township clerk. Measures provided in such plan shall ensure that noise levels extending beyond the premises shall not exceed those which occur as of July 27, 1992.

(7)

Underground fuel storage tank removal. The unused fuel-dispensing pump and underground fuel storage tank located on the south side of the southerly access driveway to the premises shall be removed by October 31, 1992. The removal of the underground tank, including soil testing and remedial measures to remove contaminated soils, if any, shall be conducted in accordance with applicable state regulations and guidelines.

(8)

Traffic circulation. On or before October 31, 1992, a restricted traffic circulation system shall be implemented on the premises, as follows:

a.

The southernmost driveway shall be restricted to in-bound auto and truck traffic, and out-bound auto traffic. The southernmost driveway shall not be used by out-bound truck traffic.

b.

The northernmost driveway may be used for both in-bound and out-bound auto and truck traffic. All out-bound truck traffic from the premises shall use the northernmost driveway.

c.

The center driveway may be used for both in-coming and out-bound auto traffic, but shall not be used for either in-bound or out-bound truck traffic.

d.

Appropriate signs shall be placed at the southernmost and center driveway entrances indicating the restrictions on their use. No more than two signs, each having a maximum area of four square feet, and no greater than six feet above grade, shall be installed at each of the driveways.

e.

For purposes of this section, the term "truck" shall be defined as any of the following: (a) a tractor/trailer combination unit; (b) a tractor unit not pulling a trailer; (c) any vehicle pulling a trailer; or (d) any truck over one ton load capacity.

(9)

Performance guarantee.

a.

The landscape screening measures required herein are hereby deemed by the township board to be necessary for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the township, and existing and future residents of the area in the vicinity of the subject premises. As a means of ensuring the completion of the landscape screening improvements specified above, the owner of the premises shall submit to the township clerk a financial guarantee of performance, in the form of a cash deposit, certified check or irrevocable bank letter of credit. The performance guarantee shall be in an amount equal to the estimated cost (as determined by the township board) of the landscape screening improvements specified herein, plus a reasonable amount for contingencies.

b.

The township clerk, upon the written request of the owner of the premises, shall rebate portions of the performance guarantee upon determination by the zoning administrator that the improvements for which the rebate is requested have been satisfactorily completed.

c.

If the improvements are not constructed in accordance with the deadline and requirements specified herein, the zoning administrator shall notify the owner of the premises of noncompliance, setting forth the reasons for noncompliance and giving notice that the township will undertake completion of the improvements if not completed within 30 days. If the improvements are not completed at the expiration of such 30-day period, the township shall have the authority to withdraw from the performance guarantee such funds as may be necessary to construct the improvements in accordance with the specifications contained herein, or to enforce the provisions contained herein, including legal fees.

(Ord. No. O-042682-1, § 23A.01, 4-26-1982; Ord. No. O-082784-1, 8-27-1984; Ord. No. O-082492-1, 8-24-1992)

(a)

The zoning classification of the following described property is hereby changed from its former classification to P-1 planned development zone, and the Township of Ada Zoning Map is amended accordingly: [As a matter of convenience, the legal description has been omitted].

(1)

Use regulation. The premises described in this section may be used only for a preschool nursery and accompanying activity purposes as described on the accompanying narrative and plan.

(2)

Area regulations. No building or structure, nor the enlargement of any building or structure, shall be hereafter erected unless the same is identified in the development plan for the premises attached to the ordinance from which this section derives and filed with the planning commission and located substantially as shown on the development plan, and the following conditions are satisfied:

a.

Improvement of structures. No building shall be improved on the premises described in this section except those required to comply with appropriate state licensing requirements.

b.

Addition of new structures. No new building shall be permitted until such time as the planning commission approves the same as an amendment to this original plan.

(3)

Parking. A minimum of one parking space shall be provided for each instructor in addition to those required for the permanent caretaker. Further, there shall be sufficient overflow parking facilities available to enable emergency vehicles efficient ingress and egress to all structures at all times. No parking shall be permitted on Ada Drive.

(4)

Signs. All signs shall be submitted to the planning commission and building inspector for approval prior to erection.

(5)

Driveways. The existing westerly driveway to Ada Drive shall be closed to public usage. A preventative barrier shall be erected permitting use only by specialty vehicles at the direction of Canterbury Creek Preschool.

(b)

If for any reason the state licensing of the facility or use of the property for the use specified in this section is terminated, the planning commission shall initiate rezoning proceedings to the property's former classification, or nearest applicable new classification, after a period of one year from termination of the use provided in this section.

(Ord. No. O-162377-1, §§ 1, 2, 7-25-1977)

(a)

Description and purpose. A district established to provide for the orderly and safe use of premises within the township for archery and target shooting of firearms and certain sport, conservation, and related activities.

(b)

Description of property. The following property is rezoned from A-1 Agricultural Districted to the P-1C planned development district:

Description:

The West 1/2 Northeast 1/4 of the East 1/8 of the East 1/2 NW 1/4; Also, the Westerly 870 Feet of that part of the NW 1/4 SE 1/4 lying North of the Centerline of Conservation St., Sec. 23, T7N, R10W, Ada Township, Kent County, Michigan.

And the following described property is rezoned from the R-1 Residential District to the P-IC planned development district:

Description:

The W1/2 S1/4, Sec. 14, T7N, R10W, Ada Township, Kent County, Michigan.

(c)

Definitions. As used in this chapter 78, the terms set forth below are defined as follows:

Development plan means the development plan entitled "P-IC planned development zone development plan dated February 27, 2012, which is intended to include and show the premises described in [the] section below.

Five-stand field means an area designed for target shooting of shotguns comprised of five shooting stations and targets released from various positions.

Sanctioned event means a competitive event that uses the sporting clays course.

Skeet field means an area designed for target shooting of shotguns comprised of eight stations as shown on Exhibit A attached to the development plan.

Structured law enforcement and private security training means outdoor firearm training for either law enforcement or private security personnel that is (i) designed to be carried out in a group setting, and (ii) controlled and directed by an on-site firearms training specialist or engaged in by non-member law enforcement or private security personnel.

Special firearms shooting event means any sanctioned event or other outdoor shooting event for a private group of individuals held on a Friday, for the exclusive use of the group, and held primarily for recreational purposes.

Sporting clays course means an area designed for target shooting of shotguns in a natural setting intended to simulate hunting field conditions, comprised of a maximum of 15 shooting stations, as shown on Exhibit A attached to the development plan.

Trap field means an area designed for target shooting of shotguns comprised of five stations as shown on Exhibit A attached to the development plan.

(d)

Permitted uses. In this district, no building, structure or part thereof shall be erected, altered or moved upon any parcel of land in said district and no parcel of land shall be used for any purpose other than one or more of the following: Skeet field, trap field, sporting clays course, five-stand field, rifle target shooting ranges, handgun target shooting ranges, archery ranges, hiking trails, game preserves, botanical gardens, fishing ponds, and club houses, shelter houses, storage buildings and such other buildings and structures as may be incidental to the foregoing. Subject to applicable fire and safety rules, any club house situated on the property may be used for any normal club activity including, but not limited to: social functions for club members and guests; the preparation of food to be consumed on premises; and banquet facility which may be made available to the general public.

(e)

Limitations upon outdoor shooting of firearms. The establishment and use of facilities and areas for outdoor shooting of firearms within this district shall be subject to following special limitations:

(1)

A safety zone as shown on Exhibit A to the development plan shall be maintained with respect to all skeet fields within the area encompassed by a 180 degree arc with a 900 foot radius extending from shooting station No. 8 with the chord of the arc running through shooting stations No. 1 and No. 7 as shown on Exhibit A to the development plan. The center line of the arc shall be perpendicular to the chord extending the direction of fire.

(2)

A safety zone as shown on Exhibit A to the development plan shall be maintained with respect to all trap fields within the area of a 48 degree, 38 minute arc with a 900 foot radius extending from the center of the trap house, with 24° 19 feet of the arc on each side of a line running outward from the center of the trap house, all as shown on Exhibit A to the development plan.

(3)

A safety zone shall be maintained with respect to all shooting stations on the sporting clays course.

(4)

The sporting clays course and each skeet field and trap field shall be located only in the areas designated therefor on the development plan. The five-stand field may be located within any area designated for a skeet field.

(5)

The number of fields used for either skeet fields or trap fields, or for a combination of both, shall not exceed ten in this district, and no skeet field or trap field shall be permitted upon any parcel of land less than 170 acres in area. For this purpose, a five-stand field shall be considered a skeet field.

(6)

Shooting stations within the sporting clays course shall be located a minimum of 900 feet from the east property boundary, with the exception that a maximum of four shooting stations that are less than 900 feet from the club property may be established for short-term use only during a sanctioned event on the trap field at the south end of the property, so long as the direction of fire is toward the north.

(7)

The following restrictions shall apply to structured law enforcement and private security training:

a.

Such training activities may only occur one day per month on either a Tuesday or Thursday between the hours of noon and 5:00 p.m.

b.

During such training, all shooting that takes place shall be from the club designated shooting positions.

c.

Such training that occurs on the rifle range located on the east side of the property shall not involve rapid-fire rifle shooting.

(f)

Special limitations upon outdoor rifle and handgun ranges. The establishment and use of outdoor rifle and handgun ranges within this district shall be subject to the following special limitations:

(1)

Rifle and handgun ranges shall have earthen embankments for backstop purposes which shall extend at least 12 feet above the base of the range.

(2)

Rifle and handgun ranges shall be located only in areas designated as such on the development plan.

(3)

Rifle and handgun ranges shall be oriented only in a north-south direction and all firing upon such ranges shall be from the south to the north.

(4)

No more than three outdoor rifle and handgun ranges shall be maintained in this district, and no handgun range shall be in excess of 50 yards in width and 100 yards in depth. One rifle range may be maintained with a width of 200 feet and a depth not to exceed 300 meters and a second rifle range may be maintained with a depth not to exceed 100 yards and a width not to exceed 50 yards. The length of each range shall be measured from the shooting station to the target location.

(5)

No rifle outdoor range or handgun range shall accommodate more than 15 persons firing at any one time.

(g)

Time limitations on outdoor discharge of firearms.

(1)

No outdoor discharge of firearms shall be conducted prior to 10:00 a.m., except for three days per year when such shooting may commence at 9:00 a.m., provided that a minimum of three days' advance written notice of such is provided to the township zoning administrator or such other person as designated by the township. Such notice may be sent by email, fax, U.S. Postal Service or hand delivery.

(2)

No outdoor discharge of firearms shall be conducted any later than the following times on specific days of the week, as follows:

(3)

No outdoor discharge of firearms shall be conducted on the following recognized holidays: Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

(h)

Archery. Outdoor archery ranges shall be located only in areas designated as such on the development plan.

(i)

Height. No building or structure shall exceed 35 feet or two and one-half stories in height, whichever is lesser.

(j)

Yard and area requirements. No building or structure, nor the enlargement of any building or structure, shall be erected unless the following yards and building area requirements are provided and maintained in connection with such building, structure or enlargement:

(1)

Front yard. There shall be front set back of not less than 40 feet, said distance to be determined according to the procedure set forth in section 2.17 [of the 1966 zoning ordinance].

(2)

Side yard. For all buildings there shall be total side yards of 60 feet, provided that no yard shall be less than 20 feet.

(3)

Rear yard. There shall be a rear yard of not less than 100 feet.

(4)

Floor area. Club houses and other structures within this district shall not exceed a total of 10,000 square feet in floor area; provided, however, that no storage area nor any fully enclosed indoor range designed and used for target shooting of handguns shall be subject to the limitations set forth in this section.

(k)

Warning signs. All-weather signs shall be posted around the perimeter of the premises described in section 25.13 [of the 1966 zoning ordinance], except on the south side. Said signs shall be posted on the average of one sign each 100 linear feet along said perimeter. Each sign shall be a minimum of two square-feet in area and shall contain wording which warns of shooting on the premises.

(l)

Parking. Off-street parking sufficient to accommodate the users of the premises shall be provided.

(m)

Buffer zones and hedges. A border of trees and shrubs shall be maintained for a width of 50 feet along the westerly, northerly and easterly perimeter of the premises shown on the development plan and an additional border of white pine trees shall be planted and maintained along the east and west borders of all rifle and handgun ranges except for the common border of a rifle and handgun range, and each such border shall consist of not less than three rows of trees.

(n)

The owner of the property shall comply with "generally accepted operation practices" as such term is defined at MCL 691.1541.

(Ord. No. O-092275-2, 9-23-1975; Ord. No. O-022712-1, § 1, 2-27-2012)