For the purpose of this ordinance, the Township of Addison shall be divided into the following zoning districts, which shall be known by the names and symbols here shown:

Except as otherwise provided in this ordinance, erection of buildings and uses of land shall conform to the specific provisions for the zoning districts involved.

Lawful nonconforming structures and uses existing at the time of passage of this ordinance are specifically governed by Article 5, and generally governed by this ordinance.

The boundaries of the Addison Township zoning districts are shown on a map adopted by the township board. The map shall be entitled "Zoning Map, Addison Township, Oakland County, Michigan," and shall bear the date adopted or amended. It shall be the duty of the clerk to authenticate such records by placing the clerk's official signature thereon. Such map with all accompanying explanatory matter is hereby made a part of this ordinance and shall be, as such, a part of this ordinance as if the matters and information set forth thereon were all fully described herein. In the event of a discrepancy, it is intended that the zoning map be a representation of the zoning districts only, the official records of zoning designations are those kept by the township clerk. A note to this effect will be included on the zoning map.

1.

Unless otherwise shown, the boundaries of the districts are lot lines, the centerlines of streets or alleys, or such lines extended, and the limits of Addison Township. A single lot of record may include more than one zoning designation. In such instances, the use and requirements of any one zoning designation may not extend beyond the zoning district boundary line to the entire lot.

2.

Where due to the scale, lack of detail or illegibility of the zoning map of this ordinance, there is any uncertainty, contradiction, or conflict as to the intended location of any district boundary lines, said lines shall be interpreted upon written request, or upon its own motion, by the board of appeals, after recommendation by the planning commission.

Whenever any street, alley or other public way within the township shall be vacated, such street, alley or other public way, or portion thereof, shall automatically be classified in the same zoning district as the property to which it is attached.

Land uses are permitted specifically in the various zoning districts of this ordinance. Where not specifically permitted, uses are thereby specifically prohibited unless construed to be similar to a use expressly permitted. No land contained within any zoning district within Addison Township shall be used for any purpose other than those uses specifically set forth in the following sections, except as permitted by Article 5, Nonconformities.

Use on land is created in a lake or stream and whenever any fill is placed in any lake or stream, the land or use thus created shall automatically and without further governmental action thenceforth acquire and be subject to the same zoning regulations as are applicable for lands to which the same shall attach or be adjacent, and the same shall be used for the same purposes as are permitted under this ordinance for such adjoining lands. No use of the surface of any lake or stream shall be permitted for any purpose not permitted on the land from which the use emanates.

Permitted uses, as identified in articles covering each district, are recognized as uses of land and buildings in certain districts which are harmonious with other such uses which may lawfully exist within the same district. A permitted use is subject to the general provisions, parking regulations, district intent, permit, certificate and site plan requirements found elsewhere in this ordinance, but otherwise is considered to be a lawful use not requiring special or extraordinary controls or conditions, unless otherwise indicated herein.

The uses identified as special approval uses in articles covering each district are recognized as possessing characteristics of such unique and special nature (relative to location, off-site impacts, design, size, public service, utilities needs, and other similar characteristics) as necessitating individual standards and conditions in order to safeguard the general health, safety and welfare of the community. Article 30, regarding procedure and requirements for special approval uses, shall apply to these uses.

In all residential districts, a maximum allowable dwelling unit (D.U.) density is determined. Regardless of all other conditions and requirements by district, the following is the maximum dwelling unit density permitted. Maximum densities may not be achievable due to parcel configuration, preexisting nonconforming situation, the presence of wetlands or other circumstances:

Note: Full urban services consists of both public water and sewer service.