The Township is hereby divided into the following zoning districts to be known as, and having the following names and symbols:

(1)

Rural districts.

Recreation-Conservation District (R-C)

General Agriculture District (A-1)

Agricultural Residential District (A-R)

(2)

Rural Residential Districts.

Single-Family Rural Residential District (R-1)

Single-Family Rural Residential District (R-1A)

Single-Family Suburban Residential District (R-2)

(3)

Urban Residential Districts.

Single-Family Urban Residential District (R-3A)

Single-Family Urban Residential District (R-3)

Single-Family Urban Residential District (R-4)

Two-Family Residential District (R-5)

Mobile Home Park Residential District (R-6)

Low Density Multiple-Family Residential District (R-7)

Moderate Density Multiple-Family Residential District (R-8)

High Density Multiple-Family Residential District (R-9)

(4)

Business Districts.

Convenience Commercial District (C-1)

Office District (O)

(5)

Industrial Districts.

Research and Development District (R-D)

Limited Industrial District (I-1)

(6)

Public Lands Districts.

Public Lands District (PL)

(7)

Special Districts.

Planned Unit Development District (PUD)

Open Space Preservation Residential District

Open Space Preservation Community

Research and Research Applications District (RRA)

Office Park District (OP)

(Comp. Ords. 1990, § 130.301; Ord. of 3-21-1994)

(a)

Provision for. For the purpose of this chapter, the zoning districts as provided in this chapter are bounded and defined as shown on a map entitled "Official Zoning Map of Ann Arbor Township." The official zoning map, with all explanatory matter thereon, is made a part of this chapter.

(b)

Identification of. The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the Township Supervisor, attested by the Township Clerk, under the following words: "This is to certify that this is the Official Zoning Map referred to in the Ann Arbor Township Zoning Ordinance," together with the effective date of this chapter.

(c)

Changes to zoning map. If, in accordance with the procedures of this chapter and the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (MCL 125.3101 et seq.), a change is made in the zoning district boundary, such change shall be entered onto the official zoning map by the Township Supervisor within seven days after the ordinance authorizing such change shall have been adopted and published, with an entry on the official zoning map as follows: "On [date] by official action by the Township Board, the following change was made in the Official Zoning Map: [brief description of change(s)]," which entry shall be signed by the Township Supervisor and attested by the Township Clerk. No change in the official zoning map of any other nature shall be made unless authorized by the Zoning Board of Appeals and then entered only by the Township Supervisor. No change of any nature shall be made in the official zoning map or matter shown thereon except in conformance with the procedures set forth in this section. Any unauthorized change of whatever kind by any person will be considered a violation of this chapter and punishable as provided in sections 74-52—74-60. Any change in corporate boundaries within the Township shall be recorded within seven days on the official zoning map by the Township Supervisor with the Supervisor's signature and date and attestation by the Township Clerk attached thereto.

(d)

Authority of. Regardless of the existence of purported copies of the official zoning map, which from time to time may be made or published, the official zoning map shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of any land, parcel, lot, district, use, building, or structure in the Township. The official zoning map shall be located in the Township offices located in the Township hall and shall be open to public inspection.

(e)

Replacement.

(1)

In the event that the official zoning map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost, or difficult to interpret because of the nature and the number of changes made thereto, the Township Board may, by ordinance, adopt a new official zoning map which shall supersede the prior zoning map. The new official zoning map may correct drafting or other errors or omissions on the official zoning map, but such corrections shall not have the effect of amending this chapter or the prior official zoning map. The new official zoning map shall be identified by signature of the Township Supervisor, attested by the Township Clerk, and bear the seal of the Township under the following words: "This is to certify that this is the official zoning map referred to in the zoning Ordinance of Ann Arbor Township, adopted on [date], which replaces and supersedes the Official Zoning Map which was adopted on [date]."

(2)

Unless the prior official zoning map has been lost or has been totally destroyed, the prior map or any significant parts thereof remaining shall be preserved, together with all available records pertaining to its adoption or amendment.

(f)

Rules for interpretation. Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of zoning districts as shown on the official zoning map, the following rules for interpretation shall govern:

(1)

A boundary indicated as approximately following the centerline of a highway, alley, or easement shall be construed as following such centerline.

(2)

A boundary indicated as approximately following a recorded lot line or the line bounding a parcel shall be construed as following such line.

(3)

A boundary indicated as approximately following a municipal boundary of a city, village, or Township shall be construed as following such line.

(4)

A boundary indicated as following a railroad line shall be construed as being located midway in the right-of-way of the railroad.

(5)

A boundary indicated as following a shoreline shall be construed as following such shoreline, and in the event of change in the shoreline shall be construed as following the shoreline existing at the time the interpretation is made.

(6)

The boundary indicated as following the centerline of a stream or river, canal, lake, or other body of water shall be construed as following such centerline.

(7)

A boundary indicated as parallel to, or an extension of, features in subsections (f)(1)—(6) of this section, shall be so construed.

(8)

A distance not specifically indicated on the official zoning map shall be determined by the scale of the map.

(9)

Where a physical or cultural feature existing on the ground is at variance with that shown on the official zoning map or in any other circumstances not covered by subsections (f)(1)—(f)(8) of this section, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall interpret the location of the zoning district boundary.

(10)

Where a district boundary line divides a lot which is in single ownership on December 13, 1976, the Board of Appeals may permit an extension of the regulations for either portion of the lot to the nearest lot line, but not to exceed 50 feet beyond the district line into the remaining portion of the lot.

(Comp. Ords. 1990, § 130.302)