This ordinance shall be known, and may be cited as, the City of Belding Zoning Ordinance.

(Ord. No. 498, 2-6-07)

This ordinance, enacted under the authority of the Zoning Act, is intended to insure that uses of land shall be situated in appropriate locations and relationships; to limit the inappropriate overcrowding of land and congestion of population and transportation systems and other public facilities; to facilitate adequate and efficient provision of transportation systems, sewage disposal, water, energy, education, recreation, and other public service and facility needs; and to promote public health, safety, and welfare.

(Ord. No. 498, 2-6-07)

A.

Interpretation and application. In its interpretation and application, the provisions of this ordinance shall be held to be minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience, or general welfare. It is not intended by this ordinance to impair or interfere with any other existing provision of law or ordinance. However, where this ordinance imposes a greater restriction than is required by existing ordinance or by rules, regulations, or permits, the provisions of this ordinance shall control.

B.

Vested rights. Nothing in this ordinance shall be interpreted or construed to give rise to any permanent vested rights in the continuation of any particular use, district, zoning classification, or any permissible activities therein; and all rights are hereby declared to be subject to such subsequent amendment, change or modification hereof as may be necessary to the preservation or protection of public health, safety, and welfare.

(Ord. No. 498, 2-6-07)

Public hearing having been held hereon, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby adopted, and this ordinance shall take effect on the 15th day of March, 1999.

The zoning ordinance adopted by the City of Belding, known as Ordinance #337, adopted on November 1, 1976, and all amendments thereto, are hereby repealed. The repeal does not affect any act done or offense committed, or any liability, penalty, forfeiture, or punishment acquired thereunder. The repeal does not include the official zoning map of the City of Belding zoning ordinance, which is hereby adopted as a part of this ordinance.