This chapter shall be known as the "Bertrand Township Zoning Ordinance."

(Ord. of 2-1-2018, § 1.0)

The purpose of this chapter is to promote and safeguard the public health, safety, and general welfare of the people. The provisions are intended to, among other things:

(1)

Encourage the use of lands, waters, air and other natural resources in accordance with their character and most suitable use;

(2)

Limit the improper use of land, air and resources;

(3)

Reduce hazards to life and property;

(4)

Provide for orderly development;

(5)

Avoid overcrowding of the population;

(6)

Provide for adequate light, air and health conditions in dwellings and buildings hereafter erected or altered;

(7)

Lessen congestion on the public roads and streets;

(8)

Protect and conserve natural recreational areas, agricultural, residential, and other areas naturally suited to particular uses;

(9)

Facilitate the establishment of an adequate and economic system of transportation, sewage disposal, safe water supply, education, recreation and other public requirements;

(10)

Conserve the expenditure of funds for public improvements and services to conform to the most advantageous uses of land, resources, and properties.

(Ord. of 2-1-2018, § 1.02)

(a)

For the purpose of this chapter, except as hereafter specifically provided, no lot, land or premises shall be used, maintained or occupied, and no building or structure or part thereof shall be constructed, erected, moved, placed, maintained, reconstructed, used, extended, enlarged or altered, except in conformity with the regulations for the zoning district in which it is located; these limitations being the minimum legislation necessary to achieve the purposes of this chapter.

(b)

In case any land, building, structure, or part thereof is used, erected, altered or occupied contrary to law or to the provisions of this chapter, that use, erection, alteration, or occupation of land, building or structure shall be unlawful and shall be declared a nuisance and the use of land may be required to cease and buildings or structures may be required to be vacated, torn down, or abated by any legal means and any land, building, or structure shall not be used or occupied until brought into conformance with the regulations of the zoning district and all other applicable zoning requirements.

(Ord. of 2-1-2018, § 1.03)

This chapter is enacted pursuant to the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Public Act No. 110 of 2006.

(Ord. of 2-1-2018, § 1.0)