Canton City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE 2
00.- GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections
- 2.01.- Administrative regulations.
- 2.02. - Permitted uses.
- 2.03. - Accessory structures and uses.
- 2.04. - Lawful use of a structure as a dwelling unit.
- 2.05. - Residential design standards.
- 2.06. - Home occupations.
- 2.07. - Temporary structures and special events.
- 2.08. - Uses not otherwise included within a district.
- 2.09. - Yard and bulk regulations.
- 2.10. - Streets, roads, and other means of access.
- 2.11. - Grading regulations.
- 2.12. - Dumping, filling, and excavation.
- 2.13. - Lighting.
- 2.14. - Trash removal and collection.
- 2.15. - Safety provisions.
- 2.16. - Exceptions.
- 2.17. - Performance guarantee.
- 2.18. - Reserved.
- 2.19. - Sidewalks.
- 2.20. - Fences, Walls, and Borders.
- 2.21. - Consent judgments and planned unit development agreements.
- 2.22. - Historic commission ordinance.
- 2.23. - Private antenna structures.
- 2.24. - Setbacks from wetland areas and watercourses.
- 2.25. - Underground utilities.
- 2.26. - Screening of roof-mounted mechanical units.
- 2.27. - Access to detention ponds and storm water facilities.
- 2.28. - Maintenance of site improvements.
- 2.29 - Temporary portable storage containers and trash receptacles.
ARTICLE 5
00.- LANDSCAPING, SCREENING, AND WALLS
Sections
- 5.01.- Intent and scope of requirements.
- 5.02. - General landscaping requirements.
- 5.03. - Specific landscaping requirements for zoning districts.
- 5.04. - Standards for landscape materials.
- 5.05. - Installation and maintenance.
- 5.06. - Treatment of existing plant material.
- 5.07. - Modifications to landscape requirements.
- 5.08. - Obscuring walls and fences.
- 5.09. - Residential fences and walls.
ARTICLE 5A
00.- TREE AND WOODLAND PRESERVATION4
Sections
- 5A.01.- Findings.
- 5A.02. - Intent and purpose.
- 5A.03. - No township demand for easements or other title interests.
- 5A.04. - Scope of application.
- 5A.05. - Definitions.
- 5A.06. - Tree activities and approvals.
- 5A.07. - Findings tree removal permit procedures.
- 5A.08. - Tree removal mitigation standards.
- 5A.09. - Forest stewardship plans.
- 5A.10. - Tree protection during construction.
ARTICLE 6
00.- SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO SPECIFIC USES
Sections
- 6.01.- Intent and scope of application.
- 6.02. - Site development standards for nonresidential uses.
- 6.03. - Site development standards for residential uses.
- 6.04. - Site development standards for mixed uses.
- 6.05. - Site development standards for village shopping districts.
- 6.06. - Site development standards for planned shopping centers.
- 6.07. - Site development standards for the downtown development district (DDA).
- 6.08. - Site development standards for the corporate park overlay district.
- 6.09. - Site development standards for the Cherry Hill overlay district.
- 6.10. - Site development standards for the central business district overlay.
ARTICLE 6A
00.- SIGNS
Sections
- 6A.01.- Definitions.
- 6A.02. - Purpose.
- 6A.03. - Compliance.
- 6A.04. - Interpretation; conflicts with other ordinances.
- 6A.05. - Notice of violation; issuance of appearance ticket.
- 6A.06. - Nonconforming signs.
- 6A.07. - Applicability of state construction code.
- 6A.08. - Permit required.
- 6A.09. - Exemptions from permit requirement.
- 6A.10. - Rezoning signs.
- 6A.11. - Signs prohibited in all districts.
- 6A.12. - Signs permitted in all single-family residential districts.
- 6A.13. - Signs permitted in single-family attached residential, multiple-family residential and mobile home park districts.
- 6A.14. - Signs permitted in office, mid-rise development and high-rise development districts.
- 6A.15. - Signs permitted in all commercial and industrial districts.
- 6A.16. - Signs permitted in agricultural, rural residential and rural estate districts.
- 6A.17. - Wall sign area scale.
- 6A.18. - Portable and temporary community non-profit event signs.
- 6A.19. - Gasoline service station signs.
- 6A.20. - Theater signs.
- 6A.21. - Directional signs.
- 6A.22. - Master sign plans.
- 6A.23. - Sign bonuses.
- 6A.24. - Billboards.
- 6A.25. - Legibility and design.
- 6A.26. - Permit approval.
- 6A.27. - Planning commission.
- 6A.28. - Canton Township Historic District Commission.
ARTICLE 26
00.- SCHEDULE OF REGULATIONS
Sections
- 26.01.- Intent and scope of requirements.
- 26.02. - Requirements for agricultural and residential districts.
- 26.03. - Requirements for commercial and office districts.
- 26.04. - Requirements for industrial districts.
- 26.04a. - Requirements for light industrial research districts.
- 26.05. - Requirements for mixed use and special purpose districts.
- 26.06. - Permitted exterior building wall materials.
ARTICLE 27
00.- GENERAL PROCEDURES AND RELATED STANDARDS
Sections
- 27.01.- Intent and Purpose.
- 27.02. - Site plan review.
- 27.03. - Special land use review procedures and standards.
- 27.04. - Planned development.
- 27.05. - Variances, Appeals of Decisions, and Interpretations.
- 27.06. - Amendments.
- 27.07. - Conditional rezoning.
- 27.08. - Permits and certificates.[13]
- 27.09. - Fees.[14]
- 27.09. - Violations and penalties.
- 27.11. - Records.[15]
- 27.12. - Public Hearings.
- 27.13. - Public Notices.