Sec. 2.01. The interpretation and application of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of public health, safety, morals and general welfare.

Sec. 2.02. This Ordinance is based upon the Dorr Township General Development Plan and is designed to: promote public health, safety, morals and general welfare; to encourage the use of lands and natural resources in accordance with their character and adaptability; to limit and discourage the improper use of land, buildings and other structures; to provide for the orderly development of the Township; to reduce hazards to life and property; to provide for adequate light, air and sanitary conditions; to conserve property values; to establish the location and size of all dwellings and other buildings and structures hereafter built, altered or moved within or into this Township; to provide for the specific uses of which such dwellings and the land or premises accessory thereto, and land without buildings, may hereafter be used; and to regulate the minimum open spaces surrounding such buildings and structures.

Furthermore, this Ordinance is designed to provide sanitary, safety and protective measures that shall be required for dwellings, buildings and structures; to lessen congestion on the public roads, highways and streets and other public places; to provide safety regulations regarding traffic and off-street parking; to facilitate the development necessary for adequate recreational places; to regulate sewage disposal and any other sanitary regulations; to conserve life, property and natural resources and to prevent fire hazards; to encourage public improvements and services to provide for the most advantageous use of lands, buildings and premises; and to regulate and restrict the location of trades, industries, uses, and all buildings and structures used for residential, commercial, industrial, recreational, social, religious, private and fraternal clubs and lodges and for public and semi-public purposes and institutional uses.

Sec. 2.03. This Ordinance shall not repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way impair or interfere with existing provisions of other laws, ordinances or regulations, except as provided in Section 21.03 hereof, or with private restrictions placed upon property by covenant, deed or other private agreement, or with restrictive covenants running with the land to which the Township is a party. Where the Ordinance imposes greater restrictions, limitations, or requirements upon (1) the use of buildings, structures, or land; (2) the height of buildings or structures; (3) lot coverage; (4) lot areas; (5) yards or other open spaces; or (6) any other use or utilization of land than are imposed or required by such existing laws, ordinances, regulations, private restrictions, or restrictive covenants, the provisions of this Ordinance shall control.

Sec. 2.04. This Ordinance is enacted pursuant to the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, PA 110 of 2006, as amended, hereinafter referred to as PA 110 of 2006 as amended.

(Ord. of 1-15-2009)