Fennville City Zoning Code
ARTICLE 1
Preamble
§ 450-101 Enactment and authority.
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The City Commission of the City of Fennville in the County of Allegan under the authority of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, 110 of the PA of 2006 of the State of Michigan, as amended,[1] hereby ordains, enacts and publishes this chapter.
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Editor's Note: See MCL 125.3101 et seq.
§ 450-102 Short title.
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This chapter shall be commonly known as the "City of Fennville Zoning Ordinance."
§ 450-103 Purpose in view.
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City of Fennville Zoning Ordinance, including all text, maps and schedules, is based upon the City of Fennville Land Use Plan and is intended and designed to achieve the following purposes:
(1)
Protect and promote the public health, safety, and general welfare;
(2)
Provide for the orderly growth and development of the City, consistent with the City's Land Use Plan;
(3)
Establish various districts to regulate the use of land and structures to ensure that the use of land will be situated in appropriate locations;
(4)
Encourage the use of lands and natural resources in accordance with their character and adaptability;
(5)
Limit the incompatible uses of land and prevent conflicts among the use of lands and buildings;
(6)
Encourage a wide range of housing opportunities;
(7)
Preserve the character and value of historic areas and structures;
(8)
Preserve and enhance the appearance and viability of the Central Business District;
(9)
Ensure the orderly development and operation of commercial and industrial uses;
(10)
Limit the inappropriate overcrowding of land and congestion of population, transportation and other public facilities; and
(11)
Provide for adequate and efficient transportation systems, sewage disposal, water, energy, education, recreation, and other public service and facility requirements.