In order to implement the purposes of zoning as set forth in Public Act No. 207 of 1921 (MCL 125.581 et seq.), as amended for the maximum benefit of the people of Fowlerville, the objectives of this ordinance are to:

1.

Achieve the goals represented in the Fowlerville Master Plan of current adoption by establishing standards for community development in accordance with these goals.

2.

Realize optimum economy in the expenditure of public funds for facilities and services.

3.

Allow each use of land to develop with the assurance that it may be carried on without facing the possibility of detrimental influence from the use on any other parcel in the zoning district.

4.

Provide for orderly physical development by encouraging the use of land in accordance with its character, adaptability, and suitability for particular purposes and by encouraging an arrangement of land uses which will recognize the best use and location of land in order to maximize economic benefit for the community as a whole.

5.

Provide for an intensity of land uses which will allow full utilization of land without overcrowding, without overtaxing of utility services, and without interfering with the functions of streets and highways.

6.

Eliminate to the maximum extent possible potential dangers to life, health and welfare from all uses of the land.

7.

Lessen congestion in the public streets by providing for off-street parking of motor vehicles and for off-street loading and unloading of commercial vehicles.

8.

Provide for the conservation of social and economic stability, property values, and the general character and trend of community development by encouraging the maintenance and strengthening of those features of the village's development which contribute to the citizens' welfare.

9.

Encourage all uses of the land to conform to all applicable provisions of this ordinance and encourage discontinuance of existing uses that are not permitted as new uses under the provisions of this ordinance.

(Ord. No. 346, § 201, 6-19-2000)

The provisions of this ordinance shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience, and general welfare. It is not intended by this ordinance to repeal, abrogate, annul, or in any way impair or interfere with any existing provisions of law or ordinance or any rules, regulations, or permits previously adopted or issued pursuant to law, relating to the uses of buildings or premises. Nor is it intended by this ordinance to interfere with, abrogate, or annul any easements, covenants or other agreements between parties. Where this ordinance imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or premises or upon the height of buildings, or requires larger yards, courts or other open spaces than are imposed or required by such existing provision of law or ordinance, or by such rules, regulations or permits, or by such easements, covenants or agreements, the provisions of this ordinance shall control. Where provisions of any other ordinance or regulation of the Village of Fowlerville impose requirements for lower height of buildings or less percentage of lots that may be occupied, or require wider or larger courts or deeper yards than are required by this ordinance, the provisions of the other ordinance or regulation shall govern.

(Ord. No. 346, § 202, 6-19-2000)

If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this ordinance to be invalid or ineffective in whole or in part, the effect of such decision shall be limited to those provisions which are expressly stated in the decision to be invalid or ineffective, and all other provisions of this ordinance shall continue to be separately and fully effective.

(Ord. No. 346, § 203, 6-19-2000)

If a court of competent jurisdiction finds the application of any provision of this ordinance to any zoning lot, building, structure, or tract of land to be invalid or ineffective in whole or in part, the effect of such decision shall be limited to the person, property, or situation immediately involved in the controversy and shall not affect any other person or situation.

(Ord. No. 346, § 204, 6-19-2000)

The fact of any portion of the written text or districting on the map of this zoning ordinance is a function of the lawful use of the police power and shall not 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 in this ordinance, and are subject to possible future change, amendment or modification as may be necessary to the present and future protection of the public health, safety and welfare of the village.

(Ord. No. 346, § 205, 6-19-2000)