No building or structure, or part thereof, shall be erected, constructed or altered and maintained, and no new use or change shall be made or maintained of any building, structure or land, or part thereof, except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.

(Code 2004, § 54-1571; Zoning Ord. 1999, § 2600)

The provisions of this chapter shall be administered and enforced by the building official or his deputies, or such other official or officials as may be designated by the township board. Specific duties of the building official include the following:

(1)

Grant permits and make inspections. The building official shall have the power to grant zoning compliance and occupancy permits and to make inspections of buildings or premises necessary to carry out his duties in the enforcement of this chapter.

(2)

Inspect plans for conformance. It shall be unlawful for the building official to approve any plans or issue any permits or certificates of occupancy for any excavation or construction until he has inspected such plans in detail and found them to conform with this chapter.

(3)

Record nonconforming uses. The building official shall record all nonconforming uses existing as of October 19, 1999, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of section 54-761 et seq., pertaining to nonconformities.

(4)

Carry out terms of the chapter. Under no circumstances is the building official permitted to make changes to this chapter, nor to vary the terms of this chapter, in carrying out his duties as building official.

(5)

Issue permits if chapter compliance exists. The building official shall not refuse to issue a permit when conditions imposed by this chapter are complied with by the applicant despite violations of contracts, such as covenants or private agreements, which may occur upon the granting of such permit.

(Code 2004, § 54-1572; Zoning Ord. 1999, § 2601)

The building official shall require that all applications for a building permit to erect a new one-family detached dwelling, or to erect an addition to an existing one-family detached dwelling, or to erect an accessory building permitted in a one-family district, or to erect an addition to an existing accessory building, shall be accompanied by plans and drawings along with all applicable specifications. The application shall also include a plot plan which shall be submitted in triplicate and which shall be drawn to an appropriate scale, and which shall contain the following information:

(1)

The actual shape, location and dimensions of the lot.

(2)

The shape, size and location of all buildings or other structures to be erected, altered, or moved and of any building or other structures already on the property.

(3)

The existing and intended use of the property and of all buildings and structures to be erected, altered, or moved and any building or other structures already on the property.

(4)

When deemed necessary by the township, a grading plan containing sufficient information to determine drainage courses, shall be prepared. Such plan shall be prepared by a registered engineer or licensed land surveyor. When a grading plan shall be required, the plan shall include:

a.

Existing and proposed topography drawn at two-foot contour intervals for all necessary areas of the site including ten feet of any land along a property line that abuts the necessary areas of the subject parcel;

b.

Proposed elevations for proposed structures or structures to remain including basement and first floor elevations;

c.

Elevations of abutting roads and streets;

d.

The location of all gate valves, hydrants and any water system appurtenances if provided; and

e.

Invert elevation, rim elevation, percentage of grade and manhole and catch-basin locations, as well as the location of all storm and sanitary sewer lines, if provided.

(5)

Such other information concerning the lot or adjoining lots as may be essential for determining whether the provisions of this section are being met.

(Code 2004, § 54-1573; Zoning Ord. 1999, § 2602; Ord. No. 134, 4-14-2003)

(a)

No building permit shall be issued for the erection, alteration or use of any building or structure, or part thereof, or for the use of any land, which is not in accordance with all provisions of this chapter.

(b)

No building or structure, or part thereof, shall be changed to or occupied by a use of a different class or type unless a certificate of occupancy is first obtained for the new or different use.

(c)

No building or structure, or part thereof, shall be erected, altered, moved, or repaired unless a building permit shall have been first issued for such work. The terms "altered" and "repaired" shall include any changes in structural parts; stairways; type of construction; type, class or kind of occupancy; light or ventilation; means of egress and ingress; or other changes affecting or regulated by the state construction code, housing law, or this chapter, except for minor repairs or changes not involving any of the aforesaid features.

(d)

The holder of every building permit for the construction, erection, alteration, repair or moving of any building, structure or part thereof shall notify the building official immediately upon the completion of the work authorized by such permit for a final inspection.

(e)

Mineral mining permit. A mineral mining permit shall be obtained in accordance with the E-1 extractive district provisions of this chapter, and section 14-79 et seq.

(f)

Filling permit. A permit shall be obtained for any landfill in accordance with section 14-207 et seq.

(Code 2004, § 54-1574; Zoning Ord. 1999, § 2603)

No land, building, or part thereof, shall be occupied by or used for any purpose unless or until a certificate of occupancy shall have first been issued for the use. The township shall not issue a certificate of occupancy until the following conditions have been met:

(1)

One-family home. A plot plan when applicable, has been submitted in accordance with the applicable requirements of this section, and required architectural drawings have been approved by the township, and a copy of the approved plot plan and architectural drawings are on file with the township and furthermore, the land, the building or part thereof, which has been improved or developed in accordance with an approved plan, has been inspected by an authorized township official who has found that all applicable codes and ordinances are met, including, but not limited to, codes pertaining to site grading and drainage, structural (building), electrical and plumbing improvements.

(2)

Multiple-family dwelling buildings. A site plan approved by the township in accordance with the applicable standards of section 54-955 has been approved and is on file with the township. Also, in the case of a new development a certificate has been issued by the township fire department stating that a fire safety inspection has been conducted. In the case of a new owner, the new owner has notified the township in writing of an exchange in ownership and in the case of a nonresidential building, a change in use if that is the case.

(3)

Nonresidential buildings including accessory buildings. Any new nonresidential building, or any additions to an existing nonresidential building shall comply with all of the requirements of this section applicable to a multiple-dwelling building.

(Code 2004, § 54-1575; Zoning Ord. 1999, § 2604; Ord. No. 135, 4-14-2003)

Fees for inspection and the issuance of permits or certificates, or copies thereof, required or issued under this chapter may be collected by the township in advance of issuance. The amount of such fees shall be as currently established or as hereafter adopted by resolution of the township board from time to time, and should cover the cost of administration of this chapter.

(Code 2004, § 54-1576; Zoning Ord. 1999, § 2605)

Whenever any section of this chapter refers to this section, notice of a public hearing shall be given in accordance with Public Act No. 110 of 2006 (MCL 125.3101 et seq.).

(Code 2004, § 54-1577; Zoning Ord. 1999, § 2606)

State Law reference— Public hearings, MCL 125.3103, 125.3203, 125.3301, 125.3306, 125.3307, 125.3308, 125.3401, 125.3502, 125.3503, 125.3513, 125.3601, 125.3604, 125.273a, 125.274, 125.279, 125.280, 125.281, 125.286b, 125.286c, 125.288, 125.293.

(a)

The owner of any building, structure or premises, or part thereof, where any condition in violation of this chapter shall exist or shall be created, who has assisted knowingly in the commission of such violation shall be responsible for a separate infraction and, upon a finding of responsibility therefor, shall be liable for the fine as provided in this section. The rights and remedies provided in this section are cumulative and in addition to any other remedies provided by law.

(b)

Except as otherwise provided, any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be responsible for a municipal civil infraction and shall be subject to a fine for each infraction, as established by the township board, along with the costs for prosecution. The imposition of any penalty shall not exempt the offender from compliance with the requirements of this chapter.

(Code 2004, § 54-1578; Zoning Ord. 1999, § 2607)

State Law reference— Certain violations as nuisance per se, MCL 125.3407.

The township board may from time to time, on recommendation from the planning commission or on petition, amend, supplement or change the district boundaries of the regulations in this chapter, or subsequently established in this chapter, pursuant to the authority and procedure established in Public Act No. 110 of 2006 (MCL 125.3101 et seq.).

(Code 2004, § 54-1579; Zoning Ord. 1999, § 2612)

State Law reference— Zoning adoption and enforcement, MCL 125.3401 et seq.