Highland Township is hereby divided into Zones or Districts as shown on the Official Zoning Map and shall include the following:

(Ord. No. Z-030, § 2, 1-8-2024)

The boundaries of the districts set forth in Section 4.01, Establishment of Districts, are shown upon the map attached hereto and made a part of this Ordinance which map is designated as the Official Zoning Map of the Township of Highland. The Zoning Map, along with all notations, references and other explanatory information, are available at the Highland Township offices.

Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of any district indicated on the Official Zoning Map, the following rules shall apply:

A.

Except where reference on the Official Zoning Map to a street or other designated line by the dimensions shown on said Map, the district boundary lines follow lot lines or the centerlines of the street, alleys, railroads, or such lines extended and the corporate limits of the Township as they existed at the time of the adoption of this Ordinance.

B.

Where a district boundary line, as established at this Section or as shown on said Map, divides a lot which was in a single ownership and of record at the time of enactment of this Ordinance, the use authorized thereon and the other district requirements applying to the least restricted portion of such lot, under this Ordinance, shall be considered as extending to the entire lot, provided that the more restricted portion of such lot is entirely within twenty-five (25) feet of said dividing district boundary line. The use so extended shall be deemed to be conforming.

C.

A boundary indicated as following a shoreline shall be construed as following such shoreline, and in the event of change in the shoreline shall be construed as following the shoreline existing at the time the interpretation is made. The boundary indicated as following the centerline of a stream or river, canal, lake or other body of water shall be construed as following such centerline.

D.

Where a physical or cultural feature existing on the ground varies from that shown on the Official Zoning Map or any other circumstances not covered by A through C preceding, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall interpret the location of the zoning district boundary.

A.

The Districts set forth herein guide the establishment of district boundaries to further the objectives of the Master Land Use Plan. The intent of each district defines interrelationships between conflicting and compatible land uses and between land uses and resources such as transportation, utilities, cultural and institutional facilities and the natural environment.

B.

Uses of land, buildings or structures for purposes that are prohibited by or are contrary to federal, state or local regulations and ordinances are expressly prohibited in any zoning district within the Township. Notwithstanding, and in accordance with the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act, PA 2008, Initiated Law, MCL 333.26423(d), the following are exempt from this prohibition:

1.

Medical marihuana activities by a registered qualifying patient as defined in the Michigan Marihuana Act, PA 2008, Initiated Law, subject to Section 18.12.160;

2.

Medical marihuana activities, including the provision of services to a qualifying patient by a primary caregiver as defined in the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act, PA 2008, Initiated Law, subject to 18.12.160.

C.

Except as hereinafter provided, district regulations shall be applied in the following manner:

1.

Permitted uses. Permitted uses shall be permitted by right only if specifically listed as principal permitted uses in the various zoning districts or are similar to such listed uses.

2.

Accessory uses and buildings. Accessory uses and buildings are permitted only if such uses are clearly incidental to the permitted principal uses. Accessory uses and buildings shall not be established or constructed prior to construction of the principal building or establishment of the principal use to which it is accessory.

3.

Special land uses. Special land uses are permitted as listed, subject to the procedures set forth in Article 6.

4.

Expressly prohibited uses. Medical marihuana provisioning centers, safety compliance facilities, dispensaries, cooperatives, joint or shared growing facilities, and any other operation or facility similar in nature are expressly prohibited.

D.

If a proposed use is not explicitly listed, the Zoning Administrator shall make a determination as to which listed use the proposed use is most similar to and compatible with, and in which district(s) said use shall be permitted. The Zoning Administrator may refer any proposed use to the Zoning Board of Appeals for determination of the appropriate district(s) in which said use may be permitted. In making this determination, the Zoning Administrator or the Zoning Board of Appeals shall consider factors such as peak hourly and average daily traffic generation, noise, light, demands on public utility systems, potential environmental impacts, and compatibility and consistency with other permitted land uses in the district.

(Ord. No. Z-005, § 2, 3-11-2015)

A.

Intent. The ARR Zoning District is intended for those areas under active cultivation, pasturage or other agricultural uses. The ARR Zoning District is primarily composed of large open land areas and wooded areas. It is the Township's desire to preserve agricultural lands and to permit operations typical of agricultural properties or to retain the natural environment. Uses will be predominantly residential, even though farming still exists. Even where land is not considered a "farm," residents in the ARR District have made a lifestyle choice. Areas designated as State Lands, County or Township open space, or recreational opportunities are also located in the ARR District.

B.

Permitted uses.

1.

Single-family detached dwelling.

2.

Farming, general and specialized, including but not limited to nurseries, greenhouses, equestrian and other large animal husbandry, poultry raising, bee-keeping and similar bona fide agricultural enterprises and the usual agricultural buildings and structures, including Class A and Class B Farm Markets.

3.

Foster Care Home, Child.

4.

Foster Care Facility, Adult except congregate facilities.

5.

Family child care homes.

6.

Manufactured detached dwelling, subject to Section 8.13, Manufactured Housing Standards.

7.

Parks and playgrounds, private for the use of residents in subdivisions and other residential developments.

8.

Residential Cluster Development subject to Section 7.01.

9.

Accessory dwelling units subject to Article 8.05.

10.

Accessory structures and uses customarily incidental to the permitted uses listed and subject to Article 8.03, Accessory Structures and Uses.

11.

Temporary buildings, dwellings, structures and uses, subject to Section 8.04.

12.

Home occupations, subject to Section 8.06.

C.

Special land uses.

1.

Adult Day Care Center, subject to 10.09.

2.

Adult Day Care Home subject to Section 10.02.

3.

Bed and breakfast establishments subject to Section 10.05.

4.

Campgrounds, subject to Section 10.07.

5.

Cemeteries subject to Section 10.08.

6.

Child Care Center, subject to 10.09.

7.

Class C Farm Market Event Venues subject to Section 10.13.

8.

Equestrian sports academies, subject to Section 10.12.

9.

Golf courses, Par 3's and golf driving ranges subject to Section 10.14.

10.

Group Child Care Home, 10.15.

11.

Institutional uses small and large scale, subject to Section 10.17.

12.

Kennels subject to Section 10.18.

13.

Large animal veterinary clinics and hospitals subject to Section 10.19.

14.

Municipal parks, playgrounds and other recreational facilities.

15.

Mineral Extraction and Mining subject to Section 10.26.

16.

Wireless communication facilities subject to Section 10.24.

17.

Reserved.

18.

Yard waste composting facilities subject to Section 10.25.

(Ord. No. Z-005, § 2, 3-11-2015)

A.

Intent. It is the intent of these districts to provide for single-family detached residential development in Highland Township at varying densities which are consistent with the existing and desirable future pattern of development in the Township. It is the goal of the Township to protect single-family residential development from the encroachment of incompatible land uses. The Residential R-3, R-1.5 and LV Zoning Districts are distinguished by varying residential densities to accommodate a wide range of existing and future residential preferences in the Township.

The R-3 and R-1.5 Districts are intended for lower density rural residential development. The R-3 and R-1.5 Districts are designated in the northern, western and southern portions of the Township, consistent with the Township Master Plan. Restricting these areas to lower density use will help ensure that the majority of future development occurs in the central portion of the Township, where public services can be more economically provided.

The LV - Lake and Village, Residential Zoning District consists of historical small lot settlements around the lakes as well as developments within the Township. LV regulations are intended to preserve established development patterns. No new LV Districts shall be created in the Township, except that new parcels within the LV Zoning District may be created through land division and combination.

B.

Permitted uses.

1.

Single-family detached dwelling.

2.

Foster Care Home, child.

3.

Foster Care Facility, Adult except congregate facilities.

4.

Family Child Care Homes.

5.

Manufactured detached dwelling, subject to Section 8.13, Manufactured Housing Standards.

6.

Parks and playgrounds, private for the use of residents in subdivisions and other residential developments.

7.

Residential Cluster Development subject to Section 7.01.

8.

Accessory dwelling units subject to Article 8.05.

9.

Accessory structures and uses customarily incident to permitted uses listed and subject to Article 8.03, Accessory Structures and Uses.

10.

Temporary buildings, dwellings, structures and uses, subject to Section 8.04.

11.

Home occupations, subject to Section 8.06.

12.

Class A farm markets.

C.

Special land uses.

1.

Adult Day Care Center, subject to Section 10.09.

2.

Adult Day Care Home, subject to Section 10.02.

3.

Bed and breakfast establishments, subject to Section 10.05.

4.

Boat launching facilities for a residential development or when operated as a private club, subject to Section 10.06.

5.

Cemeteries, subject to Section 10.08.

6.

Child Care Centers, subject to Section 10.09.

7.

Class C Farm Market Event Venues, subject to Section 10.05.

8.

Group child care homes, subject to Section 10.15.

9.

Institutional uses small scale, subject to Section 10.17.

10.

Municipal parks, playgrounds and other recreational facilities.

(Ord. No. Z-005, § 2, 3-11-2015; Ord. No. Z-030, § 2, 1-8-2024; Ord. No. Z-034, § 1, 6-2-2025)

A.

Intent. The RM Multiple-Family Residential District regulations are intended to provide for multiple dwelling units and duplexes at a density consistent with available infrastructure and land capacities, while providing a variety of housing options. The Multiple-Family Residential District is to be located primarily in areas where municipal sanitary sewer and water service, fire and police protection can be readily provided and in near proximity to shopping centers, the Highland Station District and major thoroughfares. Generally, the regulations of this district are intended to:

1.

Provide a safe and convenient living environment that encourages an active lifestyle.

2.

Prevent overcrowding by establishing minimum standards for unit size, spacing between buildings, private and public open space and other bulk and area considerations

3.

Require high standards in housing developments so that attractive neighborhoods, quality housing design and construction and open space with appropriate amenities result.

4.

Allow for a mixture of residential units to address the housing needs and preferences of individuals across a wide range of demographic factors, such as income, age, health and household size.

5.

Protect natural features such as open areas, lakes, woodlands, wetlands, steep slopes and natural habitat that contribute to the overall quality of life.

6.

Provide a safe and convenient living environment that encourages an active lifestyle.

7.

Prevent overcrowding by establishing minimum standards for unit size, spacing between buildings, private and public open space and other bulk and area considerations.

8.

Require high standards in housing developments so that attractive neighborhoods, quality housing design and construction and open space with appropriate amenities result.

9.

Allow for a mixture of residential units to address the housing needs and preferences of individuals across a wide range of demographic factors, such as income, age, health and household size.

10.

Protect natural features such as open areas, lakes, woodlands, wetlands, steep slopes and natural habitat that contribute to the overall quality of life.

B.

Permitted uses.

1.

Multiple-family dwelling, whether they are owned by a single entity or owned individually as part of a condominium project.

2.

Community living facility.

3.

Single-family attached dwellings (such as duplexes and quad-plexes).

4.

Community buildings incidental to the multiple-family development.

5.

Single-family detached dwellings, one per parcel, provided no more than 4 separate parcels are created from a parent parcel as existed on January 1, 2022. Any newly created parcels shall comply with the requirements of LV, Lakes and Villages Zoning District.

6.

Family child care homes.

7.

Foster care facilities, adult or child.

8.

Home occupations, subject to Section 8.06.

C.

Special land uses.

1.

Adult Day Care Home, subject to Section 10.02.

2.

Bed and breakfast establishments, subject to Section 10.05.

3.

Skilled nursing care facilities and homes for the aged, subject to Section 10.11.

4.

Group Child Care Home, subject to Section 10.15.

5.

Hospitals, convalescent and extended health care facilities, subject to Section 10.16.

6.

Institutional uses small scale, subject to Section 10.17.

(Ord. No. Z-005, § 2, 3-11-2015; Ord. No. Z-014, § 2, 6-12-2019; Ord. No. Z-025, § 1, 3-7-2022)

A.

Intent. The purpose of the MH Manufactured Home District is to provide for mobile home parks, and to require that such mobile home parks be developed with the character of residential neighborhoods. This ordinance recognizes that mobile homes in mobile home parks require locations, services, and facilities similar to any other single-family and multiple-family dwelling units that are developed at higher densities. It is further the intent of this ordinance that various supporting uses common to higher density residential areas, as well as those that are unique to mobile home communities, be permitted in this district.

B.

Permitted uses.

1.

Manufactured homes located in manufactured home parks, subject to Section 9.06.

2.

Management office, laundry facilities, indoor and outdoor recreation areas and facilities, meeting rooms, and similar uses and structures provided to serve only the residents of a mobile home park and their invited guests.

3.

Foster Care Home, Child.

4.

Foster Care Facility, Adult - except congregate facilities.

5.

Family Child Care Homes.

6.

Home occupations, subject to Section 8.06.

C.

Special land uses.

1.

None are allowed.

(Ord. No. Z-005, § 2, 3-11-2015)

A.

Intent. The intent of the OS Office Service District is to provide locations for low intensity uses which primarily include office uses, business and personal services uses which are dependent on and supportive of an office environment. The Office Service District is intended to provide transitions which may be located between residential areas and commercial areas and/or residential areas and thoroughfares. A limited range of service uses are permitted for the benefit of office personnel, tenants and visitors, provided that offices remain the predominant use within the district. The district shall be characterized by uses which: generally operate during normal business hours; produce a low volume of traffic; are a compatible transitional use between commercial and residential areas and/or between thoroughfares and residential areas; and are located in buildings which are architecturally compatible with the residential community.

B.

Permitted uses.

1.

Financial institutions.

2.

Office buildings for the use of any of the following lower-intensity occupations: accounting, administrative, architectural, clerical, engineering, legal, municipal, professional, writing, sale representatives and travel agencies.

3.

Medical and dental offices, including clinics, medical laboratories, Massage Therapy establishments subject to Section 10.20 and counseling centers.

4.

Training and/or educational centers to provide training at the business, technical and/or professional level for uses similar to permitted uses.

5.

Veterinary clinics and hospitals, including accessory boarding and accessory pet day care. No outdoor exercise runs or pens are permitted.

6.

Accessory structures and uses customarily incidental to the permitted uses listed and subject to Article 8.03, Accessory Structures and Uses.

C.

Special land uses.

1.

Accessory dwelling units subject to Subsection 8.05.B.

2.

Adult Day Care Centers, subject to Section 10.02.

3.

Bed and breakfast establishments subject to Section 10.05.

4.

Child Care Centers subject to Section 10.09.

5.

Drive-through facilities for permitted uses.

6.

Institutional uses small scale, subject to Section 10.17.

7.

Personal service uses of a lower-intensity including: barber and beauty shops, artist, music and photography studios.

8.

Wireless communication facilities subject to Section 10.24.1.

(Ord. No. Z-010, § 1, 10-11-2017)

A.

Intent. The intent of the C-1 Local Commercial District is to permit development of commercial areas consisting of uses that are typical of convenience shoppers, personal services and office uses. These commercial areas are intended to serve residential areas located in close proximity. The land use restrictions in the C-1 District are intended to ensure that development will be reasonably compatible with adjacent residential areas. Properties zoned C-1 are typically of a small size in Highland Township.

B.

Permitted uses.

1.

Permitted uses in the OS District.

2.

Amusement establishments such as electronic gaming arcades, pool halls, bowling alleys and similar uses.

3.

Dry cleaning and laundromat.

4.

Fitness facilities, such as aerobic, dance and gymnastic studios, and exercise centers.

5.

Funeral homes and mortuaries, not including crematoriums.

6.

Personal service establishments performing services on the premises, such as barber and beauty shops, watch and shoe repair, tailor shops, artist, music and photography studios, travel agencies, locksmiths and similar establishments.

7.

Restaurants and catering.

8.

Shops for the retail sale of baked goods, banquet equipment rental, beverages, books, boutiques, clothing, confections, drugs, flowers, food, gifts, hardware, hobby equipment, jewelry, notions, paint, party supplies, periodicals, small household-related products (appliances) and tobacco.

9.

Wireless communication facilities subject to Section 10.24.

10.

Short Term Rental subject to Section 10.35.

11.

Accessory structures and uses customarily incidental to the permitted uses listed and subject to Article 8.03, Accessory Structures and Uses.

C.

Special land uses.

1.

Accessory dwelling units subject to Subsection 8.05.B.

2.

Adult Day Care Centers, subject to Section 10.02.

3.

Pet Care Facility subject to Section 10.29.

4.

Automotive parts and accessory stores not including installation of the parts sold on the premises.

5.

Banquet facilities, and private meeting halls, lodges or clubs.

6.

Bed and breakfast establishments subject to Section 10.05.

7.

Child care centers subject to Section 10.09.

8.

Drive-through facilities for permitted or special land uses.

9.

Gas stations.

10.

Golf driving ranges, par 3 courses and miniature golf courses subject to Section 10.14.

11.

Hospitals, convalescent and extended health care facilities, subject to Section 10.16.

12.

Institutional use small scale subject to Section 10.17.

(Ord. No. Z-005, § 2, 3-11-2015; Ord. No. Z-010, § 1, 10-11-2017; Ord. No. Z-030, § 2, 1-8-2024)

A.

Intent. The intent of the C-2 General Commercial District is to provide suitable locations for higher-intensity retail, service and office establishments than uses normally permitted in the C-1 Local Commercial District. The C-2 District includes larger areas suitable for shopping centers and large-scale commercial developments. Automobile sales, service stations, banquet facilities, general retail, and retail development and other sales and service uses are appropriate and are accommodated for in the C-2 District.

B.

Permitted uses.

1.

Permitted uses in the C-1 and OS districts.

2.

Automobile, recreational vehicle, heavy equipment and commercial vehicle dealerships and rental agencies, subject to Section 10.27.

3.

Automobile oil changing shop, gas stations, parts and accessory stores and washing facilities, full and self-service.

4.

Banquet facilities, private meeting halls, lodges or clubs.

5.

Drive-throughs for permitted uses.

6.

General commercial uses such as grocery stores, home improvement stores, garden supply stores, department stores, sporting goods stores, furniture stores, and clothing stores.

7.

Institutional uses small and large scale, subject to Section 10.17.

8.

Indoor shooting and archery ranges.

9.

Movie Theater.

10.

Accessory structures and uses customarily incidental to the permitted uses listed and subject to Article 8.03, Accessory Structures and Uses.

C.

Special land uses.

1.

Accessory dwelling units subject to Subsection 8.05 B.

2.

Adult day care centers subject to Section 10.02.

3.

Adult oriented businesses and other regulated uses subject to Section 10.03.

4.

Automobile repair and collision repair facilities.

5.

Bed and breakfast establishments subject to Sections 10.05.

6.

Child care centers subject to Section 10.09.

7.

Golf driving ranges, par 3 courses and miniature golf courses subject to Section 10.14.

8.

Hospitals and extended health care facilities, subject to Section 10.16.

9.

Hotels and motels.

10.

Kennels subject to Section 10.18.

11.

Taxidermies, subject to Section 10.23.

12.

Pet Care Facility subject to Section 10.29.

13.

Self-storage facilities, including one (1) dwelling for a caretaker, subject to Section 10.30.

14.

Community living facility subject to Section 10.30.

(Ord. No. Z-005, § 2, 3-11-2015; Ord. No. Z-010, § 1, 10-11-2017; Ord. No. Z-014, § 2, 6-12-2019)

A.

Intent. The intent of the C-3, Low-Impact Commercial District is to provide suitable locations for businesses that rely on outdoor space to support their services and to allow for a variety of transitional uses that might provide a buffer between commercial and residential uses. Properties eligible for such designation would be situated at the fringe of existing commercial zones, but would be less desirable for single family residential development due to site constraints such as utility conflicts, environmental concerns. These properties are not intended to have access to municipal water or sanitary sewer service.

B.

Permitted uses.

1.

Commercial kitchens and catering kitchens (for direct consumption offsite).

2.

Facilities for service contractors such as appliance repair/installation, electrical, plumbing, hvac, and carpentry including offices, workshops, garages and warehouses provided that [there] is no onsite showroom or retail sales. Such uses are subject to Section 10.31.

3.

Self-storage facilities, including one (1) accessory dwelling for a caretaker.

4.

Accessory structures and uses customarily incidental to the permitted uses listed and subject to Article 8.03, Accessory Structures and Uses.

C.

Special land uses.

1.

Greenhouses, retail nurseries, landscaping supply and landscaping contractors.

2.

Golf driving ranges, batting cages, athletic fields, skateboard parks and non-motorized bicycle courses.

3.

Inventory overflow lots for new or used automobile, boat, tractor and recreational vehicle dealerships, excluding the storage of damaged, or inoperable vehicles, and/or those waiting for repair, including one (1) accessory dwelling for a caretaker, subject to Section 10.32.

4.

Crematoriums and cemeteries (including pet cemeteries).

5.

Pet care facilities and boarding subject to Section 10.29.

6.

Retreat/wellness centers.

7.

Community living facilities subject to Section 10.30.

8.

Skilled nursing care facilities and homes for the aged subject to 10.11.

9.

Utility scale solar farms subject to Section 10.33.

(Ord. No. Z-013, § 1, 10-9-2019)

A.

Intent. The intent of the HS Highland Station District is to provide a lively, inviting and identifiable community core in Highland Township. It is envisioned that this zoning district would permit residential, commercial and public land uses in a walkable environment. Other elements are intended to further enhance the district such as streetscape features, public open space amenities and architectural character.

Development patterns shall be guided by the Historic Highland Station Master Plan adopted by the Planning Commission on March 6, 2008, the Historic Highland Station Design Guidelines adopted by the Planning Commission on October 16, 2008, and other guidance documents that might be adopted by resolution of the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission and/or Planning staff will seek the recommendation of the Highland Downtown Development Authority when reviewing site plans and/or permit applications.

The Objectives include the Design Goals listed in the Historic HS Design Guidelines, Page 1 of the Introduction, and the following:

1.

Provide for a mix of housing types, costs and ownership opportunities.

2.

Provide for site design flexibility to encourage shared site improvements and cross access through a series of marginal access driveways and pathways.

3.

Promote site design characteristics that encourage greater pedestrian traffic, and reinforce pedestrian safety, comfort and convenience.

4.

Provide pathways for pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians that include linkages to neighborhoods and developments outside the core area of Highland Station.

B.

Permitted uses.

1.

Single-family homes.

2.

Two (2) family residential duplex homes.

3.

Apartments and townhouses up to a maximum of eight (8) dwelling units.

4.

Bed and breakfast establishments.

5.

Family child care homes.

6.

Foster care facilities, adult or child.

7.

Short Term Rental subject to Section 10.35.

8.

Office buildings for the use of any of the following lower-intensity occupations: accounting, administrative, architectural, clerical, engineering, legal, municipal, professional, writing, sale representatives and travel agencies.

9.

Financial institutions.

10.

Personal service establishments such as barber and beauty shops, locksmith, tailor shops, watch and shoe repair, artist, music and photography studios, and similar establishments.

11.

Fitness facilities, such as aerobic, dance and exercise and gymnastic studios.

12.

Shops for the retail sale of baked goods, banquet equipment rental, beverages, books, confections, drugs, flowers, food, gifts, hardware, hobby equipment, jewelry, notions, paint, party supplies, periodicals, small household-related products and tobacco, except that drive-throughs are permitted only by Special Land Use approval.

13.

Restaurants and food-related activities.

14.

Municipal parks, playgrounds and other community facilities.

15.

Accessory structures and uses customarily incidental to the permitted uses listed and subject to Article 8.03, Accessory Structures and Uses.

C.

Special land uses.

1.

Amusement establishments such as electronic gaming arcades, pool halls, bowling alleys and similar uses.

2.

Institutional uses small scale, subject to Section 10.17.

3.

Medical and dental offices, including clinics, medical laboratories, massage therapy establishments subject to Section 10.20 and counseling centers.

4.

Gas Stations, subject to Section 10.35. Drive-throughs for associated food services are permitted only if explicitly included in the special use approval.

(Ord. No. Z-030, § 2, 1-8-2024; Ord. No. Z-031, § 2, 7-1-2024)

A.

Intent. The TR Technology and Research District is designed primarily to accommodate research and development facilities and corporate office parks, and low intensity, light industrial uses. These uses are characterized by spaces needed for office, research, design, service, assembly, testing and packaging for small components for distribution. The uses shall have limited impact outside of the industrial building to protect the surrounding districts. It is further intended that the processing of raw material or shipment in bulk form, to be used in an industrial operation at another location, not be permitted.

B.

Permitted uses.

1.

Data processing and computer centers, including service and maintenance of electronic data processing equipment.

2.

Design and development of computer hardware and software, data communications, information technology, data processing and other computer related services.

3.

Indoor shooting and archery ranges.

4.

Offices for accounting, administrative, brokerage, clerical, drafting, executive, insurance, professional, writing, and sales representatives.

5.

Printing and publishing.

6.

Research, design, engineering, testing, diagnostics and pilot or experimental product development, including automotive, electronic device, manufacturing materials and alternative energy technologies.

7.

Vocational, business, trade or industrial training schools and other types of technical training facilities.

8.

Warehouse provided a minimum of twenty five percent (25%) of floor area shall be devoted to office space.

9.

Wireless communications facilities, subject to Section 10.24.

10.

Accessory structures and uses customarily incidental to the permitted uses listed and subject to Article 8.03, Accessory Structures and Uses.

C.

Special land uses.

1.

The manufacture, processing, assembling, packaging or treatment of finished or semi-finished products from previously prepared materials.

A.

Intent. The general intent of the IM Industrial Manufacturing District is to accommodate a range of industrial developments from light industrial to heavy industrial. The uses will include those permitted by right in the TR District and manufacturing, assembling and fabrication and by special land use approval industrial operations whose external physical effects will be felt by some degree by surrounding districts. The manufacturer may use semi-finished or finished products from raw materials as well as from previously prepared material. The IM District is intended to provide sufficient space, in appropriate locations, to meet the needs of the municipality's expected future economy for certain types of research, office, industrial, warehouse, manufacturing and related uses.

B.

Permitted uses.

1.

Permitted uses in the OS, C-1, C-2 and TR Districts.

2.

Automotive, heavy equipment, commercial vehicles repair businesses such as engine rebuilding, paint and body shops, rebuilding or reconditioning of motor vehicles and collision service.

3.

Light manufacturing uses that involve fabrication of assembly of parts and products from semi-processed materials. Such uses include, but are not limited to: processing and packaging of beverages, fabrication of metal, plastic of glass products, manufacturing of electronic parts and products, manufacturing of motor vehicles and heavy machinery.

4.

Machine shops where lathes, presses, grinders, shapers, and other wood- and metal-working machines are used such as blacksmith, tinsmith, welding, and sheet metal shops; cabinet shops, plumbing, heating, and electrical repair shops.

5.

Outdoor storage of trucks, trailers, equipment, supplies, materials, finished and semi-finished products, building material, sand, gravel, stone, lumber, contractors equipment and supplies and recreational equipment in accordance with Section 10.10, Construction Contractors' Open Storage Yards.

6.

Pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.

7.

Self storage facilities including one (1) accessory dwelling for a caretaker.

8.

Warehouse, distribution and wholesale establishments.

9.

Accessory structures and uses customarily incidental to the permitted uses listed and subject to Article 8.03, Accessory Structures and Uses including: retail and rental uses accessory to wholesale and manufacturing establishments.

C.

Special land uses.

1.

Any special land use permitted in the OS, C-1, C-2 and TR Districts unless otherwise allowed as a permitted use in one of these districts.

2.

Airports, airstrips and heliports, subject to Section 10.04.

3.

Central dry cleaning plants or laundries, provided that such plants shall not deal directly with retail customers.

4.

Crematoriums.

5.

Garbage, refuse and rubbish recycling transfer stations and incineration.

6.

Heavy industrial manufacturing uses that primarily involve the processing of products from extracted or raw materials, of the bulk storage and handling of such products and materials, as well as uses that have the potential to produce noise, dust, glare, odors, vibration or electromagnetic radiation beyond the limits of the principal building. Heavy industrial manufacturing uses that involve large structures, tanks and/or silos beyond the principal building such as refineries. Such uses include, but are not limited to: chemical manufacturing, stonework or concrete production, and lumber milling. Heavy industrial uses are subject to Section 10.28 and other use specific Supplemental Use Regulations.

7.

Salvage yards and distress vehicle transport, subject to Section 10.22.

8.

Yard waste composting facilities, subject to Section 10.25.

(Ord. No. Z-005, § 2, 3-11-2015)

TABLE 4.1. SCHEDULE OF REGULATIONS

A.

For residential principal and accessory structures, the structure shall be designed so that firefighters can access the roof at multiple locations by means of a standard fire ladder.

B.

For non-residential accessory structures, the maximum building height shall be subject to the same height requirement as a principal structure.

C.

Non-residential accessory buildings, structures and uses shall be subject to the same setback requirements as a principal building structure, or use. A non-residential accessory building, structure or use shall not occupy more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the total gross floor area of the principal building in which it serves, except that the Technology and Research District shall be limited to fifteen percent (15%).

D.

Septic systems in all districts are subject only to the setbacks established by the Oakland County Health Division.

E.

Any structure, yard, pen, or other area where farm animals are kept must be setback fifty (50) feet from any residential building or structure on the same lot and fifty (50) feet from any building or structure on an adjacent lot. Animal owners are liable for damage their animals may inflict on neighboring properties, and are advised to maintain a suitable setback from the property line, considering the behavior of their animals and the nature of the adjoining properties.

F.

For parcels fronting on M-59, a minimum setback of one hundred (100) feet shall be required.

G.

For lots fronting major thoroughfares, the front yard setback shall be increased by fifty (50) feet.

H.

Refer to Section 9.02 for Lake and Village Residential District regulation.

I.

Refer to Section 9.03 for Multiple-family Residential regulations.

J.

Refer to Section 9.04 for Manufactured Home Park District regulations.

K.

Refer to Section 9.05 for Highland Station District regulations.

L.

Minimum buildable area shall be 2 acres. The buildable area shall be of such configuration to permit construction of a house, septic system and reserve septic system.

M.

Minimum lot size and buildable area shall be 65,000 square feet. The buildable area shall be of such configuration to permit construction of a house, septic system and reserve septic system.

N.

Minimum lot size and buildable area shall be 30,000 square feet. The buildable area shall be of such configuration to permit construction of the principal structure, septic system and reserve septic system.

O.

Refer to Section 9.06 for additional regulations for the Technology and Research District and the Industrial Manufacturing District.

P.

Corner and through lots have two front yards. The two remaining yards are considered side yards. Corner lots will have a rear yard if the parcel is large enough to be divided.

Q.

Refer to Section 10.13 for Yard Setback Exceptions relative to temporary Farm Market Structures.

R.

For accessory buildings and structures in the ARR and R-3 Zoning District, the rear yard setback shall be fifty (50) feet.

S.

Side and rear setbacks shall be doubled along lot lines adjacent to residentially zoned and used properties.

T.

A minimum twenty-five (25) foot landscape buffer is required along lot lines adjacent to residentially zoned and used properties. No outdoor activities are permitted in this space.

U.

Maximum lot coverage shall not exceed thirty (30) percent except that the aggregate of greenhouses and self-storage may cover forty (40) percent of the lot, provided no single building exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet.

(Ord. No. Z-006, § 1, 10-14-2015; Ord. No. Z-013, § 1, 10-9-2019; Ord. No. Z-029, § 1, 9-11-2023)

1.

The Planning Commission may approve uses that do not involve the erection of permanent structures or necessitate significant site improvements on a temporary basis. Uses that are intended to operate at one site more than 180 days per year in a mobile facility are not considered temporary land uses and must seek approval under the appropriate site plan approval process. Such temporary uses shall be subject to the application requirements and review process for sketch plan as provided in Article 5, Site Plan Review: Procedures and Standards.

2.

Only uses allowed as Principal Permitted Uses within the zoning district of the subject parcel may be considered as temporary uses under this Ordinance. Proposed uses shall comply with any applicable provisions of Article 10, Supplemental Use Provisions.

3.

The Planning Commission may approve the seasonal sales of agricultural products on parcels in the OS, C-1, C-2, and HS Zoning Districts for any defined period(s) between May 1 and December 31 provided the following conditions are met:

a)

No permanent structures are erected

b)

All structures, including display stands and signage are removed from the site if sales of product(s) are suspended for five days or more.

c)

The use satisfies Section 10.13 Supplemental Provisions for Farm Markets, except that the applicant need not prove an ownership interest in the land or as producer under a temporary use permit.

d)

The application for seasonal sales of agricultural products must clearly indicate the products to be offered for sale and the calendar dates applicable to each product.

4.

Outdoor gatherings or assemblies may be approved in any Zoning District subject to Planning Commission review of sketch plans and operations plans, and further subject to the provisions of Chapter 14, Outdoor Gatherings, of the General Code of Ordinances.

5.

In considering applications for temporary uses, the Planning Commission shall consider the following:

a.

Adequacy of screening or buffers to protect nearby residential properties from light trespass, noise, and other nuisances.

b.

Appropriate setbacks and placement of shelters, parking, display areas and other elements of the use.

c.

Provisions for clean water, sanitation and refuse handling.

d.

Traffic circulation patterns and availability of offsite parking.

e.

Compatibility with neighboring land uses.

6.

The Planning Commission may impose conditions upon approval such as, but not limited to hours of operation, limits on outdoor lighting and sound systems, restoration of the site upon discontinuation of the temporary use.

7.

Signage must comply with the provisions of Section 14.07G, Temporary Commercial Special Event Signs, although the Planning Commission may extend time periods for such signs to comply with the period of approval for the temporary use.

8.

The Zoning Administrator shall document all conditions of approval in a temporary land use permit. The applicant may be required to post a performance guarantee, as provided in Section 3.09B to secure the temporary land use permit and assure final restoration of the site.

9.

The permit period for temporary land shall be specified by the Planning Commission not to exceed 90 consecutive calendar days. The Planning Commission shall also specify conditions upon which additional permit periods may be approved by the Zoning Administrator. Administrative renewal of a temporary use is subject to the following conditions:

a.

The use shall have a defined start and end date with a maximum activity time frame of ninety (90) consecutive days.

b.

The use shall be specific to the applicant and shall not be transferable.

c.

The use would not expand in size or change location on the property from event to event.

d.

The restoration of the area has been completed upon termination of the temporary use as confirmed by the Zoning Administrator by physical examination of the site within 30 days of the end of the temporary use permit.

e.

No complaints were filed regarding the temporary use that were not resolved to the satisfaction of the Zoning Administrator and Township Supervisor.

f.

The Zoning Administrator may, at her (his) discretion, refer the matter to the Planning Commission for further consideration.

(Ord. No. Z-005, § 2, 3-11-2015; Ord. No. Z-029, § 1, 9-11-2023)