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Highland Charter Township
City Zoning Code

Sec. 5.01

Intent.

These site plan review procedures and standards provide a consistent method for reviewing land use and development proposals to attain compliance with this Zoning Ordinance, the Master Plan, Engineering Design and Construction standards, other applicable local policies, ordinances, and state and federal laws. The procedures are further intended to:

A.

Preserve and protect natural features and greenways.

B.

Achieve harmonious relationships of buildings, structures and uses within a site, with adjacent sites, and within the context and character of the community.

C.

Provide for safe and convenient traffic circulation and access to and between sites.

D.

Provide for the public health by requiring sound plans for dealing with sewage disposal, water supply and storm water management issues.

E.

Provide a means to bring existing developments into compliance with current standards.

F.

Encourage cooperation and consultation between the Township and applicants to further the objectives of the Master Plan.