The intent, permitted uses, conditional uses, height, area, density, and sign regulations of each district are set forth in this section [article].

The intent of this district is to set aside land suitable for agricultural activities and agricultural related uses. The following reasons are given in evidence to support the purposes for which this zoning district is intended to accomplish. This district includes areas where the largest undeveloped concentrations of "prime" agricultural soils exist (these soil locations are identified in the Township Land Use Plan). Land with agricultural value should be preserved as it is a vital natural resource. Indiscriminate urbanizing of agricultural lands adversely affect the remaining owners of land pursuing agricultural endeavors, by creating urban land values.

4.1.1.

Permitted uses.

a.

General and specialized farming and agricultural activities except feedlots, but including the raising or growing and storage or preservation of crops, sod, livestock, poultry, rabbits, furbearing animals, and other farm animals, and plants, trees, shrubs, and nursery stock.

b.

Sale of agricultural products raised or grown on the farm premises including roadside stand for said sales.

c.

Single-family detached dwellings.

d.

Home occupations only in accordance with the regulations specified in Article V, Section 5.14.

e.

Conservation and/or recreation areas including forest preserves, game refuges, nature reservations, hunt clubs, and similar areas of low intensity use.

f.

On-site signs only in accordance with the regulations specified in Article V, Section 5.2.2.

g.

Essential services and structures of a non-industrial character, but not including maintenance depots and warehouses only in accordance with the regulations specified in Article V, Section 5.17.

h.

Accessory uses or structures.

i.

Small solar energy facility subject to the requirements of Section 5.5.b.30 [5.5.5.b.33].

j.

Meteorological towers ("MET towers") not greater than 40 feet in total height.

k.

On-site use wind energy systems ("on-site WES") not greater than 40 feet in total height.

4.1.2.

Conditional uses.

a.

Quarries.

b.

Golf courses.

c.

Group or organized camps, camping grounds, and general or specialized resorts.

d.

Airports.

e.

Public and private nurseries, primary or secondary nonprofit and colleges and universities.

f.

Convalescent homes, nursing homes, hospital, sanitariums, and orphanages.

g.

Riding academies and stables.

h.

Churches and other buildings for religious worship.

i.

Cemeteries.

j.

Golf driving ranges.

k.

Travel trailer parks.

l.

Feedlots.

m.

Animal hospitals and nonprofit animal shelters.

n.

Amusement parks.

o.

Sanitary landfills.

p.

Commercially operated trails.

q.

Kennels.

r.

Junk yard.

s.

Bed and Breakfast. (Amended September 8, 2015)

t.

Large solar energy facility subject to the requirements of Section 5.5.b.29 [5.5.5.b.32].

u.

All utility scale wind energy systems ("utility scale WES").

4.1.3.

Area, yard, height, and bulk regulations. See Section 4.11.

(Ord. No. 1(3), §§ 2, 3, 9-28-2022; Ord. No. 1(4), §§ 2, 3, 9-28-2022)

This district is designed to provide residential areas principally for suburban densities of 10,000 to 15,000 square feet where necessary urban services and facilities, including central sewerage systems, fire protection, and roads, exist or are anticipated to be provided in the future.

4.2.1.

Permitted uses.

a.

Single-family detached dwellings.

b.

State licensed residential facilities.

c.

Home occupations only in accordance with the regulations specified in Article V, Section 5.14.

d.

On-site signs, only in accordance with the regulations specified in Article V, Section 5.2.3.

e.

Essential services, only in accordance with the regulations specified in Article V, Section 5.17.

f.

Accessory uses or structures.

g.

Small solar energy facility subject to the requirements of Section 5.5.b.30 [5.5.5.b.33].

4.2.2.

Conditional uses.

a.

Country clubs, recreation centers, public swimming pools, parks, playgrounds and play fields.

b.

Churches and other buildings for religious worship.

c.

Public and private nurseries, primary and secondary nonprofit schools.

d.

Essential service structures of a non-industrial character, but not including maintenance depots or warehouses.

e.

Government or community owned buildings.

f.

Golf courses and golf driving ranges.

4.2.3.

Area, yard, height, and bulk regulations. See Section 4.11.

(Ord. No. 1(3), § 4, 9-28-2022)

This district is designed to provide residential areas principally for densities of 7,500 to 15,000 square feet, where necessary urban services and facilities, including central sewerage systems, fire protection, and roads, exist or are anticipated to be provided in the future.

4.3.1.

Permitted uses.

a.

Single-family detached dwellings.

b.

State licensed residential facilities.

c.

On-site signs in accordance with regulations specified in Article V, Section 5.2.3.

d.

Essential services in accordance with regulations specified in Article V, Section 5.17.

e.

Accessory uses or structures.

f.

Small solar energy facility subject to the requirements of Section 5.5.b.30 [5.5.5.b.33].

4.3.2.

Conditional uses.

a.

Recreation centers, public swimming pools, parks, playgrounds, and play fields.

b.

Churches and other buildings for religious worship.

c.

Public and private nursery, primary and secondary nonprofit schools.

d.

Essential service structures of a non-industrial character, but not including maintenance depots or warehouses.

e.

Government or community owned buildings.

4.3.3.

Area, yard, height, and bulk regulations. See Section 4.11.

(Ord. No. 1(3), § 5, 9-28-2022)

This district is designed to provide areas where one, two, three, and four family developments can be built. It provides for a density of development between single-family and multiple-family land uses. Thus the district may be suitable in areas near single-family development where multiple-family development would be incompatible. It is intended to be located in areas where facilities, including central sewers, will be provided, and in areas that have other amenities vital to a higher density of development.

4.4.1.

Permitted uses.

a.

Single-family dwellings.

b.

Two-family dwellings.

c.

Three-family dwellings.

d.

Four-family dwellings.

e.

State licensed residential facility.

f.

Home occupations, only in accordance with the regulations specified in Article V, Section 5.14.

g.

On-site signs, only in accordance with the regulations specified in Article V, Section 5.2.3.

h.

Essential services, only in accordance with the regulations specified in Article V, Section 5.17.

i.

Accessory uses or structures.

j.

Small solar energy facility subject to the requirements of Section 5.5.b.30 [5.5.5.b.33].

4.4.2.

Conditional uses.

a.

Planned unit developments.

b.

Recreation centers, public swimming pools, parks, playgrounds, and play fields.

c.

Churches and other buildings for religious worship.

d.

Public and private nursery, primary and secondary nonprofit schools.

e.

Essential service structures of a non-industrial character, but not including maintenance depots or warehouses.

f.

Government or community owned buildings.

4.4.3.

Area, yard, height, and bulk regulations. See Section 4.11.

(Ord. No. 1(3), § 6, 9-28-2022)

This district is designed to permit a high density of population and a high density of land use in those areas which are served by a central sanitary sewer system, and which abut or are adjacent to such other uses or amenities which support, complement, or serve such a density and intensity. This district would generally be located near major roads for good accessibility and between single-family residential areas and other nonresidential uses.

4.5.1.

Permitted uses.

a.

Multiple-family dwellings.

b.

Two-family dwellings.

c.

On-site signs, only in accordance with the regulations specified in Article V, Section 5.2.3.

d.

Essential services, only in accordance with the regulations specified in Article V, Section 5.17.

e.

Accessory uses or structures.

f.

Rooming houses and boarding houses.

g.

Home occupations, only in accordance with the regulations specified in Article V, Section 5.14.

h.

Small solar energy facilities subject to the requirements of Section 5.5.b.30 [5.5.5.b.33].

4.5.2.

Conditional uses.

a.

Planned unit developments.

b.

Public swimming pools, recreation centers, parks, playgrounds, and play fields.

c.

Churches and other buildings for religious worship.

d.

Public and private nurseries, primary and secondary nonprofit schools, and colleges and universities.

e.

Medical and dental clinics.

f.

Hospitals, convalescent or nursing homes, sanitariums, and orphanages.

g.

Essential service structures of a non-industrial character, but not including maintenance depots or warehouses.

h.

Offices.

i.

Government or community owned buildings.

j.

Funeral establishments.

k.

Single-family dwellings.

4.5.3.

Area, yard, height, and bulk regulations. See Section 4.11.

(Ord. No. 1(3), § 7, 9-28-2022)

This district is composed of those areas of the Township whose principal use is or ought to be manufactured home dwellings. The regulations of this district are designed to permit a density of population and an intensity of land use in those areas which are served by a central sanitary sewerage system, and which abut or are adjacent to such other uses, buildings, structures, or amenities which support, complement, or serve such a density and intensity.

4.6.1.

Permitted uses.

a.

Manufactured home parks.

b.

Public schools.

c.

Small solar energy facilities subject to the requirements of Section 5.5.b.30 [5.5.5.b.33].

4.6.2.

Manufactured home park regulations.

a.

All manufactured home parks shall comply with the Mobile Home Commission Act of 1979.

b.

Every manufactured home park or subdivision shall be served by a central water supply and a central sanitary sewerage system.

c.

The land area of a manufactured home park shall not be less than ten acres.

d.

Manufactured home sites shall be at least 5,000 square feet in area.

e.

Each manufactured home within such park shall contain a flush toilet, sleeping accommodations, a tub or shower bath, kitchen facilities and plumbing and electrical connections designed for attachments to appropriate external systems.

f.

Each manufactured home site shall have side yards with each such yard having a width of not less than ten feet and the aggregate width of both said yards not less than 25 feet.

g.

Each manufactured home site shall have front and rear yards with each such yard not less than eight feet in depth and the aggregate depth of both said yards not less than 20 feet.

h.

For the purpose of this section, yard width shall be determined by measurement from the manufactured home face (side) to its manufactured home site boundary which, every point shall not be less than the minimum width herein provided. Open patios, carports, and individual storage facilities shall be disregarded in determining yard widths. The front yard is that yard which runs from the hitch end of the manufactured home to the nearest site line. The rear yard is at the opposite end of the manufactured home and side yards are at right angles to the ends.

i.

From all stands, the following minimum distances shall be maintained:

1.

Ten feet to the buffer strip.

2.

30 feet to the boundary of such park which is not a public street.

3.

50 feet to the right-of-way of any public street or highway.

4.

30 feet to any collector street of such park (parking bay or central parking drive not a collector street).

5.

15 feet to any parking area designed for general parking in such park (general parking defines parking bays for other than park residents).

6.

50 feet to any service building in such park.

j.

A manufactured home shall not be permitted to occupy single or multiple sites if either its length or width would cause it to occupy any minimum yard area or minimum distance prescribed herein.

k.

Each manufactured home site shall be provided with a minimum stand consisting of a solid concrete four-inch apron not less than 60 feet long nor less than 12 feet wide. This apron shall be so constructed, graded, and placed to be durable and adequate for the support of the maximum anticipated load during all seasons.

l.

Each manufactured home shall be supported on uniform jacks or blocks supplied by the manufactured home park management.

m.

An all-weather, hard-surfaced outdoor patio area of not less than 120 square feet shall be provided at each manufactured home site, conveniently located to the entrance of the manufactured home and appropriately related to open areas of the lot and other facilities, for the purpose of providing suitable outdoor living space to supplement the limited interior spaces of a manufactured home.

n.

Each manufactured home park shall include similarly designed enclosed storage structure or structures suitable for storage of goods and the usual effects of the inhabitants of such park, such storage space should not be less than 120 cubic feet for each manufactured home. Such storage structure or structures may be located in manufactured home site or in common structure with individual lockers.

o.

Storage of goods and articles underneath any manufactured home or out of doors at any manufactured home site shall be prohibited.

p.

On-site outdoor laundry space of adequate area and suitable location shall be provided if park is not furnished with indoor dryers or if use of indoor dryers is not customarily acceptable to prospective occupants. Where outdoor drying space is required or desired, individual clothes drying facilities on each lot of the collapsible umbrella type of hanging apparatus shall be allowed, with park management providing a concrete-imbedded socket at each site.

q.

All manufactured homes within such parks shall be suitably connected to sewer and water services provided at each manufactured home site, and shall meet the requirements and be approved by the Lenawee County Health Department.

1.

All sanitary sewage facilities, including plumbing connections to each manufactured home site, shall be constructed so that all facilities and lines are protected from freezing, from bumping or from creating any type of nuisance or health hazard. Running water from a State-tested and approved supply, designed adequately from a minimum flow of 200 gallons per day per manufactured home site shall be piped to each trailer. Sewer connections shall not exceed ten feet in length above ground.

2.

Storm drainage facilities shall be so constructed as to protect those that will reside in the manufactured home park, as well as the property owner adjacent to the park.

r.

Disposal of garbage and trash.

1.

Any method used shall be approved by the State and inspected periodically by the Lenawee County Health Department.

2.

Adequate incinerators, if provided, shall be conveniently located so as not to create a nuisance and be designed so that combustible materials will be reduced to an odorless gas and inorganic ash under any weather condition.

3.

Trash not burned shall be stored in a conveniently located similarly designed enclosed structure(s). The removal of noncombustible trash shall take place not less than once a week.

s.

All electric, telephone and other lines from supply poles or other sources to each manufactured home site shall be underground. The electrical system shall be of such voltage and of such capacity to adequately serve all users in the park at peak periods. When separate meters are installed, they shall be located in a uniform manner.

t.

Any fuel oil and gas storage shall be centrally located in underground tanks, at a distance away from any manufactured home site as it is found to be safe. All fuel lines leading to manufactured home sites shall be underground and so designed as to conform with the Madison Township Building Code and any State code that is found to be applicable. When separate meters are installed, each shall be located in a uniform manner.

u.

A buffer of trees and shrubs not less than 20 feet in depth shall be located and maintained along all boundaries of such park excepting at established entrances and exits serving such park. When necessary for health, safety, and welfare, a fence shall be required. No fence shall be higher than six feet in height to separate park from an adjacent property.

v.

A recreation space of at least 300 square feet per manufactured home site in the park shall be developed and maintained by the management. This area shall not be less than 100 feet in its smallest dimension and its boundary no further than 500 feet from any manufactured home site served. Streets, parking areas, and laundry rooms are not to be included as recreation space in computing the necessary area.

w.

All driveways, motor vehicle parking spaces and walkways within such parks shall be hard surfaced and adequately drained and lighted for safety and ease of movement.

x.

Minimum widths of roadways within park shall be as follows:

y.

Walkways shall not be less than four feet in width excepting that walkways designed for common use of not more than three manufactured home sites shall be not less than three feet in width.

z.

When exterior television antenna installation is necessary, a master antenna shall be installed and extended to individual stands by underground lines. Such master antenna shall be so placed as not to be a nuisance to park residents or surrounding areas.

aa.

One automobile parking space shall be provided within 150 feet of each manufactured home site. The manufactured home park shall provide one additional automobile parking space for every two manufactured home stands.

bb.

No trailer designed for temporary or seasonal living shall be occupied in a manufactured home park.

The intent of this district is to encourage the concentration of local business areas to the mutual advantage of both the consumers and merchants and thereby to promote the best use of land at certain strategic locations and to avoid the continuance of encouraging marginal strip, business development along heavily traveled roads. It is designed to encourage planned and integrated groupings of stores that will retail convenience goods and provide personal services to meet regular and recurring needs of the nearby neighborhood resident population. To these ends, certain uses, which would function more effectively in other districts and would interfere with the operation of these business activities and the purpose of this district, have been excluded.

4.7.1.

Permitted uses.

a.

Personal services, including barber shops and beauty salons; medical and dental clinics; studios; dry cleaners and self-service laundromats; and sale and repair shops for watches, shoes, radios, and televisions.

b.

Business services including banks, loan offices, real estate offices, and insurance offices.

c.

Offices of an executive, administrative, or professional nature.

d.

Funeral homes.

e.

Retail sale of foods, drugs, hardware, notions, books, and similar convenience goods.

f.

Eating and drinking establishments, but not including drive-in types.

g.

On-site signs, only in accordance with the regulations as specified in Article V, Section 5.2.4.

h.

Essential services and structures of a non-industrial character.

i.

Accessory uses or structures.

j.

Small solar energy facilities subject to the requirements of Section 5.5.b.30 [5.5.5.b.33].

4.7.2.

Conditional uses.

a.

Churches and other buildings for religious worship.

b.

Government or community owned buildings, but not including schools.

c.

The sale of manufactured homes.

d.

Day care centers. (Amended May 2000)

e.

Public and private nurseries. (Amended May 2000)

f.

Commercial communication towers as specified in Article V, Section 5.5.6.

4.7.3.

Area, yard, height, and bulk regulations. See Section 4.11.

(Ord. No. 1(3), §§ 8, 9, 9-28-2022)

This district is intended to encourage planned and integrated groupings of retail, service, and administrative establishments which will retail convenience and comparison goods and provide personal and professional services for the entire area and to accommodate commercial establishments which cannot be practically provided in a local neighborhood commercial area. The district requires key accessible locations because of the heavy volumes of traffic that permitted uses can generate.

4.8.1.

Permitted uses.

a.

Any use permitted in the local neighborhood commercial district.

b.

Business schools, including dance schools, music schools, and art schools.

c.

Indoor retail sales establishments.

d.

Indoor commercial amusement and recreation services, including theaters, bowling alleys, and roller and ice skating rinks.

e.

Eating and drinking establishments, but not including drive-in types.

f.

Clubs and lodges.

g.

Funeral homes.

h.

Hotels and motels.

i.

Printing establishments.

j.

Establishments that sell or rent new motor vehicles, trailers and boats and any related services offered by such an establishment including the sale and service and repair of used motor vehicles, trailers and boats.

k.

On-site signs, only in accordance with the regulations as specified in Article V, Section 5.25.

l.

Accessory uses or structures.

m.

Essential services and structures of a non-industrial character.

n.

Small solar energy facility subject to the requirements of Section 5.5.b.30 [5.5.5.b.33].

4.8.2.

Conditional uses.

a.

Automobile service stations.

b.

Automobile repair garages.

c.

Small animal clinics.

d.

Drive-in business services.

e.

Drive-in theaters.

f.

Car washes.

g.

Churches and other buildings for religious worship.

h.

Government or community owned buildings, but not including schools.

i.

Warehousing and wholesaling provided all activities are conducted within a completely enclosed building.

j.

Sales and rental of used motor vehicles, trailers and boats.

k.

Single-family residences intended for a watchman or caretaker associated with a commercial use for on-premises security. (Amended May 1991)

l.

Day care centers. (Amended May 2000)

m.

Public and private nurseries. (Amended May 2000)

n.

Commercial communication towers as specified in Article V, Section 5.5.6. (Amended September 2000)

4.8.3.

Area, yard, height, and bulk regulations. See Section 4.11.

(Ord. No. 1(3), § 10, 9-28-2022)

This district is designed to provide suitable space for light industrial uses which operate in a safe, non-objectionable and efficient manner, and which are compatible in appearance with and require a minimum of buffering measures from adjoining non-industrial zoning districts. These uses generate a minimum of noise, glare, odor, dust, vibration, air and water pollutants, fire, explosive and radioactive hazards, and other harmful or obnoxious matter.

4.9.1.

Permitted uses.

a.

Storage warehouses.

b.

Vehicle repair garages, but not including auto junk yards.

c.

Trucking terminals.

d.

Farm machinery and equipment sales and repair.

e.

Contractor's yard.

f.

Mini-warehouses.

g.

Industrial office buildings.

h.

General service and repair establishments including dyeing, cleaning, or laundry works and upholstery or appliance repair.

i.

Assembly and manufacture, from prefabricated parts, of household appliances, electronic products, machinery and hardware products, and similar products; or the processing or assembling of parts for production of finished equipment.

j.

Skilled trade services including plumbing, electric, heating, printing, and painting establishments.

k.

Research and testing laboratories.

l.

Essential services and structures.

m.

On-site and off-site signs only in accordance with the regulations as specified in Article V, Sections 5.2.5 and 5.2.6.

n.

Large [Small] solar energy facilities subject to the requirements of Section 5.5.b.30 [5.5.5.b.33].

4.9.2.

Conditional uses.

a.

Wholesale and retail merchandising.

b.

Single-family residences intended for a watchman or caretaker associated with an industrial use for on-premises security.

c.

Business schools, including gymnastic schools, dance schools, music schools and art schools.

d.

Commercial communication towers as specified in Article V, Section 5.5.6.

e.

Large solar energy facilities subject to the requirements of 5.5.b.29 [5.5.5.b.32].

4.9.3.

Area, yard, height, and bulk regulations. See Section 4.11.

(Ord. No. 1(3), §§ 11, 12, 9-28-2022)

The State of Michigan has adopted the Medical Marihuana Facilities Act, MCL 333.27101 et seq., to permit five different types of medical marihuana facilities and the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, 333.27951 et seq., to permit marihuana grower, marihuana safety compliance facility, marihuana processor, marihuana microbusiness, marihuana retailer, marihuana secure transporter, or any other type of marihuana related business licensed by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). The Marihuana Operations Overlay District (MOO) is established as a special district to permit the establishment of such facilities in the Township.

4.9A.1.

Intent. The MOO district is intended to overlay certain designated and/or named properties in the Light Industrial District (I-1) and the General Industrial District (I-2).

4.9A.2.

Lands to be designated. All parcels and portions of parcels located within the boundaries of the MOO district, as shown on the Official Zoning Map.

4.9A.3.

Permitted uses.

a.

All forms of marijuana operations, as authorized by the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act, MCL 333.27101 et seq., the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act [MCL] 333.27951 et seq., the Charter Township of Madison Regulation of Marihuana Operations Ordinance, are permitted uses in the MMO [MOO] district.

b.

All such uses are subject to the development standards set forth [in the] provisions of Article V, Section 5.23.

c.

Small solar energy facilities subject to the requirements of Section 5.5.b.30 [5.5.5.b.33].

(Ord. No. 1(3), § 13, 9-28-2022)

This district is designed to provide suitable space for industrial operations of all types that can comply with all provisions of this ordinance and can assure protection of the public interest and surrounding property and persons.

4.10.1.

Permitted uses.

a.

All industrial uses not in conflict with any enacted State or local laws, or any provisions of this ordinance.

b.

Railroad terminals.

c.

Any use permitted in the light industrial district.

d.

Small solar energy facilities subject to the requirements of Section 5.5.b.30 [5.5.5.b.33].

4.10.2.

Conditional uses.

a.

Junk yards.

b.

Sanitary landfills.

c.

Bulk oil storage.

d.

Commercial communication towers as specified in Article V, Section 5.5.6.

e.

Large solar energy facilities subject to the requirements of 5.5.b.29 [5.5.5.b.32].

4.10.3.

Area, yard, height, and bulk regulations. See Section 4.11.

(Ord. No. 1(3), §§ 14, 15, 9-28-2022)

(Amended August 14, 2007)

*Corner lots

4.11.1.

Compliance with regulations.

a.

No building or structure shall hereafter be erected or altered to exceed the height; to occupy a greater percentage of lot area; to have narrower or smaller rear yards, front yards, side yards, or other open spaces than prescribed for the district in which the building or structure is located.

b.

No yard or lot existing at the time of passage of this ordinance shall be reduced in dimension or area below the minimum requirements set forth for the districts in which the yard or lot is located. Yards or lots created after the effective date of this ordinance shall meet at least the minimum requirements established by this ordinance.

c.

No part of a yard or other open space required for, or in connection with, any structure for the purpose of complying with this ordinance shall be included as part of a yard or open space similarly required for any other structure.

4.11.2.

Yard measurements.

a.

Lots which abut on more than one street shall provide the required front yards along every street.

b.

All front, side, and rear yards shall be the minimum perpendicular distance measured from the principal structure, excluding all projections not exceeding three feet in length from the structure wall.

4.11.3.

Lot width. Width of a lot shall be considered to be the distance between straight lines connecting front and rear lot lines at each side of the lot, measured across the rear of the required front yard; provided, however, that width between side lot lines at their foremost points (where they intersect with the street line) shall not be less than 80 percent of the required lot width, except in the case of lots on the turning circle of culs-de-sac, where the 80 percent requirements shall not apply.

4.11.4.

Height exceptions. Exceptions to the maximum height regulations for each district specified in this ordinance may be permitted subject to the following provisions:

a.

Height limitations. The limitations affecting the height of structures shall not apply to the following appurtenant appendages and structures provided they comply with all other provisions of this or any other applicable ordinances: spires, belfries, penthouses and domes not used for human occupancy; chimneys; ventilators; skylights; water tanks; bulkheads, utility poles and power lines, wind energy facilities and systems defined by this ordinance; radio and television broadcasting and receiving antennae; silos; parapets; and other necessary mechanical appurtenances; provided their location shall conform where applicable to the requirements of the Federal Communications Commission, the Civil Aeronautics Administration, and other public authorities having jurisdiction.

b.

Increased height. Building height in excess of the height above average ground level allowed in any district may be permitted provided all minimum front, side, and rear yard depths are increased one foot for each additional one foot of height and provided that adequate fire protection can be demonstrated.

4.11.5.

Utility exemption. Lines and structures (not including buildings) of public utility companies shall be exempt from the area, placement, and height regulations of this section.

4.11.6.

Accessory structures.

a.

No detached accessory building or structure shall be located closer than ten feet to any other building or structure.

b.

All detached accessory structures in any district shall be subject to the same dimensional requirements affecting the principal structure, except, however, such accessory structure may be placed not less than six feet from any rear lot line or the rear yard portion of any side lot line; and shall not exceed 12 feet in height.

4.11.7.

Distance between grouped buildings. In addition to the required setback lines provided elsewhere in this ordinance, in group dwellings (including semi-detached and multiple dwellings) the following minimum distances shall be required between each said dwelling.

a.

Where buildings are front to front or front to rear, three times the height of the taller building, but not less than 70 feet.

b.

Where buildings are side to side, one times the height of the taller building but not less than 20 feet.

c.

Where buildings are front to side, rear to side, or rear to rear, two times the height of the taller building but not less than 45 feet.

4.11.8.

Schedule of density table for use in the agricultural district.

a.

The following sliding scale density table shall be applied for land zoned AG-1, agricultural:

Each added 40 acres add one lot.

At no time shall any additional lots/condominium units be permitted beyond those set forth above.

b.

Where livestock is raised or kept, any structure for housing of livestock, or any storage of hay, feed, or manure, shall be located not less than 50 feet from any property line.

c.

The maximum height of farm structures shall be 80 feet.

d.

Except for household pets, the rearing and housing of farm animals is prohibited on areas of less than three acres; provided, however, that the Board of Appeals may grant permission to rear and house farm animals, for noncommercial purposes for limited periods of time.

e.

See the Michigan State Plat Act (Act 288) for additional regulations regarding division of lots.

4.11.9.

See Section 5.23 for regulations regarding wheelchair ramps.

(Ord. No. 1(4), § 4, 9-28-2022)