Meridian Charter Township
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
ARTICLE III
Zoning Districts Established; Zoning Map
§ 86-311 Establishment of districts.
[Code 1974, §§ 82-1.1, 82-1.2; amended 5-17-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-07; 12-6-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-14]
For the purpose of promoting the safety, morals, convenience, and the general welfare of the community, the Township is hereby divided into different zoning districts as follows:
Types of Districts: | ||
|---|---|---|
RR Districts | One-Family Rural Residential Districts | |
RAAA Districts | One-Family Low-Density Residential Districts | |
RAA Districts | One-Family Low-Medium-Density Residential Districts | |
RA Districts | One-Family Medium-Density Residential Districts | |
RB Districts | One-Family High-Density Residential Districts | |
RX Districts | One- and Two-Family Residential Districts | |
RD Districts | Multiple-Family Low-Density Districts | |
RDD Districts | Multiple-Family Low-Density Districts | |
RC Districts | Multiple-Family Medium-Density District | |
RCC Districts | Multiple-Family High-Density Districts | |
RN Districts | Village of Nemoka Mixed Residential District | |
PRD Districts | Planned Residential Development Overlay Districts | |
C-1 | Commercial District | |
C-2 | Commercial District | |
C-3 | Commercial District | |
MP Districts | Mobile Home Park Districts | |
PO Districts | Professional and Office Districts | |
CR Districts | Commercial Recreation Districts | |
RP Districts | Research Park and Office Park Districts | |
I Districts | Industrial Districts | |
CV Districts | Conservancy Districts | |
AG Districts | Agricultural District | |
Wireless Communications Facilities Overlay Districts | ||
PUD Districts | Planned Unit Development District | |
§ 86-312 Zoning District Map.
[Code 1974, § 82-1.3]
These districts so established are bounded and defined as shown on a map entitled "Zoning District Map of Meridian Township," adopted by the Township Board and certified by the Township Clerk, which accompanies and which, with all explanatory matter thereon, is hereby made a part of this chapter.
§ 86-313 Interpretation of district boundaries.
[Code 1974, § 82-1.4]
Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of any of the districts indicated on the Zoning Map, the following rules shall apply.
Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately following the streets or highways, the centerlines of such streets or highways shall be construed to be such boundaries.
Where district boundaries are so indicated that they approximately follow the lot lines such lot lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.
Where district boundaries are so indicated that they are approximately parallel to the centerline of street lines of streets or to the centerlines or rights-of-way lines of highways, such district boundaries shall be construed as being parallel thereto and at such distance therefrom as indicated on the Zoning Map. If no distance is given, such dimension shall be determined by the use of the scale shown on the Zoning Map.
Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately following railroad lines, the line midway between the main tracks shall be construed to be such boundaries.
Where the boundary of a district follows a stream or drain the district boundary line shall be interpreted as following the approximate centerline between the two banks. Where the boundary of a district follows a lake, pond, or similar body of water the district boundary line shall be interpreted as following the shoreline.