Pursuant to the authority conferred by Public Act No. 110 of 2006 as amended, the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, MCL. 125.3101 et seq. of the state and for the purpose of promoting and protecting the public health, safety, peace, comforts, convenience and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Montrose by protecting and conserving the character and social and economic stability of the residential, commercial, industrial, and other use areas, by securing the most appropriate use of land, preventing over-crowding, and facilitating adequate and economical provision of transportation, water, sewers, schools, recreation, and other public requirements, as well as by other means, all in accordance with a comprehensive plan.

(Ord. No. 427, § 1, 1-14-2016)