Northville Charter Township
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
ARTICLE 5
Zoning Districts, Maps and Requirements
§ 170-5.1 Districts established.
For the purposes of this chapter, the Charter Township of Northville is hereby divided into the following zoning districts.
R-1 | Single Family Residential District |
R-2 | Single Family Residential District |
R-3 | Single Family Residential District |
R-4 | Single Family Residential District |
RM-1 | Multiple-Family Residential District |
SH | Senior Housing District |
PROS | Public Recreation and Open Space District |
OS | Office Service District |
B-1 | Local Business District |
B-3 | General Business District |
NRMU | Northville Road Mixed Use District |
CR | Commercial Recreation District |
ORT | Office, Research and Technology District |
I-1 | Industrial District |
CI | Consumer Industrial District |
PUD | Planned Unit Development |
OSC | Open Space Community |
§ 170-5.2 Zoning Map.
The Zoning District Map depicts the various districts the Township is divided into and identifies the adoption or amendment date. The Zoning Map is made a part of this chapter and shall be as much a part of this chapter as the information described herein.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Zoning Map is on file in the Township offices.
§ 170-5.3 Interpretation of district boundaries.
Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of any districts shown on the Zoning Map, the following rules shall apply:
A.
Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately following or parallel to the center line of streets, such center lines shall be construed to be said boundary.
B.
Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately following the lot lines, such lot lines shall be construed to be said boundary.
C.
Where the boundaries of a district follows a subdivision boundary line, such boundary line shall be construed to be said boundary.
D.
If distances are not specified on the Map, dimensions shall be determined by the scale on the Zoning Map.
E.
Due to the scale, lack of detail or illegibility of the Zoning Map, if there is uncertainty, contradiction or conflict as to the intended location of district boundaries, interpretation of the exact location of district boundary lines shall be determined by the Planning Commission.
§ 170-5.4 District regulations.
Each district, as created in this article, shall be subject to the regulations contained in this chapter. Uses not expressly permitted are prohibited. Uses for enterprises or purposes that are contrary to federal, state or local laws or ordinances are prohibited.
§ 170-5.5 Zoning of vacated areas.
When any street, alley or other public way is vacated, it or any portion thereof shall automatically be classified in the same district as the property it is attached to.