The purpose of this district is to recognize the unique nature of the pumped storage reservoir located in the southern portion of the Township adjacent to the Lake Michigan shoreline and to provide a separate zoning district to permit the continued operation of this existing use.

(Ord. No. 144, 8-13-2019)

All principal, accessory and conditional uses and structures in the Pumped Storage District shall be subject to the area, location and height restrictions as specified in Article 35, Schedule of Zoning District Regulations. In addition, all uses shall comply with the applicable Federal and State of Michigan requirements.

(Ord. No. 144, 8-13-2019)

Land and buildings in this district may be used for the following uses only:

(a)

Hydroelectric power plant and reservoir.

(b)

Accessory uses and structures which are customarily incidental to any of the principal uses and structures.

(c)

Parks, playgrounds, picnic and recreation area for use by the public.

(Ord. No. 144, 8-13-2019)

(a)

General Requirements:

(1)

Accessory Buildings. Section 109-3.12.

(2)

Landscaping for Non-Residential Uses. Article 26.

(3)

Parking of Recreational Vehicles. Section 109-3.25.

(4)

Signs. Article 28.

(5)

Off-Street Parking. Article 27.

(6)

Sidewalks. Article 30.

(b)

Development Procedures:

(1)

Site Plan Review. Article 23.

(2)

Conditional Land Uses. Article 24.

(3)

Site Condominiums. Article 25.

(c)

Appeals and Administration:

(1)

Non-Conforming Lot and Uses. Article 31.

(2)

Zoning Board of Appeals. Article 32.

(Ord. No. 144, 8-13-2019)