Official Zoning Map of Pittsfield Charter Township. For the purpose of this chapter the zoning districts as provided in Article IV and Article V of the chapter are bounded and defined as shown on a map entitled "Official Zoning Map of Pittsfield Charter Township," a copy of which accompanies this chapter and which, with all explanatory matter thereon, is hereby made a part of this chapter.

Signature and Seal. The Official Zoning Map shall be identified by the signature of the Township Supervisor, attested by the Township Clerk, and bear the Seal of the Township under the following words: "This is to certify that this is the Official Zoning Map referred to in the Zoning Ordinance of Pittsfield Charter Township," together with the effective date of this chapter.

Amendment of Zoning Map. In accordance with the Zoning Enabling Act, the Township may amend the Official Zoning Map in connection with a rezoning of land within the Township. Whenever land within the Township is rezoned by ordinance, an updated version of the map shall be attached to and incorporated into the zoning ordinance amendment effecting the rezoning, and the updated map shall supersede the previous version of the map as the Official Zoning Map of the Township. In the event that land is annexed or rezoned by a court order, the Clerk shall cause the Zoning Map to be updated to reflect the annexation or court order, without the need for the Township Board to adopt an updated map. Changes to the Official Zoning Map through an amendment, annexation, or court order shall be signed and dated by the Clerk. The Clerk shall maintain for public inspection the Official Zoning Map and a copy of the document or documents effecting the most recent annexation or rezoning. Copies of amended map shall be distributed to all Township Board Trustees and Planning Commission members.

Location. Regardless of the existence of purported copies of the Official Zoning Map which may from time to time be made or published, the Official Zoning Map, which shall be located in the office of the Zoning Administrator and open to public inspection, shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of any land, parcel, lot, district, use, building or structure in the Township.

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Center line. A boundary indicated as approximately following the center line of a highway, street, alley or easement shall be construed as following such center line.

Recorded lot line. A boundary indicated as approximately following a recorded lot line or the line bounding a parcel shall be construed as following such line.

Corporate boundary. A boundary indicated as approximately following the corporate boundary line of a city, village, or township shall be construed as following such line.

Railroad. A boundary indicated as following a railroad line shall be construed as being midway between the main tracks.

Shoreline. A boundary indicated as following a shoreline shall be construed as following such shoreline, and in the event of change in a shoreline shall be construed as following the actual shoreline.

Body of water. A boundary indicated as following the center line of a stream, river, canal, lake or other body of water shall be construed as following such center line.

Parallel or extension. A boundary indicated as a parallel to or an extension of a feature indicated in Subsections A through F above shall be so construed.

Distance. A distance not specifically indicated on the Official Zoning Map shall be determined by the scale of the map.

Variance. Where a physical or cultural feature existing on the ground is at variance with that shown on the Official Zoning Map, or in any other circumstances not covered by Subsections A through H above, the Board of Appeals shall interpret the zoning district boundary.

Division through a lot. Where a district boundary line divides a lot which is in single ownership at the time of adoption of this chapter, the Board of Appeals may permit as a conditional use, the extension of the regulations for either portion of the lot to the nearest lot line, but not to exceed 50 feet beyond the district line into the remaining portion of the lot.

Effective date. Except as may otherwise be provided in Article XVI of this chapter, every building and structure erected, every use of any lot, building, or structure established, every structural alteration or relocation of an existing building or structure occurring, and every enlargement of or addition to an existing use, building and structure occurring after the effective date of this chapter shall be subject to all regulations of this chapter which are applicable in the zoning district in which such use, building, or structure shall be located. However, where a building permit for a building or structure, use of building or structure, or use of lot or parcel has been issued in accordance with the law prior to the effective date of this chapter, and provided that construction is begun with 365 days of such effective date and diligently pursued to completion, said building or structure, use of building or structure, or use of lot or parcel, may be completed in accordance with the approved plans on the basis of which the building permit has been used, and further, may upon completion be occupied by the use for which originally designated, subject thereafter to the provisions of Article XVI of this chapter.

Sharing. No part of a yard, or other open space, or off-street parking or loading space required about or in connection with any building for the purpose of complying with this chapter, shall be included as part of a yard, open space, or off-street parking or loading space similarly required for any other building.

Minimum requirements. No yard or lot existing at the time of adoption of this chapter shall be reduced in dimension or area below the minimum requirements set forth herein. Yards or lots created after the effective date of this chapter shall meet at least the minimum requirements established by this chapter.

Intent. The importance to the public of undeveloped natural amenities and planned recreational areas to the Township is invaluable. As such, the RC District is intended to create, preserve, and enhance parkland, open spaces, and undeveloped natural amenities to meet the active and passive recreational needs of Township residents, encourage and protect the conservation of undeveloped areas, promote recreational uses that are compatible with surrounding land uses, and prevent the encroachment of incompatible land uses on undeveloped areas. In order that these areas be maintained and this use encouraged, this chapter has established, based upon a well considered plan, a zoning district designed to regulate the location of buildings and structures and the use of parcels and lots in order to protect and enhance the natural resources, natural amenities, natural habitats, watershed and reservoir areas, agricultural capabilities, public recreation areas, and the public health, safety and welfare.

Use regulations. Section 40-4.20 sets forth permitted, accessory, and conditional land uses within the RC District.

Dimensional requirements. The following dimensional requirements apply to the RC District:

Supplemental district standards.

Intent. The Agricultural District is intended to protect existing and promote new agricultural areas of the Township by encouraging agricultural activity and allowing for additional uses that will be consistent with the agricultural character, as well as providing for large lot residential uses that will support residential or niche farming operations. Residential dwellings should be accessory to the principal use of farming on the property or should be located on large lots that contain substantial areas of natural features. Residential subdivisions and other forms of development are considered incompatible with agricultural land uses. The district, in preserving and promoting areas for agricultural uses, is also designed to prevent the proliferation of residential subdivisions and urban sprawl.

Use regulations. Section 40-4.20 sets forth permitted, accessory, and conditional land uses within the Agricultural District.

Dimensional requirements. The following dimensional requirements apply to the Agricultural District:

Supplemental district standards.

Intent. The R-1A Single-Family Rural Non-Farm Residential District is intended to accommodate low-density residential development, and designed to preserve a predominantly rural character. In addition to the dwellings permitted in this zoning district, certain recreational, institutional, and public uses which have been strictly regulated to make them compatible with the principal use of this district are permitted. These lots can typically accommodate well and septic.

Use regulations. Section 40-4.20 sets forth permitted, accessory, and conditional land uses within the R-1A Single-Family Rural Non-Farm Residential District.

Dimensional requirements. The following dimensional requirements shall apply to the R-1A Single-Family Rural Non-Farm Residential District:

Supplemental district standards.

Intent. The R-1B Single-Family Suburban Residential District is intended for moderate-density areas that consist primarily of detached single-family units. The regulations of this district are designed to create a predominantly suburban character in those areas which are served by public water supply and sanitary sewerage systems. In addition to the dwellings permitted in this zoning district, certain civic and public land uses, such as municipal buildings, schools, places of worship, parks, and pools which have been strictly regulated to make them compatible with the principal use of this district are permitted.

Use regulations. Section 40-4.20 sets forth permitted, accessory, and conditional land uses within the R-1B Single-Family Suburban Residential District.

Dimensional requirements. The following dimensional requirements shall apply to the R-1B Single-Family Suburban Residential District:

Supplemental district standards.

Intent. This district is intended for low-density, multiple-family units, including attached and apartment-style dwelling units typically arranged in a townhouse-style development. This district is intended for locations that have substantial infrastructure, including public utilities and multiple transportation options, and should be in close proximity to mixed-use areas or local commercial areas that provide retail, personal service, entertainment, and employment opportunities. In addition to the dwellings permitted in this zoning district, certain recreational, institutional, and public uses which have been strictly regulated to make them compatible with the principal uses of this district are permitted.

Use regulations. Section 40-4.20 sets forth permitted, accessory, and conditional land uses within the R-2 Low-Density Multiple-Family Residential District.

Dimensional requirements. The following dimensional requirements shall apply to the R-2 Low-Density Multiple-Family Residential District:

Supplemental district standards.

Intent. This district is intended for the highest density permitted in the Township, including attached and apartment-style dwelling units. This district is intended for locations adjacent to mixed-use developments and along or in proximity to major corridors which provide public transportation options and have capacity for larger volumes of traffic. In addition to the dwellings permitted in this zoning district, there are permitted certain recreational, institutional, and public uses which have been strictly regulated to make them compatible with the principal uses of this district.

Use regulations. Section 40-4.20 sets forth permitted, accessory, and conditional land uses within the R-3 Moderate-Density Multiple-Family Residential District.

Dimensional requirements. The following dimensional requirements shall apply to the R-3 Moderate-Density Multiple-Family Residential District:

Supplemental district standards.

Intent. The purpose of this district is to provide for the development of mobile home parks, and to promote mobile home parks with the character of residential neighborhoods. It is the intent of this chapter that mobile home parks be located in areas which are served adequately by essential public facilities and services, such as access streets, police and fire protection, and public water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage facilities.

Use regulations. Section 40-4.20 sets forth permitted, accessory, and conditional land uses within the MHP Mobile Home Park Residential District.

Dimensional requirements. The following dimensional requirements shall apply to the MHP Mobile Home Park Residential District:

Supplemental district standards.

Intent. The C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District is intended for small-scale retail and service nodes that provide goods and services primarily for surrounding neighborhoods and business districts. These districts are intended to be located at intersections of collector and arterial roads in close proximity to the neighborhoods and business districts that they serve.

Use regulations. Section 40-4.21 sets forth permitted, accessory, and conditional land uses within the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District.

Dimensional requirements. The following dimensional requirements shall apply to the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District:

Supplemental district standards.

Intent. The C-2 Regional Commercial District is intended to accommodate large-scale single-use retail and service establishments that provide goods and services for residents of our community as well as other surrounding communities. The district is intended for areas and intersections of major vehicular corridors.

Use regulations. Section 40-4.21 sets forth permitted, accessory, and conditional land uses within the C-2 Regional Commercial District.

Dimensional requirements. The following dimensional requirements shall apply to the C-2 Regional Commercial District:

Supplemental district standards.

Intent. The I General Industrial District is intended for light manufacturing, other limited industrial, wholesale, and warehousing uses. The district is intended for areas that have relative isolation from established neighborhoods in appropriate Township locations to limit secondary impacts on adjacent uses, including the generation of noise, glare, odor, dust, vibration, air and water pollutants, fire, explosive and radioactive hazards, and other harmful or obnoxious matter.

Use regulations. Section 40-4.21 sets forth permitted, accessory, and conditional land uses within the I General Industrial District.

Dimensional requirements. The following dimensional requirements shall apply to the I General Industrial District:

Supplemental district standards.

Intent. The BD Business District is intended to provide a zoning district that encourages creative, well-planned, employment-intensive mixed research, office, and commercial development in a campus-like setting. The district encourages consistent and uniform site layouts, architecture designed to attract business and light industry that is clean and unobtrusive to surrounding properties, development opportunities for high-skill jobs close to residential areas, thus reducing travel time and relieving any strain on the transportation infrastructure, expansion of employment opportunities by emphasizing employment-intensive uses; and providing a setting that is aesthetically pleasing. The district is intended to allow for limited retail uses with the primary purpose of serving the office space, research and development uses contained within each campus.

Use regulations. Section 40-4.21 sets forth permitted, accessory, and conditional land uses within the BD Business District.

Dimensional requirements. The following dimensional requirements shall apply to the BD Business Park District:

Supplemental district standards.

Intent. The Public Facilities District and regulations are intended to provide an appropriate zoning classification for government, civic and recreational facilities where a separate zoning district is deemed appropriate. This district is intended to protect public and quasi-public facilities and institutions from the encroachment of certain other uses, and to ensure compatibility with adjoining residential land uses. Several of the public facilities addressed in this section are also permitted or conditional uses in one or more of the other zoning districts.

Use regulations. Section 40-4.21 sets forth permitted, accessory, and conditional land uses within the PF Public Facilities District.

Dimensional requirements. The following dimensional requirements shall apply to the PF Public Facilities District:

Supplemental district standards.

For intent, location, standards, and submittal requirements for FB Form-Based Mixed-Use Districts refer to Article V.

For intent, location, standards, and submittal requirements for PUD Planned Unit Development District refer to Article VI.

Continued conformity with bulk regulations. The maintenance of setback, height, floor area ratio, coverage, open space, mobile home site, transition strip, lot area and lot area per dwelling unit required for one use, lot, building or structure shall be a continuing obligation of the owner of such building, structure or lot on which such use, building or structure exists. No setback, height, floor area ratio, coverage, open space, mobile home site, transition strip, lot area per dwelling unit allocated to or required about or in connection with one lot, use, building or structure may be allocated to any other lot, use, building, or structure.

Division of a lot. No one lot, once designated and improved with a building or structure, shall be reduced in area, or divided into two or more lots, and no portion of one lot, once designated and improved with a building or structure, shall be sold unless each lot resulting from each such reduction, division, or sale, and designated and improved with a building or structure, will conform to all of the bulk and yard regulations of the zoning district in which it is located.

Setbacks and yard requirements. The setback and yard requirements established by this chapter shall apply to every lot, building, or structure, except for the following structures, which may be located anywhere on any lot unless as specified below:

Height. The height requirements established by this chapter shall apply to every building and structure with the following exceptions, provided that their location shall conform to the requirements of Pittsfield Township, the Federal Communications Commission, the Federal Aviation Administration, and other public authorities having jurisdiction:

Lot area/width. Buildings and structures designed to house essential services shall not be required to meet the requirements of this chapter regarding lot area or width; provided, however, that such a building or structure shall meet all other regulations for the district in which it is located.

Setbacks and distances between buildings for multibuilding developments.

Specified uses. In all Residential, Recreation Conservation, and Agricultural Districts, no building or land shall be used and no building shall be erected except for one or more of the following specified uses, unless otherwise provided in this article.

Schedule of Uses. The Schedule of Use Regulations identifies uses as follows:

Specified uses. In all districts, no building or land shall be used and no building shall be erected except for one or more of the following specified uses, unless otherwise provided in this article.

Schedule of Uses. The Schedule of Use Regulations identifies uses as follows: