An application shall be submitted to the Clerk, accompanied by:

The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on the application in accordance with the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act. The Planning Commission shall review the application and other relevant information made available during the public hearing or from other sources, including recommendations or reports from the Township's planner, engineer, or other parties. The Planning Commission shall recommend to the Township Board to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the request, incorporating in the recommendation the basis for their decision and any conditions that should be imposed.

Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission shall forward their recommendation to the Township Board. The Board shall review and make a final determination on the request. The Board may attach reasonable conditions to the request to ensure that the purpose, standards and requirements of this chapter are met.

A special land use petition which has been denied shall not be resubmitted for a period of one year from the date of denial. Exceptions may be allowed after learning of new and significant facts or conditions, which in the opinion of the Zoning Administrator, might reasonably result in favorable action.

Approval of a special land use shall be valid for one year from the date of approval. If construction of the development has not begun during this time, or if it does not show substantial progress toward completion or beginning operation of the approved activity, then approval shall be considered null and void, except as follows:

The Township Board, after recommendation by the Planning Commission, shall have the authority to revoke special land use approval after it has been shown that the holder of the approval has failed to comply with any of the applicable requirements of this chapter, other applicable sections of this chapter, or conditions of the special land use approval. Prior to any action, the Planning Commission shall conduct a public hearing that follows the notification requirements for the original approval.

In addition to the requirements established for specific uses in this chapter, an application for a special land use shall be reviewed for compliance with the site plan review standards in § 340-152 of this chapter.

Each application shall be reviewed to determine that the proposed special land use:

The Planning Commission may stipulate conditions and safeguards as deemed necessary to comply with the general standards and specific requirements of this chapter. Failure to comply with these conditions may result in revoking the special land use approval, pursuant to § 340-106F above.

The Zoning Board of Appeals shall have authority with regard to special land uses as follows:

The general standards of § 340-107B are basic to all special land uses. The specific and detailed requirements set forth in the following sections relate to particular uses and are requirements which must be met by those uses in addition to the general standards and requirements.

Except as specified in the following sections, all special land uses are subject to the requirements of the zoning district in which the use is located, as well as site plan review and site development requirements specified within this chapter.

All parking space requirements indicate minimum requirements.

A proposed facility shall be consistent with and promote the intent and purpose of this chapter. It shall be compatible with adjacent land uses and the natural environment and shall not have a negative impact on public service capacities and facilities. The Planning Commission shall consider the following factors in making its determination:

The Planning Commission shall establish requirements for setback, lot size, side yard, parking, screening, and other conditions as necessary for the facility to conform with the character of the adjacent neighborhoods and to protect adjacent property from adverse impacts.

Parking. Two spaces for the resident family, plus one space per employee, plus one space per each three beds, based on licensed capacity.

Purpose. The purpose and intent of the provisions of this chapter which pertain to the regulation of sexually oriented businesses is to regulate the location and operation of, but not to exclude, sexually oriented businesses within the Township, and to minimize the negative secondary impacts of such businesses. It is recognized that sexually oriented businesses, because of their very nature, have serious, objectionable operating characteristics which cause negative secondary effects upon nearby residential, educational, religious and other similar public and private uses. The regulation of sexually oriented businesses is necessary to ensure that their negative secondary effects will not contribute to the blighting or downgrading of surrounding areas and will not negatively impact the health, safety, and general welfare of Township residents. The provisions of this chapter are not intended to offend the guarantees of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution or to deny adults access to sexually oriented businesses and their products, or to deny sexually oriented businesses access to their intended market. Neither is it the intent of this chapter to legitimize activities that are prohibited by Township ordinance, or by state or federal law. If any portion of this chapter relating to the regulation of sexually oriented businesses or referenced in those provisions is found to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the Township intends that such provision or portion should be disregarded, redacted, or revised to the extent necessary so that it is enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. The Township further states that it would have passed and adopted what remains of any portion or provision of this chapter that relates to the regulation of sexually oriented businesses following the removal, redaction, or revision of any portion determined to be invalid or unconstitutional.

Uses subject to these controls include: adult personal service establishment, adult bookstore, adult motion picture theater or adult live stage performing theater, adult model studio, adult motion picture arcade or mini motion picture theater, adult video store, adult outdoor motion picture theater, massage establishment and sexual paraphernalia store, as defined in Article II of this chapter.

Establishments where uses subject to the control of this subsection are located shall not be expanded in any manner without first applying for and receiving the approval as provided herein. A special land use for adult uses shall comply with the following requirements:

No product for sale or gift, nor any picture or other representation of any product for sale or gift, shall be displayed so that it is visible by a person of normal visual acuity from the nearest adjoining roadway or adjoining property.

No adult use shall be open for business prior to 10:00 a.m. nor after 10:00 p.m. However, employees or other agents, or contractors of the business are permitted to be on the premises at other hours for legitimate business purposes such as maintenance, cleanup, preparation, recordkeeping, and similar purposes not involving the general public.

A buffer strip may be required to screen the business use from nearby residential or institutional properties. Grass, plant materials, and sight-obscuring fences or walls, of a type approved by the Planning Commission, shall be placed within the buffer strip. The Planning Commission shall use the applicable provisions of Section 13.05[1] when determining screening needs.

Any booth, room, or cubicle available for use by a patron of a sexually oriented business for the purpose of viewing any entertainment characterized by the showing or depiction of specified anatomical areas or specified sexual activity must comply with the following requirements:

Parking. Each use shall provide one space per each 300 square feet of usable floor area.

The establishment shall be located on property with direct access to a public road which shall not include private roads or shared easements.

These uses shall only be established in detached single-family dwellings which shall be the principal residence of the operator.

The lot on which the establishment is located shall meet the minimum lot size requirements of the applicable zone district.

The total number of guest rooms in the establishment shall not exceed seven, plus one additional guest room for each 10,000 square feet or fraction thereof by which the lot area of the use exceeds one acre, not to exceed a total of 10 guest rooms.

One off-street parking space per guest room, in addition to the required parking for the dwelling unit, shall be provided. All parking spaces shall conform to the regulations set forth in Article XV of this chapter.

Exterior refuse storage facilities beyond what might normally be expected for a detached single-family dwelling shall be screened from view on all sides by a six-foot solid, decorative fence or wall.

One sign, not exceeding 16 square feet in area or four feet in height, shall be allowed. Signs shall be indirectly illuminated. Internally lit signs are prohibited. The sign shall conform to the regulations set forth in Article XV of this chapter.

Meals may be served only to the operator's family, employees, and overnight guests.

Requirements for all campgrounds.

Transient campgrounds.

Group campgrounds.

Minimum lot size of three acres is required.

The proposed site shall front upon a paved primary road or state route.

All grave sites shall meet the minimum setback for the zoning district.

In addition to the requirements of Article XIV of this chapter, the site plan must show any on-site roads and plot areas. Interior roads are not required to be paved.

Parking. For cemeteries without chapels, the site plan shall show that access roads provide adequate parking for funerals and visits. For cemeteries with chapels, one parking space is required for each three seats, or for each 400 square feet of usable floor area, as applicable, within the chapel.

A facility shall not operate between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. unless the main building and any play area are separated by more than 300 feet from any residence.

Playground equipment shall not be located in a required side yard.

Outdoor play areas shall be at least 50 feet from a residential district and enclosed with at least a four-foot high fence that cannot be climbed.

An off-street dropoff area that can accommodate at least four vehicles must be provided in addition to the parking normally required for employees.

Activities associated with child care must only be provided in the main building and shall not occur in an accessory building, structure, or attached or detached garage.

A usable outdoor area shall be provided for each child as required by the State of Michigan.

Parking. One space per four children the facility is licensed to accept, plus one space per employee.

Minimum lot area shall be 10 acres.

The Planning Commission may recommend that the entire premises be surrounded by a six-foot fence at or near the property line.

Parking. One parking space for each employee and one space for each four beds.

The applicant must obtain all required state and/or county permits, licenses and/or approvals.

The use must front onto a paved primary or secondary road.

The lot shall be located so at least one side abuts a paved primary road or state route and all access shall be from that road.

Entry drives and parking areas shall be a minimum of 100 feet from adjacent property lines.

All main and accessory buildings shall maintain a separation of at least 200 feet from any residential dwelling located on adjacent property.

Maximum building coverage shall be 25%.

Any outdoor recreation development located within 500 feet of any adjacent dwelling shall not be open later than 10:00 p.m.

The Township Board may require the entire premises to be surrounded by a six-foot solid fence at or near the property lines.

Ancillary uses, such as a restaurant or retail use, are permitted, subject to the requirements for those uses in the applicable zoning district.

Each use shall provide, at minimum, a permanent structure with toilet facilities for use by all users of the commercial sporting facility, meeting the requirements of the County Health Department. Pit toilet facilities are not permitted.

Requirements specific to small scale facilities:

Requirements specific to large-scale facilities:

Parking. One parking space per each employee, plus one space per each three seats in spectator areas; 10 spaces per each athletic field or basketball court; two spaces per tennis, squash or racquetball court; one space per 100 square feet of pool area for a swimming pool; four spaces per hole for golf courses, three spaces per hole on miniature golf courses; two spaces per cage or pit for batting cages or horseshoe pits.

Minimum lot area shall be three acres.

No parking area, shelter, or playground may be located within 100 feet of any property line in a residential district.

Uses shall be limited to picnic facilities, playgrounds and associated play structures, and similar passive recreational activities. Athletic fields, courts and activity areas designed for active recreational use are not permitted.

Parking. Five parking spaces per playground structure and one space per each four seats that can be accommodated in picnic shelters.

Minimum lot area shall be three acres with a minimum lot width of 200 feet.

Maximum building coverage (not including parking lots or paved areas): 25%.

The lot shall be located so at least one side abuts a paved primary road or state route and all access shall be from that road.

Main and accessory buildings shall be set back at least 75 feet from all property lines.

The facility shall be designed to provide a minimum of 300 square feet of open space for every bed used or intended to be used. This open space shall include landscaping and may include driveways, required yard setbacks and accessory uses.

Access to the site shall be located at least 100 feet from any intersection as measured from the nearest right-of-way line to the nearest edge of the driveway intersection.

Parking. One parking space for each employee and one space for each four beds.

Sufficient stacking capacity for the drive-through portion of the operation shall be provided to ensure that traffic does not extend into the public right-of-way nor does it interfere with internal circulation of vehicles. A minimum of four stacking spaces for each drive-through station shall be provided.

Parking areas shall have a minimum front yard setback of 40 feet, and minimum side and rear yard setbacks of 10 feet.

The parking and maneuvering areas of the site shall be fenced and screened from the view of any abutting residential district or use by a decorative fence or wall, a landscaped equivalent, or combination of both.

Outdoor speakers for the drive-through facility shall be located in a way that minimizes sound transmission toward adjacent property. Amplified noise shall not exceed 65 dBA at the property line of any adjacent residential property.

Access driveways and service windows shall be at least 50 feet from property lines.

Access to the site shall be located at least 100 feet from any intersection as measured from the nearest right-of-way line to the nearest edge of the driveway intersection.

Minimum lot area shall be two acres.

No animal holding area or enclosure shall be located less than 50 feet from any lot line, or the setback required by the zoning district, whichever is greater.

Parking. Five parking spaces for outdoor facilities such as gardens, preserves and petting farms, plus one parking space per each 500 square feet UFA in educational buildings, visitor centers and similar facilities. The Township Board, after recommendation by the Planning Commission, may require additional parking based on the size and type of facility.

The required site restoration plan shall include the following:

The site plan shall show that there is adequate parking and stacking space for employees, visitors and trucks, based on the anticipated level of extraction activity. Vehicles will not be allowed to park, queue, or idle on any public street.

Minimum lot area shall be 20 acres.

Ingress and egress to the site shall be from a paved primary road or state route.

Any outdoor activity areas, or buildings housing animals, storage equipment or other similar buildings, shall be set back a minimum of 100 feet from any residential district or lot containing a residential use.

Access driveways shall be located no less than 150 feet from the nearest part of the intersection of any street or any other driveway.

Parking. One space per each 1,000 square feet dedicated to visitors and visitor activities. The site plan shall specify those areas and include the area in square feet.

Minimum lot area shall be 20 acres.

Sales shall be limited to: woody plants and shrubs; flowers and plants; sod, topsoil, humus, peat, and similar soil materials; mulch; aggregates used in landscaping applications such as washed stone and similar products; brick, stone and masonry used for landscaping applications only; and organic fertilizer related to landscaping applications.

The following are prohibited: sales or display of garden or farm equipment; outdoor structures such as sheds and similar accessory buildings; outdoor play structures; outdoor furniture; outdoor cooking equipment, including brick, stone or masonry intended for construction of outdoor cooking equipment; aggregates intended for fill or other construction applications; brick, stone or masonry intended for construction applications, pond construction materials and equipment; irrigation equipment; and any other item not clearly intended for landscaping applications.

Processing of materials on site, such as washing of stone, making/drying of mulch, etc., is prohibited.

Any stockpiles of soil, aggregate, organic fertilizer, mulch or similar loosely packaged materials shall be stored within a structure such as a bunker or similar containment, sufficiently covered or contained to prevent dust or blowing of materials. The outdoor storage of hazardous materials is prohibited. The bunker or containment structure, and the material contained within it, shall not exceed eight feet in height.

All access drives leading to parking, loading and outdoor display/storage areas shall be paved along their entire length with a permanent, durable and dustless surface, which shall be graded and drained to dispose of stormwater without creating a negative impact on adjacent property. The paved portion of any access driveway shall be a minimum of 50 feet in length. The Township Board, following a recommendation from the Planning Commission, may approve a dust-free gravel surface for all or part of the parking area and low-intensity display and storage areas, upon a finding that neighboring properties and the environment will not be negatively impacted.

No outdoor storage, display, sales, parking area, or driveway (except a driveway providing direct access to the use) shall be permitted in any required yard or within 100 feet from a street or right-of-way line.

The site shall include a building of no greater than 500 square feet of gross floor area for office use in conjunction with the garden center/nursery use. No items shall be displayed or sold within the structure.

All loading and truck maneuvering shall be accommodated on the site. Loading, unloading and deliveries shall be limited to the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

The site plan shall show a landscape buffer along all side and rear property lines adjacent to residential dwellings on adjacent properties, to screen the operation from adjacent residences. The buffer shall consist of earthen berms and/or living plant materials creating a visual barrier six feet in height. The Planning Commission shall determine the required type of landscape buffer, including design and location of berms and plants and the number of required plants. A greenbelt, in accordance with § 340-163B(11) of this chapter, shall be provided along all other property lines. The Planning Commission may require a more extensive buffer when dwellings on adjacent properties are within 50 feet of the subject property.

The height of any material (except for loose materials as provided for in Subsection E of this section, above) and equipment stored in an outdoor storage area shall not exceed the height of any landscape screening, wall or fence, or eight feet, whichever is less. Storage of materials up to the height of the adjacent building wall may be permitted in the rear yard if it is illustrated on the site plan that the rear yard does not abut a residential district and the materials will not be visible from a neighboring property, or a public or private street, road, or right-of-way, and such storage is confined to within 20 feet of the building.

Ingress and egress to the lot shall be from a paved primary road or state route.

Pursuant to the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, a special land use request for a group day care home shall be approved, provided that the group day-care home:

In addition to the above, a group day-care home shall meet the following requirements:

Ingress and egress to the site shall be from a paved primary road or state route.

The minimum lot or parcel area shall be five acres with a minimum lot width of 200 feet.

No more than 50% of the site area shall be covered by buildings.

Setbacks.

Noise-producing activities, such as ambulance and delivery areas, laundry, or power plants, shall not be located closer than 300 feet from any residential lot or use.

Ambulance and delivery areas shall be obscured from the view of adjoining residential districts or uses by a solid masonry wall five feet in height.

Screening shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of Article XV of this chapter.

Parking. One parking space for each three beds and one for each employee, plus one for each 200 square feet of UFA of outpatient area.

The minimum lot area shall be 10 acres.

Maximum lot coverage of all buildings shall be 25%.

Buildings in which animals are kept, outdoor runs and/or exercise areas shall be set back a minimum of 150 feet from any adjacent property line in a residential district.

All principal use activities, other than outdoor dog run areas, shall be conducted within a totally enclosed main building, and shall be escape-proof to the extent possible.

The required site plan shall include a floor plan, layout and specifications for all indoor kennel enclosures and outdoor runs. Kennel enclosures shall be designed so that no animal occupies a space that does not allow it to stand at its full height, lay down and turn completely around without contacting the walls and ceiling of the enclosure. The floor of all enclosures shall consist of concrete or other nonporous material that resists scratching or wear, and have proper drainage to allow for cleaning and proper disposal of waste.

For indoor canine enclosures, there shall be no wood exposed to the dogs.

Each facility shall provide adequate heating, ventilation and air conditioning to the indoor animal holding areas. The site plan shall include plans and specifications for air handling and climate control.

Each facility shall include an indoor or outdoor exercise area with a minimum area of 400 square feet.

Wherever outdoor runs are located in areas where surrounding uses may disturb the animals, the Township Board, after recommendation by the Planning Commission, may require outdoor runs to be surrounded by a solid fence.

Parking. One space for each 400 square feet UFA.

One caretaker's residence may be provided on the same property. At least two additional parking spaces shall be provided to serve the residence.

Minimum lot area shall be two acres with a minimum lot width of 200 feet.

A well designed and landscaped, paved off-street vehicle assembly area shall be provided to be used in support of funeral procession activity. This area shall not obstruct internal circulation within the required off-street parking area or its related maneuvering space.

A caretaker's residence may be provided within the main building. At least two additional parking spaces shall be provided to serve the residence.

The proposed site shall front upon a paved public street. All ingress and egress shall be from this thoroughfare.

Parking. One space per each 50 square feet UFA.

The proposed site shall front upon, and all ingress and egress shall be from a paved primary road or state route.

Unless greater setbacks are required by the district in which the use is located, buildings and structures shall be set back at least 50 feet from the front lot line and 25 feet from the side and rear lot lines.

Parking. One space for each 400 square feet UFA.

Not more than one dwelling unit is generally permitted. Additional dwelling units may only be allowed upon a determination by the Planning Commission that additional year-round occupancy by campground staff is needed due to the activities or programs being conducted.

The dwelling unit(s) may be occupied only by the staff or caretaker of the campground on the same site and his/her family.

Parking. Two spaces shall be provided for the dwelling unit, in addition to the parking requirements for the main use.

Minimum lot area shall be 80,000 square feet, with a minimum lot width of 200 feet.

The Township Board may require a six-foot fence or wall to be constructed along the rear and/or sides of the lot to keep trash, paper, and other debris from blowing off the premises.

All open-air businesses shall comply with all applicable Health Department regulations regarding sanitation and general health conditions.

The lot area used for the display or storage areas shall be provided with a permanent, durable, and dust-free surface, and shall be graded and drained so as to dispose of all surface water. The Township Board may require the area to be paved with a hard surface, if it is determined that a nonpaved surface would result in excess dust, rutting of the ground, or drainage problems.

Ingress and egress shall be provided as far as practicable from two intersecting streets and shall be at least 100 feet from an intersection.

All lighting shall be shielded from adjacent residential areas.

No display area shall be located within 20 feet of a public road right-of-way line.

Parking. In addition to the parking requirements for the use within the enclosed building, one space per each 600 square feet of outdoor display or sales area shall be provided. Sales and display areas located upon parking lots shall not reduce the number of spaces to less than the minimum requirement for all uses on the site.

Description and purpose. The purpose of an open space development (OSD) is to permit greater flexibility in development than is generally possible under standard district regulations. The intent of the regulations is to foster more creative development design, using open space to the advantage of the development, maintaining the rural character of the Township, ensuring access to open spaces, foster the preservation of significant natural features, large open spaces, or active agricultural land that would otherwise be developed but will be preserved as a result of the OSD, and other design objectives intended to foster an improved living environment.

A developer may opt to follow the requirements of the Planned Unit Development (PUD) District, which allows density bonuses in exchange for certain amenities. See Article XII of this chapter.

Qualifying conditions.

Review procedures.

The Planning Commission shall review the sketch plan in accordance with the requirements of this chapter and deny, approve, or approve with conditions, the sketch plan.

Final site plan approval.

Design principles. The overall intent of the open space development regulations is to foster more creative development design, using open space to the advantage of the development, maintaining the rural character of the community, ensuring access to open spaces, preserving natural features, and other design objectives intended to foster an improved living environment. To this end, the following general guidelines will be considered by the Planning Commission in evaluating proposed open space developments.

Review standards.

Outdoor display or storage shall be prohibited.

Hours of operation shall be limited to 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Security measures shall be provided which are not visible from the exterior of the building.

Such uses shall not be allowed within 500 feet of another pawnshop, adult use, or residential district, or within 1,000 feet of any existing church, school, park or playground. If the one-thousand-foot requirement cannot be met, the Planning Commission or Board has the authority to approve a distance of less than 1,000 feet.

Outdoor storage or sales located within an enclosure that has a roof structure shall be considered to be within an accessory building and shall be subject to all applicable requirements. If the enclosure is attached to the principal building, it shall be considered to be a part of the principal building and subject to all of the requirements for the principal building.

No sales, display or storage area may be located within a required yard.

Parking areas may not be used for storage. Sales or display areas on parking lots may be permitted, provided that:

Outdoor storage and sales areas located within any yard adjacent to a residential district (except for a yard separated from the residential district by a street right-of-way) shall be screened with a solid fence or decorative wall with a maximum height of six feet and landscaping. Materials stored or displayed shall not be visible above the screening fence or wall. Landscaping shall be planted so that there is never a horizontal break in landscaping along the fence or wall that is wider than 10 feet.

The facility shall be located on a minimum lot size of two acres; plus an additional 15,000 square feet for each 100 seating capacity or fraction thereof in excess of 100 members.

The facility shall have a minimum of 200 feet of frontage and have direct access to a public street or road.

Access driveways shall be located no less than 150 feet from the center line of the intersection of any street or 50 feet from any residential driveway.

The main and accessory buildings and structures shall not be located within 50 feet of any residential district.

Lighting for parking or outdoor activity areas shall be shielded to prevent light from spilling over the property line.

Parking. One parking space per each three seats in the main unit of worship.

Minimum lot size shall be three acres with a minimum of 200 feet of frontage on a public street or road.

All points of entrance or exit for motor vehicles shall be located no closer than 100 feet from the intersection of any two streets.

The site plan shall show a landscape buffer along all side and rear property lines adjacent to residential dwellings on adjacent properties, to screen the operation from adjacent residences. The buffer shall consist of earthen berms and/or living plant materials creating a visual barrier six feet in height. The Planning Commission shall determine the required type of landscape buffer, including design and location of berms and plants and the number of required plants. A greenbelt, in accordance with § 340-163B(11) of this chapter, shall be provided along all other property lines. The Planning Commission may require a more extensive buffer when dwellings on adjacent properties are within 50 feet of the subject property.

Where the site adjoins a residential district, outdoor loudspeaker systems shall not be used.

The intensity level of sounds leaving the site shall not exceed 65 decibels (dBA) at the lot line of residential uses.

Parking. One space per each 300 square feet of UFA in offices and administration areas; one space per each 500 feet of GFA in recreation areas.

Minimum lot area shall be three acres for the first horse or similar equine animal, plus 1/2 acre per each additional horse boarded or housed.

An accessory building used as a stable shall not be located nearer than 75 feet to any dwelling.

The facility shall be constructed and maintained such that odor, dust, noise, or drainage shall not be a nuisance or hazard to adjoining premises.

Riding trails shall be located no less than 25 feet from any lot line in a residential district.

Parking. One space per employee, plus one space per each two horses or similar equine, based on the design capacity of the facility.

Sufficient stacking capacity for the drive-through portion of the operation shall be provided to ensure that traffic does not extend into a private or public right-of-way, with a minimum of 10 stacking spaces. Stacking spaces shall be located so as not to interfere with vehicular circulation, access to parking spaces, and egress from the property by vehicles not using the drive-through facility.

Parking. Restaurants with drive-through facilities shall meet the parking requirements of restaurants without drive-through, as required in Article X of this chapter.

In addition to parking space requirements, at least three parking or waiting spaces shall be provided, in close proximity to the exit of the drive-through portion of the operation, to allow for customers waiting for delivery of orders. The waiting spaces shall be designed to allow maneuvering without being blocked by another vehicle, and shall not impede traffic flow on the site.

Any paved area shall have minimum side and rear yard setback of 20 feet.

Public access to the site shall be located at least 100 feet from any intersection as measured from the nearest right-of-way line to the nearest edge of the access.

The parking and maneuvering areas of the site shall be fenced and screened from the view of any abutting residential district or use by a decorative fence or wall, or a landscaped equivalent.

The intensity level of sounds leaving the site shall not exceed 65 decibels (dBA) at the lot line of residential uses.

Outdoor menu boards shall be located behind the front building line.

Parking. Restaurants taverns and other places serving food or beverages providing dancing and entertainment shall meet the parking requirements of restaurants without drive-through, as required in Article X of this chapter.

Minimum lot area shall be one acre.

No drive-through facility shall be permitted.

All buildings shall be set back a minimum of 50 feet from any property line in an adjacent residential district.

Parking areas shall be set back a minimum of 15 feet from any property line in an adjacent residential district.

The use shall be fenced and screened from the view of any abutting residential district or use by a decorative fence or wall, or a landscaped equivalent.

The use shall be developed on lots of at least two acres. No more than 70% of the lot may be used for buildings, parking lots and access.

The lot shall abut and gain access from a paved primary road or state route.

Access to the site shall be located at least 100 feet from any intersection as measured from the nearest right-of-way line to the nearest edge of the intersection.

A six-foot fence of a material acceptable to the Planning Commission shall enclose the area occupied by the use. If the use is adjacent to a residential zone or use, screening shall be in accordance with the provisions of § 340-163. The wall or fence shall be set back at least 30 feet from the front property line.

Outdoor storage of boats and recreational vehicles is permitted, provided the storage area is behind storage buildings and screened in accordance with the provisions of § 340-163 of this chapter.

Minimum side and rear yards as specified for the district shall be maintained. No buildings or outdoor storage areas are permitted within the required setbacks.

There shall be a minimum of 35 feet between storage facilities for driveway, parking, and fire lane purposes. Where no parking is provided within the building separation areas, the building separation need only be 25 feet.

Traffic direction and parking shall be designated by signs or painting.

The storage of hazardous or toxic materials is prohibited.

The lot area used for parking and access shall be provided with a paved surface and shall be drained to dispose of all surface water; however, the Planning Commission may permit the use of stone or gravel in areas used to access storage buildings or for outdoor storage provided appropriate dust control measures are used as needed.

Lighting for parking areas or outdoors activity areas shall be designed to prevent light from spilling onto any residential district use or property line.

Main buildings shall be set back a minimum of 100 feet from any residential district use or property line.

For uses exceeding a seating capacity of 250 persons, a traffic impact study shall be required to be submitted by the applicant which describes internal circulation and projected impacts on traffic operations, capacity and access on adjacent and nearby streets which are likely to provide access to the site.

Access driveways shall be located no less than 100 feet from the center line of the intersection of any street or any other driveway.

Parking. One space per each three seats.

Minimum lot area shall be one acre.

Minimum lot width shall be 200 feet.

Except as stated below, all buildings, structures, and equipment shall be located not less than 50 feet from any right-of-way line and not less than 50 feet from any side or rear lot line abutting a residential district.

No more than one curb opening shall be permitted for every 100 feet of frontage (or major fraction thereof) along any street, with a maximum of one per street when located on a corner lot, and two for any other street.

No drive or curb opening shall be located nearer than 75 feet to any intersection or more than 25 feet to any adjacent residential district property line. No drive shall be located nearer than 50 feet, as measured along the property line, to any other driveway. A driveway shall not be permitted where, in the opinion of the Planning Commission, it may produce a safety hazard to adjacent pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

A raised curb six inches high shall be constructed along the perimeter of all paved and formal landscaped areas.

All areas for driving and parking shall be paved.

All lubrication equipment, hydraulic hoists, and pits shall be enclosed entirely within a building.

Gasoline pumps are permitted within the front yard, provided that no gasoline pump shall be located less than 50 feet from any lot line. A canopy over the gasoline pumps may be located in the front yard, provided that the leading edge of the canopy is not less than 20 feet from the front lot line and not less than 10 feet from any other lot line.

When adjoining a residential district, parking and storage areas shall be fenced and screened from the view of any abutting residential district or use by a decorative fence or wall, or a landscaped equivalent.

All outside storage areas for trash, used tires, auto parts and similar items shall be enclosed by a six-foot high sight-obscuring wall or fence. No outside storage area shall exceed an area of 200 square feet. Outside parking of disabled, wrecked, or partially dismantled vehicles (not to exceed a maximum of five vehicles) shall be permitted for a period not exceeding 10 days.

All exterior lighting, including signs, shall be designed and erected so as to shield the glare of the lights from view by adjacent property.

Parking requirements:

Minimum lot area shall be 1/2 of an acre.

Minimum lot width shall be 200 feet.

All other requirements applicable to vehicle repair establishments, with or without fuel sales, major or minor repair (§ 340-141, Subsections C through M) shall apply.

Minimum lot area for establishments with self-service bays only shall be 1/2 acre. For establishments with a combination of self-service and automatic wash bays, the minimum lot area shall be one acre.

No more than one curb opening shall be permitted for every 100 feet of frontage (or major fraction thereof) along any street, with a maximum of one per street when located on a corner lot, and two for any other street.

No drive or curb opening shall be located nearer than 75 feet to any intersection or more than 25 feet to any adjacent residential district property line. No drive shall be located nearer than 50 feet, as measured along the property line, to any other driveway. A driveway shall not be permitted where, in the opinion of the Planning Commission, it may produce a safety hazard to adjacent pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

All washing activities must be carried on within a building.

Vacuuming activities may not be conducted in any required yard.

Parking and stacking:

Minimum lot area for facilities for large animals and livestock shall be two acres. Minimum lot area for all other facilities shall be one acre.

Buildings wherein animals are kept, dog runs, and/or exercise areas shall be set back a minimum of 50 feet from any lot line in an adjacent residential district. No dog runs and/or exercise areas shall be located in a front yard or in any required rear or side yard.

Parking. One parking space per examination room, plus one per employee.

Purpose. The purpose of these regulations is to establish guidelines for the siting of wireless communication towers. The goals of these regulations are, among other things, to:

Application of regulations.

General provisions.

Design and construction details.

The site shall be located so at least one side abuts a county road or state highway and access shall be to/from that road.

Except for the access point to/from a road, drive(s) and parking area(s) shall be a minimum of 75 feet from any lot line.

The site shall have a lot area of not less than 20 acres.

No new building or spectator seating shall be located within 200 feet of any lot line.

The site shall be enclosed around the entire periphery with an obscuring screen fence at least six feet in height. Screen fences shall be of permanent finished construction, painted or otherwise finished neatly, attractively and inconspicuously. The Township may modify this requirement where existing and/or proposed landscaping sufficiently mitigates views and noise or where property conditions preclude the installation of such fencing.

The applicant shall provide evidence of compliance with all appropriate federal, state, county and local permits as appropriate.

The site shall provide dedicated off-street parking and passenger loading areas.

Sufficient stacking areas shall be provided on-site for vehicles entering the site such that traffic will not back up onto the road.

Uses which may have events with an anticipated capacity of 200 or more people shall provide letters of review from the County Sheriff and Livingston County Road Commission with respect to the proposed event. Notice shall also be provided to the Township at least 30 days in advance of such an event.

The use shall not result in the excessive creation of dust, noise, traffic or trespassing upon adjacent properties.

Accessory commercial activities shall be limited to those necessary to serve only the patrons attending the event. In no case shall an accessory activity operate in the absence of the principal use.

No temporary sanitary facility or trash receptacle shall be located within 200 feet of any lot line.

All sanitary facilities shall be designed and constructed in strict conformance with requirements of the Livingston County Health Department.

Adequate trash receptacles shall be provided throughout the site, and the applicant shall describe the timing and method of trash/waste disposal.

The applicant shall provide an indication of hours of operation, which may be modified by the Township based on the nature of the use and the nuisance potential to surrounding property owners.

Central loudspeakers/paging systems are prohibited adjacent to residential zoning districts.

The intensity level of any sound generated on site shall not exceed 65 decibels at the property line where adjacent to a nonresidential zoning district, or 55 decibels at the property line where adjacent to a residential zoning district.

Parking shall be provided at a rate of one space per each employee, plus one space per each three seats in spectator areas and/or one space per each three persons of occupancy.

A landscaped greenbelt meeting the requirements of § 340-163 and of not less than 50 feet in width shall be provided on all sides of the site. The Township may modify this requirement if existing vegetation provides suitable screening for surrounding properties.

Before the issuance of a permit, the permittee shall obtain public liability insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and property damage insurance with a limit of not less than $100,000 from a company or companies approved by the Commissioner of Insurance of the State of Michigan, which insurance shall insure liability for death or injury to persons or damage to property which may result from the conduct of the assembly or conduct incident thereto and which insurance shall remain in full force and effect in the specified amounts for the duration of the permit. The evidence of insurance shall include an endorsement to the effect that the insurance company shall notify the Clerk of the Township, in writing, at least 30 days before the expiration or cancellation of said insurance. The Township must be named as an additional insured on this policy.

In addition to the above requirements, the procedures and requirements of Chapter 106 of the Township Code must also be met when applicable.

Intent and purpose. It is the intent of the Township to allow, with special land use approval, agritourism activities as defined in this Zoning Ordinance that are accessory to the primary agricultural land use in the A-0 Agricultural/Open Space District. The purpose of these regulations is to provide clear expectations for operators, residents, other businesses, and local officials regarding the standards of agritourism activities.

Except as otherwise preempted by the Michigan Right to Farm Act, Act 93 of 1981, as amended,[1] the agritourism activities and standards described below may only be permitted with special land use approval pursuant to Article XIII of this chapter.

Supplemental regulations.

Discretion. The Township Board, based on the recommendation of the Planning Commission, may waive or modify the requirements of Subsections B and C above where property conditions clearly mitigate any potential adverse impacts to the Township's satisfaction.

All units shall comply with the Putnam Township STR Ordinance, effective June 22, 2024.[1]

The minimum lot size for short-term rentals in the AO (Agricultural Open Space District) shall be 10 acres.

All properties consisting of a short-term rental shall have at least one property line that fronts along a public road from which property access shall be provided.