Amendments to this Ordinance may be initiated by the Township Board by resolution or by any interested person or persons by petition to the Township Board.

All petitions for amendment to this Ordinance shall be in writing signed, and filed in triplicate with the Township Clerk for presentation to the Township Board. Such petitions shall include the following:

1. The petitioner's name, address, and interest in the petition as well as the name, address, and interest of every person having a legal or equitable interest in any land which is to be rezoned;
2. The nature and effect of the proposed amendment;
3. If the proposed amendment would require a change in the Zoning Map, a fully dimensioned map showing the land which would be affected by the proposed amendment, a legal description of such land, the present zoning district of the land, the zoning district of all abutting lands, and all public and private right-of-way and easements bounding and intersecting the land to be rezoned;
4. The alleged error in the ordinance which would be corrected by the proposed amendment, with a detailed explanation of such alleged error and detailed reason why the proposed amendment will correct the same;
5. The changed or changing conditions in the area or in the Township that make the proposed amendment reasonably necessary to the promotion of the public health, safety, and general welfare;
6. All other circumstances, factors and reasons which the petitioner offers in support of the proposed amendment.

After initiation amendments to this ordinance shall be considered in accordance with the requirements of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, as it may be amended from time to time. Notice of the public hearing required before the Planning Commission, and any other associated public hearings to be held concerning an amendment, shall be given in accordance with the provisions of Section 24.04 of this zoning ordinance. (Amended Ord. 2007-1Z, effective 7-24-07)