This zoning ordinance, codified in this title, for the city of Wixom shall be known and may be cited as the "Zoning Ordinance of the City of Wixom," the "Zoning Ordinance" or "this title."

(Ord. 08-05 § 1 (part), 2008)

A.

The Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (Public Act 110 of 2006) establishes the right to adopt comprehensive zoning regulations, and empowers the city to enact a zoning ordinance and provides for its administration, enforcement, and amendment.

B.

The city deems it necessary for the purpose of promoting and protecting the health, safety, comfort, convenience, and general welfare of the residents of the city.

C.

The city has prepared and adopted a master plan designed to guide growth in a logical and orderly fashion; to control congestion on the public streets; and to provide for a well-balanced community from a physical, economic, and social standpoint.

D.

The city has been divided into districts and regulations have been prepared pertaining to such districts in accordance with the city of Wixom master plan and in consideration of the character of the districts and their unique suitability for particular uses, with a view to conserving property values and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout the city.

Now therefore be it ordained by the city of Wixom, Michigan that this title is declared to have been adopted by the city council of the city of Wixom, Oakland County, Michigan, at a meeting thereof, duly called and held on the 26th day of August, 2008, and it is ordered that publication be given in the manner prescribed by law and that this title be in effect fifteen days following publication.

(Ord. 08-05 § 1 (part), 2008)

The purpose of this title is to promote and safeguard the public health, safety, prosperity and general welfare of the residents and businesses of the city of Wixom through the following actions:

A.

Create a diversified and balanced mixture of land uses that will support the economic vitality, tax base, and livability of the city.

B.

Regulate the intensity of land development to ensure compatibility among land uses and where applicable, provide transitions between land uses to reduce the negative physical and visual impact on adjacent properties.

C.

Provide a solid residential base that will accommodate expansion of existing neighborhoods, protect residential areas from incompatible land uses, offer a variety of housing opportunities, and support the needs of Wixom's residents.

D.

Protect the character and stability of residential properties, nonresidential uses and public amenities within the city and promote orderly development and/or redevelopment of these areas.

E.

Provide commercial and office uses that offer a diversity of services for different target markets that are appropriately located for convenience and safety and maximize the design potential to create aesthetic business areas in the city that reflect the intended character of the area.

F.

Promote the development of a thriving, sustainable mixed-use downtown village center area (VCA) for Wixom that offers a walkable area for residents to live, work, and socialize, and which serves as the epicenter of the city.

G.

Provide an organized pattern of various industrial land uses that accommodates business development, properly minimizes negative impacts such as noise and truck traffic, is located away from residential areas, and reflects a quality design image of the city.

H.

Promote development and redevelopment of sites and buildings that fulfills the city's land use goals and enhances the desirability of the city for future development.

I.

Protect natural resources and maintain views into open spaces.

J.

Incorporate open space elements into the land use design in a manner that creates an interconnected, unified system and provides green space, recreation, and protects sensitive natural features.

K.

Preserve, protect, and enhance the integrity, character, economic viability and livability of Wixom's neighborhoods.

L.

Improve the appearance and design quality of nonresidential development in Wixom.

M.

Create a safe, balanced, and coordinated multi-modal transportation system adequate to accommodate the current and future needs of the city of Wixom.

N.

Preserve and improve the capacity and safety of the existing road system and mitigate direct impacts of new development where possible.

(Ord. 08-05 § 1 (part), 2008)

Whenever any provision of this title imposes more stringent requirements, regulations, restrictions or limitations than are imposed or required by the provisions of any other law or ordinance, then the provisions of this title shall govern. Whenever the provisions of any other law or ordinance impose more stringent requirements than are imposed or required by this title, then the provisions of such ordinance shall govern.

(Ord. 08-05 § 1 (part), 2008)

Uses of land, buildings or structures for purposes that are prohibited by or contrary to federal, state or local regulations and ordinances are expressly prohibited in any zoning district within the city. However, the following are exempt from this prohibition in accordance with the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act, PA 2008, Initiated Law, MCL 333.26423(d):

A.

Medical marihuana activities by a registered qualifying patient as defined in the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act, PA 2008, Initiated Law, subject to Section 18.12.160;

B.

Medical marihuana activities, including the provision of services to a qualifying patient by a primary caregiver as defined in the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act, PA 2008, Initiated Law, subject to Section 18.12.160.

(Ord. No. 2014-01, § 1, 1-28-2014)