CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MUNDY GENESEE COUNTY, …

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MUNDY GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN

ORDINANCE NO. _________

ZONING ORDINANCE

Draft Update 9-2-19

MUNDY TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE

TOWNSHIP BOARD

Joe Oskey, Supervisor Tonya Ketzler, Clerk Cory Bostwick, Treasurer Dennis Owen, Trustee Kay Doerr, Trustee Dan Morey, Trustee Matt Bach, Trustee

PLANNING COMMISSION

John H. Trecha, Chair Dennis Owens Suzanne LaMielle David Witter Gregory Newhart Mark Gorton Corey Jarbeau

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Charles Hounam, Chair John Trecha Dan Morey Nancy Forystek Charles McGlinchey Alternate: Tom Rathsack

TOWNSHIP ATTORNEY

F. Jack Belzer

COORDINATOR OF BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES

Tara Ford

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Table of Contents

Short Title................................................................................ 1

Intent ...................................................................................... 2

Intent............................................................................................................. 2

DEFINITIONS......................................................................... 3

Construction of Language .......................................................................... 3 Definitions .................................................................................................... 4

GENERAL PROVISIONS .................................................... 21

Scope ...........................................................................................................21 District Boundaries.....................................................................................21 Building Regulations ..................................................................................22 Accessory Uses and Structures ................................................................23 Building Permits and Certificates of Zoning Compliance........................24 Temporary Uses and Buildings .................................................................24 Sanitary Sewage and Storm Water Disposal Systems .............................29 Water Supply...............................................................................................29 Non-Conforming Use, Structures and Lots ..............................................30 Exception to Yard and Lot Area Requirements ........................................31 Supplementary Setback Regulation ..........................................................32 Clear Vision Zone .......................................................................................32 Lot Grades...................................................................................................32 Curb Cuts and Driveways ..........................................................................33 Essential Services ......................................................................................34 Storage in Front Yard .................................................................................34 Signs ............................................................................................................34 Compliance with Area Development Plans ...............................................34 Personal Construction Authority...............................................................34 Relocated Structures..................................................................................35 Recreational Vehicle Storage.....................................................................35 Fences .........................................................................................................35 Screening Walls ..........................................................................................37 Landscaping ...............................................................................................38 Plant Materials ............................................................................................41 Screening of Trash Storage Areas ............................................................43 Screening of Accessory Use Areas and Mechanical Equipment ............44 Exceptions to Fencing and Screening Requirements ..............................44 Exterior Lighting .........................................................................................45 Performance Standards .............................................................................46

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Soil Removal; Excavation; Filling..............................................................47 Ponds ..........................................................................................................48 Required Frontage on Public Roads .........................................................51 Private Roads..............................................................................................51 Keeping of Pets...........................................................................................52 Continuation of Use....................................................................................53 Preservation of Environmental Quality .....................................................53 Natural Feature Setback Regulations........................................................55 Access Management Standards ................................................................58 Traffic Impact Study Requirements...........................................................60 Public Water and Sewers Exceptions .......................................................67 One-Family Dwelling Design Standards....................................................67 Reserved .....................................................................................................69 Exterior Building Materials ........................................................................69

ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAP........................................... 71

Establishment of Districts..........................................................................71 Zoning District Map ....................................................................................71 Interpretation of District Boundaries.........................................................71 Zoning of Vacated Areas ............................................................................72 Zoning of Filled/Poorly Drained Lands ........... Error! Bookmark not defined. Conflicting Regulations..............................................................................73 Categories Within Zoning Districts ...........................................................73 Schedule of Regulations ............................................................................73 Table of Purpose Statements.....................................................................74 Table of District Specific Requirements....................................................77 Table of Uses ..............................................................................................78 Table of Use Requirements........................................................................82

MOBILE HOME PARK DISTRICT (M-3)............................ 122

Preliminary Plan Review ..........................................................................122 Area, Height and Placement Regulations ...............................................124 Development Standards for Mobile Home Parks....................................125 Landscaping, Ground Cover and Open Space .......................................128 Public Health, Safety and Miscellaneous Provisions .............................129

PLANNED REGIONAL CENTER DISTRICT (PRC) ......... 131

District Requirements...............................................................................131 Modifications to Site Plan Review Procedures.......................................133 Parking and Loading Area .......................................................................134 Area and Bulk Requirements ...................................................................134

HILL ROAD DEVELOPMENT CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT (C-3A) ................................................................................. 136

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Area of Application...................................................................................136 Parking and Loading Areas......................................................................136 Off-Street Parking .....................................................................................137 Aesthetic Review ......................................................................................137 Storage Areas ...........................................................................................137 Storage or Display of Sale Items .............................................................137 Structures on Site.....................................................................................138 Minimum Lot Width ..................................................................................138 Yard Requirements...................................................................................138 Public Water and Sewer Service..............................................................138 Side Yard Requirements ..........................................................................138

PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.......................... 139

Intent..........................................................................................................139 Eligibility.................................................................................................... 139 Application Procedure..............................................................................139 Conceptual Approval................................................................................140 Planning Commission Review .................................................................140 Township Board Review ..........................................................................141 Required Conditions.................................................................................142 Minor Alterations ......................................................................................142 Fees ...........................................................................................................143 Appeal .......................................................................................................143

PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS ................................... 144

Intent..........................................................................................................144 Application of Planned Unit Development Provisions ...........................144 Planned Unit Development Design Standards........................................145 Procedure for Review and Approval .......................................................148 Appeals .....................................................................................................155 Fees ...........................................................................................................155

RESERVED ....................................................................... 156

District Regulations ........................................................ 157

Schedule of Regulations ..........................................................................157 Notes to Schedule of Regulations ...........................................................158 Lot Size Averaging ...................................................................................161 Cross-District Averaging..........................................................................162 Residential Clustering Option..................................................................163 Zero Lot Line Developments....................................................................165 Open Space Preservation and Development Option..............................166

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