BUCHANAN TOWNSHIP- NOTICE OF ORDINANCE NO. 7-2016 ADOPTION

BUCHANAN TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF ADOPTION
ORDINANCE NO. 7-2016
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE
REGARDING DOCKS AND MOORING FACILITIES

To the residents and property owners of Buchanan Township, Michigan,
and all other interested persons:

On September 15, 2016, Buchanan Township (the “Township”) adopted amendments
to the Township’s Zoning Ordinance regarding docks and mooring facilities
(“Ordinance”). The following is a summary of the Ordinance. A true copy
of the Ordinance is available for inspection or purchase at the Township Hall
located at 15235 N. Main Street, Buchanan, Michigan 49107.

Section 1. Purpose.

This section provides that the Township adopts the following revisions to the
Township’s Zoning Ordinance for the health, safety and welfare of Township residents.

Section 2. Amendment of Section 2.02.

This section amends the Township Zoning Ordinance to amend Section 2.02 of
the Zoning Ordinance to add definitions for community and private docks.

Section 3. Amendment of Section 8.04.

This section amends the Township Zoning Ordinance to amend Section 8.04.H to
allow one private dock per lot in the R-4L Lake Residential District if it complies
with the requirements of Section 18.36 of the Zoning Ordinance.

Section 4. Amendment of Section 8.05.

This section amends the Township Zoning Ordinance to amend Section 8.05.H
to allow one private dock per lot in the R-4R Riverfront Residential District if it
complies with the requirements of Section 18.36 of the Zoning Ordinance.

Section 5. Amendment of Section 18.36.

This section amends the Township Zoning Ordinance to amend Section 18.36 to
provide requirements for private and community docks in the Township.

Section 6. Validity and Severability.

This section provides that, should any portion of this Ordinance be found invalid
for any reason, such holding shall not be construed as affecting the validity of the
remaining portions of this Ordinance.

Section 7. Repealer Clause.

This section provides that any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this Ordinance full
force and effect.

Section 8. Effective Date.

This section provides that the Ordinance shall be effective seven days after publication.

A copy of this notice is on file in the office of the Clerk

Jill Roberts, Clerk
Buchanan Township Hall
15235 N. Main Street
Buchanan, Michigan 49107
(269) 695-6442