Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act
Proposal 1 Marijuana Initiative
Per Riley Township Regulatory Ordinance 58-18, Riley Township has Opted-Out of Proposition 18-1
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#21 Offenses Against The Public Health Safety General Welfare
#25 Flood Plain and Mudslide Management
#29-2023 Performance Bond-AMENDED 6-13-2023
#33 Zoning Ordinance
# 34-22 Ordinance Enforcement Officer AMENDED 12-13-22
#36-01 MI Building Mechanical Plumbing Codes
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#53-10 Floodplain Management Provisions of the State Construction Code
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#58-18 Marihuana Establishments
Per Riley Township Ordinance 58-18, Riley Township has Opted-Out of Proposition 18-1
TITLE
An Ordinance enacted under Michigan Zoning Enabling Act 110 0f 2006, as amended, (P.H. 6/13/2011; Adopted 10/4/2011; Published 10/13/2011) governing the unincorporated portions of the Township of Riley, St. Clair County, Michigan, to regulate and restrict the location and use of buildings, structures and land for trade, industry, residence, and for public and semi-public or other specified uses; to regulate and limit the height and bulk of buildings and other structures; to regulate and to determine the size of yards, courts, and open spaces; to regulate and limit the density of population; and for said purposes, to divide the Township into districts and establishing the boundaries thereof; providing for changes in the regulations, restrictions and boundaries of such districts; defining certain terms used herein; providing for enforcement; establishing a Board of Appeals; and imposing penalties for the violation of this Ordinance.
PREAMBLE
Pursuant to the authority conferred by the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act 110 of 2006 , as amended (P.H. 6/13/2011; Adopted 10/4/2011; Published 10/13/2011) of the State of Michigan in such case, made and provided for the purpose of promoting and protecting the public health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, convenience and general welfare of the inhabitants of the Township of Riley by protecting and conserving the character and social and economic stability of the residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial and other use areas; by securing the most appropriate use of land; preventing overcrowding of the land and undue congestion of population; providing adequate light, air, and reasonable access; facilitating adequate and economical provisions of transportation, water, sewers, schools, recreation, and other public requirements; and by other means, all in accordance with a comprehensive plan, now therefore:
ENACTING CLAUSE
THE TOWNSHIP OF RILEY ORDAINS:
ZOART1.SEC101.Short Title-Zoning Ordinance
This Ordinance shall be known and may be cited as the Township of Riley Zoning Ordinance.
SECTION 901.General Provisions-Conflicting Regulations
SECTION 902.Floodplain and Wetland Protection
SECTION 904.Nonconforming Lots-Uses of Land-Structures-Characteristics of Use
SECTION 905.Accessory Buildings-AMENDED 2021-12
SECTION 906.Off-Street Parking Requirements
SECTION 907.Off-Street Parking Space Layout-Standards-Construction and Maintenance
SECTION 908.Off-Street Loading and Unloading
SECTION 912.Frontage on a Public Street
SECTION 913.Site Plan Procedures and Standards
SECTION 915.Greenstrip-Plant Materials
SECTION 916.Single Family Dwelling Standards
SECTION 918.Grading and Drainage Requirements
SECTION 920.Site Condominium Developments-Adopted5-2001
SECTION 921.Cluster Housing and Open Space Preservation
SECTION 922.New County Lot Splits Roads
SECTION 923.Wind Energy Conversion Systems and Solar Energy Systems
SECTION 1101.Intent-Planning Commission-Special Approval Uses
SECTION 1102.Application Procedures and Fees
SECTION 1103.Required Information
SECTION 1105.Review Procedures
SECTION 1106.Determination and Imposition of Conditions
SECTION 1109.Revocation of Special Approval Use Permit
SECTION 1110.Agribusiness Uses
SECTION 1111.Auto Service Centers-Stations
SECTION 1112.Campgrounds-Overnight Camping Parks-Specialized Resorts
SECTION 1114.Churches-Houses of Worship
SECTION 1115.Commercial Non-Retail Greenhouse
SECTION 1116.Convalescent or Rest Home
SECTION 1118.HogFarms-Feedlots-EggFactories-MushroomProcessPlants-MushroomFarms
SECTION 1119-Home Occupations-AMENDED 6-2021
SECTION 1121.JunkYard-AutoSalvage-Recycling Operations
SECTION 1122.Kennels-Commercial
SECTION 1124.Mining of Sand-Gravel-Topsoil
SECTION 1125.Residential Mobile Home Park
SECTION 1126.Multiple Family Dwellings
SECTION 1127.NurserySchools-DayCareCenters-ChildCaringInstituition-GroupDayCareHomes 7-12children
SECTION 1127.ChildCareCenters-FamilyChildCareHomes-GroupChildCareHomes-AMENDED 6-13-2023
SECTION 1128.Public Buildings without Storage Yards
SECTION 1129.Riding Academies and Stables-Commercial
SECTION 1131.Shooting Ranges and Gun Clubs
SECTION 1133.Utility Structures-Transmissions Systems-Wireless Transmission-Reception Relay Towers
SECTION 1134.Sexually Orientated Business Ordinance
SECTION 1135.Limited Business Uses
SECTION 1136.Commercial Composting
SECYION 1137.Private Use Aircraft Landing Fields
SECTION 1138.Contractors and Storage of Commercial Vehicles and Equipment
ZOART14.Changes and Amendments
The Township Board may from time to time, on recommendation from the Planning Commission or on petition, amend, supplement or change the district boundaries or the regulations herein, or subsequently established herein pursuant to the authority and procedure established in Michigan Zoning Enabling Act 110 of 2006, as amended. (P.H. 6/13/2011; Adopted 10/4/2011; Published 10/13/2011) An application for rezoning of any real property shall be accompanied by a processing fee, in an amount established by resolution of the Township Boards.
In the interpretation and application, the provisions of this Ordinance shall be held to be minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, morals, safety, comfort, convenience, or general welfare. It is not intended by this Ordinance to repeal, abrogate, annul, or in any way to impair or interfere with any existing provision of law or ordinance other than the above described Zoning Ordinance, or with any rules, regulations or permits previously adopted or issued or which shall be adopted or issues pursuant to the law that where this Ordinance imposed a greater restriction than is required by existing ordinance or by rules, regulations or permits, the provisions of this Ordinance shall control.
Nothing in this Ordinance should be interpreted or construed to give rise to any permanent vested rights in the continuation of any particular use, district, zoning classification or any permissible activities therein; and, they are hereby declared to be subject to subsequent amendment, change or modification as may be necessary to the preservation or protection of public health, safety and welfare.
Sections of this Ordinance shall be deemed to be severable and should any section, paragraph, or provision hereof be declared by the courts to be unconstitutional or invalid, such holdings shall not affect the validity of this Ordinance as a whole or any part hereof, other than the part so declared to be unconstitutional or invalid.
The existing zoning regulations of Riley Township, County of St. Clair, being Ordinance No. 5, as amended, are hereby repealed.
The adoption of this Ordinance, however, shall not affect nor prevent any pending or future prosecution of, or action to abate, any existing violation is also a violation of the provisions of this Ordinance.
Public hearing having been held herein, the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby given immediate effect upon its publication pursuant to the provisions of Act 184 of the Public Acts of 1943, as amended.
Made and passed by the Township Board of the Township of Riley, St. Clair County, Michigan on this 1st day of February, 1988.
Date of Public Hearing: September 30, 1987.
Date of Adoption by Township Board: February 1, 1988.
Date of Notice of Adoption: February 10, 1988.
Date That Penalty Provisions and This Ordinance Shall Take Effect: March 11, 1988.
