USE. Any purpose for which land or a structure is designed, arranged, intended, used, maintained or occupied.
(1) ACCESSORY USE. A use customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use of the structure or premises.
(2) PRINCIPAL USE. The primary purpose for which land or a structure may be used.
(3) SPECIAL LAND USE. A principal or accessory use that may be permitted within a zoning district, subject to compliance with certain procedures, requirements and conditions necessary to ensure its compatibility with other uses allowed in the district or surrounding area.
(5) TEMPORARY USE. A use or uses that occur on private property which are inherently temporary or which are proposed to be engaged in for only a short period of time. Examples include: parade-of-homes type events, street fairs, art exhibits, weddings and gatherings or events in residential neighborhoods involving large groups of people. TEMPORARY USES do not include garage sales which are regulated separately, nor would they include events or activities which occur entirely within a park, street or other property owned or controlled by the city or the schools in the event the activity has been approved by the city or the schools.
(5) USE PERMITTED BY RIGHT. A principal or accessory use that is permitted within a zoning district as a matter of right; provided, all dimensional and other general requirements of that district are met.
VARIANCE. An allowed modification to the requirements of this chapter, as authorized by the Zoning Board of Appeals under the provisions of this chapter and Public Act 207 of 1921, being M.C.L.A. §§ 125.581 to 125.590, as amended.
VEHICLE SERVICE STATION. An establishment where motor vehicle fuel is sold, along with accessory uses such as minor vehicle repair services; the sale of related products and accessories which may also be installed on the premises and the sale of convenience items. Convenience retail sales include such things as snacks, food and beverages and/or fast food where food is prepared and ordered either indoors, or via a drive-through and consumed on or off the site.
(Ord. effective 11-29-2013)