VARIANCE. Permission given by the Zoning Board of Appeals to a property owner to depart from the literal requirements of this chapter which may occur when compliance with this chapter would create a practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship on the property owner.
VEHICLE. Every device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, or road, excepting devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.
VEHICLE REPAIR. Any major activity involving the general repair, rebuilding or reconditioning of motor vehicles, engines, or trailers; collision services, such as body, frame, or fender straightening and repair; overall painting and vehicle rust-proofing; refinishing or steam cleaning.
VEHICLE SERVICE STATION. A building and lot or parcel designed or used for the retail sale of fuel, lubricants, air, water or other operating commodities for motor vehicles (including trucks, aircraft and boats) and including the customary space and facilities for the installation of such commodities on or in such vehicles and including space for storage, hand washing, minor repair, and servicing, but not including vehicle repair as defined in this subchapter.
VEHICLE WASH ESTABLISHMENT. A building, or portion thereof, the primary purpose of which is that of washing motor vehicles.
VETERINARY HOSPITAL, CLINIC, AND INDOOR KENNEL. Any activity involving the permanent or temporary keeping or treatment of animals operated as a business.
VILLAGE. The Village of Fowler, Michigan.
VILLAGE BUILDING CODE. The duly adopted Building Code of the Village of Fowler.
VILLAGE COUNCIL. Legislative body of the Village of Fowler, Michigan.