This Zoning Ordinance is based on the City of Grand Blanc Master Plan adopted by the
which provides goals, objectives and a future
map for the City. This Ordinance is intended to implement the
by regulating the
of
, buildings and structures to promote the public health, safety and general welfare by accomplishing the following:
a. Establish zoning districts and uniform regulations applicable to each
governing the
of the
, and dimensions for building and site
with such minimum regulations as are deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of this Ordinance.
b. Accommodate and promote
uses which are compatible with the City’s character and conserve the
values and long term stability of resident neighborhoods, community facilities, the downtown area, commercial districts and industrial areas.
c. Encourage
of the lands and natural resources in accordance with their character and capability. The Ordinance acknowledges the importance of these features on the long term economic climate of all uses in the City and the overall quality of life for City residents.
d. Limit or prohibit improper
of
.
e. Reduce hazards to life and
.
f. Facilitate adequate and cost effective infrastructure systems, and protect the substantial public investment in those systems, including: transportation, sewage disposal, safe and adequate water supply, education and recreational facilities.
g. Establish controls over potential conflicting
uses and uses which
need special regulations as
to be compatible with surrounding
patterns and zoning.
h. Promote the gradual elimination of uses, buildings and structures which do not conform with the regulations and standards of this Ordinance.
i. Provide for administering this Ordinance, including resolving conflicts with other ordinances, collection of fees, procedures for petitions, hearings and appeals; and to provide for any other matters authorized by the City or Village
.
j. Balance the City’s right to compatible and quality
consistent with the future
plan with the
owners’ right to a reasonable rate of return on investment.