For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ACT or LAND DIVISION ACT. The state’s Land Division Act (Public Act 288 of 1967, being MCL 560.101 et seq.)
APPLICANT. A natural person, firm, association, partnership, corporation or combination of any of them that holds ownership interest in the land, whether recorded or not.
DIVIDED or DIVISION. The partitioning or splitting of a parcel or tract of land by the proprietor thereof, or by his or her heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors or assigns, for the purpose of sale or lease of more than one year or of building development that results in one or more parcels of less than 40 acres, or the equivalent, and that satisfies the requirements of MCL 560.108 and 560.109 of the state’s Land Division Act.
EXEMPT SPLIT or EXEMPT DIVISION. The partitioning or splitting of a parcel or tract of land by the proprietor thereof, or by his or her heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors or assigns, that does not result in one or more parcels of less than 40 acres, or the equivalent; provided all resulting parcels are accessible for vehicular travel and utilities from existing public roads through existing adequate roads or easements, or through areas owned by the owner of the parcel that can provide such access.
FORTY ACRES OR EQUIVALENT. Either 40 acres, a quarter-quarter section containing not less than 30 acres or a government lot containing not less than 30 acres.
GOVERNING BODY. The legislative body of the Village of Grass Lake (the Village Council).
(Prior Code, § 153.03) (Ord. 28, passed 10-20-1997)