GENERAL PROVISIONS

§ 153.01 PURPOSE.

   This chapter has been enacted for the purpose of protecting the public health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of the municipality and of ensuring the orderly growth and harmonious development of the municipality by requiring:

   (A)   Proper arrangement of streets in relation to existing or planned streets or to the Master Plan;

   (B)   Adequate and convenient open spaces for traffic, utilities, access of firefighting equipment, recreation, light, air, privacy, and safety from fire hazards; and

   (C)   Establishment of standards for the design and construction of any and all improvements as herein required.

(1984 Code, § 6-02-01-010) (Ord. 11, passed 8-26-1969)

§ 153.02 AUTHORITY.

   This chapter is made, interpreted, and enforced by the governing body and Planning Commission and/or Zoning Commission, as required, under authority of Public Act 288 of 1967, being M.C.L.A. §§ 560.101 through 560.293 and Public Act 33 of 2008, being M.C.L.A. §§ 125.3801 as amended, or any future amendments thereof.

(1984 Code, § 6-02-01-020) (Ord. 11, passed 8-26-1969)