(A) The Charter Township of Montrose, Genesee County, Michigan, pursuant to the authority vested in it by Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended, hereby amends the Montrose Township Zoning Ordinance.
(B) This Zoning Ordinance is based upon the Charter Township of Montrose Community Master Plan. The purpose is to protect and promote public health, safety, and the general welfare of the community.
(C) Zoning districts have been established to encourage use of resources in accordance with their character and adaptability; to avoid the overcrowding of land by buildings or people; to lessen congestion on public roads and streets; and to facilitate provisions for a system of transportation, sewage disposal, safe and adequate water supply, recreation, education and other public improvements; to provide adequate light and air; and to conserve the expenditure of funds for public improvements and services to conform with the most advantageous uses of land resources and properties.
(D) This chapter sets forth procedures for adoption of amendments to this chapter and establishes an appeal process through the Township Zoning Board of Appeals and provides for penalties for violations of this chapter.
(Ord. 99, passed 11-18-1996
; Am. Ord. 157, passed 7-17-2007
)