Section
151.01 Title
151.02 Purpose
151.03 Definitions
151.04 Division of lots and acreage parcels
151.05 Application requirements and procedures
151.06 Review process
151.07 Divisions not approved by township
151.08 Standards for review
151.09 Time frame for review and approval
151.10 Application for building permits
151.11 Applications involving private roads
151.12 (Reserved)
151.13 (Reserved)
151.14 Relationship to other laws and ordinances
Appendix A: Application for Land Division
Pursuant to the authority and purposes conferred by Public Act 591 of 1996, being M.C.L.A. §§ 560.101 et seq., the Land Division Act, as amended, this chapter provides standards, procedures, rules and regulations related to the division of properties within the township, provides for the relationship of this chapter to other laws and ordinances and provides for the penalties for violation of this chapter.
(Ord. 19, passed 12-10-1997)
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. Terms not defined shall have the meaning as set forth in the township zoning ordinance and Public Act 591 of 1996, being M.C.L.A. §§ 560.101 et seq., the Land Division Act.
ACREAGE PARCEL. Any parcel of land which is not within an approved and recorded plat or condominium development.
DIVIDE or DIVISION. The partitioning or splitting of an acreage parcel or tract into two or more parcels for purposes of sale, lease or building development.
LOT. A measured portion of a parcel or tract of land which is described and fixed in a recorded plat.
PARENT PARCEL or PARENT TRACT. An acreage parcel or tract, respectively, lawfully in existence on March 31, 1997.
RESULTING PARCEL. The acreage parcel(s) which result from an approved division.
TRACT. Two or more acreage parcels that share a common property line and are under the same ownership.
(Ord. 19, passed 12-10-1997)
(A) Application to divide a lot, acreage parcel or tract shall be made on forms provided by the township.
(B) An applicant shall file all of the following with the Township Clerk for review and approval of a proposed land division before making any division either by deed, land contract, lease or for building development:
(1) Names, addresses and phone numbers of all owners of record, including all parties to a land contract or purchase agreement, and their signatures. Separate written consent to the proposed division by fee simple owners may be accepted by the township in lieu of signatures on the application form;
(2) The applicant’s name, address, phone number and signature;
(3) The parcel identification number(s) of the parent parcel or parent tract;
(4) A true and accurate survey, including both a drawing to scale and full legal description, of the parent parcel or tract and of all parcels which would result from the proposed division of the parent parcel or tract. The survey shall include the following:
(a) All dimensions of existing and proposed property lines and easements;
(b) Location of all existing buildings, wetlands, lakes, streams, ponds, drives, public and private roads, easements, wells and septic fields, including setbacks from all property lines;
(c) The size (in square feet and acres) of each resulting parcel;
(e) Setbacks from property lines to all proposed buildings, drives, easements, wells and septic systems.
(5) Written verification and proof of ownership, by warranty deed, quit claim deed, land contract or other legal document of conveyance, which identifies the owner(s) of the parent parcel or parent tract;
(6) A written statement, signed and attached to the application form by the applicant and all owners of record, stating whether the right to make further divisions exempt from the platting process requirements of Public Act 591 of 1996, being M.C.L.A. §§ 560.101 et seq., the Land Division Act, has been transferred or otherwise conveyed;
(7) A written statement, signed and attached to the application form by the applicant and all owners of record, stating that: “The deeds for all resulting parcels that are the subject of this application shall contain the following statement: This property may be located within the vicinity of farmland or a farm operation. Generally accepted agricultural and management practices which may generate noise, dust, odors and other associated conditions may be used and are protected by the State Right To Farm Act”, Public Act 93 of 1981, being M.C.L.A. §§ 286.471 et seq.;
(8) Additional information may be required by the township to verify application information, geographic site data or to clarify status of other governmental reviews and approvals; and
(9) All applicable review fees as established by resolution of the Township Board.
(Ord. 19, passed 12-10-1997)
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