CHAPTER 151: PROPERTY DIVISION
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
§ 151.01 TITLE.
   This chapter shall be known and cited as the Township Property Division Chapter.
(Ord. 19, passed 12-10-1997)
§ 151.02 PURPOSE.
   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)
§ 151.03 DEFINITIONS.
   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)
§ 151.04 DIVISION OF LOTS AND ACREAGE PARCELS.
   Any lot, acreage parcel or tract which is divided or proposed to be divided after the effective date of this chapter, shall be reviewed and approved in accordance with this chapter.
(Ord. 19, passed 12-10-1997)
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