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This chapter is adopted pursuant to the City and Village Zoning Act, Public Act 207 of 1921, as amended (M.C.L.A §§ 125.581 et seq.) and subsequently amended pursuant to the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended (M.C.L.A. §§ 125.3101 et seq.). This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Village of Pinckney Zoning Ordinance and may hereinafter be referred to as this chapter.
(Ord. 37, passed 8-28-2005; Ord. 87 ZBA, passed 3-23-2009)
It is the purpose of this Zoning Ordinance to promote public health, safety and welfare, encourage the use of land and natural resources in accordance with their character, adaptability and suitability for particular purposes, enhance social and economic stability, prevent excessive concentration of population, reduce natural and man-made hazards, lessen traffic congestion, promote the development of adequate improvements, provide recreation opportunities and open space, enhance the value of real property, allow for a variety of land uses and to facilitate the expenditure of funds for public facilities and services by establishing herein standards for physical development in accordance with the goals, objectives and policies contained in the Village of Pinckney Comprehensive Plan and Parks and Recreation Plan and to provide for the administration and enforcement of the standards.
(Ord. 37, passed 8-28-2005)
Nothing in this Zoning Ordinance shall be interpreted or construed to give rise to any permanent vested right in the continuation of any particular use, zoning district or permissible activity therein. Any such use, zoning district or activity is hereby declared to be subject to subsequent amendment, change or modification by the village as may be necessary to protect public health, safety and welfare.
(Ord. 37, passed 8-28-2005)
(A) It is not intended by this Zoning Ordinance to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way impair or interfere with any existing provision of law or ordinance, other than the Zoning Ordinance previously adopted by the village and any amendments.
(B) The Village Planning Commission, Village Council or Zoning Board of Appeals may withhold granting of approval of any use, site plan or other approval required by this chapter pending approvals that may be required by state, county or federal agencies or departments.
(C) Whenever this Zoning Ordinance imposes more stringent requirements than are imposed by the provisions of any other law or ordinance, this Zoning Ordinance shall govern. Whenever any other law or ordinance imposes more stringent requirements than are imposed by the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance, the provisions of the other laws or ordinances shall govern.
(Ord. 37, passed 8-28-2005)
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
(A) No permit shall be issued by the village, or any official thereof, for the creation, establishment, development, erection, grading, clearing, construction, reconstruction, movement, expansion or alteration of any lot, land use or structure except as permitted by the provisions of this chapter. In the event a permit is issued in violation of this chapter, it is “void ab initio” (void from the beginning).
(B) The village may suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this chapter whenever the permit is issued erroneously on the basis of incorrect information supplied by the applicant or his or her agent and/or is in violation of this chapter or any other village ordinances or regulations.
(Ord. 37, passed 8-28-2005) Penalty, § 152.999
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