The following regulations shall apply to all condominium projects within the township.
(A) Initial information. Concurrently, with notice required to be given the township pursuant to § 71 of the Public Act 59 of 1978, as amended, being M.C.L.A. §§ 559.101 through 559.276, a person, firm, or corporation intended to develop a condominium project shall provide the following information with respect to the project:
(1) The name, address, and telephone number of:
(a) All persons, firms, and corporations with an ownership interest in the land on which the condominium project will be located, together with a description of the nature of each entity’s interest (for example, fee owner, optionee, or land vendee);
(b) All engineers, attorneys, architects, or registered land surveyors associated with the project; and
(c) The developer or proprietor of the condominium project.
(2) The legal description of the land on which the condominium projects will be developed, together with the appropriate tax identification number;
(3) The acreage content of the land on which the condominium projects will be developed;
(4) The purpose of the project (for example, residential, commercial, industrial, and the like);
(5) Approximate number of condominium units to be developed in the subject parcel; and
(6) Whether or not a community septic system is contemplated.
(B) Information to be kept current. The information shall be furnished to the Zoning Administrator and shall be kept updated until each time a certificate of occupancy has been issued pursuant to this chapter.
(C) Site-plan new project, master deed, engineering, and inspections. Prior to recording the master deed required by § 72 of Public Act 59 of 1978, as amended, being M.C.L.A. §§ 559.101 through 559.272, the condominium project shall undergo site review and approval pursuant to §§ 153.185 through 153.193. In addition, the township shall require appropriate engineering plans and inspections prior to the issuance of any certificate of occupancy.
(E) Master deed, restrictive covenants, and “as built” survey to be furnished. The condominium project developer or proprietor shall furnish the Zoning Administrator with the following: one copy of the recorded master deed, one copy of all restrictive covenants, and two copies of an “as built survey”. The “as built” survey shall be reviewed by the township’s Planning Commission. Fees for this review shall be established by resolution of the Township Board.
(F) Monuments required - site condominium project. Condominium projects which consist in whole or in part of condominium units, which are building sites, mobile home sites, or recreational sites, shall be marked with monuments as provided in this division (F).
(1) Monuments shall be located in the ground and made according to the following requirements, but it is not intended or required that monuments be placed within the traveled portion of a street or mark angles in the boundary of the condominium project, if the angle points can be readily reestablished by reference to monuments along the sidelines of the street.
(2) All monuments used shall be made of solid iron or steel bars at least one-half inch in diameter and 36 inches long and completely encased in concrete at least four inches in diameter.
(3) Monuments shall be located in the ground at all angles in the boundaries of the condominium project at the intersection lines of streets and at the intersection of the lines of streets with the boundaries of the condominium project, and at the intersection of alleys with the boundaries of the condominium project; at all points of curvature, points of tangency, points of compound curvature, and angle points in the side lines of streets and alleys; at all angles of an intermediate traverse line and at the intersection of all limited common elements.
(4) If the required located monument is in an inaccessible place or where the location of a monument would be clearly impracticable, it is sufficient to place a reference monument nearby and the precise location thereof be clearly indicated on the plans and referenced to the true point.
(5) If a point required to be monumented in on bedrock outcropping, a steel rod at least one-half inch in diameter shall be drilled and grouted into solid rock to a depth of at least eight inches.
(6) All required monuments shall be placed flush with the ground where practicable.
(7) All unit corners shall be mounted in the field by iron or steel bars or iron pipes at least 18 inches long and one-half inches in diameter or other approved markers.
(8) The Township Board may wave the placing of any required monuments and markers for a reasonable time, but not to exceed one year, on the condition that the proprietor deposits with the Township Clerk cash, a certified check, or irrevocable bank letter of credit turning to the township, whichever the proprietor selects, in any amount not less than that established for this purpose by resolution of the Township Board. Such cash, certified check, or irrevocable bank letter of credit shall be returned to the proprietor upon receipt of a certificate by surveyor that the monuments and markers have been placed as required within the time specified.
(G) Monuments required - all condominium projects. All condominium projects shall be marked at their boundaries with monuments meeting the requirements of division (F) above.
(H) Compliance with federal, state, and local law. All condominium projects shall comply with federal and state statutes and local ordinances.
(I) State and country approval. The developer or proprietor of the condominium project shall establish that appropriate state and county approvals have been received with regard to the fresh water system for the proposed project, and with regard to the wastewater disposal system for the proposed project.
(J) Temporary occupancy. The Zoning Administrator may allow occupancy of the condominium project before all improvements required by this chapter are installed; provided that a bond is submitted sufficient in the amount and type to provide for the installation and improvements before the expiration of the temporary occupancy permit without expense to the township.
(K) Single-family detached condominium. Single-family detached condominiums shall be subject to all requirements and standards of the applicable AG and R-1 districts, including minimum floor area requirements and minimum lot size. For the purpose of computing density, the number of units per gross acre shall not exceed 2.9 units per acre in developments without community water and sanitary sewer systems, or 3.8 units per acre in developments with community water and sanitary sewer systems. There shall be maintained a minimum distance of 70 feet from the center of one residential dwelling unit to the center of another residential dwelling unit. This 70-foot requirement shall be computed along the front building line. In addition, building envelopes shall be depicted in the site plan to ensure that the minimum 50-foot front yard, 20-foot rear yard, and 20-foot side set yard (least side).
(L) Multiple-family dwelling. Two-family or multiple condominiums shall be located only in those zoning districts allowing two-family or multiple-family dwelling, and shall be subject to all of the zoning requirements and standards of the zoning district in which they are located. Such standards shall include, but not be limited to, minimum floor area requirements, minimum lot size, and the setback requirements of this chapter for the district in which the project is located.
(M) Street and roads. All streets and roads in a single-family detached condominium project shall, at minimum, conform to the standards and specifications promulgated by the County Road Commission for a “county road” in a single-family residential subdivision.
(N) Site plan. After submittal of the condominium plan and by-laws as part of the master deed, the proprietor shall furnish to the township a copy of the site plan on the photographic hard copy, laminated photo static copy, or Mylar sheet of at least 13 by 16 inches with an image ten and one-half by 14 inches.
(Ord. 5, passed 1-18-1973)