(A) Expedited review process for minor wetland activities.
(1) Upon receipt of an application for a minor wetland activity, the Township Supervisor or his/her designee shall insure that all required information has been submitted. If an application is not complete, the applicant may be granted additional time to complete the application provided that the applicant agrees that the additional time shall not be charged against the township’s 90-day decision period. The receipt of the application shall constitute permission from the owner to conduct an on-site investigation.
(2) Upon receipt of an application the Township Supervisor or his/her designee shall:
(a) Transmit one copy of the application to the Township’s Wetlands Consultant, who shall evaluate the proposed action and mitigation measures based upon the criteria listed in § 152.040 of this chapter and submit a written recommendation to the Township Supervisor or his/her designee.
(b) Transmit one copy of the application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment (MDNRE).
(c) Render a decision within 45 days of receipt of a completed application on the proposed activity based in part upon the Wetland Consultant’s review and recommendation. The Township Supervisor or his/her designee may attach reasonable conditions to the permit in accordance with the requirements of § 152.065 of this chapter.
(d) After reviewing the Wetland Consultant’s report, if the Township Supervisor or his/her designee determines that the proposed activity within the wetland would be of sufficient intensity that the wetland may be negatively impacted, full review and approval of the application by the Planning Commission and Township Board shall be required. If the application is forwarded to the Planning Commission and Township Board, a decision on the proposed wetland use application shall be rendered within 90 days of receipt of a completed application.
(e) Any person who is aggrieved by a decision regarding a minor wetland activity permit application may request that the Township Board reconsider the action following the procedures outlined in § 152.052(B)(4).
(Ord., § 5.2, passed 9-7-2010)