Zoning Ordinance

Adopted by the Bloomer Township Board November 23, 1992

As Amended Through November 01, 2015

Bloomer Township, Montcalm County, Michigan

01. ARTICLE I – SHORT TITLE

02. ARTICLE II – THE ORDINANCE PROGRAM

  • Sec. 2.01 Purpose

03. ARTICLE III – DEFINITIONS

  • Sec. 3.01 Construction of Language
  • Sec. 3.02 Definitions
  • Sec. 3.03 Additional Definitions

04. ARTICLE IV – ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAP

  • Sec. 4.01 Establishment of Districts
  • Sec. 4.02 Zoning Districts Map
  • Sec. 4.03 Replacement of Official Zoning Map
  • Sec. 4.04 Interpretation of District Boundaries
  • Sec. 4.05 Zoning of Vacated Areas
  • Sec. 4.06 Zoning of Filled Land; Use of Waters
  • Sec. 4.07 Application of District Regulations
  • Sec. 4.08 Scope of Provisions
  • Sec. 4.09 Conflicting Regulations

05. ARTICLE V – RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE

06. ARTICLE VI – CONSERVATION DISTRICT (CO)

  • Sec. 6.01 Purpose
  • Sec. 6.02 Uses Permitted by Right
  • Sec. 6.03 Permitted Accessory Uses
  • Sec. 6.04 Uses Permitted by Special Use Permit
  • Sec. 6.05 Site Development Standards
  • Sec. 6.06 Other Requirements

07. ARTICLE VII – FARMLAND DISTRICT (FM)

  • Sec. 7.01 Purpose
  • Sec. 7.02 Definitions
  • Sec. 7.03 Uses Permitted by Right
  • Sec. 7.04 Permitted Accessory Uses
  • Sec. 7.05 Uses Permitted by Special Use Permit
  • Sec. 7.06 Site Development Standards
  • Sec. 7.07 Special Qualifications and Exceptions
  • Sec. 7.08 Administration

08. ARTICLE VIII – RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (RR)

  • Sec. 8.01 Purpose
  • Sec. 8.02 Uses Permitted by Right
  • Sec. 8.03 Permitted Accessory Uses
  • Sec. 8.04 Uses Permitted by Special Use Permit
  • Sec. 8.05 Site Development Standards
  • Sec. 8.06 Other Requirements

09. ARTICLE IX – URBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (UR)

  • Sec. 9.01 Purpose
  • Sec. 9.02 Uses Permitted by Right
  • Sec. 9.03 Permitted Accessory Uses
  • Sec. 9.04 Uses Permitted by Special Use Permit
  • Sec. 9.05 Site Development Standards
  • Sec. 9.06 Other Requirements

10. ARTICLE X – COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT (CS)

  • Sec. 10.01 Purpose
  • Sec. 10.02 Uses Permitted by Right
  • Sec. 10.03 Permitted Accessory Uses
  • Sec. 10.04 Uses Permitted by Special Use Permit
  • Sec. 10.05 Site Development Standards
  • Sec. 10.06 Other Requirements

11. ARTICLE XI – MANUFACTURING DISTRICT (MA)

  • Sec. 11.01 Purpose
  • Sec. 11.02 Uses Permitted by Right
  • Sec. 11.03 Permitted Accessory Uses
  • Sec. 11.04 Uses Permitted by Special Use Permit
  • Sec. 11.05 Site Development Standards
  • Sec. 11.06 Other Requirements

12. ARTICLE XII – RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE

13. ARTICLE XIII – RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE

14. ARTICLE XIV – RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE

15. ARTICLE XV – ARTERIAL ACCESS MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS

  • Sec. 15.01  Intent
  • Sec. 15.02  Applicability
  • Sec. 15.03  General Access Requirements
  • Sec. 15.04  Driveway Spacing and Location

16. ARTICLE XVI – SPECIAL PROVISIONS

  • Sec. 16.01 Unsafe Buildings
  • Sec. 16.02 One Building per Lot
  • Sec. 16.03 Access to a Street (Lot of Record)
  • Sec. 16.04 Building Grades
  • Sec. 16.05 Required Water Supply and Sanitary Sewerage Facilities
  • Sec. 16.06 Moving Buildings
  • Sec. 16.07 Prior Building Permits
  • Sec. 16.08 Fences, Walls and Screens
  • Sec. 16.09 Accessory Buildings
  • Sec. 16.10 Variance of Requirements for Lots of Record
  • Sec. 16.11 Allocation of Lot Area
  • Sec. 16.12 Yard Encroachments Permitted
  • Sec. 16.13 General Performance Provisions
  • Sec. 16.14 Requirements for Double Frontage Lots
  • Sec. 16.15 Access through Yards
  • Sec. 16.16 Use of Temporary Buildings and Structures
  • Sec. 16.17 Solar Access
  • Sec. 16.18 Use of Flag Lots
  • Sec. 16.19 Adult-Related Businesses
  • Sec. 16.20 Use of Multiple Nonconforming Lots in Single Ownership
  • Sec. 16.21 Setback Measurement
  • Sec. 16.22 Home Occupations
  • Sec. 16.23 Garage Sale

17. ARTICLE XVII – NONCONFORMING USES

  • Sec. 17.01 Purpose
  • Sec. 17.02 Nonconforming Uses
  • Sec. 17.03 Nonconforming Buildings and Structures
  • Sec. 17.04 Nonconforming Lots of Record

18. ARTICLE XVIII – OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS

  • Sec. 18.01 Purpose
  • Sec. 18.02 Off-Street Parking General Provisions
  • Sec. 18.03 Schedule of Requirements
  • Sec. 18.04 Off-Street Parking Development Standards
  • Sec. 18.05 Off-Street Loading and Unloading
  • Sec. 18.06 Applicability to Mobile Home Park Development

19. ARTICLE XIX – SIGNS

  • Sec. 19.01  Purpose
  • Sec. 19.02  Definitions
  • Sec. 19.03  General Standards and Regulations
  • Sec. 19.04  Signs Permitted in All Districts
  • Sec. 19.05  Signs for Residential Uses in All Districts
  • Sec. 19.06  Signs for Non-Residential Uses in All Districts
  • Sec. 19.07  Off-Premises Advertizing Signs
  • Sec. 19.08  Existing Nonconforming Signs

20. ARTICLE XX – SPECIAL USE PERMITS

  • Sec. 20.01 Purpose
  • Sec. 20.02 Application Procedures
  • Sec. 20.03 Review and Findings
  • Sec. 20.04 General Standards for Making Determinations
  • Sec. 20.05 Conditions and Safeguards
  • Sec. 20.06 Appeals
  • Sec. 20.07 Planned Unit Developments (PUD)
  • Sec. 20.08 Automobile Service Stations and Commercial Garages
  • Sec. 20.09 Drive-in or Fast Food Restaurants
  • Sec. 20.10 Public or Private Junkyards
  • Sec. 20.11 Public or Private Sanitary Landfills
  • Sec. 20.12 Mobile Home Parks
  • Sec. 20.13 Accessory Apartment or “Echo Housing”

21. ARTICLE XXI – SITE PLAN REVIEW

  • Sec. 21.01 Purpose
  • Sec. 21.02 Approval Required
  • Sec. 21.03 Procedures for Site Plan Review
  • Sec. 21.04 Standards for Site Plan Approval
  • Sec. 21.05 Action by Planning Commission
  • Sec. 21.06 Modification of Approval of Site Plan
  • Sec. 21.07 Financial Guarantees
  • Sec. 21.08 Appeals

22. ARTICLE XXII – ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

  • Sec. 22.01 Administration
  • Sec. 22.02 Duties of Zoning Administrator
  • Sec. 22.03 Certificate of Zoning Compliance
  • Sec. 22.04 Building Permits
  • Sec. 22.05 Enforcement and Violation
  • Sec. 22.06 Fees
  • Sec. 22.07 Public Hearing Notices

23. ARTICLE XXIII – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

  • Sec. 23.01 Creation and Membership
  • Sec. 23.02 Procedures
  • Sec. 23.03 Duties and Powers
  • Sec. 23.04 Administrative Review
  • Sec. 23.05 Variances
  • Sec. 23.06 Appeals
  • Sec. 23.07 Duties on Matters of Appeal

24. ARTICLE XXIV – CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS

  • Sec. 24.01 Intent
  • Sec. 24.02 Amendment Initiation
  • Sec. 24.03 Summary of Amendment Process
  • Sec. 24.04 Procedures
  • Sec. 24.05 Application Information
  • Sec. 24.06 Fact Finding
  • Sec. 24.07 Comprehensive Review of Ordinance

25. ARTICLE XXV – INTERPRETATION, SEVERABILITY, VESTED RIGHT, PENALTIES, AND EFFECTIVE DATE

  • Sec. 25.01 Interpretation and Conflict
  • Sec. 25.02 Severance Clause
  • Sec. 25.03 Vested Right
  • Sec. 25.04 Repeal
  • Sec. 25.05 Penalties and Remedies
  • Sec. 25.06 Effective Date

 

WIND and SOLAR – APPROVED AUGUST 15, 2022. Bloomer Wind and Solar Ordinance Amendments. Ordinance No. 22-01