To view the Code of Ordinances online, click here.
Amendments to the following articles of the zoning ordinance have been adopted:
Article 1 - Introduction and Applicability
Article 3 - General Use & Operating Provisions
Article 5 - Zoning Districts, Maps and Requirements
Article 6 - Single Family Residential Districts (R-1 - R-4)
Article 7 - Multiple Family Residential
Article 8 - Senior Housing District
Article 9 - Public Recreation and Open Space District
Article 10 - Office Service District
Article 11 - Northville Road Mixed Use District
Article 12 - Local Business District (B-1)
Article 13 - General Business District (B-3)
Article 14 - Commercial Recreation District (CR)
Article 15 - Office, Research and Technology District (ORT)
Article 16 - Industrial District (I)
Article 17 - Consumer Industrial District (CI)
Article 18 - Schedule of Regulations
Article 20 - Development Options
Article 21 - Lighting Standards
Article 22 - Nonconforming Uses, Buildings and Structures
Article 23 - Tree and Woodlands Replacement
Article 24 - Landscape Standards
Article 25 - Use specific standards
Article 26 - Off-Street Parking and Loading
Article 27 - Access Management
Article 28 - Private Roads
Article 30 - Special Land use Standards and Procedures
Article 32 - Impact Assessment
Article 33 - Site Plan Review
Article 34 - Land Division, Combination or Reconfiguration
Article 35 - Site Condominiums
Article 37 - Temporary Uses, Events, Structures and Buildings
Article 40 - Administration
Article 41 - Zoning Board of Appeals
Article 42 - Building Permits
Article 43 - Amendments
Article 44 - Definitions
Table of Land Uses
Amendments to the following chapters of the Code of Ordinances have been adopted:
Chapter 77 - Fences
97-1 & 67-34 - Hunting & Weapons
53-9(F) - Animal General Regulations
67-31 - Domestic Violence
Zoning District uses in table format
Chapter 133-11 - Peddling Soliciting Update
Chapter 79 Fire Prevention Amendments
Fireworks 67-42
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Zoning Ordinance / Map
The Zoning Ordinance contains various regulations relative to land development within the Township and is crafted to regulate the intensity of land development, to ensure compatibility among land uses and to promote orderly and consistent development practices. A companion to the zoning ordinance, the zoning map, divides the Township into residential and non-residential zoning districts. Each district lists permitted and special uses.
In addition, the zoning ordinance contains various regulations to promote health, safety and enhance the visual characteristics of the community such as landscaping, woodland replacement, lighting, driveway spacing, setbacks and parking requirements.
- The zoning ordinance is contained within the Township’s Code of Ordinances as chapter 170.
- A hardcopy or CD version of the ordinance can be purchased in the planning department for $25.
Zoning Map (364KB)
Sign Ordinance
The sign ordinance establishes standards regarding size, placement, construction materials and illumination for signs along roadway corridors within the township. The sign district map is available by clicking the link below. The intent of the sign standards is to provide advertising opportunities while at the same time creating signs that are consistent and harmonious with their surroundings.
The sign ordinance is contained within the Township’s Code of Ordinances.
Sign Districts Map
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