§ 21.3. Application procedures.  


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  • A.

    Process and notice. Amendments shall be processed as provided for in the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, including notification to adjoining property owners and occupants, where applicable, and a public hearing. The notices for all public hearings before the planning commission concerning amendments shall comply with all of the requirements set forth in section 18.4.

    B.

    Application and fee. If an amendment is requested by a person, the request shall be filed on a form provided for that purpose and accompanied by an application fee, as set by the township board.

    C.

    Petition procedure. All petitions for amendment to this ordinance shall in writing, and shall be signed and filed with the zoning administrator for presentation to the planning commission. Such petitions shall include the following:

    1.

    The petitioner's name, address and interest in the petition as well as the name, address and interest of every person having a legal or equitable interest in any land which is to be rezoned;

    2.

    The nature and effect of the proposed amendment;

    3.

    If the proposed amendment would require a change in the zoning map, a fully-dimensioned map showing the land which would be affected by the proposed amendment, a legal description of such land, the present zoning district of the land, the zoning district of all abutting lands, and all public and private rights-of-way and easements bounding and intersecting the land to be rezoned;

    4.

    The alleged error in the ordinance which would be corrected by the proposed amendment, with a detailed explanation of such alleged error and detailed reasons why the proposed amendment will correct the same;

    5.

    The changed or changing conditions in the area or in the township that make the proposed amendment reasonably necessary to the promotion of the public health, safety and general welfare; and

    6.

    All other circumstances, factors and reasons which the petitioner offers in support of the proposed amendment.