NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS WILLIAMSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES INGHAM COUNTY, MICHIGAN

Pursuant to Section 401 of Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended (the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act), notice is hereby given that at a regular meeting held on November 13, 2024, the Williamstown Township Board of Trustees adopted the following amendments to the Zoning Ordinance:

Wind Energy Systems.  Section 8.02, subsection KK, was revised to set forth requirements for on-site and utility-scale wind energy systems.  Utility-scale wind energy systems are permitted in the AG-C, Commercial Agricultural District and the GD, Green Zone Planned Development District only, subject to height, setback, sound, vibration, shadow flicker, and environmental restrictions.  On-site systems are permitted as accessory structures in all zoning districts.  Zoning district revisions affect Sections 11.02, 12.02, 13.02, 14.02, 15.02, 16.02, 17.02, 18.02, 19.02, 20.02, 21.02, 22.02, 24.04, and 27.04.

Solar Energy Systems.  Section 8.02, subsection QQ, was revised to set forth requirements for accessory roof and ground-mounted solar energy systems, and small-scale and large-scale principal use solar energy systems.  Large-scale solar energy systems are permitted within a proposed overlay district, subject to height, setback, fencing, screening, ground cover, glare, and other restrictions.  Accessory roof-mounted and accessory ground-mounted solar energy systems are permitted in all zoning districts.  Zoning district revisions affect Sections 11.02, 13.02, 14.02, 15.02, 16.02, 17.02, 18.02, 19.02, 20.02, 21.02, 24.04, and 27.04.

Energy Storage Facilities.  The Zoning Ordinance was amended to insert Section 8.02, subsection TT, which allows energy storage facilities that absorb, store, and discharge electricity.  Such facilities are subject to National Fire Protection guidelines, as well as restrictions governing height, setbacks, fencing, screening, lighting, signage, fire safety, noise, and other restrictions.  Energy Storage Facilities are permitted in the AG-C, Commercial Agricultural District, AG-SF, Agricultural-Small Farms District, and the GD, Green Zone Planned Development District.  Zoning district revisions affect Sections 15.02, 18.02, and 24.04.

A copy of the ordinance amendments may be obtained or inspected at the Williamstown Township Hall, 4990 Zimmer Road, Williamston, MI 48895 during normal business hours.  Pursuant to Section 401(6), the amendments shall take effect upon expiration of seven days after publication of this notice.

Robin Cleveland, Township Clerk

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