NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WILLIAMSTOWN TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION INGHAM COUNTY, MICHIGAN

Pursuant to Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended (the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act), the Williamstown Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at it regular meeting on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Hall, 4990 Zimmer Road, Williamston, Michigan 48895.

The purpose of the hearing is to take public comment on the following amendments to the Zoning Ordinance:

1. Revisions are proposed to the wetland buffer definition in Section 1.03 and the wetland setback regulations in Section 28.02, subsection [d] in the Schedule of Regulations.

The Planning Commission will consider whether the wetland buffer and setback should both be 40 feet or 60 feet, or another distance that is between 40 and 60 feet.  In Section 28.02, a reference to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is proposed.

2. Revisions are proposed to Section 2.03(C)(2)(b), which deals with side yard setbacks for detached accessory buildings, to clarify that this provision applies to the interior side yard only. Also, a new footnote pp is proposed in Section 28.03 to cross-reference this side yard setback requirement in the Schedule of Regulations.

3. A new footnote qq is proposed in Section 28.02 to make it clear that Planned Developments are subject to the setback requirements that have been agreed to by the developer and the Township as part of the Planned Development approval process.

4. A new footnote rr is proposed in Section 28.02 to make it clear that Open Space Developments are subject to the setback requirements that are set forth on the approved plans for each development.

The zoning amendments may be examined at the Township Hall during regular business hours, Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., and Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing or submit written comments to the Planning Commission at the address noted above.

WILLIAMSTOWN TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

Gerald Eidt, Chair

Individuals needing special services to fully participate in in the meeting may contact the Township Office at (517) 655-3193 at least 5 days prior to the meeting to request necessary assistance.

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