Those uses would not be permitted, by special use or otherwise, in any other commercial district. Low 56F. the house) and the water to be less than 225 square feet in area.A prohibition on fencing and signage within 150 feet of the Ordinary High Water Mark.A Lake Michigan-specific version of the Vegetative Strip requirement.A requirement to demonstrate State approval prior to building erosion control devices or altering a Critical Dune or High Risk Erosion Area. Chikaming Township officials, including the Planning Commission, determined that the current Zoning Ordinance was not sufficiently implementing the vision of the recently adopted Township Master Plan. November 26th, 27th - Thanksgiving. May 25th - Memorial Day
Section 2. Restricts temporary signage to 90 days, and prohibits inflatable signs, balloon signs, and feather banners. Section 3. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph..Partly cloudy skies. Section 12. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. The public is invited to share thoughts and ideas on how zoning can be improved at an OPEN HOUSE on Wednesday, February 8 from 7-9 p.m. at the Chikaming Township Hall. Please note that the language in this memo is a paraphrase and summary of the Ordinance. HARBERT – The Chikaming Township Planning Commission during a special meeting on Oct. 18 unanimously approved in a roll call vote a motion to recommend approval of the 269-page Zoning Ordinance Draft and Zoning Map to the Chikaming Township Board.
Fall 2016: Chikaming Township officials, including the Planning Commission, determined that the current Zoning Ordinance was not sufficiently implementing the vision of the recently adopted Township Master Plan. January 1st-New Years Day. April 10th - Spring Friday. Section 10.
TOWNSHIP ROADS ARE MAINTAINED BY THE BERRIEN COUNTY ROAD department, CLICK HERE FOR THE COUNTY WEBSITE. Township Holidays 2020. Chikaming Township is beautifully located in scenic Southwestern Michigan on the shores of Lake Michigan a few miles north of the Indiana/Michigan border. McKenna completed a “technical review” of the existing Ordinance, recommending areas for revisions, new sections to add, and solutions to identified problems. The Township held an Open House for the general public to comment on issues impacted by zoning. comment here How does the new zoning ordinance address the major issues? Note: Because of required separation distances, no additional sexually oriented businesses will be permitted while the existing adult bookstore is operational.Allows larger signage than other commercial districts.Setbacks and building heights in keeping with the current character of each area.Permit dwelling units above commercial first floors.Architectural guidelines to ensure new buildings complement the surroundings (Section 5.01.H.1.a).Simple form and design guidelines designed to encourage walkable and quaint village centers (Section 5.01.H.1.b).Animals are classified as “Pets”, “Domestic Livestock”, “Commercial Livestock”, or “Exotic and Wild.” These terms are defined in Article 20 under the definition of “Animal.” Up to five pets may be kept on any lot, of which up to 3 may be dogs.Chickens and Bees are considered Domestic Livestock and are permitted in all residential zoning districts, provided that the owner is in compliance with the regulations of Sections 7.07.B.4.c-d. Commercial Livestock are only permitted in the AG district. Chikaming Township | Berrien County | MI. Search: All Records. Section 1. Department Staff. Ordinance 9-Curfew Ordinance-11.7.63 Regulatiing the presence of minors at night. Please note that the language in this memo is a paraphrase and summary of the Ordinance. Below please find comparisons of the proposed Zoning Ordinance and the current Zoning Ordinance on a number of topics.
The proposed Ordinance was deemed ready to be unveiled to the public by the Steering Committee and was posted to chikamingzoning.com on September 6. Township Road Maps.
After the Public Hearing, the Planning Commission will decide whether to request changes, recommend approval to the Township Board, or get more public feedback.
Chikaming Township officials, including the Planning Commission, determined that the current Zoning Ordinance was not sufficiently implementing the vision of the recently adopted Township Master Plan. ... 2018 Chikaming Township. Berrien County Courthouse 811 Port Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085 Berrien County Administration Center 701 Main Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085 General Telephone: 269-983-7111 Niles, Buchanan, Galien: 269-684-5274 Three Oaks, New Buffalo, Lakeside, November 11th - Veteran’s Day. Ordinance 7-Chikaming Township Liquor Control Ordinance 3.31.60.