This chapter shall be known as the "Paw Paw Township Zoning
Ordinance." Within the following text, it may be referred to as the
"ordinance" or the "Zoning Ordinance."
This chapter is based on the Paw Paw Township Master Plan, as
the same may be amended from time to time by the Township, and is
intended and designed to regulate the use of land and structures for
the purposes authorized by the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act[1] and pursuant to the guiding principles, goals and policies
of the Master Plan.
[1]
Editor's Note: See MCL § 125.3101 et seq.
A.
The provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements
adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety and general
welfare. Wherever the requirements of this chapter are at variance
with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations
or ordinances, the most restrictive or that imposing the higher standards
shall govern.
B.
The chapter shall not abrogate or annul any easement, covenant or
other private agreement. Where any provision of this chapter is more
restrictive or imposes a higher standard or requirement than such
easement, covenant or other private agreement, the provision of this
chapter shall govern.
C.
Zoning applies to every building, structure or use. No building,
structure or land shall be used or occupied, and no building or structure
or part thereof shall be erected, moved, placed, reconstructed, extended,
enlarged or altered, except in conformity with this chapter.
