The Kasson Township Sidewalk Ordinance aims to regulate the construction, repair, and maintenance of sidewalks for public safety. It outlines property owners’ responsibilities and funding procedures, grants authority to the Township Board for project management, and establishes enforcement measures for violations, ensuring compliance with state standards and promoting community safety and infrastructure quality.
The Glen Arbor Township Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to present and hear comments on proposed additions and changes to the Glen Arbor Zoning Ordinance, including new rules for text, a table format for the fence ordinance, and a re-write of the keyholing ordinance.
This document proposes additions to Version 5.1 of the Zoning Ordinance, specifically focusing on rules of construction for interpreting the ordinance’s text. The amendment introduces clarifications intended to ensure consistent and accurate application of the regulations. Overall, the proposed additions to the Zoning Ordinance aim to provide a clear framework for interpreting the ordinance’s provisions.
The document outlines proposed changes to the zoning ordinance concerning fences, detailing definitions, requirements for various zoning classifications, and regulations for corner lots. The primary aim of these changes is to clarify and enforce safety, aesthetic, and functional standards for fencing across different property types, ensuring compliance with intersection sight distance triangle guidelines.
David Taghon, a property owner in Empire, Michigan, opposes the proposed short-term rental (STR) ordinance, emphasizing a lack of communication from the Village. He warns that limiting STRs could harm property values and reduce the Village’s appeal, favoring wealthier buyers. Taghon argues STR owners benefit the local economy, urging a grandfather clause for existing owners.
