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Ordinances are the Rules and Regulations of the Township which are adopted by the township's governing body (the board of trustees) to ensure that its environs are protected and its citizens enjoy quality of life.
 
Selected ordinances are available online in PDF format designated by an underline in the list below.
 
The following is a comprehensive list of the ordinances in Watervliet Charter Township.
 
ZONING
 
Establishment of Zoning Districts and Provision for Official Zoning Map
Rules for Interpretation of District Boundaries
Application of District Regulations
Nonconforming Lots, Structures, and Uses
Schedule of District Regulations
Supplementary District Regulations
Sign Regulations
Home Occupations
Off-street Parking and Loading Regulations
Special Land Use
Planned Unit Development
Site Plan Requirements
Administration and Enforcement
Appeals
Schedule of Fees, Charges and Expenses
Amendments
General Provisions
Definitions
Repeal of Former Zoning Ordinance
Open Space Developments
Riparian Lot Use (Anti-Funneling)
 
SUBDIVISION AND MOBILE HOMES
 
Lot Division Ordinance
Land Division Ordinance
 
REGULATORY AND TRAFFIC
 
Liquor Control Ordina ce
Water Safety
Used Car Lots
Beaches, Parks and Parking Lots
Pornographic Material Control Ordinance
Public Entertainment Ordinance
Cable Television Rate Regulations
Lighting Ordinance
 
CONSTRUCTION
 
Building Code Adoption
Building Code Amendment
Radio and Television Antennas and Satellite
  • Dish Antennas
  • Scope
  • Definitions
  • Permits
  • Regulations
  • Effective Date of Ordinance
    • Plumbing Code
    Enforcing Agency of the Plumbing Code
    Electrical Code
    Enforcing Agency of the Electrical Code
    Mechanical Inspection Enforcement
    Construction Board of Appeals
     
    WATER AND SEWER
     
    Sewer Ordinance
  • Applicability of Ordinance
  • Ordinances to be Repealed
  • Definitions
  • Operation of the Public Sewage Disposal System
  • Use of Public Sewers Required
  • Building Sewers and Connections
  • Charges for the Use of the Public Sewage Disposal System
  • Disposition of the Revenues of the Public Sewage Disposal System
  • Industrial Wastes
    • Definition of Terms
    Use of Public Sewers
    Power and Authority of Inspectors
    Permits
    Penalties
    Validity
  • Powers and Authority of Inspectors
  • Enforcement and Penalties
  • Validity
  • Effective Date of Ordinance
    • Industrial Pretreatment Ordinance
     
    STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
     
    Private Roads Ordinances
     
    HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
     
    Nuisance Ordinance
    Land Division Ordinance
     
    PUBLIC SAFETY
     
    Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Ordinance
  • Scope
  • Enforcement
  • Definitions
  • Notices and Orders of Building Inspector
  • Appeal
  • Procedure for Conduct of Hearing Appeals
  • Enforcement of the Order of the Building Inspector of the Board of Appeals
  • Performance of Work of Repair of Demolition
  • Recovery of Cost of Repair or Demolition
  • Effective Date of Ordinance
    • Collection of Expenses Responding to a Hazardous Materials Emergency Incident
     
    MISCELLANIOUS
    DNR Watercraft Control
     
    For more information or a copy of an ordinance contact the:
     
    Watervliet Charter Township Hall
    269 463 5113
    4959 M-140
    P. O. Box 384
    Watervliet, MI 49098.


    		 
     
     
    4959 M-140   ·   PO Box 384   ·   Watervliet, MI 49098   ·   Phone 269.463-5113   ·   Fax: 269.463.4808
     
     
     
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