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Memorandum
To: City Planning Commission From: Aeric Ripley
Re: October 7, 2024 Regular Meeting Date: October 4, 2024
The regular meeting of the Alma Planning Commission will be held October 7, 2024 at 6:00
P.M. Alma Municipal Building 525 E Superior Street, Alma, MI 48801.
Agenda
1. Call to Order – Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting held on July 1, 2024.
Recommended Action-Approve
4. Review Future Land Use Map – The Future Land Use Map is broken down into four sections,
staff will have an electronic, full-size map on the tv screens for discussion at the meeting.
Review – Send Back to Consultant
5. Sample Food Truck Ordinances – Staff would like to have a discussion with the Planning
Commission about the creation of a Food Truck Ordinance. Staff has provided five different
ordinances as samples of what other communities are doing to address this use.
Discussion
6. Sample Short Term Stay Ordinances – Staff would like to have a discussion with the
Planning Commission about the creation of a Short Term Stay Ordinance. Staff has provided
information from two different communities as samples of how they are addressing the Short
Term Stay use. Discussion
7. Other Business
8. Invitation to Public
9. Adjourn
City of Alma
Planning Commission Minutes
July 1, 2024
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Planning Commission Chair Heather Therrien called a regular meeting of the Alma Planning Commission to
order at 6:00 p.m. at the Alma Municipal Building. A quorum of the Planning Commission was present.
Roll Call
Present: Jessica Gilkins, David Justin, Greg Mapes, Michelle Pitts, Ellen Richter, and Heather Therrien.
Absent: Justin Fonley, Sonia Gibson, and Aaron Vranish.
Chairperson Therrien led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Justin, seconded by Richter, to approve minutes of the June 3, 2024, regular meeting, as
presented. Motion carried.
Yes: Gilkins, Justin, Mapes, Pitts, Richter, and Therrien.
No: none.
Absent: Fonley, Gibson, and Vranish.
Parcel Division/Split Request
Chairperson Therrien provided the following information: An application for Parcel Division has been
received from Bader & Sons Company Linwood Properties LLC for property identified as Parcel number 29-
51-031-302-00, which includes 236 N. State Street, 112 E. Center Street, and 114 E. Center Street. The
Planning Commission has the responsibility of approving all divisions when the parcel or parcels are less than
40 acres and not just a property line adjustment.
Motion by Mapes, seconded by Pitts, to approve the request from Bader & Sons Company Linwood
Properties LLC for parcel division of parcel number 29-51-031-302-00, which includes 236 N. State Street,
112 E. Center Street, and 114 E. Center Street, into three separate parcels, respectively.
City Manager Ripley indicated the parcel in question is in the B-1 District and does not have setback
restrictions. A survey has been conducted and each of the three new parcels has been given sufficient room
for a driveway. Additionally, because of their location, each would be eligible to apply for a parking permit
to use downtown public parking lots. Each of the three parcels contains a rental unit at this time.
Motion to approve the parcel division request for parcel number 29-51-031-302-00 carried.
Yes: Gilkins, Justin, Mapes, Pitts, Richter, and Therrien.
No: none.
Absent: Fonley, Gibson, and Vranish.
Public Hearing-Special Use Permit Request-Tattoo Establishment
Chairperson Therrien provided the following information: a Special Use Permit Request has been received
from Krystal Hustick to open a tattoo establishment at 134 W. Superior Street. The location is within the B-
1, Central Business District. The regulations for the B-1 District allow Tattoo/Body Art shops to operate within
the district through a special use permit.
Motion by Justin, seconded by Richter, to open a public hearing regarding a special use permit request for
a tattoo establishment, at 6:04 p.m. Motion carried.
Yes: Gilkins, Justin, Mapes, Pitts, Richter, and Therrien.
No: none.
Absent: Fonley, Gibson, and Vranish.
City of Alma
Planning Commission Minutes
July 1, 2024
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City Manager Aeric Ripley reminded the Commission of an ordinance amendment in 2021 reducing setbacks.
This location meets current ordinance requirements. If granted, the special use permit will be included in
their application for licensing to the State of Michigan.
PC Member Mapes asked if there has been any consideration for removing the current requirement for a
special use permit for tattoo establishments. Ripley said a public hearing would be necessary, together with
an amendment to the current ordinance. He also noted no concerns or comments were received in response
to the published public hearing notice and notices sent to surrounding properties.
No other comment was offered.
Motion by Justin, seconded by Gilkins, to close the public hearing, held for consideration of a special use
permit request for a tattoo establishment at 134 W. Superior Street, at 6:07 p.m. Motion carried.
Yes: Gilkins, Justin, Mapes, Pitts, Richter, and Therrien.
No: none.
Absent: Fonley, Gibson, and Vranish.
Motion by Mapes, seconded by Pitts, to approve a Special Use Permit for Krystal Hustick for a Body Art
Facility (tattoo studio) at 134 W. Superior Street. Motion carried.
Yes: Gilkins, Justin, Mapes, Pitts, Richter, and Therrien.
No: none.
Absent: Fonley, Gibson, and Vranish.
Other Business
City Manager Ripley noted PC Members Vranish and Gibson have both resigned. One application has been
received and will likely be presented for consideration and appointment soon. Resignations from Vranish
and Gibson will be added to the next agenda.
Invitation to Public
No public comments were offered.
Adjourn
Motion by Pitts, seconded by Richter, to adjourn the meeting at 6:08 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
_______________________________ _______________________
Sara Anderson, Alma City Clerk Date of Approval
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CITY OF CARO
ORDINANCE NO. 486
AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE OPERATION OF TRANSITORY FOOD SERVICE
UNITS AND THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS, LICENSES, OR APPROVALS FOR
TRANSITORY FOOD SERVICE UNITS
THE CITY OF CARO ORDAINS:
Section 1. Purpose
The purpose of this Ordinance is to establish a policy to regulate and manage Transitory Food
Service Units in the City of Caro (the “City”); to permit and regulate Transitory Food Service
Units in the City; to reduce vehicular and pedestrian traffic congestion; to encourage new business;
and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the City’s business district and the City’s people.
Section 2. Definition
Transitory Food Service Unit means a motorized vehicle, including pulled mobile trailer, a
temporary food service station, cart, smoker, grill, freezing or cutting unit, or similar apparatuses
that engages in the storage, preparation, service, sale, or distribution of ready-to-eat or immediately
consumable food items to the public directly from the unit. Transitory Food Service Unit includes
a “special transitory food unit” and a “temporary food establishment” as defined under the
Michigan Food Law, MCL 289.1111.
Section 3. Permit Requirements
Except as otherwise authorized under this Ordinance, no Transitory Food Service Unit may engage
in the preparation, service, sale, or distribution of food in the City on public or private property
without first obtaining a permit from the City in the manner prescribed in this ordinance. The
application fee will be set from time to time by resolution of the City Council. All fees must be
paid to the City Treasurer at the time the application is submitted. All permits issued pursuant to
this Ordinance must be available on site for inspection upon request by the City Zoning
Administrator or law enforcement officer. Permits must be conspicuously displayed on the
premises or any cart, stand, booth, motorized vehicle, mobile trailer, or similar apparatus used in
the business at all times. No person may carry or display any expired, suspended, or revoked
permit, or any license or permit for which a duplicate has been issued. Additionally, the Transitory
Food Service Unit must comply with all applicable state licensing requirements, including but not
limited to filing a Notification of Intent to Operate a Special Transitory Food Unit, and must further
comply with all applicable requirements of the Tuscola County Health Department. Failure to
comply with all applicable licensing and regulatory requirements may result in revocation of the
permit by the City.
Section 4. Permit Exceptions
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A Transitory Food Service Unit may engage in the preparation, service, sale, or distribution of
food in the City on public or private property without a permit required under Section 3 of this
Ordinance if:
1. Operating at a single location for less than 2 hours;
2. The operator is a USA veteran licensed to sell goods under Mich. Public Act 359 of 1921
or is otherwise exempt from the permitting requirements of this Ordinance under state or
federal law;
3. The operator is operating under the invitation of a special event permit holder, or a
special event held by the City of Caro, or one of its agencies.
The City reserves the right to request documentation in support of any exemption.
Section 5. Applications
1. A person requesting a Transitory Food Service Unit permit must submit a written
application no more than 6 months in advance, and no less than 14 days prior to the
proposed operation date.
2. Applications are to be on forms provided by the City and must state under oath such facts
as may be required for, or applicable to, the granting of the permit. The City reserves the
right to request additional information or documentation regarding the application to ensure
proper compliance with this Ordinance and the safety of the general public.
3. The applicant must pay a fee of in an amount set by City Council from time to time by
resolution. Fees must be made payable to “The City of Caro”. All payments must be made
by cash , check, credit card, or electronic fund transfers.
4. The application fee is nonrefundable and does not guarantee approval by the City.
5. Permits are valid for 14 consecutive days. Each additional period of 14 days or less requires
an additional application submitted in the same manner as an original application.
6. A Transitory Food Service Unit that is engaged in the business of selling prepared food
that is cooked or heated with a device or appliance using any gas or liquid may not receive
a permit until and unless the motor vehicle, conveyance, cart, stand, booth or other similar
structure or fixture, device or appliance is reviewed or inspected by the Tuscola County
Health Department.
7. Application Process
A. Applications must be submitted to: City of Caro, 317 South State Steet, Caro
MI 48723 in accordance with the requirements this Ordinance for approval by
either the City Manager or the Chief of Police.
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B. The City reserves the right to deny the application for incompleteness. No
permit may be granted to any person owing any personal property taxes, money
judgments, or any other indebtedness to the city, except for real property taxes
and special assessments, or to any person using any personal property in the
operation of a business upon which personal property taxes are delinquent.
C. If, within 14 days from application submission, the applicant is unable to
furnish any required or requested initial or supplemental documentation and/or
delinquent payments, the application will be considered abandoned.
Section 6. Regulations
All the following regulations must be followed at all times by any Transitory Food Service Unit
operating in the City:
1. Transitory Food Service Units may operate in zoning districts B-1 and B-2, as
designated by the current City of Caro Zoning Map, and in designated public parks,
and lots, or on private property. Those applying for a permit to operate on public
property may only operate in designated spaces..
2. No Transitory Food Service Unit may operate within the vicinity of a hospital entrance
or within 100 ft of the main entrance of a brick-and-mortar food service establishment.
3. Transitory Food Service Units may operate within the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm
on Sundays through Thursdays and 7:00 am and 12:00 am on Fridays and Saturdays
unless the City Council approves additional permitted hours upon request of a
Transitory Food Service Unit.
4. No Transitory Food Service Units may be left overnight, or unattended on public
property, unless specified in a special events permit.
5. No Transitory Food Service Unit may block, obstruct, restrict, or otherwise interfere
with the movement of vehicular traffic, or designated public parking.
6. No Transitory Food Service Unit may block, obstruct, restrict, or otherwise interfere
with the flow of pedestrian foot traffic, movement or access to public walkways, trails
or public amenities.
7. No furnishings are allowed on curbs, sidewalks, trails, in roads, pedestrian or vehicular
right of ways. This includes, but is not limited to, lights, signs, banners, chairs, tables,
or external waste receptacles.
8. The City of Caro reserves the right to permit furnishings on any public lawn, lot, park,
or space. All furnishings must be included on a site plan and submitted with application
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and must be in good quality condition. Furnishings are subject to approval by the City
Manager or Chief of Police.
9. No liquid, solid, or food waste, or debris will be permitted to emit from the Transitory
Food Service Unit. The permittee must keep the premises whereon said Transitory
Food Service Unit is located free from their own rubbish, waste products, cans, bottles
and debris including napkins, straws, paper cups and plates and other waste material.
10. Only reasonable vapors, steam or exhaust will be permitted to emit from the Transitory
Food Service Unit.
11. Use of generators may be prohibited if its use, location, or condition is anticipated to
create a nuisance to neighbors or pedestrians.
12. The Transitory Food Service Unit must comply with all local, state, and federal laws
set forth by the Michigan Food Code, Michigan Health Department, USDA, Michigan
Department of Agriculture, Michigan Secretary of State, Michigan Liquor Control
Code, Internal Revenue Service, Tuscola County Health Department, or any other
agency or entity with lawful jurisdiction over the Transitory Food Service Unit, its
operation, and product sales.
13. Transitory Food Service Unit must comply with all regulations herein, and subsequent
recommendations by the City of Caro. The Transitory Food Service Unit must furnish
all documents as outlined, and any other proofs, or documents requested by Chief of
Police.
Section 7. Indemnification
A Transitory Food Service Unit permit holder, and private property owner, agrees to hold
harmless and indemnify the City of Caro, its agencies, its employees, or agents in all matters
arising from the permitted application, and/or the operation of the Transitory Food Service Unit.
Section 8. Insurance
A Transitory Food Service Unit permit holder, operating on public property, must have no less
than $1,000,000.00 business liability insurance naming the City of Caro as an additional insured
for approved dates of operation. Proof of business insurance must be submitted with permit
application. Proof of insurance is due prior to the Transitory Food Service Unit permitted operation
dates.
Section 9. Impoundment
Any equipment associated with a Transitory Food Service Unit that is not in compliance with this
Ordinance and is left on public property may be impounded at the owner’s sole expense.
Section 10. Non-exclusivity:
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No provision in this chapter limits or intends to limit in any way the Transitory Food Service Unit,
or its operator the right to offer or sell its products to the general public, other business entities,
municipalities, or agencies before, during or after the operation permitted herein. The permit does
not limit the City of Caro from freely engaging other persons, organizations, or businesses to
provide the same or similar products or services at any time. Approval for a permit does not
constitute approval or agreement to approve future applications.
Section 11. Revocation, Suspension, or Refusal; Appeal
Once a permit has been issued, the Zoning Administrator may, at any time, revoke or suspend a
license for failure to comply with the provisions of this Ordinance or any rules or regulations
promulgated by the City included, but not limited to one or more of the following reasons:
1. Failure to pay all required fees;
2. Fraud, misrepresentation or false statement contained in the application for a permit;
3. Fraud, misrepresentation or false statement made in the operation of a business;
4. Any violation amounting to a felony, or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, resulting
from or related to operation of a business in the City;
5. Conducting a business in an unlawful manner or in such manner as to constitute a breach
of the peace or to constitute a nuisance per se to the health, safety or welfare of the public;
6. Failure to comply with an requirement of any authorized city official as it relates to the
operation or business pertaining to the permit;
7. The failure of any applicant or permittee (including all employees, agents and
representatives of the applicant or permittee) to meet and satisfy any provision of this Code
or any other duly established rule or regulation of the city applicable to the business for
which the permit has been requested or granted;
8. Failure to obtain any other required license or permit for the business from any federal,
state or local agency or authority and lack of any evidence that such state license or permit
has been obtained and proof that all fees pertaining thereto have been paid;
9. Failure to provide any information reasonably requested by the Zoning Administrator
related to the application;
10. Failing to comply with this Ordinance.
The City must provide a permittee with reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard before
revoking or suspending a permit.
If a permit application is denied or a permit is revoked or suspended, the aggrieved party may
appeal to the City Council in writing within ten days. If no appeal is timely filed, then the denial,
revocation, or suspension is final.
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Section 12. Other Permits
A permit obtained does not relieve any Transitory Food Service Unit of its responsibility for
obtaining any other permit or license or authorization required by any other ordinance, statute, law
or administrative rule promulgated by any entity with jurisdiction over the location or conduct
considered within this Ordinance.
Section 13. Validity and Severability
Should any portion of this Ordinance be found invalid for any reason, such holding will not be
construed as affecting the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
Section 14. Repealer Clause
Any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent
necessary to give this Ordinance full force and effect.
Section 15. Violation
A violation of this ordinance is a municipal civil infraction and, in addition, the City of Caro is
entitled to enforce this ordinance by seeking injunctive relief or any other remedy allowed by law.
Section 16. Effective Date
This ordinance is effective 30 days after publication.
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PART I - GENERAL ORDINANCES
Chapter 18 - BUSINESSES
ARTICLE III. - INDIVIDUAL BUSINESS GUIDELINES
DIVISION 8. MOBILE FOOD VENDING
Canton Charter Township, (Wayne Co.), Michigan, Code of Ordinances Created: 2024-05-21 15:05:50 [EST]
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DIVISION 8. MOBILE FOOD VENDING
Sec. 18-172. Purpose and intent.
To regulate the operation of mobile food vending units engaging in mobile food vending within the township
for the public health, safety, and welfare of the township and persons who patronize mobile food vendors.
(Ord. of 5-11-2021, § 2)
Sec. 18-173. Definitions.
The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them
in this Section, except where the context of their usage clearly indicates a different meaning:
(a) Commercial area(s) shall mean the C-1, Village Shopping; C-2, Community Commercial; C-3, Regional
Commercial; C-4, Interchange Service; MRD, Mid-Rise Development; HRD, High-Rise Development; O-1,
Office; LI-R, Light Industrial Research; LI, Light Industrial; and GI, General Industrial Zoning Districts, as
established in Appendix A of the Charter Township of Canton Code of Ordinances and Official Township
Zoning Map.
(b) Mobile food vending shall mean vending, serving, or offering for sale food and/or beverages from a
mobile food vending unit which meets the definition of a food service establishment under Public Act
92 of 2000, which may include the ancillary sales of branded items consistent with the food; for
example, a t-shirt that bears the name of the organization engaged in mobile food vending.
(c) Mobile food vending unit(s) shall mean any motorized or non-motorized vehicle, trailer, or other
means of conveyance designed to be portable and not permanently affixed to the ground from which
food is prepared, served, and/or offered for sale.
(d) Operate shall mean all activities associated with the conduct of business, including but not limited to,
setup and takedown, and/or time periods when the mobile food vending unit is open for business.
(e) Residential area(s) shall mean the RA, Rural Agricultural; RE, Residential Estate; RR, Rural Residential;
R-1, Single-Family Residential; R-2, Single-Family Residential; R-3, Single-Family Residential; R-4, Single-
Family Residential; R-5, Single-Family Residential; R-6 Single-Family Attached Housing; MR, Multiple-
Family Residential; and RMH, Mobile Home Park Zoning Districts, as established in Appendix A of the
Charter Township of Canton Code of Ordinances and Official Township Zoning Map.
(f) Vendor(s) shall mean any individual or legal entity engaged in the business of mobile food vending.
(Ord. of 5-11-2021, § 2)
Sec. 18-174. License required.
No vendor shall engage in mobile food vending without a license from the township clerk or their designee
issued in accordance with this division, except where exempted by this division or any other township ordinance.
The township clerk or their designee shall prescribe the form of and application for such license. All licenses shall
be prominently displayed on the mobile food vending unit and visible to the public. A license shall not be required
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for any vendor engaged by a private individual to serve guests at a private event, such as a birthday or graduation
party, or for any vendor authorized by the Leisure Services Director or their designee to participate in a township-
sponsored event.
Once approved, a mobile food vending license shall be valid until December 31 of the year in which it was
issued.
(Ord. of 5-11-2021, § 2)
Sec. 18-175. Fees.
An application for a license under this chapter shall be accompanied by a fee in accordance with article II,
section 18-24(a), of this chapter. No fee shall be charged to any honorably discharged veteran of the United States
Military who is a resident of the State of Michigan and submits official documentation evidencing such to the
township clerk or their designee. No fee shall be charged for a license issued to a business which is on the
township's tax rolls and whose normal business operations include the sale of food and/or beverages. No one shall
hire or subcontract such vendors in an attempt to evade the provisions of this division.
(Ord. of 5-11-2021, § 2)
Sec. 18-176. Requirements.
(a) Applications for a mobile food vending license shall demonstrate compliance with all applicable federal,
state, and county laws and regulations, as well as all applicable township codes and ordinances, excepting
chapter 54.
(b) Hours of operation:
(1) Within residential areas, vendors may only operate between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Sunday through Thursday, and 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday;
(2) Within commercial areas, vendors may only operate between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.;
(3) Operating outside of the hours set forth in this section shall be subject to approval of the township
board of trustees;
(4) No mobile food vending unit may be left unattended for more than two hours; and any mobile food
vending unit not in operation shall be removed from the licensed site between the hours of 11:00 p.m.
and 7:00 a.m. in commercial areas, and 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. in residential areas, except that this
subsection shall not apply to township-authorized events;
(c) Lighting and noise:
(1) Vendors shall not use any flashing, blinking, or strobe lights; and all exterior lights over 60 watts shall
contain opaque hood shields directing the illumination downward while operating at a private event in
a residential area;
(2) Vendors shall not use loud music, horns, amplification devices, "crying out," or any other audible
means of gaining attention which causes a nuisance or safety hazard, as determined under the
Township Noise Ordinance while operating at a private event in a residential area;
(d) Locations:
(1) Mobile food vending shall be permitted on public property when authorized by the governmental
agency having jurisdiction. In the case of township property, consent of the township, subject to the
requirements set forth in this division, shall be required to operate a mobile food vending unit;
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(2) Mobile food vending shall be permitted on private property when authorized by the property owner
subject to the requirements set forth in this Division;
(3) Vendors shall not operate on public property within 300 feet of any township-approved street fair,
public festival, farmers market, or other event being conducted without the prior written authorization
of the event sponsor(s); such setback distance shall be measured horizontally in a straight line between
the nearest border of the event and the middle point of the mobile food vending unit's primary service
window;
(4) Vendors shall not operate on public property within 300 feet of any restaurant open to the public
without the prior written authorization of the restaurant owner(s); such setback distance shall be
measured horizontally in a straight line between the middle point of the primary public entrance of the
restaurant and the middle point of the mobile food vending unit's primary service window;
(5) Mobile food vending must maintain at least a 15 feet setback from a fire hydrant; the Fire Marshal or
their designee may require a greater distance;
(e) Mobile food vending unit configuration:
(1) Mobile food vending units shall be limited to 36 feet in length and nine feet in width;
(2) There shall be a minimum of seven feet of vertical clearance between the ground level and lowest
point of any awning structure;
(f) Parking:
(1) If parked on public property, mobile food vendors shall comply with all applicable parking regulations,
subject to section 18-179 of this division;
(2) If located within a parking lot on private property within a commercial area, the area(s) used for mobile
food vending unit operations shall not reduce the required parking for the property, as established in
Appendix A of the Charter Township of Canton Code of Ordinances, by more than ten percent;
(g) Pedestrian and vehicular circulation. A vendor shall not disrupt pedestrian or vehicular circulation on the
licensed property;
(h) Representation. A vendor shall not represent the granting of a license under this division as an endorsement
by the township of the mobile food vendor;
(i) Service.
(1) No food shall be prepared, sold, or displayed outside of the mobile food vending unit;
(2) No outdoor cooking facilities, including but not limited to, grills and other heating elements, or outdoor
refrigeration or storage units which are not contained in the mobile food vending unit are permitted;
(3) All materials and supplies, including but not limited to plates, cups, napkins, eating or serving utensils,
and condiments must be stored in the mobile food vending unit, with the exception of the waste
receptacle required under this section;
(4) Food and beverage service shall be provided only on the non-driving lane side of the mobile food
vending unit.
Any of the requirements of this subsection (i) may be waived in whole or in part by the township.
(j) Signs:
(1) In addition to signs placed on the mobile food vending unit itself, vendors may have one portable sign
not greater than six square feet, with no dimension greater than three feet, and no height (with legs)
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greater than four feet, located within five feet of the unit; and under no circumstances shall such a sign
be placed upon a sidewalk or roadway or impede pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic;
(2) Vendors shall otherwise comply with the Township Sign Ordinance, Article 6A.00 of Appendix A;
(k) Utilities:
(1) No utilities shall be drawn from a public right-of-way;
(2) Vendors shall not utilize any electricity or other utilities without the prior written authorization of the
utility customer(s), and no power cable or similar device shall be extended at or across any street, alley,
sidewalk, or path so as to cause a safety hazard, as determined by the township building official or
their designee;
(l) Waste:
(1) Any spills shall be immediately cleaned up by the vendor;
(2) The vendor shall promptly remove all garbage and waste at the site of the mobile food vending unit
attributable to their operation, and shall provide and maintain a refuse container for public use within
five feet of the mobile food vending unit; use of township-owned or -controlled refuse containers is
prohibited;
(3) The dumping of graywater, grease, or other food waste is prohibited.
(Ord. of 5-11-2021, § 2)
Sec. 18-177. Application requirements.
The applicant shall truthfully provide, in full, all information requested by the township clerk. The applicant
shall submit all of the following with the completed and signed license application form:
(a) A copy of the Driver's License(s) of the individual identified as being the driver/operator of the mobile
food vending unit;
(b) A copy of a valid vehicle registration for the mobile food vending unit, including trailers, if a separate
registration is required;
(c) A copy of proof of valid auto insurance for the mobile food vending unit, including trailers, if applicable;
(d) A copy of valid commercial liability insurance meeting the township's insurance requirements;
(e) A copy of all required permits and/or licenses issued by the Wayne County Health Department or other
licensing agency, as applicable;
(f) A brief written description of the mobile food vending unit, which shall include the following
information:
(1) The length and width in feet of the mobile food vending unit to be operated, including trailers, if
applicable;
(2) The height from ground level to the lowest point of any awnings attached to the mobile food
vending unit to be operated, if applicable;
(3) A description of how electricity will be provided for the mobile food vending unit;
(g) A scale drawing (plot plan) which demonstrates compliance with each of the requirements of section
18-178 of this Division for each location proposed for mobile food vending under the license;
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(h) Written permission from the private property owner(s), event sponsor(s), or utility customer(s), as
applicable;
(i) A description of fraud or theft misdemeanor convictions for the time period beginning five years prior
to the date of the application for a license or any felony convictions for the time period beginning ten
years prior to the date of the application for a license;
(j) Any other information requested by the township clerk or their designee to determine compliance with
this chapter, and all applicable township codes and ordinances.
(Ord. of 5-11-2021, § 2)
Sec. 18-178. Review.
The application shall be provided by the township clerk to the township's Development Review Committee,
which shall review the scale drawing (plot plan) and other application materials, and provide the township clerk or
their designee with a written recommendation within 14 business days after the Development Review Committee
meeting. The recommendation shall specify any deficiencies in the application materials and provide
recommendations as appropriate. The applicant shall revise their application materials based on the requirements
and recommendations of the Development Review Committee. The township clerk or their designee shall be the
final approval authority.
Applications for a license under this Division shall not be subject to the requirements of article II, sections 18-
24(c) and 18-24(d) of this chapter.
(Ord. of 5-11-2021, § 2)
Sec. 18-179. Parking beyond limits allowed by township ordinance and order.
Any mobile food vending unit with a valid license may park in a township-owned or -controlled parking space
for time periods authorized by the license, subject to the requirements of this chapter; and such mobile food
vending unit shall not be restricted to the hours where parking would otherwise be allowed in the particular
parking space.
(Ord. of 5-11-2021, § 2)
Sec. 18-180. Impoundment.
Any equipment associated with mobile food vending left on public property after the term of an approved
license may be impounded at the owner's expense.
(Ord. of 5-11-2021, § 2)
Sec. 18-181. Other licenses.
A license obtained under this division shall not relieve the vendor of the responsibility for obtaining any
other license, permit, or any other authorization required by any other ordinance, statute, or administrative rule.
(Ord. of 5-11-2021, § 2)
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Sec. 18-182. Civil infraction.
A vendor who violates this division is responsible for a municipal civil infraction and subject to a fine of up to
$500.00 per day.
(Ord. of 5-11-2021, § 2)
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TITLE XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS
C
HAPTER
110: L
ICENSING AND
M
ISCELLANEOUS
Hawkers, Peddlers, and Solicitors
110.01 Definions
For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definions shall apply unless the context
clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
PEDDLER. Any individual, whether a resident of the village or not, traveling either by foot or
vehicle from place to place, carrying goods, wares or merchandise, offering and exposing
the same for sale, or making sales and delivering arcles to purchasers. The word
PEDDLER shall include the words HAWKER and HUCKSTER.
SOLICITOR. Any individual, whether a resident of the village or not, traveling either by foot
or vehicle from place to place, taking or aempng to take orders for the sale of goods,
wares or merchandise for future delivery, or for services to be furnished or performed in
the future. This definion shall include any person who uses or occupies any building,
structure or other place in the village for the sole purpose of taking orders for future
delivery.
(1957 Code, 20-501 - Codified 2024-09-16)
110.02 License
It shall be unlawful for any peddler or solicitor to engage in such business within the village
without first obtaining a license as provided in this subchapter; provided, however, that any
individual selling or offering for sale only goods, wares or merchandise which he has grown,
raised or manufactured shall, aer meeng all other requirements, be granted a license
without payment of the fee required by this subchapter; and further provided, that any
individual selling or offering for sale merchandise for the benefit of any charitable
organizaon, or public instuon located in the village and without personal pecuniary gain
to the individual, shall, aer meeng all other requirements, be granted a license without
payment of the fee required by this subchapter. The amount of the fee shall be set by the
Council.
(1957 Code, 20-502 - Codified 2024-09-16) Penalty, see 10.99
110.03 Exhibion of License
Peddlers and solicitors are required to exhibit their licenses at the request of any cizen.
(1957 Code, 20-503 - Codified 2024-09-16) Penalty, see 10.99
110.04 Invitaon to Premises
It shall be unlawful for any peddler or solicitor to enter a private residence or any premises
upon which a private residence is located for the purpose of engaging in his or her business
without first having been requested or invited to do so by the owner or occupant thereof.
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(1957 Code, 20-505 - Codified 2024-09-16) Penalty, see 10.99
Transient Merchants
110.20 Definions
The word TRANSIENT MERCHANT as used in this subchapter shall mean any person,
whether a resident of the village or not, who engages in the temporary business of retail
sale and delivery of goods, wares or merchandise within said village, and who, for the
purpose of conducng such business, uses or occupies any village lot, premises, building,
room or structure including railroad cars; provided, however, that such definion shall not
be construed to include merchants having regularly established places of business within
the village who make incidental sales or deliveries direct from railroad cars, or to persons
making sales at any annual fair, and provided further that every person engaged in carrying
on a temporary business unl his or her inventory has been assessed for taxaon in the
village.
(1957 Code, 20-551 - Codified 2024-09-16)
110.21 License
(A) It shall be unlawful for any transient merchant to engage in such business without first
obtaining a license as provided in this subchapter; provided however, that any person
selling or offering for sale any goods, wares or merchandise on behalf of and solely for
the benefit of any recognized charitable or religious or public instuon in the village
shall, aer meeng all other requirements, be granted a license without payment of the
fee required by this subchapter.
(B) The license fee shall be refunded to any licensee who connued in the same business as
soon as his or her inventory has been assessed for taxes in the village; provided,
however, that such fee shall not be so refunded unl an amount at least equal to said
fee has been paid to the village by the licensee in taxes on the licensees business
property or in water charges for water furnished the licensee’s place of business. The
amount of the fee shall be set by the Council.
(1957 Code, 20-552 - Codified 2024-09-16) Penalty, see 10.99
Public Show, Circus, or Exhibion
110.35 License
(A) No person shall conduct, maintain or operate any carnival, public show, circus or
exhibion to which admission is obtained upon payment of money and which has no
permanent locaon in the village without first obtaining a license as provided in this
subchapter.
(B) The provisions of this subchapter shall not extend to any exhibions by the pupils of any
school or to any entertainment for the benefit of any school, church or for any
benevolent or charitable object, and nothing contained herein shall be construed to
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require any school, church or those giving or responsible for any entertainment for any
benevolent or charitable object to obtain a license hereunder.
(1957 Code, 20-601 - Codified 2024-09-16) Penalty, see 10.99
110.36 Applicaon for License
The Clerk shall require that any person desiring a license under this subchapter shall state in
his or her applicaon the proposed locaon of the business, the wrien consent of the
owner of the property, the number of employees, a descripon of the sanitary facilies on
the property and a sufficient descripon of the type of show or exhibit to apprize the Clerk
of its nature.
(1957 Code, 20-602 - Codified 2024-09-16)
110.37 Granng of License
(A) The Clerk shall not grant such license except on cerficaon of the Police and Fire
Departments that all requirements prescribed by this code have been complied with and
that the public peace, health and safety are adequately safeguarded.
(B) The Clerk shall not grant such license if it shall appear that such show or exhibion is of
an indecent or immoral nature.
(1957 Code, 20-603 - Codified 2024-09-16)
110.38 Bond
The applicant, before being granted a license, shall file with the Clerk a bond, approved as to
form by the Village Aorney, running to the village in the amount of $1,000.00 which Bond
shall become available in the payment of any damage to public or private property and the
payment of any personal injuries resulng from the conducng, maintenance or operaon
of the business and shall be further condioned that the applicant shall have the premises
used by him in a clean and sanitary condion.
(1957 Code, 20-604 - Codified 2024-09-16)
Food Trucks
110.50 Requirements
(A) Provide appropriate waste receptacles at the site of the unit and remove all lier, debris
and other waste aributable to the vendor on a daily basis.
(B) Not operated on public property within one block of a village-authorized street fair,
public fesval, farmers market, or event being conducted without authorizaon from the
event sponsor.
(C) Not use any flashing or blinking lights or strobe lights; all exterior lights over 60 was
shall contain opaque, hood shields to direct the illuminaon downward.
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(D) Not use loud music, amplificaon devices, “crying out,” or any other audible methods to
gain aenon that cause a disrupon or safety hazard as determined by the village.
(E) The operaon of all mobile food truck units, including generators, shall meet the village’s
noise ordinance, sign ordinance and all other village ordinances.
(F) Comply with all applicable federal, state and county regulaons.
(G) May have one portable sign that is six square feet, with no dimension greater than three
square feet and no height (with legs) greater than four feet, located within five feet of
the unit; and under no circumstances shall such sign be placed that impedes pedestrian
and/or vehicle safety.
(H) Within commercial areas, a mobile food vendor may only operate between the hours of
6:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. on residenal and private property within commercial areas.
Other restricons regarding hours of operaon may be established by resoluon of the
Village Trustees.
(I) No mobile food vending unit may be le unaended for more than two hours, and any
mobile food vending unit not in operaon shall be removed at closing vendors units
operang on village-controlled property only.
(J) Shall not ulize any electricity or power without the prior wrien authorizaon of the
power customer; no power cable or similar device shall be extended at or across any
village street, alley, or sidewalk except in a safe manner.
(K) Village food vendors' licenses must be displayed at all mes.
(L) All grey water/untreated waste shall be disposed of in accordance with federal, state,
county and local regulaons, and under no circumstances shall untreated waste be
disposed of into the public sewer.
(M) No vehicle shall be located so as to block a public sidewalk or pathway, designated fire
lane or otherwise impede pedestrian or vehicular movement.
(N) Anyone operang on private property must submit a leer from the property owner
granng them permission to use the property at me of applicaon.
(O) Mobile food units are limited to an overall length of 36 feet and an overall width of nine
feet.
(P) Mobile food units shall not be located directly in front or within a 75-foot radius of the
business property line of permanent business with a food license during the business
hours of operaon.
(Q) If operang on sidewalks or while parked on village streets, mobile food service units
shall not supply or provide tables and chairs, booths, stools, benches, tents or other
similar dining for customers.
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(R) A license is valid only for each individual vehicle or trailer operated by a mobile food
service provider and shall not be transferred among vehicles or trailers.
(Ord. passed 10-15-2018) Penalty, see 10.99
110.51 Impoundment
Any equipment associated with food vending that is not in compliance with this subchapter
and le on public property may be impounded at the owner’s expense.
(Ord. passed 10-15-2018)
110.52 Other Permits
A permit obtained under this subchapter shall not relieve any vendor of responsibility for
obtaining any other permit or authorizaon required by any other ordinance, statute or
administrave rule. It is the vendor’s responsibility to obtain a permit from the Health
Department.
(Ord. passed 10-15-2018)
110.53 Approved Locaons
(A) Vending on village property: First, Second and Third Streets north and south to alleys off
from Wright Avenue (maximum of two units at one me, the first two that arrive during
the designated hours may operate). Based on permit issued as in a first-come first-
served basis.
(B) No mobile food units may operate on any other publicly owned property within the
village.
(C) All units must operate to curb side only.
(Ord. passed 10-15-2018) Penalty, see 10.99
110.54 Hours of Presence and/or Operaon
This includes setup and tear down:
(A) For residenal areas: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.;
(B) For public property commercial areas: 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.;
(C) For private property in commercial areas: 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.;
(D) May 1 through November 1; and
(E) Each permit is good for 48 hours consecuvely.
(Ord. passed 10-15-2018)
110.55 Fee Schedule
$300
If vending on village property (if also vending on private property, this fee applies)
$200
If vending on private property only
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All village based food service establishments are exempt. Fees can be set by the Village Council at any
time.
(Ord. passed 10-15-2018)
Appendix A: Sales Permit
SALES PERMIT
VILLAGE OF SHEPHERD
SHEPHERD, MICHIGAN
SALES PERMIT Permit No. ____________
Permit Fee _____________
$200 Private Property/Food Trucks
$300 Village Property/Food Trucks
$100 Door-to-Door Sales/Ice Cream Trucks $10.00 Background Check Required
NON-PROFIT EXCLUDED
_________________________ HAS REGISTERED WITH THE VILLAGE OF SHEPHERD
TO (NAME) BE ABLE TO PROMOTE SALES WITHIN THE VILLAGE FROM
(date)___________ TO ________________. HE/SHE REPRESENTS
_______________________
(COMPANY)
STREET ____________________________________________________________________
CITY ______________________________ STATE ____________ ZIP _______________
PHONE____________________________________________________________________
ALID HEALTH DEPT APPROVAL SIGNED: ________________________
(VILLAGE OFFICIAL)
Photo of Food Truck/Set Up Display
It shall be unlawful for any peddler or solicitor to engage in such business within the village without first
obtaining a permit as provided in this subchapter; provided, however, that any individual selling or
offering for sale only goods, wares, or merchandise which he has grown, raised or manufactured shall,
after meeting all other requirements, be granted a permit without payment of the fee required by this
subchapter; and further provided, that any individual selling or offering for sale merchandise for the
benefit of any charitable organization, or public institution located in the village and without personal
pecuniary gain to the individual, shall, after meeting all other requirements, be granted a permit without
payment of the fee required by this subchapter. The amount of the fee shall be set by the Council.
(A) It shall be unlawful for any transient merchant to engage in such business without first obtaining a
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permit as provided in this subchapter; provided, however, that any person selling or offering for sale any
goods, wares or merchandise on behalf of and solely for the benefit of any recognized charitable or
religious or public institution in the village shall, after meeting all other requirements, be granted a permit
without payment of the fee required by this subchapter.
(B) The permit fee shall be refunded to any permittee who continued in the same business as soon as his
inventory has been assessed for taxes in the village, provided, however, that such fee shall not be so
refunded until an amount at least equal to said fee has been paid to the village by the permittee in taxes
on the permittee’s business property or in water charges for water furnished to the permittee’s place of
business. The amount of the fee shall be set by the Council.
(Ord. passed 10-15-2018)
TITLE VII - BUSINESSES AND TRADES
Chapter 97 SHORT-TERM RENTALS
Ann Arbor, Michigan, Code of Ordinances Created: 2024-09-09 13:54:59 [EST]
(Supp. No. 22)
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Chapter 97 SHORT-TERM RENTALS
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7:650. Legislative purpose.
The city has determined that regulation of short-term rentals is necessary to establish a community standard
for the integration of short-term rental units in the city to ensure health, safety, and welfare of visitors and
residents by re-affirming police, fire, and building safety guidelines. Towards that end, the city has determined that
all persons or entities that desire to operate a short-term rental unit within the city must be issued a license
pursuant to the requirements of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 20-24, § 1, 9-8-20, eff. 3-1-21)
7:651. Definitions.
Guest means persons renting lodging from a short-term rental host, or through a hosting platform on behalf
of the short-term rental host, for less than 30 consecutive days.
Host means a person engaged in providing a short-term rental unit.
Hosting platform means a marketplace in any form or format which facilitates short-term rental units,
through advertising, matchmaking or any other means.
Permanent resident means the person(s) occupying a property as their principal residence.
Principal residence means the one dwelling unit where an owner of the property, or tenant of a period
greater than 30 days, has their true, fixed, and permanent home to which, whenever absent, they intend to return
and that shall continue as a principal residence until another principal residence is established.
Short-term rental unit means any dwelling unit that is rented wholly or partly for compensation, for periods of 30
consecutive days or less, by persons other than the permanent resident or owner including:
(a) Non-principal residence short-term rental (or commercial rental) means an activity where the owner of
a non-principal residence hosts visitors, for compensation, for periods of 30 consecutive days or less.
(b) Principal residence homestay means an activity whereby the permanent resident(s) host visitors in
their homes, for compensation, for periods of 30 consecutive days or less, while at least one of the
permanent residents lives on-site in the dwelling unit, throughout the visitors' stay.
(c) Principal residence whole house means an activity whereby the permanent resident(s) host visitors in
their homes, for compensation, for periods of 30 consecutive days or less, while a residential dwelling
unit is not occupied by the owner of record while the guest is present.
UDC means Unified Development Code (Chapter 55 of Ann Arbor City Code).
(Ord. No. 20-24, § 1, 9-8-20, eff. 3-1-21; Ord. No. 21-13, § 1, 5-3-21)
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7:652. Short-term rental unit license and fee.
(1) The city shall only issue a short-term rental license for a short-term rental unit to the owner or permanent
resident of the property.
(2) The city shall issue only 1 short-term rental license per dwelling unit.
(3) The application for a short-term rental license shall at a minimum include the following:
(a) Address of the short-term rental unit.
(b) Type of dwelling unit (e.g., single-family home, apartment, condominium).
(c) Type of short-term rental unit (non-principal residence, principal residence homestay, principal
residence whole house).
(d) For principal residence short-term rental unit, the permanent resident shall submit a sworn statement
affirming that the licensed dwelling unit is and will remain the applicant's principal residence for the
duration of the license.
(e) Number of bedrooms available for rent.
(f) Maximum permitted occupancy pursuant to section 5.16.1.A.2 of the UDC, "limits on occupancy of
dwelling unit."
(g) The names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of 2 contact persons responsible for the short-
term rental unit. For principal residence homestay and principal residence whole house short-term
rental units at least 1 of the contact persons shall be a permanent resident of the property. Contact
information shall be updated with the city as necessary.
(4) Applicant shall pay the fee described in subsection (7).
(5) The short-term rental license shall not be transferred or assigned to another person or address, nor shall the
license authorize any person, other than the person named therein, to operate a short-term rental unit on
the property.
(6) Any licensee that has submitted a sworn statement pursuant to paragraphs (3) of this section as part of its
original application shall complete the following each year within 30 days of the anniversary of the original
issuance of the license:
(a) For principal residence short-term rental units, the permanent resident shall submit a sworn statement
affirming that the licensed dwelling unit continues to be the applicant's principal residence.
(b) Pay the fee described in subsection (7) "short-term rental licensing fees."
(7) Short-term rental licensing fee.
(a) The applicant of the property shall be responsible for payment of a nonrefundable license fee, with the
license fee amount to be determined by annual resolution of City Council.
(Ord. No. 20-24, § 1, 9-8-20, eff. 3-1-21)
7:653. Short-term rental unit requirements.
(1) Short-term rental units are prohibited unless the city has issued a short-term rental license for the unit.
(2) The occupancy of a dwelling unit rented as a short-term rental shall not exceed the occupancy permitted
pursuant to section 5.16.1.a.2 of the UDC, "limits on occupancy of dwelling unit."
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(3) No host shall rent a short-term rental unit in a manner that requires a person to sleep in an area that is not
habitable as set forth in chapter 105 (Housing Code).
(4) No host shall advertise a short-term rental unit, unless the advertisement includes the applicant's short-term
rental unit license number and the maximum occupancy permitted in the unit.
(5) The short-term rental unit host shall be responsible for all nuisance and enforcement complaints on their
premises.
(Ord. No. 20-24, § 1, 9-8-20, eff. 3-1-21)
7:654. Specific regulations by short-term rental type.
(1) Non-principal residence short-term rental (commercial rental).
(a) Registration and license. Registration and license shall be required as set forth in section 7:652 of this
chapter.
(b) Chapter 105 (Housing Code). All applicable provisions of Chapter 105 (Housing Code) shall apply.
(2) Principal residence homestay and principal residence whole house short-term rental units.
(a) Registration and license. Registration and license shall be required as set forth in section 7:652 of this
chapter.
(b) Inspection. Principal residence homestay or principal residence whole house short-term rental units
shall not require an inspection.
(Ord. No. 20-24, § 1, 9-8-20, eff. 3-1-21; Ord. No. 21-13, § 2, 5-3-21)
7:655. Prohibited acts and penalties.
(1) Prohibited acts.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to:
i. Violate any provision of this chapter or any condition of any license granted pursuant to this
chapter.
ii. Make any changes or allow any changes to be made in the operation of the short term rental unit
as represented in the license application, without first notifying the city by amending the
application.
(2) License revocation.
(a) The city finds that the suspension or revocation of a license may be necessary when an owner fails to
operate the short-term rental unit in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. A license issued
under this chapter may be suspended or revoked for any of the following violations:
i. A license holder is convicted of or found responsible for violating any provision of this chapter;
ii. A license application contains any misrepresentation or omission of any material fact, or false or
misleading information, or the license applicant has provided the city with any other false or
misleading information related to the short-term rental unit;
iii. The short-term rental unit is operated or is operating in violation of the specifications of the
license application, any conditions of approval by the city or any other applicable state or local
law, rule or regulation;
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iv. The short-term rental unit is determined by the city to have become a public nuisance;
(3) Revocation not exclusive penalty.
(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to prohibit the City Administrator or designee from imposing
other penalties authorized by the Ann Arbor City Code or other ordinance or to file a public nuisance
lawsuit or to take any other legal action authorized by law.
(4) Penalty for violations of chapter 97.
(a) Any person who violates a provision of this chapter shall be responsible for a civil infraction punishable
by a civil fine of not more than $500.00, plus costs and all other remedies available by statute. Each day
of violation shall be a separate violation.
(Ord. No. 20-24, § 1, 9-8-20, eff. 3-1-21)
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ORDINANCE NO. 439
An ordinance to amend, revise and restate Chapter 50 of Title V of the Code of the City
of Harbor Springs, by adopting a revised Zoning Code of the City of Harbor Springs, excepting
only Section 50.303(11) of the existing Zoning Code, and to amend Section 50.303(11)(c)(ii)
thereof; and to amend, revise and restate Section 79A.105(1) of Chapter 79A of Title VII of the
City Code of the City of Harbor Springs, and to amend, revise and restate Sections 60.402 and
60.403 of Article 4 of Chapter 60 of Title VI of the City Code of the City of Harbor Springs.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Harbor Springs studied the existing
provisions of the Zoning Code and determined that a restatement of the Zoning Code (except as
to Section 50.303(11)) was desirable; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted public hearings on February 8, 2024
and February 15, 2024, on the proposed revisions to the Harbor Springs Zoning Code; and,
WHEREAS, after said public hearings, on February 22, 2024, the Harbor Springs
Planning Commission recommended the adoption of the revised Zoning Code as attached to this
Ordinance, subject to preserving Section 50.303(11) as set forth in Section 2 of this Ordinance,
provided Section 50.303(11)(c)(ii) of the Zoning Code is amended as set forth in said Section 2;
and, recommended the adoption of the amendments to Section 79A,105(1) and Sections 60.402
and 60.403 of the City Code as contained in Sections 3 and 4 of this Ordinance; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has studied this matter, accepts the recommendations of
the Planning Commission, concurs therewith, and finds that adoption of the within Ordinance is
necessary for the health, safety and welfare of the City of Harbor Springs,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF HARBOR SPRINGS ORDAINS:
Section 1
Except as set forth in Section 2 of this Ordinance, Chapter 50 of Title V of the Code of
the City of Harbor Springs is hereby amended and restated in its entirety by adoption of the
revised Zoning Code as attached to this Ordinance.
Section 2
Section 50.303(11) of Article 3 of Chapter 50 of Title V of the Zoning Code relating to
signage shall continue in full force and effect, provided Section 50.303(11)(c)(ii) shall be
amended to read as follows:
“(ii) Other Off-Premises Signs Limited to Certain Districts. Other off-premises signs
are permitted only in the CBD (Central Business District), B-1 (Convenience Business
District), WF (Waterfront District), and M-1 (Manufacturing Industrial District), as
defined in the Zoning Code adopted by Ordinance No. 439, subject to such conditions as
are provided in each District’s Regulations.
Section 3
Chapter 79A of Title VII of the Code of the City of Harbor Springs is hereby amended by
amending and restating Section 79A.105(1) of the City Code to read as follows:
(1) Limit on Short-Term Rental Licenses. In the area defined as RN in the
Zoning Code of the City of Harbor Springs as adopted by Ordinance No. 439, the
cumulative maximum number of short-term rental licenses to be issued and
outstanding in any calendar year shall not exceed sixty-three (63), provided any
short term rental license issued as of the date of adoption of Ordinance No. 439
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with respect to property located in the R-2 Zoning District as defined in the prior
Zoning Code, shall also continue in full force and effect. The City Council may
increase or decrease the number of rental licenses from time to time by ordinance
amending this Section 79A.105(1).
Section 4
Article 4 of Chapter 60 of Title VI of the Code of the City of Harbor Springs is hereby
amended by amending and restating Sections 60.402 and 60.403 of the City Code to read as
follows:
60.402 Residential District Limits. In the RN, RW, RM, MHP zoning districts
as defined in the Zoning Code of the City of Harbor Springs as adopted by
Ordinance No. 439, the noise level from any activity being conducted on any
parcel of land or in any building located in such residential district shall not
exceed 70 decibels measured on the boundary of the lot on which such activities
take place, provided noise level from radios, sound amplifiers, and musical
instruments shall not exceed fifty-five (55) decibels between the hours of 11:00
p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
60.403 Business District Limits. In the CBD, B-1, C, WF or M-1 Districts, as
such districts are defined in the Zoning Code of the City of Harbor Springs as
adopted by Ordinance No. 439, the noise level from any activity conducted on
any premises within any of said districts shall not exceed seventy-six (76)
decibels measured at the boundary of the lot or parcel on which such activities
take place, subject to any more restrictive provisions as may be otherwise
provided in this Code or the Zoning Code.
Where the boundary of the said CBD, B-1, C, WF or M-1 Districts adjoins any
residential district as defined in Section 60.402, the sound pressure level from the
activities conducted on the non-residential district property shall not exceed
seventy (70) decibels measured at the boundary of the residential district or
property, provided, noise level from radios, sound amplifiers, and musical
instruments shall not exceed fifty-five (55) decibels between the hours of 11:00
p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Section 5
The provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable, and if any clause,
sentence, word, section or provision is declared void or unenforceable for any reason by a court
of competent jurisdiction, the remaining portions of said ordinance shall remain in force.
Section 6
This ordinance shall take effect ten days after its adoption and publication.
Section 7
A copy of this Ordinance may be obtained or inspected during normal business hours at
City Hall, 160 Zoll Street, Harbor Springs, Michigan.
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We hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of an ordinance adopted by the City
Council of the City of Harbor Springs at a regular meeting held on May 20, 2024.
Matthew J. Bugera, Mayor
Nick W. Whitaker, City Clerk
I hereby certify that the publication of a summary of Ordinance Number 439 was made in
the May 22, 2024, issue of the Harbor Light, a weekly newspaper published and circulated in the
City of Harbor Springs.
Nick W. Whitaker, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 437
An ordinance to amend Chapter 79A of Title VII of the Code of the City of Harbor
Springs, by amending Sections 79A.103 and 79A.105 therein.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Harbor Springs has studied the existing
provisions of the City Code and has determined that changes to the City Code were desirable in
order to establish a limit on the number of short-term rental licenses in certain areas, and to
establish a waiting list for short-term rental licenses in those areas; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the adoption of the within Ordinance is necessary
for the health, safety and welfare of the City of Harbor Springs,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF HARBOR SPRINGS ORDAINS:
Section 1
Chapter 79A of Title VII of the Code of the City of Harbor Springs is hereby amended by
amending Section 79A.103 to read as follows:
79A.103 Licensure Requirements. Short-term rental licenses shall be
issued to natural persons only in connection with a specific property that is
approved for short-term rental. Businesses, corporations, limited liability
companies, trusts and other entities will not be issued short-term rental licenses,
and any such owner of a property must designate the natural person to be assigned
the license for the specific property approved for short-term rental. Such natural
person must be an owner of the property, or the majority owner of an entity
owning the short-term rental property, or shall have effective control of the entity
as established to the satisfaction of the City Clerk. Short-term rental licenses will
be issued on a calendar year basis. All short-term rental licenses shall expire at
the end of the calendar year. A Local Agent must be designated and approved by
the City Clerk prior to issuance of a license.
Section 2
Chapter 79A of Title VII of the Code of the City of Harbor Springs is hereby amended by
amending Section 79A.105 to read as follows:
79A.105 Issuance of a Short-Term Rental License. In the areas defined
as R-1 and AR in Chapter 50 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Harbor, the
cumulative maximum number of short-term rental licenses to be issued and
outstanding in any calendar year shall not exceed sixty-one (61). This limit on
short-term rental licenses does not apply to other areas of the City. Upon receipt
of an application for a short-term rental license, and upon receipt of the
administrative fee as provided for in Section 79A.104(3), the City Clerk shall
undertake the following steps:
(1) Reject Certain Applications. The City Clerk shall reject any application
from an applicant (i) whose license was suspended in the prior calendar year; and
(ii) who has failed to pay all fines and costs and to satisfy the conditions of any
Order issued pursuant to Section 79A.109. A short-term rental license shall not
be issued to a person in connection with a specific property if the short-term
license has been previously revoked, except upon appeal to the City Council as
provided in Chapter 70 of this Code.
(2) License Renewal Requirements. It is the policy of the City to allow a
person to renew his or her short-term rental license in connection with a specific
property approved for short-term rental, provided such renewals in the City, and
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specifically in the areas presently contained in the R-1 and AR Districts where a
limit is imposed on the number of short-term rental licenses available, shall be
subject to compliance with Rules for Renewals of Short-term Rental Licenses and
the Waiting List as adopted by the City Council and amended from time.
(3) City Clerk to Issue the Short-Term Rental License. If the application
appears to be complete and in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter
and the Rules for Renewals of Short-term Rental Licenses and the Waiting List (if
the application seeks a renewal of an existing short-term rental license), the City
Clerk shall issue a short-term rental license to the designated person in connection
with the identified specific property approved for short-term rental for the
calendar year in which the application is submitted.
Section 3
The provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable, and if any clause,
sentence, word, section or provision is declared void or unenforceable for any reason by a court
of competent jurisdiction, the remaining portions of said ordinance shall remain in force.
Section 4
This ordinance shall take effect ten days after its adoption and publication.
Section 5
A copy of this Ordinance may be obtained or inspected during normal business hours at
City Hall, 160 Zoll Street, Harbor Springs, Michigan.
We hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of an ordinance adopted by the City
Council of the City of Harbor Springs at a regular meeting held on May 1, 2023.
Matthew J. Bugera, Mayor
Nick W. Whitaker, City Clerk
I hereby certify that the publication of Ordinance Number 437 was made in the May 3,
2023, issue of the Harbor Light, a weekly newspaper published and circulated in the City of
Harbor Springs.
Nick W. Whitaker, City Clerk
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