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1 HAMBURG TOWNSHIP ZONING ADMINISTRATION Merrill Road, PO Box 157 Hamburg, Michigan Ext. 221 Fax: DOES YOUR PROJECT NEED A LAND USE PERMIT? Assume the answer to this question is YES! Almost all construction, repair, remodeling or excavation work needs Land Use Permit in Hamburg Township. Please call the Township Hall Zoning Office before starting any work to confirm. The Zoning Ordinance of Hamburg Township requires Land Use Permits to be activated before the commencement of the following actions: The excavation, alteration or filling of land. The new use or change in use of land, except for the conduct of agricultural activity. The new use or change in use of an existing building or structure. The erection of a new structure or the alteration of an existing structure. SUBMITTALS REQUIRED The following are basic documents to be submitted for most projects. The Zoning Administrator may, at his discretion, require further documentation if deemed necessary. Proof of ownership and Tax Identification Number (Copy of Warranty Deed) Three (3) copies of a site plot of your property showing the location of all existing structures, septic tank and fields, well, grinder pump, sewer lines, easements, alleys, roads and water. It is also necessary to note the dimensions of structures from property lines and in between structures. Three (3) copies of construction plans For each project plans must contain front, side and rear elevations, floor plan, foundation plan, window and door placement, cross sections as required by code, electrical, plumbing and heating/air-conditioning detailing. For reroofing, plumbing or electrical, a description of work and list of materials is usually sufficient. Notarized letter of permission from homeowner or copy of signed contract between contractor and the homeowner. The actual building inspections required under the state construction building codes are completed by the Livingston County Building Department. NO WORK CAN BE STARTED UNTIL YOU HAVE A BUILDING PERMIT FROM LIVINGSTON COUNTY. County fees are in addition to the Township Land Use Permit fees. Permits or waivers must be obtained from the following agencies for issuance of a building permit: BUILDING PERMIT: Livingston County Bldg Department 2300 East Grand River Howell, Michigan (517) SEPTIC AND WELL PERMIT: Livingston County Health Department Environmental Health Division 2300 East Grand River Howell, Michigan (517) SOIL EROSION OR GRADING PERMIT: Livingston County Drain Commission 2300 East Grand River Howell, Michigan (517) DRIVEWAY OR CULVERT PERMIT: Livingston County Road Commission 3535 Grand Oaks Drive Howell, Michigan (517) ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING PERMITS: These are separate permits given out by divisions of the Livingston County Building Department. Please call for help. (517) When your project is completed, you must contact the Zoning Department for a Final Zoning Compliance Inspection. The Livingston County Building department cannot issue a Certificate of Occupancy without this. Please allow at least two (2) weeks prior to closing for this inspection to be scheduled. For further information, contact the Zoning Department at ext

2 Detailed Land Use Permitting Process (LUP) Complete Land Use Permit Application Three Copies of Project Plans (site plot and construction plan) If you are not property owner, provide a notarized letter of permission or copy of contract signed by owner and contractor If you are property owner, skip this step If a site inspection is required by the Planning and Zoning Department prior to issuance of LUP, the project and site must be staked out. If the project is in Flood Plain Area Approved Permit of Michigan Department of Environment Quality (MEDQ) Additional Elevation Certificate required if the Lowest Floor is set at Mid-Construction and Prior to the Final Inspection to verify that project is built to FEMA requirements Submit the LUP application with documents. Wait 2-5 days to get processed if site inspection is needed. Township staff member will contact to inform applicant that LUP is approved and ready to be picked up or paid for. You may be requested for additional document or information. You will receive 2 approved copies of the site and construction plan and the signed LUP Application Apply for a building permit from Livingston County Building Department. Please contact for information in the building permit process. (Address: 2300 East Grand River, Howell, MI 48843) When the project is complete, check the requirements for Final Zoning Compliance on the LUP. Any checked items under this section need to be completed before calling for your final inspection through Hamburg Township. In the event that any of the items are not complete, you may be able to make arrangements with the Zoning Inspector to place a bond for the fees, so that you could then get your final inspection from us. The Livingston County Building Department will not issue a Certificate of Occupancy without final approval from Hamburg Township. After all of the outstanding compliance items have been completed, the applicant requests a re-inspection. After the inspector approves the project, the bond money will be returned to you. 2 Note: A re-inspection fee of $25.00 will be added to the cost of the bond and must be paid by the separate check.

3 Land Use Permit (LUP) Submittal Checklist Along with the Land Use Permit Application please submit three (3) sets of plans with the information required below, CLEARLY AND LEGIBLY DRAWN. Unless substantiated to the satisfaction of the Township as not being pertinent to the application, the absence of any required item can result in the denial of your request for a Land Use Permit. 1. PLOT PLAN (Required for all projects) a. North arrow, legend, and scale. b. All property lines and dimensions. c. Indicate all required setbacks. d. All public and private roads, street names, right-of-ways and on-site easements. e. Footprint of all existing and proposed buildings with new building/addition dimensions to all property lines. f. Existing and proposed retaining walls and fences. g. Existing and proposed sanitary sewers, grinder pumps, and wells. h. All impervious surfaces and decks. i. All water bodies and wet lands. j. A note stating that all storm-water runoff will be managed on the subject site is required on the site plan. k. LOT COVERAGE CALCULATIONS: (Required for all project except grading and fences. Can be included either on plot plan, elevations of floor plans) Building lot coverage; the total footprint of buildings divided by the size of the site, excluding water bodies and wetlands. Total impermeable surface; the total footprint of buildings, parking, paved and gravel storage yards, driveways, streets, roads, and sidewalks divided by the size of the site, excluding water bodies and wetlands. 3. EXTERIOR BUILDING ELEVATIONS: (Required for all new structures and additions) a. All proposed exterior elevations showing existing and proposed exterior walls, roof, architectural features, doors, windows, trim, down spouts, exterior wall, roofing materials. b. Include full exterior dimensions. Additional requirements as requested Township staff: c. Indicate both colors and materials for all exterior walls, trim, and roofing. d. Building section(s) indicating building height and eave height to the proposed or existing grade. e. Profile of existing and finished grades. 4. FLOOR PLAN(S): (Required for accessory structures over 200 square feet, additions and new homes) a. All proposed usable floor level area (including basements, attics, detached accessory structures, etc.) b. All areas to be demolished with proposed walls and existing walls clearly indicated. c. All proposed rooms clearly identified and labeled for each floor level. d. All proposed decks, balconies, porches, garages/carports, etc. e. Exterior building dimensions. f. Doors, windows, bay windows, chimneys, stairways, etc. 5. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS a. All projects may require a staking inspection and/or foundation forms Inspection if required by the Hamburg Township Planning and Zoning Department. If an inspection is requested please provide the following i. Lot corners must be CLEARLY staked. ii. Lot lines must be marked with string for accurate lot line identification (when applicable). iii. Project corners must be CLEARLY staked and the building perimeter footprint marked with string. iv. Lot must be CLEARLY identified with a sign (i.e. LOT 49 or SMITH S LOT ) If an address is issued, address must be visible from the road. b. For all properties within a floodplain the following items will be needed: i. An elevation certificate will be required prior to issuance of a Land Use Permit, prior to foundation inspection, and prior to the final zoning compliance. A survey from a licensed surveyor showing the project is clearly outside of the floodplain may be submitted instead of the elevation certificate. ii. The building will be required to meet the regulations for flood plain areas in section 9.6 of the Township zoning ordinance. iii. MDEQ approval will be required if building within a floodplain or wetland area c. Landscaping shall be included on the plot plan or on additional landscape plan if required under Section 9.4 of the Township Zoning Ordinance. d. A survey prepared and stamped by a licensed surveyor may be required. e. A plan showing all drainage improvements may be required. 6. CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS as required by the Livingston County Building Department. (i.e. electoral, plumbing and structural plans) 3

4 Grinder Pump Sample Plot Plan Show all existing and proposed structures, septic tanks, drain fields, well, grinder pumps, roads, easements and property lines. Site plan must be drawn to scale and noted. Source: Google Image Note:not drawn to scale, for example purpose only. 4

5 Zoning Districts and Regulations Section 7.1: Establishment of DistrictsThe requirement for any kind of construction is determined by the zoning district your property is in. The Township is divided into the following zoning districts as shown on the Zoning District Map: CE - Country Estate Single-Family Residential District CS - Community Service District RAA - Single-Family Low Density Rural District RA - Single-Family Medium Density Residential District RB - Single-Family High Density Residential District RC - Multiple-Family Residential District WFR - Waterfront Residential District NR - Natural River Residential District MHP - Mobile Home Park Residential District LI - Limited Industrial District GI - General Industrial District MD - Mixed Development District OH - Old Hamburg District VC - Village Center District VR - Village Residential District PPFR - Public and Private Recreational Facilities District NS - Neighborhood Service District Source: Section 7.1 Establishment of District, Zoning Ordinance, Hamburg Township Sample zoning map Source: Zoning District Map, Hamburg Township 5

6 Schedule of Area, Height, and Bulk Regulations District Minimum Lot Area (Sq.Ft.) 1,6 * Minimum Lot Width At Street (Feet)2* Maximum Lot Coverage Buildings/Total Imperv.Surface (%) 7 * Minimum Yard Setback (Feet) Maximum Building Height F 3 * S 4 * R Stories Feet Minimum Interior Space Sq.Ft./Unit Additional Regulations Section 7.7 A. RAA-Low Density Rural Residential B. RA-Medium Density Residential C. RB-High Density Residential 60, / * Yes 43, / * Yes 10, / * No D. RC-Multiple Family Residential 43,560 1st unit plus 2500 sq.ft. each additional unit / Efficiency Bedroom Unit Bedroom Unit Bedroom Unit Yes E. WFR-Waterfront Residential F. NR-Natural River Residential G. MHP-Mobile Home Park Residential 43, / * Yes 43, / * Yes See Section See Section Yes H. NS-Neighborhood Service * See Footnotes 10,000 30/ None

7 Schedule of Area, Height, and Bulk Regulations District Minimum Lot Area (Sq.Ft.) 1,6 * Minimum Lot Width At Street (Feet) 2 * Maximum Lot Coverage Buildings/Total Imperv.Surface (%) 7 * Minimum Yard Setback (Feet) Maximum Building Height F 3 * S 4 * R Stories Feet Minimum Interior Space Sq.Ft./Unit Additional Regulations Section 7.7 I. CS-Community Service 43, / None Yes J. LI-Limited Industrial 43, / None Yes K. GI-General Industrial 87, / None Yes L. OH-Old Hamburg 5, / None Yes M. MD-Mixed Development 43, / None Yes N. Village Residential 21,780 9* 80 35/40 11* 20 12* see note 14* Yes Residential with sanitary sewer: 14,000 8,9,10* O. Village Center 18,700 9* 65 50/80 11* see note 12* Residential with sanitary sewer: 10,600 8,9,10* P. PPRF-Public and Private Recreational Facilities District 1,742, * see note 14* Yes / None Yes Note: In the case where your property abuts a water body (lake, canal, etc) you must maintain a fifty (50) foot setback from any water body. Exception : Any property that abuts a river must maintain 125 feet. Source: Section Zoning Ordinance, Hamburg Township Link:

8 Footnotes to Schedule of Area, Height, and Bulk Regulations 1. Minimum lot areas are for all uses within District unless otherwise specified in Section , Schedule of Use Regulations. Minimum lot areas are exclusive of public street right-of-way or private road access easements. (As amended 8/8/95) 2. Minimum lot widths are required along the street upon which lot principally fronts. Where a curvilinear street pattern results in irregularly shaped lots with non-parallel side lot lines, the following minimum lot widths shall apply: Minimum Lot Width Minimum Lot Width District at Street at Building Line RAA 150 Feet 200 Feet RA, WFR 80 Feet 125 Feet RB 60 Feet 70 Feet RC 100 Feet 150 Feet NR 80 Feet 150 Feet 3. Minimum front yard setbacks are required as shown except where established buildings on adjacent lots vary from this minimum. In such case, a new building shall be constructed with a front yard of no less depth than the average front yards of buildings located on each side of the proposed building. In no case shall this provision be interpreted to allow a front yard of more than forty (40) feet or less than twenty (20) feet. In any District where lots abut a lake or river, the yard adjacent to the water may be considered the front yard, provided all other setbacks are met. (As amended 8/8/95) In any District, a principal building and all attached structures shall not be permitted within fifty (50) feet of the ordinary high water mark of any body of water. In NR-Natural River Residential, in addition to required front, side, and rear yard setbacks, all new buildings and structures shall be required to be setback a minimum of 125 feet from the ordinary high water mark, or if the ordinary high water mark cannot be determined, the setback shall be from the river's edge. The setback may be decreased ten (10) feet for every ten (10) foot rise in bank height to a minimum of seventy-five (75) feet from the ordinary high water mark. 4. On corner lots, both street yards shall provide the minimum front yard setback. The size of corner lots shall be large enough to accommodate both front yard setbacks and a building of a similar size to those on non-corner lots. (As amended 8/8/95) In NS-Neighborhood Service and CS-Community Service Districts, a principal building may be constructed on or near the property line provided that the combination of the two side yards shall total twenty (20) feet and the building's sidewall be a firewall meeting building code. In all cases, one side yard shall be provided which is sufficient to permit the access of emergency vehicles to the rear of the building. (As amended 8/8/95) Article District Regulations Printed on 7/13/16

9 5. Minimum square footage for residential dwellings shall be 1000 square feet above ground, excluding basements. (As Amended 1/14/86) 6. Lots shall contain a sufficient build able site exclusive of any wetlands meeting the minimum zoning setback regulations plus off-street parking, septic disposal fields, well location and accessory building provisions. (As Amended 7/25/95) 7. The maximum lot coverage1 values are for the following: a. Building lot coverage; the total footprint of building divided by the size of the site, excluding water bodies and wetlands. b. Total impermeable surface; the total footprint of buildings, parking, paved and gravel storage yards, driveways, streets, roads and sidewalks divided by the size of the site, excluding water bodies and wetlands. Single family or two family residential lots may have up to an additional 10 percent lot coverage after approval of a grading and drainage plan prepared by a registered Engineer or a registered Landscape Architect and approved by the Township Engineer. Maximum dwelling units per acre Housing type Village Center Village Residential Apartments 10 8 Townhouses 8 6 Duplexes The minimum lot area for residential (single and multiple family) may be reduced by up to twenty five (25) percent, provided that at least half the total area by which residential lots are reduced below the minimum lot size be provided as common open space, meeting the requirements of Section (As Amended 12/12/95) 10. The minimum lot area for residential (single and multiple family) with sanitary sewer may be reduced to the sanitary sewer minimum lot size. (As Amended 12/12/95) 11. No building shall be greater than thirty thousand (30,000) square feet gross floor area except for a group of uses, each with individual pedestrian entrances. (As Amended 12/12/95) 12. Buildings shall be placed no more than twenty (20) feet from the front lot line. A lesser setback may be required by the Planning Commission where the established setbacks of adjacent buildings is less than twenty (20) feet. Where the average front yard setbacks for the adjacent buildings on either side of the proposed use is greater than twenty (20) feet the Planning Commission may permit a front yard setback above twenty (20) feet but not to exceed the average front yard setbacks for the adjacent buildings. For a structure with a garage door facing a public street or private road, the accessory garage building, or the front wall of the attached garage, shall be setback a minimum of five (5) feet behind the front building line of the principal structure. (As Amended 12/12/ The side yard setback shall be a minimum ten (10) feet except a zero (0) foot setback may be permitted where the building abuts another building which is separated by an approved firewall. (As Amended 12/12/95) 1 Building: The percent of a lot, excluding water bodies and wetlands, occupied by a building or structure including accessory building and structure. Impermeable surface: The percent of a lot, excluding water bodies and wetlands, occupied by buildings, parking, paved and gravel storage yards, driveways, streets, roads, and sidewalks. (Article 2, Definitions) 9

10 14. Minimum floor area per dwelling unit shall be as follows: (As Amended 12/12/95) Single-family/Duplex square feet Multiple-family:Efficiency square feet 1 Bedroom Unit square feet 2 Bedroom Unit square feet 3 Bedroom Unit square feet Accessory Buildings and Structures Accessory buildings and structures, except as otherwise provided for in this Ordinance, shall be subject to the following provisions: Authorized accessory buildings may be erected as part of the principal building; may be connected to the principal building by a roofed porch, patio, breezeway, or similar structure; or may be completely detached from the principal building All accessory buildings shall meet front and side yard requirements, except where such accessory buildings are detached and located completely to the rear of the principal building, in which case an accessory building may be located no nearer than five (5) feet to any side lot line. (As Amended 10/9/84) In any District where lots abut water bodies and the yard is adjacent to the water may be considered the front yard, an accessory building may be located no nearer than fifteen (15) feet from the lot line which abuts the street and no less than ten (10) feet from one side lot line and no nearer than five (5) feet from the opposite side lot line to provide access for emergency vehicles to the principal structures. (Amended 2/26/91) No accessory building shall be located nearer than five (5) feet to any rear lot line or occupy more than thirty (30) percent of any rear yard area An accessory building which is detached from the principal building shall not be located nearer than ten (10) feet to any separate building or structure on the lot On a corner lot in any Residential District, no accessory building shall be located nearer to the side street lot line than the side yard setback of the principal building on said lot. In all cases, the garage entrance shall be located to allow adequate sight distance and off-street parking. When the rear lot line forms a part or all of a side lot line of an adjacent lot, a garage shall be no nearer than five (5) feet to the rear lot line In Residential Districts, private swimming pools are permitted as an accessory use, provided that: (As Amended 1/8/91) A. They are accessory to an existing dwelling; B. The pool, including all connections and appurtenances, is located either: o Entirely within a rear yard, maintains a minimum setback of ten (10) feet from the rear and side property lines and pump and filter installations are located a minimum of fifteen 15) feet from the adjoining property lines; or (Amended: , Published: , Effective: Upon Publication) o Entirely within a side yard or partially within a side yard and rear yard and maintains a minimum setback from any property line equal to or greater than the required minimum rear yard setback as stated in Section , including footnotes, for the zoning district in which it is located; 10

11 o A masonry wall or approved fence between four (4) and eight (8) feet in height shall enclose the pool. All openings in the wall or fence shall be equipped with self-closing, self-latching gates or doors In Residential Districts abutting a water body, docks, gazebos and boat storage buildings for the use of the individual residential property owners are permitted as an accessory use to a residential use. Such docks and boat storage buildings may be located in the water but not nearer than five (5) feet from any side lot line. Any gazebo exceeding a floor area of one hundred forty four (144) square feet, a width in any direction of thirty (30) feet or a height of twelve (12) feet shall meet all setback requirements for principal structures. All structures located within the Natural River District shall also comply with the requirements of Section (F), Natural River District. (Adopted: 10/28/97 Published: 11/05/97 Effective: Upon Publication Detached accessory buildings located within Residential Districts, which have an 8/12 or less pitched roof (8 foot or less vertical rise for each 12 foot horizontal run) shall not exceed 14 feet in height, as defined. Detached accessory buildings located within Residential Districts, which have a greater than an 8/12-pitched roof (more than 8 foot vertical rise for each 12 foot horizontal run) shall not exceed 17 feet in height, as defined. This provision shall not apply to parcels of land containing five acres or more. (As Amended 6/14/94) No accessory building or structure shall be permitted prior to the construction of the main building or structure. (As Amended 5/14/85) Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses in Waterfront Districts. In the Waterfront Residential District (WFR) and the Natural River Residential District (NR), accessory garage structure(s) may be placed on a separate lot of record than the principal structure if the following provisions are met and a permit has been issued by the Zoning Administrator: (As Amended 6/14/94) A. The lot upon which the principal building is located must be a waterfront or riparian lot. B. The garage can only be constructed on a non-waterfront lot. C. The accessory structure(s) can be used only for a garage or storage facility. Garages or storage facilities may not exceed a combined total of 800 square feet of ground floor area. One shed may be permitted in addition to the 800 square feet of accessory buildings. D. There shall be common ownership between the principal building or residence and lot being used for the garage. E. The lot upon which the principal building is located must not be more than 66 feet from the lot being used for the garage. F. The accessory structure(s) shall maintain all required front, side, rear yard setbacks and lot coverage regulations associated with a principal structure as specified in Section Height shall conform with Section Source: Section 8.3, Zoning Ordinance Hamburg Township Link: 11

12 Fences, Walls and Screens All fences, walls and other protective barriers (referred to in this section as fences ) of any nature, description located within any district of Hamburg Township shall meet all of the following regulations: A. All structures shall be located entirely on or within the lot lines of the lot upon which they are located; and shall not be located within any public road right-of-way or private road easement. Fences on any corner lot must also comply with the setback requirements of Section 8.15, Intersection Visibility. B. If, because of the design or construction, one side of the fence has a more finished appearance than the other, the side of the fence with the more finished appearance shall face the exterior of the lot. C. A fence shall not be erected where it would prevent or unreasonably obstruct the use of adjacent property or the safe use of an existing driveway or other legal means of access to adjacent property. Fences shall be erected in a manner to allow emergency access to the rear yard of a lot by placing a gate and providing sufficient space between the building line of any structure and the fence on at least one-side of the yard. D. Fences shall be maintained in good condition. Rotten or broken components shall be replaced, repaired, or removed. As required, surfaces shall be painted, stained, or similarly treated. E. The height of a fence shall be measured from the point at which the fence posts, pilasters or footing intersects the ground on the lowest side of the fence to the top of the fence directly above. Where a fence is built on top of a wall, the combined fence/wall height is measured from the lowest grade to the top of the fence directly above. A fence may slightly exceed the height limits due to minor variations in the underlying terrain as determined by the Zoning Administrator In addition to the standards of Section , all fences, walls, or other screening structures, other than necessary retaining walls, located within a single-family residential district shall not exceed the following maximum heights as depicted in Figures 1-8 in attachment*. A. Any fence located in front yard area may have a maximum height of four (4) feet. For the purpose of the fence regulations corner lot shall be considered to have front yard areas along each of the roadways. B. Any fence located outside of a front yard area may have a maximum height of six (6) feet, except for a fence located in a rear yard along the rear lot line without street frontage where a fence may have a maximum height of eight (8) feet. C. Where lots abut a water body, any fence located between the Ordinary High Water Mark of the water body and the principal building and between a conforming building closest to the roadway or the required setback for a building whichever is further and the roadway easement may not exceed a maximum height of four (4) feet. No fence shall be permitted in the required waterfront yard between the shoreline and the required waterfront yard setback, other than railings as permitted under Section All other fences may have a maximum height of six (6) feet. (See Figure 6) D. On all lots where the side or front yard space of a lot abuts the rear property line of one or more adjoining lots, the height of the fence shall not exceed eight (8) feet along that portion of the common lot line. (See Figure 2) E. On all lots where the front yard space of a lot abuts side yard or rear yard space along the side property line of one or more adjoining lots, the height of the fence shall not exceed six (6) feet along that portion of the common lot line. (See Figure 2 and 6) 12

13 F. Required four (4) foot high fences must be made to be 50% open (Examples Split Rail, picket and wrought iron fences) (See Figure 9) G. Wire fences used to contain livestock and farm animals are exempt from height requirements. H. Wire fences used around gardens or crops are exempt from height requirements if they are made to be 75% open materials, and are over 75 feet from the closest property line, water body, or wetland area. Please see the Fence Handouts for Details Figure 1: Standard Lots Figure 3, 4 and 5: Corner Lots Figure 6: Lake Front Lots Figure 7 and 8: Through Lots 4 Maximum Figure 9: Foot Fence Design 50% Open Fence Example 6 Maximum 8 Maximum 4 Grade Source: Section 8.14, Zoning Ordinance Hamburg Township 13 Link: 13

14 Balcony, Deck, Elevated Deck, Patio and Porch 1. Deck, terraces and patios may project into a required yard provided that such structures are: A. Unroofed and without walls or other continuous enclosure, B. That no such structure shall be permitted nearer than five (5) feet to any lot line, C. That such areas and structures may have open railings or fences not exceeding three (3) feet in height. D. That such structures may have non-continuous windbreaks, visual screens, or walls not exceeding eight (8) feet in height in a rear yard, or four (4) feet in height in a front or side yard, and not enclosing more than one-half the perimeter of said terrace, patio, or similar structure. 2. Elevated decks and balconies may project into a required yard a distance not to exceed six (6) feet, provided: A. That such structure shall not be permitted within eight (8) feet of any lot line. B. That no building shall have more than one (1) such elevated deck or balcony in any one (1) yard. C. That such areas and structures may have open railings or fences not exceeding three (3) feet in height. D. That such structures may have non-continuous windbreaks, visual screens, or walls not exceeding eight (8) feet in height in a rear yard, or four (4) feet in height in a front or side yard, and not enclosing more than one-half the perimeter of the elevated deck, or balcony. 3. Unenclosed or enclosed porches and other enclosed appurtenances to a principal building shall be considered an integral part of the building to which they are attached and shall be subject to all yard requirements thereof. 4. Accessory structures and buildings, including gazebos, decks, terraces, patios and similar features, which are not attached to a principal building, shall comply with the requirements of Accessory Buildings and Structures. 5. Stoops or steps must lead to an exterior entrance to a building and shall not encroach into any required yard more than five (5) feet. 6. Decks, Patios, and Terraces may abut a waterbody and the following conditions shall apply: Said structures shall not exceed 12 inches in height above the average surrounding grade. Yard coverage shall not exceed 30 percent for all structures on the lot including the principal building. The horizontal distance of said structures shall not exceed 50 percent of the width of the lot line that abuts the waterbody. Said structures shall be at least five (5) feet from a side lot line. Said structures shall not extend over the water more than 24 inches. This provision shall not apply to seasonal docks. Railings shall not exceed 3 feet in height and shall not obstruct view by more than 30 percent. 7. Mechanical Equipment on residential properties may project into any setback of a required yard setback by a maximum of four feet provided: The noise regulations of section 9.5 A of the Zoning Ordinance and Ordinance 20 A, the noise ordinance, shall be met; The said mechanical equipment shall be located closer to the subject building than the building on surrounding properties; and The said mechanical equipment shall be sufficiently screened from offside views either by a vegetated screen or visual screen as deemed appropriate by the Township Zoning Administrator. Source: Section 8.17, Yard Encroachments, Zoning Ordinance, Hamburg Township Link: 14

15 Demolition of Existing Structures 1. Property Owner or Contractor applies for a Land Use Permit to demolish the existing structure. A copy of the site plan and Warranty Deed must be provided along with the permit application. Please note that the Contractor must supply the Township with a copy of the contract or a notarized letter from the property owner stating that they are authorized to pull permits on behalf of the owner. The cost of a demolition permit is $45.00 to be paid at the time the permit is issued. 2. Property Owner or Contractor must contact Hamburg Township DPW Administrator, Mark Holbrook, at (810) Ext. 228 to schedule an appointment for final pump down of the grinder pump station and inspection of the grinder pump abandonment. All appointments must be made at least hours in advance of the date of the appointment. 3. Property Owner or Contractor must dig trench along 4 gravity plumbing connection to grinder pump, cut the 4 PVC line near inlet of grinder pump station and properly cap off the line going into pump station. You may save the electrical wires going to grinder pump station for use during re-connection or purchase replacement wire later. NOTE: Grinder Pump station abandonment must be done PRIOR to electrical shut-off. Power needed to pump out contents of the grinder pump station. 4. Once the grinder pump abandonment is inspected and approved, the DPW Technicians will remove the pump from the grinder can and unlock the Control Panel located on the side of the existing structure. The Owner or Contractor must remove and retain the original Control Panel for use during re-connection to sewer system. Property Owner should contact the Utilities Coordinator at (810) Ext. 210 to request de-activation of the sewer O & M monthly billings. 5. Owner or Contractor must provide utility shut-off letters to the Zoning Department. You may drop off the shut-off letters at the Township Hall or fax them to (810) , Attn: Zoning Department. Utilities include but are not limited to: Detroit Edison, Consumers Power, etc. 6. All existing on-site wellheads must be properly capped-off prior to demolition. 7. For those homes with an existing on-site septic system, the Owner or Contractor must provide a receipt from a licensed waste hauler showing proof of pumping and/or clean out of the septic tank(s). 8. Once the utility shut-off letters are received by the Zoning Department, a site inspection will be made by the Zoning Inspector. If approved, the permit will be issued and a tag left on-site stating that the Owner or Contractor may come to the Township to pick-up the Land Use Permit. 9. After demolition of the structure is complete, the Owner or Contractor must call for a final inspection of the site by the Zoning Inspector. Please call (810) Ext. 220 to schedule the final inspection. NOTE: If you are building a new house on the site, please be sure to stake your new home prior to calling for your demo final. The Inspector will do both inspections together. Source: Section 8.17, Yard Encroachments, Zoning Ordinance, Hamburg Township Link: 15

16 Sewer Districts A large increase in construction activity is being noticed in the sewer districts. During these activities, damage can and is being done to the sewer system and/or grinder pump cans. This is a costly expense to the Township, homeowners and builders. Some types of work do not require a call to MISS DIG or a Land Use Permit from the Township. However, if the type of work is being done in a sewer district, approval is also required by the DPW/Utilities Department. When building a new home within a sanitary sewer special assessment district Hamburg Township General Ordinance No. 69 requires that you connect into the available sanitary sewer system if: Your home will be within 400 feet of an available sewer transmission line Your current on-site septic system is failing, or over 15 years old The Utilities Coordinator will help you with the sewer connection procedure. Property owners must complete a sewer connection application to begin the sewer process. The Township requires that an approved contractor perform the tap into the sewer main line and grinder pump installation for your property. The DPW Administrator will meet with you at your property to determine the location of the grinder pump station. Once completed, the Utilities Coordinator will: Prepare the estimate of cost for the sewer connection. Prepare the sewer connection agreement, and will meet with the property owners to complete the paperwork. Prepare an easement grant form, Schedule the work to be completed If you have any questions concerning sewer connections, please call (810) ext Excerpt from the Livingston County Environmental Health Department Sanitary Code Required Minimum Isolation Distance in Feet for Single & Two Family Dwellings From To Septic To Absorption To Sewer Tank System Line Well 50 75** (drywells 100) 10 Property Line 10* 10* 10 Foundation Wall 5 10 (drywells 100) Foundation Wall w/o Footing Drains 5 5 Surface Water Pressurized Water Line Ravine, Bank or Drop-off 5 15 (drywells 25) 5 Swimming Pools Designated County Drain Storm Drains Designed to Lower Groundwater Table Storm Drains Not Designed to Lower the Groundwater Table * 5 from road right of way lines ** This minimum isolation distance shall be decreased to 50 if the well construction meets the requirements of Chapter IV Water Supplies Livingston County Sanitary Code. (Variances from these set back requirements have to be requested directly from the Livingston County Health Department Board of Appeals, NOT from Hamburg Township.) Before a LUP is issued for new construction, additions, and garages You must speak to Britany Campbell, The Utilities Coordinator Ext