This chapter is intended to keep public streets, sidewalks,
trailways and similar public ways within the Township clean and free
of debris and obstacles to travel, not only for purposes of sanitation
and cleanliness, but also to prevent hazards to motorists and pedestrians.
The Township Board hereby determines that the adoption and enforcement
of this chapter is essential to the public health, safety and welfare
of both the residents and property owners within Cascade Charter Township.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ROAD
The paved or other hard surface improved portion of a public
road right-of-way or easement (and the shoulders thereof, whether
paved or unpaved), as as any paved or concrete public sidewalk, public
walking or bicycle trail, or similar public way. This definition shall
also include any and all portions of a road.
No person shall engage in any of the following uses, activities,
or practices:
A. Cause dirt, gravel, clay, mud, rocks, stones, sand, or similar materials
to be deposited, left or spilled onto or within a road pursuant to
an excavation, building, or other project or activity and fail to
fully remove such materials from the road and completely clean up
the portion of the road involved within 24 hours of the time that
the materials have been deposited or spilled onto or within the road.
B. Intentionally dump, store, or deposit dirt, clay, gravel, mud, stones,
rocks, sand, or a similar material onto or within a road.
C. Place, push, or deposit debris, brush, branches, or similar materials
onto or within any road.
D. Dump or deposit leaves, debris, earth, or other obstacle or impediment
in a drainagecourse or drain within a public road right-of-way or
other public drainage easement without first having obtained a permit
or written approval from the Township Manager (or such other official
as is designated by the Township Board) for such dumping, depositing
or use.
E. Alter or recontour the land on a lot or parcel in such a way that
it causes flooding of any neighboring or nearby lots or properties.
F. Cause or allow construction debris, trash, scraps or other items
associated with a building or construction project or site to blow,
migrate or be deposited upon the lot or parcel of another without
permission of the property owner of the other lot or parcel.
The prohibitions contained in §
325-3 of this chapter shall not apply in the following situations:
A. Any use or activity by a government employee or official, municipal
firefighter, or police officer while engaged in his or her official
government duties.
B. With regard to §
325-3C of this chapter, where brush and branches are allowed to be deposited within a public road right-of-way pursuant to an official program by the local unit of government that picks up and lawfully disposes of such brush or branches.
No zoning permit or building permit shall be issued for a building
or construction project for any property within the Township if the
Township determines that the project may cause soil erosion and sedimentation
spillover onto or into any street or adjoining property or may cause
drainage problems. Such determination will be made by the Zoning Administrator
and will be based on site conditions such as slope, soil types, drainage,
and the scope of the project. If it is determined by the Township
that such factors may cause erosion or unreasonable damages, the Township
shall require a security deposit of $200 to ensure compliance with
all of the requirements of this chapter during construction and cleanup.
Such deposit shall be in addition to any other applicable fees or
deposits. Once a certificate of occupancy has been issued or the project
or construction is otherwise complete, the Township shall refund the
deposit less any monies retained by the Township to remedy any violations
of this chapter.