Charter Township of Oakland, MI Article IV Variations

§ 364-16 Township Board authority.

The Township Board shall have the authority to grant variations from the strict terms of this chapter in accordance with the terms of this chapter.

§ 364-17 Written application requirements.

A written application shall be submitted to the Township Clerk demonstrating that:

A. Special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land or project involved, and which are not generally applicable to other plans or projects;

B. The special conditions and circumstances do not result or have not resulted from the actions of the applicant or the applicant's predecessor;

C. Literal interpretation of the provisions of this chapter would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties under the terms of this chapter; and

D. Grant of the variation shall not result in an unreasonable risk of impairment or destruction of property and/or natural resources which this chapter is designed to protect.

§ 364-18 Hearing required.

Variations from the terms of this chapter shall not be granted unless and until a hearing shall be held.

§ 364-19 Conditions for approval.

A. Variations shall not be granted unless and until the Township Board finds that:

(1) The application requirements set forth in § 364-17 have been met;

(2) The reasons set forth in the application justify the granting of the variation, and that the variation is the minimum variation required; and

(3) Granting of the variation will be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this chapter.

B. In granting any variation, the Township Board may prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards consistent with the purposes and standards of this chapter.