[Adopted 2-25-2015 by Ord. No. 317 as Ch. 28, Art. I, of the 2015 Pittsfield
Charter Township Code]
A.
The purpose of this article is to promote the planning, design, construction,
and maintenance of a robust multimodal transportation network within
the Township that provides for the varying access and mobility needs
of all users, regardless of age, ability, trip purpose, or preferred
mode of transportation. The roadways, parkways, byways, trails, and
other modes should function as an integral part of the overall transportation
network and provide for safe, accessible, comfortable, and efficient
transportation options for people and goods in order to support and
enhance the Township's quality of life, economic and environmental
vitality and sustenance.
B.
Upon adoption of this article, the Board of Trustees shall adopt
a "Complete Streets Policy" as defined in the State of Michigan's
Act 51 of 1951, as amended (MCL 247.660p).
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 clearly indicates a different meaning:
Roadways planned, designed, and constructed to provide appropriate
access to all legal users in a manner that promotes safe and efficient
movement of people and goods whether by car, truck, transit, assistive
device, foot, or bicycle.
Routine maintenance or preventive maintenance, or both, as
provided in the State of Michigan's Act 51 of 1951 (MCL 247.651
et seq.), as amended.
An activity undertaken to preserve the integrity of the existing
roadway system, as provided in the State of Michigan's Act 51
of 1951, as amended.
A.
Any project involving the construction, reconstruction, capacity enhancement, or preservation of a roadway, bridge, public parking facility, or other transportation right-of-way within the Township shall be subject to the provisions of this article, regardless of the agency having jurisdiction over the facility. Projects involving only maintenance of a roadway, bridge, publicly owned parking lot, or other transportation right-of-way shall conform to the plans and principles referenced in this article, but shall not be required to undergo the full review process described in § 28-4.
B.
Any person or entity undertaking a development or redevelopment project
within the Township shall include in the development plan the design
for transportation facilities within the project or on the adjacent
roadways within the influence and scope of the project that are consistent
with the prescribed treatments in the complete streets policy. The
transportation facilities design shall be reviewed and approved as
an integral part of the development plan and shall be constructed
in conjunction with the construction of the development.
C.
The Complete Streets Policy adopted pursuant to this article may
include exceptions for specific projects based upon criteria set forth
in the policy.
All projects subject to this article shall be presented to the
Planning Commission for approval. The Planning Commission shall base
its findings upon the criteria set forth in the Complete Streets Policy.
For Pittsfield Charter Township capital projects, this review shall
serve as the Planning Commission review of a capital project as required
under Act 33 of 2008, MCL 125.3861.
