Webster Twp: Notice of Adoption of Amendment to Zoning Ordinance

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO WEBSTER TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE

Ordinance No. 08-11 & Resolution No. 01-25 as adopted on January 15, 2025

At a special meeting of the Township Board of Webster Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan, held at the Webster Township Hall on January 15, 2025, the following resolution was offered by Member Vrsek and supported by­­ Member Savander.

An Ordinance to amend Section 2.10 of Article 2 and Section 13. 25 and 13.60 of Article 13 of Webster Township Zoning Ordinance in order to revise and update certain definitions and standards pertaining to Keeping of Animals.

Webster Township, Washtenaw County, Ordains:

• Article 2, section 2.10: Definitions for the following terms are replaced:
• Animal Shelter
• Household Pet
• Livestock
• Poultry
• Wild or Exotic Animals
• Pasture Land

• Article 2, section 2.10: Definitions for the following term is added:
• Animals For Educational Purposes.

• Article 13, section 13.25: Amended in its entirety. The new section includes the following sub-sections:
  1. Intent
  2. Education and Training
  3. Applicability
  4. General Prohibitions and Allowances
  5. General Conformance
  6. Methodology for Calculation
  7. Type and Number of Adult Animals Permitted
  8. Exemption for Young animals
  9. Animals For Educational Purposes
  10. Planning Commission Waiver
  11. Site Standards
  12. Sale of Animal Products
  13. Zoning Compliance Permit
  14. Enforcement

• Article 13, section 13.60.B.(1): Item (c) is added

A true copy of said resolutions and amended ordinances can be inspected and/or obtained at the Webster Township Hall at 5665 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI. 48130, during regular office hours or viewed online at www.webstermi.us

Effective Date:  This Ordinance shall take effect seven (7) days after publication of a notice of adoption unless referendum procedures are initiated under MCL 125.3402. If referendum procedures are initiated, this Ordinance will take effect in accordance with MCL 125.3402.