Zoning Ordinances
› Article 1 — INTRODUCTION › Division 2 — DEFINITIONS
- Underground Storage Tank System
- A tank or combination of tanks, including underground pipes connected to the tank or tanks, which is, was, or may have been used to contain an accumulation of hazardous substances, as defined in Part 213 of the State of Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 Public Act 451, as amended.
- Urgent Care Center or Emergency Medical Station
- A facility offering immediate or emergency health care treatment and can be considered either a principal or accessory use.
- Use
- The purpose for which land or a building is arranged, designed or intended, or for which land or a building is or may be occupied.
- Used Oil
- Any oil that had been refined from crude oil, used, and as a result of such use contaminated by physical or chemical impurities.
- Variance
- A relaxation or modification of the requirements of this Ordinance as authorized by the ZBA under the provisions of this Ordinance and Act 207 of the Public Acts of 1921, as amended.
- Veterinary Clinic, Office or Hospital
- A facility which provides diagnosis, treatment, surgery and other veterinary care for domestic animals, horses and livestock provided that all activities are conducted within a completely enclosed building.
- Village Attorney
- The duly licensed person or firm employed by Village Council and representing the Village in legal matters.
- Village Engineer
- The duly licensed person or firm employed by the Village Commission and representing the Village in engineering matters such as drainage, grading, paving, storm water management and control, utilities, and other related site engineering and civil engineering issues.
- Village Planner
- The person or firm employed by the Village Commission and representing the Village in planning, zoning and development related matters.