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Planning Authority
The State of Michigan outlines the purposes and
requirements for a master plan that is to be used when
Along with state statutes, Northville considering the future of a community. Article III,
Township operates under a Charter, adopted Preparation and Adoption of Master Plan, of the Michigan
in 1985. In addition to officially establishing Planning Enabling Act, Act 33 of 2008, states:
the Township, the Charter outlines the duties “A master plan shall address land use and
of key individuals, such as the Supervisor infrastructure issues and may project 20 years or
and Clerk, and the elected Township Board. more into the future. A master plan shall include
Powers, duties, appointment, residence, maps, plats, charts, and descriptive, explanatory, and
other related matter and shall show the planning
qualifications and compensation are among commission’s recommendations for the physical
the topics described for each position. development of the planning jurisdiction.”
Chapter 40 of the Northville Township The Michigan Planning Enabling Act also states:
Code establishes the Township Planning “The general purpose of a master plan is to guide
Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals, and accomplish, in the planning jurisdiction and
outlining requirements and procedures its environs, development that satisfies all of the
to appoint individuals to each group, and following criteria:
operating procedures for each. – Is coordinated, adjusted, harmonious, efficient,
and economical.
– Considers the character of the planning
jursidiction and its suitability for particular uses.
– Will, in accordance with present and future
needs, best promote public health, safety,
morals, order, convenience, prosperity, and
general welfare.
– Includes, among other things, promotion of
or adequate provision for one or more of the
following:
▪ A system of transportation to lessen congestion
on streets and provide for safe and efficient
movement of people and goods by motor
vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, and other legal
users;
▪ Safety from fire and other dangers;
▪ Light and air;
▪ Healthful and convenient distribution of
population;
▪ Good civic design and arrangement and wise and
efficient expenditure of public funds;
▪ Public utilities such as sewage disposal and water
supply, and other public improvements;
▪ Recreation;
▪ The use of resources in accordance with their
character and adaptability.” 1
1 Michigan Planning Enabling Act, Act 33 of 2008, Article III
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