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side/rear yard depths; building heights, SAP19. Collaborate with the State of Michigan to
including in relation to adjacent buildings determine the future outlook for remaining
and uses; lot and site coverage by buildings state-owned property and facilities in the
and other physical improvements; off-street Township, especially in prime locations where
parking quantities, design and screening; more productive private uses could occur and
etc.). bolster the local tax base.
SAP12. Highlight as-built examples of where the SAP20. Work with realtors to create a package of
Township’s development regulations talking points and website links highlighting
produced outcomes that could be improved Northville Township’s character and quality
upon (e.g., involving buffering/screening, of life to attract families of all ages to the
compatibility of development scale/intensity, community.
etc.) to identify potential amendments SAP21. Work with Wayne County, SEMCOG and
through a next comprehensive regulatory adjacent municipalities to conduct special
update. area planning efforts, especially for non-
SAP13. Regularly review and update, as appropriate, residential and mixed-use development
the Township’s land development, building/ along key corridors such as Haggerty Road,
construction and infrastructure-related fees Northville Road and Five Mile Road.
to ensure adequate revenue generation in SAP22. Continue a close partnership with Plymouth
line with costs and based on regional trends Township in the development of the Michigan
across jurisdictions. International Technology Center (MITC) to
attract businesses that contribute to MITC’s
PARTNERSHIPS AND COORDINATION goals, service-oriented businesses that are
SAP14. Work with Home Owner Associations to supportive of MITC and the surrounding
maintain standards for the neighborhood that community, and development that makes
emphasize the desired character. best use of constrained properties.
SAP15. Continue close coordination with Northville MORE TARGETED PLANNING/STUDY
Public Schools as one of the Township’s
essential partners for community building SAP23. Monitor the growing nationwide trend
and maintaining school campuses as toward housing developed from the start
community anchors. with rental in mind (build-to-rent), but with
SAP16. Maintain ongoing outreach to and a higher level of site design, amenities and
communication with home owner ongoing property maintenance relative to
associations (HOAs) and to areas without many apartment developments, including to
HOAs or other organized means for blend better in areas of predominantly single-
neighborhood-level interaction with family detached homes.
Township officials and staff. SAP24. Take advantage of resources readily available
SAP17. Build on existing HOA Sharing Forums, which through the American Planning Association
occur three times per year and provide and other sources to monitor trends and
opportunities for sharing information, best practices for managing both the positive
communicating with the Towship and hosting and potentially concerning attributes of
guest speakers. Expand the reach of these activities within neighborhoods such as short-
forums and ensure HOA input is funneled into term rentals, the allowance of accessory
the Township’s annual budgeting and capital dwelling units (ADUs), the increase in home
improvements planning. occupation uses and the buying of older
SAP18. Work with HOAs to improve key access points homes for renovation and “flipping.”
into neighborhoods and other pride elements SAP25. Consider conducting a joint housing study
such as new or upgraded entry treatments with adjacent municipalities to catalague
(e.g., monument signage, landscaping, existing housing types and determine gaps.
lighting, etc.).
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