Hamlin Township Zoning Ordinance No. 34

Effective April 15, 1994

ARTICLE 11 .... PUBLIC RECREATIONAL AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT

11.01 DESCRIPTION OF DISTRICT

This district shall be comprised entirely of land owned by the public, including the federal government, the State of Michigan, the County of Mason, and the Township of Hamlin. It is the intent of this district that these public lands shall be used for outdoor recreational and conservation purposes, including the preservation of open space and encouraging land to remain in its natural state.

11.02 PERMITTED USES

The following uses of land and buildings shall be permitted by right:

A. Public parks, playgrounds and public outdoor sports and recreational areas.

B. Public golf courses

C. Public picnic areas

D. Public campgrounds (for temporary,seasonal use)

E. Natural preserves, arboretums,and open space preserves owned by the public

F. Essential services serving these public areas

G. Incidental service facilities, including convenience stores, rental cabins, lodges, shops, and eating places, that are owned by the public or that are leased t as a concession by a public body and that serve persons using the public facilities described above.

11.03 HEIGHT AND AREA REGULATIONS

The use of land and buildings within this district shall meet the Schedule of District Regulations in Article 5, with respect to R-2.

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