VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN

      THE FRIENDLY VILLAGE 

est. 1869

SPECIAL USE PERMIT ZBA 004 PROCEDURES 

This permit is used when a zoning permit is denied due to noncompliance of property use within the zoning ordinance or a New Business Registration shows the use to be noncompliant within the zoning ordinance as follows:

If an applicant wishes to use any land zone for any of the special uses listed in Chapter 14 (as listed below) of the Zoning Ordinance they must apply for a special use permit which requires a Public Hearing by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
(1) Tavern, including any establishment where beer, wine or liquor is sold for consumption on the premises
(2) Junkyard
(3) Automobile sales lot
(4) Mineral extraction - sand, gravel, metals, etc.
(5) Swimming pools
(6) Stripping of soil
(7) Auction houses - merchandise or livestock
(8) Automobile repair
(9) Automobile service stations
(10) Automobile wash
(11) Veterinary clinic
(12) Kennels
(13) Garbage or trash disposal areas, dumps, sanitary landfill
(14) Riding stables
(15) Mobile home or trailer
(16) Rooming houses, dormitories, fraternity and sorority houses
(17) Trailer type vehicles for temporary seasonal travel - if to be lived in for a period not to exceed thirty days. Such use will only be permitted if sanitary facilities are provided and in no event shall exceed ninety days
(18) Basement houses - permit to be issued for a period not to exceed one (1) year unless the upper portion of the structure is enclosed. A one (1) year extension may be granted by the Zoning Administrator in documented hardship cases

A. After receiving a denied zoning permit request or New Business Registration, submit a special use permit request to the Village Clerk – include the following: Required fee; Location of property involved in request; Name and address of applicant; Legal description of property; Present zoning of property; Statement of request (Home occupations must include the nature of the home occupation in the description of their request); Site plan (to scale) including - property lines; all existing and new buildings/fixtures; exact distances between all of the following: existing buildings/fixtures, new buildings/fixtures, property lines and any of the previously stated buildings/fixtures. Home occupations must also include total floor area of the first floor of the residence and area of room(s) and sketch floor plan of the room(s) to be utilized in the conduct of the home occupation.

B. The request will be given to the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Planning Commission (for their approval of use)

C. At the next scheduled meeting, the Zoning Board of Appeals will set a public hearing. Usually scheduled for the next months ZBA meeting – this allows for the notifications sent to the neighboring residents and a notice to be published in the paper. (ZBA meets once a month on the third Thursday of the month)

D. Property owner submitting request should attend the public hearing to answer any questions asked.

E. Approved request (with or without stipulations)
If building is part of the request - take approved request to Barry County for building permits - PCI (Professional Code Inspections of MI), 109 S Church St, Hastings, MI - 269-948-4088
If no building is including – use is permitted

F. Denied request
1. drop request
2. reapply to Zoning Board of Appeals (with any revisions needed)

ZBA004 SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUEST
APPEAL TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Requires approval of Zoning Board of Appeals & Requires a public hearing

If an applicant wishes to use any land zone for any of the special uses listed in Chapter 14 (as listed below) of the Zoning Ordinance they must apply for a special use permit which requires a Public Hearing by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Upon payment of the Appeal Fee, a hearing will be scheduled. Application must be presented to the Village Office. (Zoning Ordinance Section 14)
(1) Tavern, including any establishment where beer, wine or liquor is sold for consumption on the premises
(2) Junkyard
(3) Automobile sales lot
(4) Mineral extraction - sand, gravel, metals, etc.
(5) Swimming pools
(6) Stripping of soil
(7) Auction houses - merchandise or livestock
(8) Automobile repair
(9) Automobile service stations
(10) Automobile wash
(11) Veterinary clinic
(12) Kennels
(13) Garbage or trash disposal areas, dumps, sanitary landfill
(14) Riding stables
(15) Mobile home or trailer
(16) Rooming houses, dormitories, fraternity and sorority houses
(17) Trailer type vehicles for temporary seasonal travel - if to be lived in for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days. Such use will only be permitted if sanitary facilities are provided and in no event shall exceed ninety (90) days
(18) Basement houses - permit to be issued for a period not to exceed one (1) year unless the upper portion of the structure is enclosed. A one (1) year extension may be granted by the Zoning Administrator in documented hardship cases

Cost of permit - $ 100.00 paid ___                                     Date ___________________

I. Location of property: _______________________________________________________

Name of applicant: ______________________________Telephone # __________________

Address of applicant: _________________________________________________________

Please attach a copy of the legal description of property

Present zoning classification: M_ B-1 _ R-2 _ R-1 _ F-1 _ PUD _ RR _ other: ____________

II. Applicant’s request: _______________________________________________________

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Applicant must complete parts I and II of this form (Home occupations must include the nature of the home occupation in the description of their request) and prepare a drawing of the property in question. Such drawing must be to scale, clearly show the proposed changes. Home occupations must also include total floor area of the first floor of the residence and area of room(s) and sketch the floor plan of the room(s) to be utilized in the conduct of the home occupation.

III. Action by the Zoning Board of Appeals: Denied __ Approved __ Approved with stipulations ___ (specifically indicate special use that is allowed)

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(Attach Zoning Board of Appeals minutes concerning this action)

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Signature of Zoning Board of Appeals Chairperson          Date

NOTE – filling this application implies that the property owner is giving permission for the Zoning Board members to visit, walk on or around the property either individually or as a group, to investigate the application request when/if needed.
 

ZBA004

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VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE

SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUEST

APPEAL TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Requires approval of Zoning Board of Appeals

Masonary (wall bearing)

1. No of stories

Parking spaces

Wood Frame

2. Total square feet of floor area

Structural Steel

all floors based on exterior

Enclosed

Reinforced Concrete

dimensions

Other - specify

3. Total Land are - sq ft

Outdoors

Type of Sewage Disposal -

Type of Water Supply

Residential Building only

Public or private company

Public or private company

No. of bedrooms

Private (septic tank, etc.)

Private (well, cistern)

No. of bathrooms - full

partial

Site or Plot Plan

Lot Size:

Additional detailed drawings / diagrams may be required. It is recommended that all

drawings be to scale and properly dimensioned. Improper drawings will be rejected

Note - site plan must be drawn to scale. Home occupations must also include total floor area of the first floor of the residence and area of room(s)

and sketch the floor plan of the room(s) to be utilized in the conduct of the home occupation. Each square on this grid = 5 foot (which makes the

graph 150 ft wide by 125 ft tall). Other drawings should be attached sufficient to show your planning. Two copies each are required.

6/1/06

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