8501 Clarklake Rd, Clarklake, MI 49234

Agricultural District

Provide opportunities for and encourage agriculture and the retention of land areas that are well suited for production of plants and animals useful to humans, due to soil, topographic and other conditions, or which support nearby agricultural operations such as wetlands and woodland stands.; Provide opportunities for low density residential lifestyles, outdoor-based recreation and open space preservation; Uses shall protect environmental resources including wetlands, woodlands and water courses; Districts shall be located in coordination with the Columbia Township Master Plan.; Uses shall minimize negative impacts on surrounding land uses; Commercial, industrial and other non-residential uses are to complement the community’s character through appropriate architectural design and building scale, building materials, setbacks, signage, landscaping, buffering, open spaces and lighting.; Uses shall facilitate safe/efficient vehicular and non-motorized travel.; Uses shall be served by adequate facilities and services including sewage disposal, potable water, fire protection, and roads; Additional and more specific purposes of each District are delineated below.