4166 Avery, Lake Orion, MI 48359

Planned Unit Development District

A Planned Unit Development PUD may be applied for in any zoning district. The granting of a PUD application shall require a rezoning by way of amendment to this Ordinance upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approval of the Township Board. The procedure for rezoning is that which is authorized by the Zoning Enabling Act (Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended), as contained in Section 503. It is the intent of this section to authorize the use of Planned Unit Development PUD regulations as an alternative to traditional subdivisions or other developments and for the purpose of: encouraging the use of land in accordance with its character and adaptability; conserving natural resources, natural features and energy; encouraging innovation and greater flexibility in land use planning and design; providing enhanced housing, employment, shopping, traffic circulation, and recreational opportunities for the people of this Township; encouraging a less sprawling form of development; and ensuring compatibility of design and use between neighboring properties. The PUD is designed to give the Township and applicant more flexibility than would be allowed under the existing zoning, encouraging development of the property according to its unique characteristics. The provisions of this section are not intended as a device for ignoring the Zoning Ordinance and specific standards set forth therein, or the planning upon which it has been based. To that end, provisions of this section are intended to result in land use development substantially consistent with the existing zoning and existing Charter Township of Orion Master Plan, with modifications and departures from generally applicable requirements made in accordance with standards provided in thissection to ensure appropriate, fair, and consistent decision-making. Requirements stated in this section are development guidelines that the Planning Commission, Township Board and Township staff will use to determine the merits of a particular application. The Planning Commission may recommend variations from these guidelines when an applicant has demonstrated that doing so will result in a corresponding benefit to the community.