7650 Jeffs Rd, Ottawa Lake, MI 49267

Extractive District

The purpose of the EX District is to provide land for the commercial mining, processing, and storage of soil, sand, clay, gravel or other mineral resources, peat and similar material and to provide land for filling. This district is designed to assure that these resources and operations are managed and regulated and all land be reclaimed so as not to create a hazard or nuisance which either immediately or in the future, adversely affects the health, safety, or general welfare of the community. Excavations in regard to building construction, pond or other similar activities are not included in this section.; It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, partnership, or other organization or entity to engage in or conduct extractive operations, or strip any top soil, sand, clay, peat, gravel or similar material, or to use lands for filling within the unincorporated area of Whiteford Township except in conformity with this ordinance and any other applicable ordinances or regulation of Whiteford Township. Special approval by the Township Board shall be a condition precedent to such operations except as herein provided and shall be limited to the time specified in the decision granting special approval.