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City council to consider revisions to 5 ordinances

Five ordinances were pre- dential areas into compliance from the municipal code and
sented to the Northville City with an ordinance that requires ” keeps it solely as a zoning ordi-
Council last week by members homeowners to keep a certain The council members will also nance.
of the city planning commission. percentage of open space in the consider a change to the current The council members will
Each of the ordinance revisions front of their home and not have also consider a change to the
were presented for first read- disproportionate circular drive- regulations regarding historic preservation. current regulations regarding
ings by council members. The ways or paved concrete areas historic preservation.
second reading, and pending that are too large for the space. Ford Field and four lots
official adoption, of each of the Also under consideration is along Main Street between
ordinances will be scheduled an amendment to the apart- ing a change to the parking credit requirement to one park- Hutton and 341 E. Main St. are
and take place at a future meet- ment size ordinance. The credit rules. This ordinance ing space for every 250 square to be added back into the
ing of the council. No dates for changes would affect those change would adjust parking feet of use, down from the previ- Historic District boundary,
the second readings or formal units in the Central Business credits for each building in the ous 200 square feet of use. along with the parcel next to
adoptions of the changes to city District where new builds or Central Business District to Two ordinance changes Ford Field that houses the play
ordinances was announced. remodeled units would be allow enough parking spaces for regarding fences are also being structure at Fort Griswold and
Among those presented was allowed to be of smaller square buildings that switch to a new considered. One change defines parking lot.
a revision to the open front footage, due to space restric- use - as when office space the fence material, height and All the changes in ordi-
space regulations. The pro- tions of many older buildings. becomes a restaurant. The ordi- compatible materials; the other nances can be viewed in detail
posed language brings all resi- The council is also consider- nance modifies the parking removes the fence ordinance at http://www.ci.northville.mi.us.

Haunted history

Meet and greet some of the characters from
history during the Plymouth Historical Museum
“Ghosts of Plymouth” walk, set for Saturday,
April 24. Walkers will hear the tales of early
Plymouth from the characters themselves. The
walks begin at 5 p.m. and leave every 15 min-
utes, circling Old Village and lasting up to 90
minutes. Participants should meet in the gaze-
bo on Farmer Street, between Mill and
Starkweather. Tickets are $15 in advance and
$20 per person the day of the Ghost Walk, if
the event is not sold out ahead of time. Groups
of eight or more should contact the Plymouth
Historical Museum for a group rate of $12 per
ticket. Call (734)-455-8940 x0 for more informa-
tion. The Ghosts of Plymouth Walk is spon-
sored by ATS Advisors.

Police seeking suspects in Lake Pointe car burglaries

Plymouth Township Police footage supplied by homeowners easy target by leaving valuables
say video doorbells and outside to identify the suspects. in an unattended vehicle.
security cameras may be the key According to Hoffman, the sus- Hoffman said there were no
to identifying auto theft suspects pects went about prowling and signs of forced entry to the four
caught on camera last week in searching for valuables in the cars.
Lake Pointe. early morning hours - finding If convicted of a larceny from
Police detectives reported unlocked and unattended vehi- auto offense, depending on the
four vehicles were ransacked cles in the subdivision driveways. value of the property, individuals
between 3 and 4 a.m. March 10. Many times auto burglary could face felony charges punish-
The vehicles were parked in thefts are crimes of opportunity able by imprisonment for not
front of homes on both when owners leave a purse, cell more than 5 years or a fine not
Farmbrook Drive and Crabtree phone or another high-value more than $10,000, or both.
Lane in the subdivision. item in a highly visible area of Police have asked anyone
Police Sgt. Mark Hoffman said their unlocked car, police said. with information about the iden-
the investigation continues as They cautioned residents to lock tity of the suspects to contact
officers review security camera car doors and not to become an them at (734) 354-3234.
Garden club meeting planned NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS

OF THE
Members of the Country Garden Club from the Living and Learning Enrichment CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
of Northville will be via Zoom at 11 a.m. Center. For information on participating PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO
April 7. in the meeting or the club, call (734)751- ORDINANCE Chapter 79
The speaker will be Rachel Hagen 1156 or e-mail BQSturtz@comcast.net .
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Charter Township of Northville Board of Trustees approved the adoption of the amendment
to Ordinance Chapter 79 at a Regular Meeting on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. at the Virtual Meeting, Northville,
Michigan 48168.
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The amendments bring the ordinance into compliance with the 2021 Edition of the International Fire Code and amend applica-
ble sections and subsections of the ordinance to allow for the enforcement of the most current international best practices.
NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS The introduction of the amendment was approved at the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting held on March 18, 2021.
OF THE A copy of the full Ordinance and amendment can be viewed during normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Office of
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE the Township Clerk, Northville Township Hall, 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville, Michigan 48168 or on the township's website:
www.twp.northville.mi.us.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO
ORDINANCE §28-10 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Ordinance as passed by the Charter Township of Northville Board of
Trustees at a Regular Meeting held at Township Hall on the 18th day of March, 2021.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Charter Township of Northville Board of Trustees will be considering adoption of the pro-
posed amendment to Ordinance §28-10 (Stopping, Standing or Parking) at their Regular Meeting on April 15, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. Roger Lundberg
at the Northville Township Hall located at 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville, Michigan 48168. This amendment was introduced Clerk
at the Board of Trustee meeting of March 18, 2021.
Introduced: 02-18-21
The proposed amendment will state: Second Reading: 03-18-21
Publish: 03-25-21
§28-10 - Stopping, Standing or Parking Effective: 03-25-21
(a) Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic, or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or traf- Publish March 25, 2021 NT0120 - 032521 2.5 x 3.807
fic control device, no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle:
1. In a manner which affects or tends to affect the free flow of traffic.
2. That a violation of this subsection, §28-10(a)(1) shall be a Municipal Civil Infraction punishable by a fine of up
to $200.00 plus court costs with the 35th District Court having jurisdiction rather than the Parking Violations SYNOPSIS
Bureau. VIRTUAL REGULAR MEETING
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
A copy of the full Ordinance and amendment can be viewed during normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Office BOARD OF TRUSTEES
of the Township Clerk, Northville Township Hall, 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville Michigan 48168. DATE: Thursday, March 18, 2021
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
Roger Lundberg CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Abbo called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Clerk PRESENT: Mark Abbo, Supervisor Scott Frush, Trustee
Roger Lundberg, Clerk Cynthia Jankowski, Trustee
Publish: March 25, 2021 NT0119 - 032521 2.5 x 3.569 Jason Rhines, Treasurer Christopher Roosen, Trustee
ABSENT: Mindy Herrmann, Trustee
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS 1. Agendas:
OF THE • A. Regular Agenda and the Consent Agenda items - Approved
Removed Item 3.A Seven Mile Road Trail MNRTF Grant
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE • Add Item 5.H Declaration of a Local State of Emergency - Resolution 2021-028
B. CDBG Proposal for 2021 activities - Approved
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO 2. Appointments, Presentations, Resolutions & Announcements:
ORDINANCE §67-42 A. ManquenVance Presentation - Approved
B. Landfill Working Committee Report - Presented
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Charter Township of Northville Board of Trustees approved the adoption of the amendment 3. Public Hearing:
to Ordinance Chapter 79 at a Regular Meeting on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. at the Virtual Meeting, Northville, A. Seven Mile Road Trail MNRTF Grant - Removed
Michigan 48168. 4. Brief Public Comments: None
5. New Business:
The amendment to §67.42 Paragraph B will state: A. Moved to Item 1.B
B. Proposed project for Wayne Co. Millage Fund - Approved
Consumer fireworks (1.4g). Consumer fireworks are prohibited and shall not be ignited, discharged or used. Exception: Unless C. Charitable Gaming License - Northville Baseball & Softball Assoc. - Approved
specifically permitted by the Michigan Fireworks Safety Act, Act 256 of 2011 as amended. The Michigan Fireworks Safety Act D. Annual Dues - Alliance of Rouge Communities - Approved
restricts a local unit of government from regulating the use of consumer fireworks on specific dates and time. E. Maybury Meadows Pathway Maintenance Resolution - Approved
F. Fire Station Exhaust System Replacement - Approved
The introduction of the amendment was approved at the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting held on March 18, 2021. G. Public Safety HQ Shelving System Replacement - Approved
H. Declaration of a Local State of Emergency - Approved
A copy of the full Ordinance and amendment can be viewed during normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Office of 6. Unfinished Business: None
the Township Clerk, Northville Township Hall, 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville, Michigan 48168 or on the township's website: 7. Ordinances:
www.twp.northville.mi.us. A. Adoption - Fire Prevention Amendment - Adopted
B. Adoption - Fireworks Amendment - Adopted
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Ordinance as passed by the Charter Township of Northville Board of C. Introduction - §28-10 - Stopping, Standing, Parking Ordinance - Introduced
Trustees at a Regular Meeting held at Township Hall on the 18th day of March, 2021. 8. Check Registry:
A. In the amount of $2,863,668.72 for the period of February 6, 2021 to March 5, 2021. - Approved
Roger Lundberg 9. Board Communication & Reports:
Clerk A. Mark Abbo, Roger Lundberg, Jason Rhines, Scott Frush, Mindy Herrmann, Cynthia Jankowski, Christopher Roosen
and Todd Mutchler
Introduced: 02-18-21 10. Any other business for the Board of Trustees: None
Second Reading: 03-18-21 11. ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Publish: 03-25-21 A draft of the meeting minutes will be available on March 26, 2021.
Effective: 03-25-21 Respectfully submitted:
Mark Abbo, Supervisor
Publish March 25, 2021 NT0121 - 032521 2.5 x 4.107 Roger Lundberg, Clerk NT0122 - 032521 2.5 x 5.531