Romulus Public Library now has a
unique lending program available for
area residents.
Library Director Patricia Braden said
that the “Seed Library” is available and
residents can borrow seeds to start gar-
dens all across Romulus and Huron
Township. The Seed Library is available
during library hours, 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Monday through Thursday and from 10
a.m. until 5 p.m. Friday andSaturday.
Borrowing seeds is easy, Braden said.
Residents can pick the seeds they want to
take home and plant them. Romulus
Public Library will provide the instruc-
tions on how to grow and care for the
plants. Residents will also have the
opportunity to participate in the seed har-
vesting project that will promote growing
food and saving seeds from the plants
after they have matured which will help
sustain the Seed Library for future sea-
sons, she added.
The Romulus Public Library has
received a donation of “unique seeds”
from Gardens Across for advanced gar-
deners who would like to try growing
something different in their gardens, she
said.
“The purpose of the Seed Library is to
support and encourage residents of
Romulus and Huron Township in experi-
encing the benefits of gardening their
own flowers, fruits, and vegetables as well
as harvesting seeds. This program was
created with the goal that everyone from
beginner to expert is encouraged to try
growing something new this season,”
Braden said.
The Seed Library is a community
effort with many individuals already
donating seeds for everyone to use.
Neighbors helping neighbors to grow
fresh fruits and vegetables to put on their
tables, as well as making a positive contri-
bution to the environment is the ultimate
goal of this program.
“The staff at the library is happy to
help with any questions you may have
about this program,”Braden added.
The library is located at 11121 Wayne
Road. For information, call (734) 942-7589.
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OMULUS
CITY OF ROMULUS
ORDINANCE NO. 16-003
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SEC. 52-24, ORDERING CONSTRUCTION AND SEC. 52-
29, ALTERNATIVES TO CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS; PAYMENT-IN-LIEU OF
CONSTRUCTION AND TO REMOVE SEC. 52-28 SIDEWALK APPEALS OF THE CITY
OF ROMULUS CODE OF ORDINANCES.
THE CITY OF ROMULUS ORDAINS:
1. Sec. 52-24, Ordering Construction is amended to read as follows:
Section 52-24. Ordering construction.
(a)
Sidewalks to be provided.
To the extent required under the city zoning ordinance, the city
herewith mandates that developments shall provide sidewalks as part of their site improve-
ments. The planning commission, during site plan review, may make a determination that a
payment-in-lieu of construction can be placed in the sidewalk escrow account. The payment-
in-lieu and escrow account shall be established pursuant to the requirements of section 52-29.
(b)
Construction or repair by owners.
The city council may, be resolution, require the owners of
lots and premises to construct or repair sidewalks in the public streets adjacent to and abut-
ting upon such lots and premises; provided, however, that enforcement of such resolution
would be deferred until such time as the city council shall hold a public meeting relative to
the ordering of the sidewalk construction and shall notify all property owners involved of the
time and place of the hearing. Sidewalks constructed pursuant to the provisions of this article
on the right-of-way of state highways or county roads must have the approval of the state or
county highway authority having jurisdiction over the highway or road.
(c)
Compliance within 30 days.
The ordering of construction shall give the property owner not
less than 30 days within which to comply with the resolution of the city council pertaining to
the sidewalk construction.
The full amendment to this ordinance may be viewed at the Romulus City Clerk’s Office, 11111
Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174, 734-942-7540.
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CITY OF ROMULUS
ORDINANCE NO. 16-004
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 13.04, SIDEWALKS AND NON-MOTORIZED
PATHWAYS AND 20.09, NONCONFORMING SITES OF THE CITY OF ROMULUS ZON-
ING ORDINANCE TO AMEND REGULATIONS REGARDING SIDEWALKS AND NON-
CONFORMING SITES.
THE CITY OF ROMULUS ORDAINS:
1. Section 13.04, Sidewalks and Non-motorized Pathways, is amended for the following head-
ings:
A. INTENT.
B. APPLICABILITY.
C. NON-MOTORIZED PATHWAYS.
D. LOCATION
E. CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS.
F. CROSSWALKS.
G. PAYMENT IN LIEU.
2. SECTION 20.09, NONCONFORMING SITES, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
A. INTENT.
B. REQUIRED REVIEWS.
C. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW.
The full amendment to this ordinance may be viewed at the Romulus City Clerk’s Office,
11111 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174, 734-942-7540.
CITY OF ROMULUS
ORDINANCE NO. 16-005
APPENDIX A – ZONING
AMENDMENT 1.226
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11.15, ANIMAL/AGRICULTURAL; SECTIONS
3.02, 6.02, 7.02, AND 8.02, SCHEDULE OF USES; AND SECTIONS 24.02, 24.07, 24.12, 24.19,
AND 24.22, DEFINITIONS OF THE CITY OF ROMULUS ZONING ORDINANCE TO
AMEND REGULATIONS REGARDINGANIMALAND AGRICULTURAL USES.
THE CITY OF ROMULUS ORDAINS:
1. Section 11.15, Animal/Agricultural is amended to read as follows:
SECTION 11.15 ANIMAL/AGRICULTURAL.
SECTION 3.02, SCHEDULE OF USES.
SECTION 6.02, SCHEDULE OF USES.
SECTION 7.02, SCHEDULE OF USES.
SECTION 8.02, SCHEDULE OF USES.
SECTION 24.02, DEFINITIONS “A”.
SECTION 24.07, DEFINITIONS “F”.
SECTION 24.12, DEFINITIONS “K”.
SECTION 24.19, DEFINITIONS “S”.
SECTION 24.22, DEFINITIONS “V”.
The full amendment to this ordinance may be viewed at the Romulus City Clerk’s Office,
11111 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174, 734-942-7540.
CITY OF ROMULUS
ORDINANCE NO. 16-006
APPENDIX A-ZONING
AMENDMENT 1.227
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 17.02, USES REQUIRING SITE PLAN REVIEW
OF THE CITY OF ROMULUS ZONING ORDINANCE TO AMEND REGULATIONS
REGARDING SITE PLAN REVIEW
THE CITY OF ROMULUS ORDAINS:
Section 17.02, Uses Requiring Site Plan Review is amended to read as follows:
Activity Use, New Construction, Activity Use, Expansion/Modification to Existing Building,
Activity Use, Change in Use, Activity Use, Accessory Structures and Site Improvements,
Activity Use, Temporary Uses, and Activity Use.
SECTION 47. SEVERABILITY:
Should any word, sentence, phrase or any portion of these ordinances be held in any manner
invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction or by any state agency having authority to do
so for any reason whatsoever, such holdings shall be construed and limited to such words, sen-
tence, phrase, or any portion of the ordinance held to be so invalid and shall not be construed
as effecting the validity of any of the remaining words, sentences, phrases or portions of these
ordinances.
SECTION 48. CONFLICTING ORDINANCES:
All prior existing ordinances adopted by the City of Romulus inconsistent or in conflict
with the provisions of this ordinance are, to the extent of such conflict or inconsistency
hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 49. EFFECTIVE DATE:
These ordinances shall take effect upon publication thereof in an official newspaper, which
publication shall be made when the minutes passing the ordinance are published subject
to revocation at will of the City of Romulus at any time.
ADOPTED, APPROVED AND PASSED by the City Council of the City of Romulus this
9th day of May, 2016.
LEROY BURCROFF, Mayor ELLEN L. CRAIG- BRAGG, CMC, City Clerk
I hereby certify that the foregoing are true copies of the Ordinances as passed by the City
Council of the City of Romulus at a regular Council Meeting held in the City Council Room
in said City on the 2 nd day of June, 2016.
The full amendments to these ordinances may be viewed at the Romulus City Clerk’s
Office, 11111 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174, 734-942-7540.
ELLEN L. CRAIG-BRAGG, CMC, City Clerk
I further certify that the foregoing were published in The Eagle, a newspaper of general cir-
culation in the City of Romulus, on the 2 nd day of June, 2016.
ELLEN L. CRAIG-BRAGG, CMC, City Clerk
Within forty-five (45) days after publication of any ordinance duly passed by the Council, a petition
may be presented to the Council protesting against such ordinance continuing in effect. Said peti-
tion shall contain the text of such ordinance and shall be signed by not less than six percent (6%) of
the registered electors registered at the last preceding election at which a Mayor of the City was
elected. Said ordinance shall thereupon and thereby be suspended from operation and the Council
shall immediately reconsider such ordinance.
Introduced:
05-02-16
2 nd Reading:
05-09-16
Published:
06-02-16
PT060216-0061 2.5 x 17.156
NOTICE!!
WESTWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BUDGET HEARING
A Public Hearing on its proposed budget will be held by the Board of Education of
the Westwood Community School District on:
Thursday, June 9, 2016
at 7:00 p.m.
In the
Equilla F. Bradford
Administrative Center
3335 S. Beech Daly Road
Dearborn Heights, Michigan 48125
THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE
LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A
SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING.
Copies of the proposed budget will be available for review in the Westwood
Administrative Office Center between the hours of 8:30 a.m.. and 4:00 p.m. on June
9, 2016.
Cheryl Bell-Everett, Secretary
Westwood Board of Education
Unique loan of seeds offered at library
Mystery
Clues sought in history of mini-truck
A piece of history has come back
home to Romulus, and now officials are
looking formore information about it.
It's an antique child's pedal car, paint-
ed like a fire engine with the city logo
on it. It was found at an estate sale in a
house in Pinckney, said Jan Lemmon, a
Romulus resident.
“We have no idea howold it is or how
it got there,” she said.
The pedal car fire engine number,
331, actually belonged to a fire truck at
one time, she said.
The pedal car is currently on display
at Romulus City Hall. It will be moved
to the freight house at the Romulus
Historical Park. Lemmon said she's
hoping someone will come forward
with some additional information about
it.
“I think it's neat that we found it and
it's back in the community,” she said.
Anyone with information can call
Lemmon at (734) 320-1134.
Officials in Romulus are seeking information about the child's pedal car found at an
estate sale in Pinckney.
On a roll
Councilman William Wadsworth, left, Fire Pup from the Romulus Fire
Department, Sylvia Perecki from Romulus Lanes and Jean Wadsworth cele-
brate the success of the recent fundraiser which raised $3,314. "It's the biggest
event we've ever had," Wadsworth said. Since fundraising for the animal shelter
began, more than $230,000 has been raised through donations and support at
community fundraisers like the bowling fundraiser and bingo events at the
Romulus Pumpkin Festival.
