MADISON TOWNSHIP

ZONING RESOLUTION OF 1957

AS AMENDED

 

100.1 A RESOLUTION, for the purpose of promoting public health, safety, morals, comfort and general welfare; to conserve and protect property and property values; to secure the most appropriate use of land; and to facilitate adequate but economical provision of public improvements, all in accordance with a Comprehensive Plan.  The Board of Trustees of this Township finds it necessary and advisable to regulate the location, size and use of buildings and other structures, including tents, cabins, and trailer coaches; percentages of lot areas which may be occupied; setback building lines; size of yards, courts and other open space; and the uses of land for trade, industry, residences, recreation or other purposes and for such purposes, divides the unincorporated area of the Township into districts or zones.

 

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MADISON TOWNSHIP, LAKE COUNTY, STATE OF OHIO:

 

That for the purpose of promoting the public health, safety, comfort, and general welfare; conserving the values of property throughout the Township; to facilitate the provision of water, sewerage, schools, and other public requirements; and lessening or avoiding congestion in public streets and highways; it is hereby provided as follows:

 

100.2 TITLE: This Resolution shall be known as the Zoning Resolution of 1957.

 

100.3 INTERPRETATION, PURPOSE, AND CONFLICT: In interpreting and applying the provisions of this Resolution, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public safety, health, convenience, comfort, morals, prosperity and general welfare.  IT is not intended by this Resolution to interfere with or abrogate or annul any resolution, rules, regulations, or permits previously adopted or issued, and not in conflict with any of the provisions of this Resolution, or which shall be adopted or issued, pursuant to law relating to the use of buildings or premises and likewise, not in conflict with this Resolution; nor is it intended by this Resolution to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easements, covenants, or other agreements between parties; provided, however, that where this Resolution imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or premises or upon heights of buildings, or requires larger open spaces or greater lot areas than are imposed or required by such other resolutions or agreements; the provisions of this Resolution shall control.