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CKERINTB UILDING PERMIT ZONING APPLICATION / WORKSHEET

A building permit will not be issued without this application / worksheet completed. This analysis is
a free service for Antwerp Township property owners.
The purpose of this form is to notify the property owner of the zoning of his/her property and to ensure no
unauthorized split has occurred prior to building permit issuance. The information below is a guideline to
Antwerp Townships zoning regulations. This, in no way, represents all rules and regulations that must
be adhered to in varying situations. For these situations, please refer to the actual zoning ordinance or
speak with the township supervisor or the zoning administrator. If more than one type of zoning for the
property is indicated below, then the owner should again check with the township supervisor or the
zoning administrator to establish where the zoning boundaries on the property are located.
Antwerp Township Supervisor
Daniel J. Ruzick
24821 Front Avenue
Mattawan, MI 49071-9598
269.668.2615, ext. 215

Antwerp Township Zoning Administrator

Linda Anderson, Community Planner
Wade-Trim
2944 Fuller N.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49505-3458
800.931.9135, ext. 11923

Parcel ID No.: 80 - _______ - _________ - _________ - _______

Property Owner Name: _____________________________________________________

1. Has this property been split since 3/1/97? Yes _____ No _____
2. Is the intent to split this property prior to the construction process? Yes _____ No____
If you answered yes to either of the two above questions, please include a
copy of the land division approval from Antwerp Township.
Please attach a copy of the legal description or drawing of the parcel for which you are
requesting a permit and/or zoning information.
Please include an address or fax number where you would like this analysis sent when complete.
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City

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Property Owner / Agent Signature __________________________________

Date: ________________

Office Use Only

The zoning of the above parcel has been determined as:
_____ Agricultural/Low-Density A substantial area of the township has been retained solely for agricultural
purposes and low population density to preserve the existing agricultural areas where the conditions are most
suitable. These areas shall also serve as greenbelt and wildlife areas. Any non-agricultural development is
discouraged when it is in proximity to an operating farm or conservation area.
Permitted principal uses:
? General Farming

? Specialized farming including raising produce and similar bona fide agricultural enterprises.
? Low-density residential structures
Permitted accessory uses:
? Acceptable agricultural buildings and structures
? Acceptable residential accessory buildings
Land Area Requirements:
? Minimum frontage 175 ft.
? Minimum square feet 61,250 sq. ft.
? Minimum depth to frontage ratio 2 to 1
? Maximum depth to frontage ration 3 to 1
Setbacks:
? Front 75 feet from the nearest road right-of-way (total of 110 ft. from center of road)
? Side 20 feet
? Rear 20 feet
_____ Medium and High-Density Residential The soil and topography of these areas is less desirable for
agricultural purposes. Historical residential growth has been confined to these areas. The intent of these areas is to
encourage a suitable environment for families. To this end, uses are basically limited to single-family dwellings,
together with certain other uses, such as school, parks, and playgrounds, which provide a neighborhood
environment. Commercial developments and developments incompatible with the intent are prohibited.
Permitted principal uses:
? Single -family dwelling
? Multi-family dwelling for up to three (3) families
Permitted accessory uses:
? Private garage
? Garden house, tool house, swimming pool, playhouse, greenhouse none of which may be used for
commercial purposes.
? Automobile parking for domestic use of the dwelling unit
? Any use customary and incidental to the permitted principal use
Land Area Requirements:
? Minimum frontage 100 feet (if irregular lot, 100 feet at the building line)
? Minimum depth 200 feet
? Maximum frontage to depth ratio not to exceed 1 to 4
? Minimum lot size 20,000 square feet (Additional dwelling units require an additional 15,000 square
feet per dwelling unit)
Setbacks:
? Front 75 feet (from the center of the road right-of-way)
? Side 15 feet
? Rear 15 feet
_____ Mobile Home Subdivision This district is designed to provide for mobile homes. This area is suitable for
single-family residential use and development.
Permitted principal uses:
? Mobile home subdivisions and those uses customarily incidental to the principal use
? Mobile home subdivisions are only permitted in areas so designated. Each subdivision shall be
approved on an individual basis in keeping with the intent and provision of the current zoning.
Permitted accessory uses:
? Private garage
? Garden house, tool house, swimming pool, playhouse, greenhouse none to be used for commercial
purposes.
? Vehicle parking for domestic use of the dwelling unit
? Any use customarily incidental to the permitted principal use with use limited to park residents only.
Regulations required of mobile home subdivisions:
? See zoning ordinance Sec. 8.34, items A through Q
Area Requirements:
? Minimum frontage 100 feet (if irregular lot, 100 feet at building line)
? Maximum frontage to depth ration not to exceed 1 to 4
? Minimum lot size 20,000 square feet

? Minimum depth 200 feet

? Minimum living area 720 square feet
Setbacks:
? Front 70 feet from the center of the road right-of-way
? Side 15 feet
? Rear 15 feet
_____ Commercial / Industrial This district is designed to provide sufficient space for commercial uses in
appropriate locations and to meet the needs of the townships future economy.
Permitted principal uses and requirements
? See zoning ordinance Sec. 8.40 through Sec. 8.55
_____ Recreational Certain areas of Antwerp Township have been set aside for recreational uses due to their
proximity to certain natural features and bodies of water.
Permitted principal uses and requirements
? See zoning ordinance Sec. 8.60 through Sec. 8.64
_____ Conservation Certain areas of Antwerp Township have been set aside for wildlife preservation.
Construction in these areas is discouraged.
Permitted principal uses and requirements
? See zoning ordinance Sec. 8.70 through Sec. 8.73
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