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About the Code
Effective August 12, 2014The chapters and sections of the Charter Township of Waterford Code of Ordinances have been adopted in order to protect and preserve the peace, health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the Township. On August 11, 2014, the Township Board adopted a reformatted version of the Code to provide a more efficient and effective means of providing the Code to Waterford citizens.
The Clerk’s Office provides you 2 ways to search and review the Township Ordinances, the complete Code of Ordinances in 1 document along with a separate page guide and also each chapter of the Code of Ordinances presented in a separate document for quick access.
The following documents provide you with the complete Township Code of Ordinances as well as a page guide providing the page locations of the articles and divisions of each code chapter. Also provided for reference is a link to the previous Code of Ordinances.
Chapter 1: General Provisions
Chapter 1 (PDF) provides the general definitions applicable throughout all chapters of the Code as well as provisions for implementation of, amendment of, and supplementation to, the Code.
Chapter 2: Administration
The focus of Chapter 2 (PDF) of the Code is establishing a civil service process for police and fire (Pages 2-1 and 2-2), fair conditions of employment for administrative and managerial employees (Pages 2-2 through 2-4), and to establish a retirement system for the Township (Pages 2-4 through 2-29).
Chapter 3: Animals
Chapter 3 (PDF) of the Code provides specific regulations governing the raising and keeping of animals in the Township. In particular, there are regulations regarding nuisance dogs (Page 3-1) and the prohibition of pit bull terriers and exotic animals (Pages 3-4 through 3-8).
Chapter 3: Appendices A, B, and C
The standards of the United Kennel Club for American Pit Bull Terriers can be viewed in Chapter 3 - Appendices A, B and C (PDF).
Affidavit of Dog Breed (PDF)
Chapter 4: Buildings & Building Regulations
Chapter 4 (PDF) adopts by reference the state construction code (Pages 4-4 through 4-6). This chapter also adopts by reference the International Property Maintenance Code as the Township’s existing structures code, along with adopting additions and amendments providing additional health and safety measures to Township residents (Pages 4-8 through 4-12). Chapter 4 also establishes the procedures for addressing dangerous buildings (Pages 4-13 through 4-16) and the requirements for rental housing certification (Pages 4-16 through 4-20). Chapter 5: Cable Television/Video Service
The focus of Chapter 5 (PDF) of the Code is to provide fair regulation of cable television service in the Township.Chapter 6: Emergency Preparedness
Chapter 6 (PDF) establishes the administrative framework to ensure the complete and efficient utilization of all Township resources during periods of emergency and disaster.Chapter 7: Fire Prevention & Protection
Chapter 7 (PDF) adopts by reference the International Fire Code, along with adopting additions and amendments providing additional health and safety measures to Township residents. Regulations pertaining to use and sales of fireworks can be found on the following referenced pages (Pages 7-9 and 7-10).
Chapter 8: Environmental Protection
Chapter 8 (PDF) establishes regulations for the management of floodplains with the Township.
Chapter 9: Health & Sanitation
The focus of Chapter 9 (PDF) of the Code is establishing regulatory controls for particular situations that, if left uncontrolled, shall negatively impact the health and sanitary conditions of Township residents. This chapter includes regulations for the safe disposal of abandoned refrigerators (Pages 9-1 and 9-2), for weed control (Pages 9-2 through 9-5), for rodent control (Pages 9-7 and 9-8), and for hazardous/toxic substance cleanup (Pages 9-4 through 9-6).Chapter 10: Business Regulations, Licensing & Registration
Chapter 10 (PDF) establishes regulations and licensing requirements for specific types of businesses looking to conduct commercial operations within the Township.Medical Marihuana Facility License Ordinance
Medical Marihuana Facility License Amendment
Chapter 11: Offenses
Chapter 11 (PDF) specifies actions that are unlawful in the Township and establishes enforcement measures against such unlawful actions. The following types of uses are regulated through this chapter.
Chapter 11 (PDF) specifies actions that are unlawful in the Township and establishes enforcement measures against such unlawful actions. The following types of uses are regulated through this chapter.
| Regulated Uses |
Pages in Chapter 11 |
|---|---|
| Offenses Affecting Governmental Functions |
Pages 11-3 through 11-5 |
| Offenses Against the Person |
Pages 11-5 through 11-7 |
| Offenses Against Property (i.e. Theft, Destruction of Property, and Trespass) |
Pages 11-7 through 11-12 |
| Offenses Against Public Peace |
Pages 11-12 through 11-15 |
| Offenses Against Public Morals (i.e. Prostitution, Gambling, Controlled Substances, Drug Paraphernalia and Model Glue) |
Pages 11-15 through 11-23 |
| Offenses Against Public Safety (i.e. Weapons) |
Pages 11-23 through 11-27 |
| Offenses on School Grounds |
Pages 11-27 through 11-29 |
| Offenses Involving Minors (i.e. Curfew) |
Pages 11-29 through 11-34 |
| Watercraft Regulations |
Pages 11-33 and 11-34 |
Chapter 12: Parks & Recreation
Chapter 12 (PDF) of the Code establishes the Township Recreation System (Pages 12-2 through 12-4).
Chapter 13: Planning & Economic Development
Chapter 13 (PDF) of the Code establishes regulations for:- Establishing a corridor improvement authority
- Prescribing the powers and duties of the Authority
- Correcting and preventing deterioration in the development area defined herein
- Promoting economic growth, development and redevelopment in the development area
- Creating an Authority Board and prescribe the powers and duties of that board
- Such other purposes and to achieve such other lawful objectives as are provided and permitted under Act No. 280 of the Public Acts of 2005