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SPRINGFIELD CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF SECOND READING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Township Board of Springfield Charter Township will hold a Second Reading at its Regular Meeting on Thursday, November 13, 2025, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 to receive comments on the following proposed amendments to the Springfield Township Code of Ordinances, Chapter 40—Zoning. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ORDAINS: CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 40 ZONING BY AMENDING SECTION 40-649 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES AND USES; AND ADDING SECTION 40-663 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT ON RESIDENTIAL LOTS Springfield Township Code of Ordinances, Chapter 40—Zoning is hereby amended as follows: SECTION ONE-Amendments The following sections within Chapter 40 are hereby amended as follows: 1. Article V. – Supplemental Regulations – Division 1. – Generally – Section 40-649(5) – Outdoor storage of recreational vehicles is repealed and replaced by Section 40-663. 2. Article V. - Supplemental Regulations – Division 1 – Generally – Section 40-663 – Recreational Vehicles and Equipment on Residential Lots is added to read as follows: Section 40-663: Recreational Vehicles and Equipment of Residential Lots Outdoor storage of recreational vehicles. In all residential zoning districts, a recreational vehicle may be parked or stored outside subject to the following conditions: a. Storage or parking shall not be permitted on vacant lots or parcels, except for temporary dwelling units or buildings when approved in accordance with Section 40-643 of this Chapter. b. Unless within a completely enclosed building, a recreational vehicle shall be parked or stored in one of the following manners: i. Recreational vehicles shall be parked or stored within the side or rear yard. ii. In those instances where the side or rear yard is not accessible or has insufficient clearance for the passage of a recreational vehicle, a recreational vehicle may be parked or stored in a front yard. In no instance shall such recreational vehicle be parked or stored in a manner which obstructs pedestrian or vehicular visibility. c. No recreational vehicle shall be used for living, sleeping, or housekeeping purposes on the premises, except for occasional living purposes to accommodate visitors not to exceed a continuous period of two weeks. d. No recreational vehicle shall be stored on a public street or right-of-way or private road easement. e. A recreational vehicle stored outside shall be in a condition for the safe and effective performance of its intended function or it shall be repaired to working condition. Recreational vehicles/equipment being repaired shall not be stored longer than 60 days. SECTION TWO—Balance of Ordinance Remains in Effect The balance of the Springfield Township Code of Ordinances shall remain in full force and effect, except as specifically modified herein. SECTION THREE—Repealer All ordinances and portions of ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION FOUR—Savings Clause Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending in any court or any rights acquired, or any liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in Section Three of this ordinance; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired, or affected by this ordinance. SECTION FIVE—Severability Should any provision or part of this Ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION SIX—Effective Date This Ordinance shall take effect following publication in the manner prescribed by law. This Ordinance shall be published in the manner provided by law. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the complete text of the Springfield Township Code of Ordinances and documents related to the proposed amendments may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours. Written comments may be submitted to the Springfield Township Clerk up until the time of the Public Hearing. Those persons needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510. SEAN R. MILLER, MiPMC Township Clerk Springfield Charter Township Published: October 23, 2025