Legislative- Ordinance Revisions
The Village of Blissfield is working to revise our ordinances. As we work through these amendments we will be communicating with the public at various stages. These communications may include feedback, public comment opportunities as well as notice of adoption. Our goal is to amend our ordinances to be easily understood by residents, and to structure the ordinances in a way that enhances readability. We welcome comments, suggestions and feedback at all steps of the process. You can reach out to a council member, or the administrator with any feedback. This page will be dedicated to providing updated information to the residents regarding pending amendments, repeals, approved and denied revisions.
Amendments will be structured as follows:
Strikethrough- these items are in the current ordinance and are being proposed to be removed
Highlighted– these items are NOT currently in the ordinance and are being proposed to be added
Amendment- the ordinance is being changed in some way
Repeal- the ordinance in its full is being removed and/or moved. In the event the ordinance is being moved as part of the restructure the repealed ordinance will notate the new ordinance section.
PROPOSED DRAFT ORDINANCES
Traffic Regulations Amendments & Repeals
This amendment is being proposed to combine all traffic control regulations into one chapter in an effort to clean up our ordinances. Additionally, we are proposing to add parking regulations at the Department of Public Works site – no parking shall be allowed with the exception of the marked Handicap Parking. Additionally, we are proposing to prohibit parking on the south side of Union Street. The proposed amendment is schedule for a public hearing at the March 24, 2025 council meeting, comments may be submitted prior to the meeting to administrator@blissfieldmichigan.gov.
Ordinance Amending Chapter 55 Traffic Control Amendment: Regulate Parking, Etc.
Ordinance Repealing Chapter 56 Traffic Control Amendment: Regulate Parking on South Monroe Street
Ordinance Repealing Chapter 58 Traffic Control Amendment: Regulate Parking on Beagle Road
Ordinance Repealing Chapter 59A Traffic Control Amendment: Regulate Parking in Bachmayer Parking Lot
Ordinance Repealing Chapter 60 Traffic Control Amendment: Regulate Parking on S. Lane St.
Ordinance Repealing Chapter 61 Traffic Control Amendment: Regulate Parking on Pearl Street
Ordinance Repealing Chapter 63 Traffic Control Amendment: Regulate Parking on Monroe Street
Ordinance Repealing Chapter 65 Traffic Control Amendment: Regulate Parking on Franklin Street
Ordinance Repealing Chapter 67 Traffic Control Amendment: Regulate Parking on Brenot Court
APPROVED ORDINANCES
Ordinance Amending Chapter 5 Compensation for Village Officials
This amendment is being proposed due to an independent contractor agreement between the Village and the Building Inspector. Rather than making amendments to the ordinance, the agreement would act as the guiding document between the two parties and clarifies the roles and responsibilities of each party. The ordinance amendment refers to said agreement so that it does not need to be amended each time there is a change to the agreement. The proposed amendment is scheduled for a public hearing at the April 8, 2024 council meeting, comments may be submitted prior to the meeting to administrator@blissfieldmichigan.gov.
Ordinance Amending Subdivision & Zoning Ordinance
As part of the continued ordinance updates and following adoption of the Master Plan these ordinances are being proposed to align with the Master Plan recommendations. The proposed amendment and repeal is scheduled for a public hearing at the February 5, 2024 Planning Commission meeting and then again on February 12, 2024 at the Village Council meeting. Comments may be submitted prior to administrator@blissfieldmichigan.gov.
Ordinance Amending Chapter 216.1315 Planned Unit Developments
Ordinance Repealing Chapter 210.063 Planned Unit Development
Chapter 21- Eating & Drinking Establishment Ordinance Repeal
This drafted repeal would eliminate this ordinance. Currently eating and drinking establishments are regulated by the State and Public Health inspections, the Village sees minimal revenues from this ordinance that do not currently offset any responsibilities. In an effort to minimize duplicated services, Administration is proposing to repeal this ordinance. The proposed repeal and repeal is scheduled for a public hearing at the January 22, 2024 Village Council meeting. Comments may be submitted prior to administrator@blissfieldmichigan.gov.
Chapter 23- Public Dances Ordinance Repeal
This drafted repeal would eliminate this ordinance. This ordinance is outdated and currently goes unused. Administration is proposing to repeal the ordinance rather than leaving an antiquated ordinance on the books. The proposed repeal and repeal is scheduled for a public hearing at the January 22, 2024 Village Council meeting. Comments may be submitted prior to administrator@blissfieldmichigan.gov.
Chapter 24- Pool Rooms and Bowling Alleys Ordinance Repeal
This drafted repeal would eliminate this ordinance. This ordinance is outdated and currently goes unused. While we do have a bowling alley within Blissfield is is permitted within the zoning ordinance and does not require a separate ordinance. Typically when communities require licenses for businesses it is for all businesses, none or high risk only. The proposed repeal and repeal is scheduled for a public hearing at the January 22, 2024 Village Council meeting. Comments may be submitted prior to administrator@blissfieldmichigan.gov.
Chapters 144 & 145 Park Hours & Park Regulations Ordinance Amendment & Repeal
As part of the continued ordinance updates, Administration is recommending amendments merging the two ordinances into one for parks to be more clear and to combine into one chapter, rather than having them listed separately. The proposed amendment and repeal is scheduled for a public hearing at the January 22, 2024 Village Council meeting. Comments may be submitted prior to administrator@blissfieldmichigan.gov.
Chapter 111 Animal Ordinance Amendment & Chapter 112 Dogs Ordinance Repeal
Chapter 111 Animal Ordinances is being recommended for amendment to be more clear, amend the penalty for violation and to combine Animals and Dogs into one chapter, rather than having them listed separately. The proposed amendment and repeal is scheduled for a public hearing at the January 8, 2024 Village Council meeting. Comments may be submitted prior to administrator@blissfieldmichigan.gov.
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