NOTICE OF FIRST READING OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CODE OF ORDININANCE CHAPTER 20 FIRE SERVICE AND PROTECTION, ARTICLE III OPEN BURNING, SECTIONS 56-59

TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular/closed session meeting held on July 11, 2023, at the Township Hall located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved the First Reading of an amendment to the Township’s Code of Ordinances. The Board authorized a Second Reading of said Ordinance Amendment in the manner prescribed by law.

An Ordinance to Amend the Charter Township of Independence Municipal Code, Article III, Chapter 20, Sections 56-59 to eliminate the requirement to obtain a permit in order to participate in open burning. All regulations, enforcement, restrictions, and penalties remain in effect and noncompliance with the Ordinance may result in a fine and/or discontinuation of burning.

A true copy of the proposed Ordinance is on file and available for viewing between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday at the Independence Township’s Clerk’s Office, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan 48346.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Cari J. Neubeck, Clerk