BILLINGS TOWNSHIP

1050 ESTEY ROAD

BEA VERTON, MI 48612
Telephone (989) 435-3832 Fax (989) 435-8356
Billings Township is a zoned community and as such, we have restrictions regarding recreational vehicles within the
township limits: Below are listed regulations pertaining to R.V.s that must be observed.
Section I J .04-B of the Billings Twp. Zoning Ordinance, states the following: Storage of a recreational
vehicle on a vacant lot shall be prohibited. Parking or occupancy of any recreational vehicle as
temporary living quarters or any camping on a vacant lot in the R-I (Single Family Residential) or RA
(Residential Accessory Overlay) zoning districts shall be subject to the following requirements
1. 72-hour activities. Parking or occupancy of any recreational vehicle or any
camping on a vacant lot not exceeding a maximum of 72 hours per calendar year
shall be allowed without zoning permit approval, provided such activlttesconform
To the requirements of this Section.
2 Seasonal activities. "Seasonal activities" shall be defined as parking or
occupancy of any recreational vehicle(s) or camping on a vacant lot for more
than 72 hours per calendar year during the period from April fifteenth (4/15)
through December thirty-first (12/31) of each calendar year, or through the end
of deer season as established by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources
(MDNR) if earlier. Such seasonal activities shall be permitted subject to the
requirements of this Section and the following:
Approval of a zoning permit in accordance with Section 1.08 (Zoning Permit).
The permit shall be valid from the date issued until the end of the seasonal
activities period as defined in this Section. A separate zoning permit shall be
required for each recreational vehicle parked or occupied on a vacant lot for
more than 72 hours per calendar year. The recreational vehicle(s) and all
associated equipment and appurtenances shall not be left unattended for a
period exceeding 21 calendar days.

The Billings Twp. Zoning Ordinance defines Recreational Vehicle as the following:
Recreational Vehicle. A vehicle which is self-propelled or permanently
towable by motor vehicle; designed primarily for use as temporary living
quarters, or for recreational, camping, travel or seasonal use; and required by
Michigan law to have a valid vehicle registration when traveling upon public
roads. The list includes but is not limited to: Travel Trailers, Motor
Homes, Campers, Boats/Boat Trailers, Snowmobiles, Jet skis, Utility
trailers, Mopeds, motorcycles, Dune buggies, go-carts, or dirt bikes

The above ordinance was adopted and published according to MI law and
remains valid and enforceable. Violation of any part of the Z. O. could result in
issuance of a Civil Infraction notice. The resulting action could include an
appearance in Court and fines up to $500.00 per incident. To prevent that,
Billings Twp. is sending this letter with the 2010 winter tax bill. On the reverse
of this document you will find the necessary form which must be delivered in
person or via U.S. mail to the Billings Twp Clerk, 1050 Estey Rd., Beaverton MI
48612 no later than the FIRST day of use. This document may also be scanned
and faxed to 989-435-8356 or emailed to clerk@lejourney.com .

Please address any comments or concerns to: Billings Twp. P.C, 1050 Estey Rd., Beaverton MI 48612.
Copies of the Zoning Ordinance may be obtained on disc or paper copy for $20.00 payable to Billings
Twp, at above address. There will be an additional charge of $4.00 for postage for the paper copy. Pick
up of either is always an option. You may view the Zoning Ordinance at no charge by contacting the
Clerk's office for an appointment. There is NO charge for the Camping permit if obtained in
accordance with Zoning Ordinance regulations.