Section R. 281.102 - Purpose; intent; scopeRule 2.
(1) The director may, on his or her own motion, implement the intent of Natural Rivers Part 305 of 1994 PA 451, and in the absence of local zoning to protect the Pine river, a designated natural river, promulgates these rules for the following purposes:(a) To promote the public health, safety, and general welfare; to prevent economic and ecological damage due to misuse, unwise development patterns, overcrowding, and overuse within the natural river district; and to preserve the values of the natural river district for the benefit of present and future generations.(b) To protect the free-flowing condition, fish, aquatic and wildlife resources, water quality, scenic and aesthetic qualities, and historical and recreational values of the Pine river and adjoining land.(c) To prevent flood damage due to interference with the natural floodplain characteristics by excluding developments which are vulnerable to flood damage and which may reduce the capacity of the floodway of the river to withstand flooding conditions.(d) To provide for uses that complement the natural characteristics of the natural river system.(e) To protect individuals from investing funds in structures that are proposed for location on lands that are unsuited for such development because of high groundwater, erosion, or vulnerability to flood damage.(f) To achieve the goals and objectives of the Pine River natural river plan.(2) It is the general intent of these rules to define terms used and to regulate and restrict lot coverage and use, population distribution and density, and the size and location of all structures by the delineation of permitted uses and development standards so as to promote the purposes identified in this rule. It is further intended to provide for the administration and enforcement of these rules and to provide penalties for their violation.(3) It is not the intent of these rules to revoke, annul, cancel, or in any way impair or interfere with existing provisions of law, ordinances, or any rules, regulations, or premises or with any private restrictions placed upon property by covenant or deed. However, where such provisions of law are less restrictive than the provisions of Natural Rivers Part 305 of 1994 PA 451, and the rules promulgated thereunder, the provisions of Natural Rivers Part 305 of 1994 PA 451 and the rules promulgated thereunder shall apply.Mich. Admin. Code R. 281.102