Section R. 281.152 - PurposeRule 2. The commission, on its own motion, in order to implement the intent of Act No. 231 of the Public Acts of 1970, being S281.761 et seq. of the Michigan Compiled Laws, and in the absence of local zoning to protect the Huron river, a designated natural river, promulgates these zoning rules whose purposes are as follows:
(a) To promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, to prevent economic and ecological damage due to unwise development patterns 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 and wildlife resources, water quality, scenic and aesthetic qualities, and historical and recreational values of the Huron river and adjoining land.(c) To prevent flood damage due to interference with natural floodplain characteristics by excluding developments which are vulnerable to flood damages and which may reduce the capacity of the floodway of the river to withstand flooding conditions.(d) To provide for residential and other compatible, permitted uses that complement the natural characteristics of the natural river system.(e) To protect individuals from investing funds in structures proposed for location on lands unsuited for such development because of high groundwater, erosion, or vulnerability to flood damage.Mich. Admin. Code R. 281.152