Ordinance

ORDINANCE NO. 351-03

An ordinance to amend the Code of the City of Hudson by adding a new article which shall be designated as Article IV of Chapter 5 of said Code.

THE CITY OF HUDSON ORDAINS:

Article V. Property Maintenance Code

Sec. 5-100 Agency Designated:

Pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan State Construction Code, in accordance with Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended, the Building Official of the City of Hudson is hereby designated as the enforcing agency to discharge the responsibilities of the City of Hudson under Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended, State of Michigan. The City of Hudson assumes responsibility for the administration and enforcement of said Act throughout its corporate limits. This provision shall apply to the administration of the Property Maintenance Code of the City of Hudson in the State of Michigan as enacted or hereafter amended.

Sec. 5-101 Fees Schedule:

Fees required or permitted under the State Construction Code and the Property Maintenance Code of the City of Hudson in the State of Michigan as enacted or hereafter amended shall be as prescribed by resolution of the City Council.

Sec. 5-102 Adoption of Code by Reference:

That a certain document is on file in the Office of the City of Hudson, being marked and designated as “International Property Maintenance Code" as published by the International Code Council, Inc., be and is hereby adopted as the Property Maintenance Code of the City of Hudson in the State of Michigan, for the control of existing buildings, dwellings, and premises, equipment and facilities, light, ventilation, space heating, sanitation, life and fire safety hazards; responsibilities of owners, operators, and occupants; and occupancy of existing premises and structures; and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Property Maintenance Code are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this Ordinance, with additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, as prescribed in this Ordinance.

Sec. 5-103 Code on File:

Complete printed copies of the “International Property Maintenance Code," (Property Maintenance Code) herein adopted are available for public use and inspection at the Office of the City of Hudson.

Sec. 5-104 Changes in Code:

The following sections of the “International Property Maintenance Code”, are hereby amended or deleted as set forth and additional sections and subsections are added as indicated. Subsequent section numbers used in this Chapter shall refer to the like numbered sections of the “International Property Maintenance Code.”

PM-101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Property Maintenance Code of the City of Hudson, hereinafter referred to as “this Code”.

PM-103.6 Fees. The City Council shall, by resolution, adopt a schedule of fees for activities and services performed by the City in carrying out its responsibilities under this Code. The schedule shall include fees for the Rental Housing Inspection Program of the City of Hudson. This schedule shall be available to the public from the City Clerk. Any unpaid fees shall become a lien on the real property and collected as a single lot assessment pursuant to the Hudson City Code.

PM-202.0 General Definitions:

The following definitions are added or amended as set forth herein:

Attractive Nuisance. Any attractive nuisance, which may prove detrimental to children or others, whether on the premises, in a building on the premises, or upon an unoccupied lot. This includes, but is not limited to, abandoned wells, cisterns, shafts, basements, excavations, mounds of gravel or earth, abandoned refrigerators, freezers, or other appliances, abandoned and/or inoperative motor vehicles or parts thereof, structurally unsound structures or fences, trash, debris, or vegetation, which may prove a hazard to inquisitive minors.

Certificate of Compliance. A document issued by the City of Hudson indicting that the unit identified thereon is in compliance with all applicable provisions of this Code.

Code Official. The official who is charged with the administration and enforcement of this Code, or any duly authorized representative. This definition shall include the Building Inspector for the City of Hudson or the Code Enforcement Office.

Rental Dwelling Unit. Shall mean the same as a dwelling unit as defined herein.

PM-302.4 Weeds:

All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds, grass, noxious plant growth in excess of 12 inches in height. It shall be the duty of the property owner to cut and remove, or destroy by lawful means, all such weeds, grasses, or noxious plant growth as often as may be necessary to comply with the provisions of the City of Hudson’s weed control ordinance set forth in Chapter 11, Article II. Any such weeds, grasses, or noxious plant growth, which attain a height in excess of 12 inches are hereby declared to be a public nuisance.

PM-302.8 Motor Vehicles:

Except as provided for in other regulations (as per City of Hudson Code, Chapter 19, Article VI, Sec. 19-123), no unregistered motor vehicles shall be parked, kept or stored on any premises in open view; and no vehicle shall, at any time, be in a state of disassembly, disrepair, or in the process of being stripped or dismantled. All motor vehicles must park on the provided and improved designated parking space or on the street as allowed by law.

Exception:

As may otherwise be permitted by the City of Hudson Zoning Ordinance, a vehicle of any type is permitted to undergo major overhaul, including body work, provided that such work in performed inside a completely enclosed structure and approved for such purposes.

PM-302.10 Outdoor Furniture:

Outdoor furniture will be constructed of materials which are made to withstand outdoor weather conditions, and prevent dampness or deterioration of said furniture. All exposed surfaces shall be protected from the elements and against decay or rust by periodic application of weather coating materials, such as paint or similar surface treatment. Indoor furniture will not be stored outdoors or on an open porch.

All premises shall bear a distinctive street number on the front or near the front entrance of said premises in accordance with and as designated by Consumers Power Co. and as otherwise on file in the Office of the City of Hudson. The owners and occupants of all buildings in the City shall cause the correct numbers to be placed thereon in accordance with the street numbers assigned by Consumers Power Co. and as otherwise on file in the Office of the City of the Hudson. No person shall display other than the officially designated numbers on any street or building.

The provisions of Chapter 9 of the City of Hudson Code shall apply to rubbish and garbage and to the extent that any provisions of the aforesaid Chapter 9 shall be in conflict with the provisions contained in Section 305 herein, the provisions of said Chapter 9 shall prevail.

The various parts, sections and clauses of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. If any part, sentence, paragraph, section or clause is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the Ordinance shall not be affected thereby.

ORDINANCE NO. 352-03

An ordinance to amend the Code of the City of Hudson by adding a new article which shall be designated as Article V of Chapter 5 of said Code.

THE CITY OF HUDSON ORDAINS:

Article V. Inspection of Rental Property

Sec. 5-200 Purpose. The City of Hudson recognizes a compelling interest in establishing standards for the maintenance of sanitary and safe residential rental structures in the city as an important factor for the general health, safety and welfare of all its citizens. This article is designed to promote the continued maintenance of quality and safe rental properties and to enhance and maintain property values.

Sec. 5-201 Scope:

(a) This article shall apply to any dwelling or part thereof, or any other structure or part thereof, which is occupied by persons pursuant to any oral or written rental or lease agreement or other valuable compensation for the purpose of residing therein or thereon. Dwellings shall include, but not be limited to, single-family dwellings, multiple-family dwellings, rooming houses, boarding houses, or any other structure, building or property used for residential dwelling purposes.

(b) This article does not apply to hospitals, nursing homes, convalescent homes, foster homes or temporary group shelters provided by legal not-for-profit agencies which are inspected, certified, and/or licensed by the State of Michigan.

Sec. 5-202 Definitions:

As used in this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section:

Certificate of Compliance: A certificate issued by the Building Inspector, Code Enforcement Officer, or other person or official designated by the City of Hudson, which certifies compliance with the provisions of the codes and ordinances of the City of Hudson for all rental dwellings, units, property, or structures contemplated by the scope of this article.

Building Inspector: The official who is charged with the administration and enforcement of this article, or any duly authorized representative.

Owners Representative: A person or representative of a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, firm, joint venture, trust, association, organization or other entity designated by the owner of the property as responsible for operating such property in compliance with all the provisions of the City of Hudson’s ordinances.

Owner: Any person, firm, corporation, or limited liability company, or any other legal entity having legal or equitable interest in the property.

Occupant: Includes all tenants, lessees and persons residing within a rental dwelling, rental unit property, or structure contemplated by the scope of this article.

Rental dwelling unit: Any structure, building or other facility promised and/or leased to a residential tenant or tenants for use as a home, residence or sleeping unit. This definition includes, but without limitation, one and two family dwellings, multiple family dwellings, apartment buildings, commercial structures, boarding houses, or any other structure contemplated by the scope of this article.

Sec. 5-203 Registration Required:

(a) Compliance. All rental dwelling units are required to be registered pursuant to this Chapter and shall comply with the following:

1. All existing rental property shall be registered within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of this article and every three years thereafter.

2. All newly constructed rental dwelling units shall be registered prior to any use or occupancy as a rental dwelling unit and every three years thereafter.

3. A new owner shall register a rental dwelling unit, which is sold, transferred or conveyed, within thirty (30) days of the date of sale/closing. Any existing certificate of compliance shall be transferred to the new owner and shall be valid until its expiration or revocation for noncompliance with City codes and ordinances.

4. All existing non-rental dwelling units, which are converted to rental dwelling units, shall be registered prior to the date on which the property is first occupied for rental purposes and every three years thereafter.

(b) Registration Forms. Applications for registration shall be made in such form and in accordance with such instructions as may be provided by the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer designated by the City Manager and shall include at least the following information:

1. The name, address, and telephone number of the owner; no post office box address shall be accepted.

2. The rental property owners had the option to appoint a representative. The owner representative’s name, address and phone number would be included on the Registration form.

3. Upon registration, the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer shall inform applicants of the Certificate of Compliance requirements. The owner shall be responsible for notifying the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer of any change of address of either the owner or representative.

4. Registration Fee: At the time of registration of the dwelling unit there will be a prescribed fee as adopted by resolution. Any unpaid registration fees shall become a lien on the property and collected as an assessment against the property as otherwise provided under the Hudson City Code.

Sec. 5-204 Applicable Standards:

The standards used to determine rental property and dwelling unit compliance with City codes and ordinances shall be the International Property Maintenance Code, as adopted and amended by the Hudson City Council and as commonly referred to as the City of Hudson Property Maintenance Code.

Sec. 5-205 Certificate of Compliance:

(a) No person shall lease or rent a rental dwelling unit, unless there is a valid Certificate of Compliance issued by the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer in the name of the owner for the specific rental dwelling unit. The certificate shall be issued after registration and inspection by the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer to determine that each rental dwelling unit complies with the provisions of the codes and ordinances of the City of Hudson. The only exception to this requirement is during the first certification period during which all rental dwelling units will be inspected over a three-year period.

(b) The Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer shall attempt to inspect the property before the Certificate of Compliance is initially issued. Upon failure of the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer to conduct an inspection prior to occupancy, the owner may rent the property until the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer has conducted an inspection, and the owner will not be deemed in violation during that time. If, however, the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer’s failure to inspect the property is due to the owner’s or representative’s action , failure to act, or refusal to permit an inspection after reasonable notice of the intent to inspect, the owner or representative shall not rent the property without a current certificate of compliance as required.

(c) Between thirty (30) and sixty (60) days before the expiration date of the Certificate of Compliance, the City will notify the owner of the inspection date and time and the fee amount due. Notice shall be by first class mail to the address as provided by the owner.

(d) The Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer shall attempt to inspect the property before the Certificate of Compliance expires. Upon failure of the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer to conduct an inspection prior to expiration of the Certificate of Compliance, the owner may rent the property until the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer has conducted an inspection, and the owner will not be deemed in violation during that time. If, however, the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer’s failure to inspect is due to the owner’s or representative’s action, failure to act, or refusal to permit an inspection after reasonable notice of the intent to inspect, the owner or representative shall not rent the property without a current Certificate of Compliance required. A Certificate of Compliance shall expire three (3) years from the date of issuance, unless a longer term is approved by the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer.

Sec. 5-206 Inspections:

(a) The Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer shall inspect rental dwelling units on a periodic basis pursuant to this article or under any of the following circumstances:

(1) After initial registration of the rental dwelling unit

(2) Upon receipt of a complaint from an owner, owner’s agent or occupant that the property are in violation of this chapter. If the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer determines that a complaint was filed without a factual basis and such inspection is made on a complaint basis, an inspection fee may be charged to the complainant.

(3) Upon receipt of a report or referral from the Police Department, the Fire Department, a public or private school, or another public agency.

(4) Required by this article

(5) Upon evidence of an existing ordinance violation observed by the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer

(6) At the request of the owner to determine compliance with the International Property Maintenance Code, and as commonly referred to as the City of Hudson Property Maintenance Code.

(b) The Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer shall make an appointment for an inspection of the rental dwelling unit(s) with the owner or representative. The owner/representative must give the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer as least a twenty-four hour notice when changing the scheduled appointment with an alternative date and time. The Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer shall issue a written inspection report noting any violations of this Chapter or of any other provision of the City of Hudson ordinances and shall provide a copy of the report to the owner or representative. The Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer shall direct the owner/representative to correct violations within the time set forth in the report. A reasonable time for correcting violations shall be determined by the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer in light of the nature of the violations and all relevant circumstances, which shall not exceed sixty (60) days, unless correction of the violation within a sixty-day period is impossible due to seasonal considerations. Upon request of the person responsible for correcting violations, the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer may extend the time for correcting violations not to exceed an additional thirty (30) days.

(c) The Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer shall give a confirmation notice, by first class mail, to the owner/representative at least ten (10) days before the scheduled inspection. If the owner/representative and/or tenant refuse to permit a scheduled inspection, the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer may, through the City Attorney, seek a search warrant to conduct the inspection.

Sec. 5-207 Inspection Fees:

Fees for registration of rental units, inspections, re-inspections and Certificates of Compliance shall be as established from time to time by resolution of the City Council. This schedule shall be available to the public from the City Clerk. Any unpaid inspection fees shall become a lien on the property and collected as provided by law and the City of Hudson code.

(a) In the event the owner or representative does not correct a violation of any provision of this article, the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer may revoke any existing Certificate of Compliance and may bring an action to seek the enforcement of this article by an appropriate legal remedy. Any structure not in compliance with this article is deemed a nuisance per se.

(b) Any owner or representative of a rental dwelling unit who fails to register or fails to obtain a Certificate of Compliance for each rental dwelling unit shall be responsible for a municipal civil infraction. Any owner or representative who fails to comply with any of the other parts of this article shall be responsible for a municipal civil infraction.

(c) An owner or representative may be charged with more than one violation of the provisions of this article in a single complaint or municipal civil infraction, provided that each violation so charged relates to the same property.

(d) A violation of any provision of this article shall be punishable by a fine in accordance with the Civil Infraction Ordinance of the City of Hudson. Each day that a violation exists is considered a separate punishable offense.

An Ordinance to Amend Section 19-128(3)f of Article VI of Chapter 19 of the Code of the City of Hudson

f. In all residential and office districts no fence shall be located in the required minimum front yard, or in the front of the lot beyond the front of the house, or whichever is greater, except those which meet all the following requirements:

(1) No such fence or hedge shall exceed three feet in height above the grade of the surrounding ground.

(2) Posts shall not exceed forty-two inches in height, above the grade of the surrounding ground.

(3) The design and style of the fence shall be that of a commercially available fence or equivalent.

Ordinance No. 354.03

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF HUDSON BY ADDING DIVISION 7 TO ARTICLE V OF CHAPTER 2 OF SAID CODE.

THE PURPOSE OF SAID ORDINANCE IS TO ESTABLISH A DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO ACT 197 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF MICHIGAN, 1975, AS AMENDED, TO PROVIDE FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF A BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE AUTHORITY, TO DEFINE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT CONSTITUTING THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; AND TO PROVIDE FOR ALL OTHER MATTERS NECESSARY AND RELATED THERETO.

THE CITY OF HUDSON ORDAINS:

Section 2.270.1 Title

This Ordinance shall be known and cited as the Downtown Development Authority Ordinance.

Section 2.270.2 Definitions

The terms used in this Ordinance shall have the same meaning as given to them in Act 197 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1975, as amended, or as hereinafter in this section provided unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary. As used in this ordinance:

(a) “Authority” means the City of Hudson Downtown Development Authority as created by this Ordinance.

(b) “Act 197" means Act No. 197of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1975, as amended, as now in effect or hereafter amended being MCLA 125.1651 et seq.; MSA 5.3010(1) et seq.

(c) “Board” or “Board of Trustees” means the Board of Trustees of the Authority, the governing body of the Authority.

(d) “Chief Executive Officer” means the Mayor of the City.

(e) “City” means the City of Hudson, Michigan.

(f) “Downtown District” means the downtown district designated by this Ordinance as now existing or hereafter amended.

(g) “Council” or “City Council” means the City Council of the City of Hudson, Michigan.

Section 2.270.3 Determination of Necessity

The City Council of Hudson hereby determines that is necessary, and has so expressed its determination in adopting a Resolution of Intent to form a Downtown Development Authority, for

the best interests of the City to halt property value deterioration and increase property tax valuation where possible in the Business District of the City, to eliminate the causes for that economic and physical deterioration and to promote economic growth and development by establishing a Downtown Development Authority pursuant to Public Act 197, as amended.

Section 2.270.4 Creation of Authority

There is hereby created pursuant to Act 197, as amended, a Downtown Development Authority for the City of Hudson, Michigan. The Authority shall be a public body corporate and shall be known and exercise its powers under title of “Hudson Downtown Development Authority”. The Authority may adopt a seal, may sue and be sued in any Court of Law in this State and shall possess all of the powers necessary to carry out the purpose of its incorporation as provided by this Ordinance and Act 197, as amended. The enumeration of a power in this Ordinance or in Act 197, as amended, shall not be construed as a limitation upon the general powers of the Authority.

Section 2.270.5 Description of Downtown District

The Downtown District in which the Authority shall exercise its powers as provided by Act 197, as amended, shall consist of the following described territory in the City of Hudson, Michigan, subject to such changes as may hereinafter be made pursuant to this Ordinance and Act 197, as amended: See Exhibit A.

Section 2.270.6 Board of Trustees

The Authority shall be under the supervision and control of a Board consisting of the Chief Executive Officer of the municipality and not less than 8 or more than 12 members as determined by the governing body of the municipality. Members shall be appointed by the Chief Executive Officer of the municipality subject to approval of the governing body of the municipality. Not less than a majority of the members of the Board shall be residents of the City of Hudson. Not less than a majority of members of the Board shall be persons having an interest in property located in the downtown district. Of the members first appointed, an equal number of the members as near as is practicable, shall be appointed for 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, and 4 years. A member shall hold office until the member’s successor is appointed. Thereafter, each member shall serve a term of four (4) years. An appointment to fill a vacancy shall be made by the Chief Executive Officer of the municipality for the unexpired term only. The Chairperson of the Board shall be elected by the Board.

Section 2.270.7 Powers of Authority

Except as specifically otherwise provided in this Ordinance, the Authority shall have all powers provided by law subject to the limitations imposed by law and herein. The Authority shall have the power to levy ad valorem taxes on the real and tangible personal property not exempt by law and as finally equalized in the downtown district at the rate of not more than two (2) mills each year if the City Council annually approves the levy thereof by the Authority.

Section 2.270.8 Director, Bond of Director

If a Director is ever employed as authorized by Section 5 of Act 197, as amended, he/she shall post a bond in the penal sum as may be required by the Board of Trustees at the time of appointment and shall be in conformance with Section 5 of Act 197, as amended.

Section 2.270.8 By-laws

The Board of Trustees shall adopt rules and regulations governing its procedures and the holding of regular meetings subject to the approval of the governing body of the City.

Section 2.270.9 Open Meetings Act

The Board of Trustees shall comply with all provisions of the Open Meetings Act as set forth in Act 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, as amended.

Section 2.270.10 Freedom of Information Act

The Board of Trustees shall comply with all provisions of the Freedom of Information Act as set forth in Act 442 of the Public Acts of 1976, as amended.

Section 2.270.11 Fiscal Year: Adoption of Budget

(a) The fiscal year of the Authority shall begin on July 1^st of each year and end on the last day of June of the following year, or such other fiscal year as may hereafter be adopted by the City.

(b) The Board shall annually prepare a budget and shall submit it to the Council on the same date that a proposed budget for the City is required by the City Charter to be submitted to the Council. The Board shall not finally adopt a budget for any fiscal year until the budget has been approved by the City Council. The Board may, however, temporarily adopt a budget in connection with the operation of any improvements which have been financed by revenue bonds where required to do so by the ordinance authorizing the revenue bonds.

(c) The Authority shall submit financial reports to the City Council as requested by the City Council. The Authority shall be audited annually by the same independent auditors auditing the City and copies of the audit report shall be fined with the Council.

Section 2.270.12 Severability and Repeal

If any portion of this Ordinance shall be held to be unlawful, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect. All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

This Ordinance shall become effective on November 14, 2003

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 19-42 OF CHAPTER 19 (ZONING) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON RELATIVE TO PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 404 W. MAIN STREET, 408 W. MAIN STREET, 111 WEST STREET, AND 115 WEST STREET AND TO REZONE THE PROPERTIES FROM O-1 OFFICE DISTRICT TO C-1 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND TO RECONFIRM THE REZONE OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 330 W. MAIN STREET, 332 W. MAIN STREET, 334 W. MAIN STREET, AND 400 W. MAIN STREET FROM O-1 OFFICE DISTRICT TO C-1 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.

The following land located in the City of Hudson, County of Lenawee, State of Michigan is hereby rezoned from O-1 Office District to C-1 General Commercial District

Commencing at a point on the North line of Main Street 132 feet East of East line of West Street being at Southeast corner of land formerly owned by David P. Chamberlain; thence East on the North line of Main Street 72 feet; thence North 151 feet; thence West 15 feet; thence North to South line of land owned by Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad; thence Westerly along South line of said Railroad Company’s land to East line of land formerly owned by David P. Chamberlain; thence South along East line of said land to place of beginning; EXCEPTING AND RESERVING 4 feet in width commencing at the Southeast corner of above described premises and running thence North 151 feet; the 4 feet hereby reserved shall be used in connection with 4 feet of land adjoining same on East jointly by owners of above described premises and owners of land adjoining same on the East as a driveway for use of both parties. ALSO KNOWN AS and intending to convey Lot 6 of Assessor’s Plat No. 9 of the City of Hudson, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 12 of Plats, Pages 14 and 15, Lenawee County Records.

Lot 5, Assessor’s Plat No. 9, City of Hudson, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 12 of Plats, Pages 14 and 15, Lenawee County Records.

Lot 2, Assessor’s Plat No. 9, City of Hudson, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 12 of Plats, Page 14, Lenawee County Records.

Lot 1, Assessor’s Plat No. 9, City of Hudson, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 12 of Plats, pages 14 and 15, Lenawee County Records.

Parcel 1: Lot(s) 9, ASSESSOR’S PLAT NO. 9, CITY OF HUDSON, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 12 of Plats, page(s) 14 and 15 of Lenawee County Records.

Parcel 2: All that part of Lot 10, ASSESSOR’S PLAT NO. 9, CITY OF HUDSON described as commencing at the Northeast corner of Lot 10, aforesaid, and running thence South 0 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds West (record South 0 degrees 06 minutes West) 48.25 feet; thence North 89 degrees 18 minutes 45 seconds West 73.23 feet; thence North 9 degrees 05 minutes 25 seconds East along the West line of Lot 10, 47.31 feet to the Northwest corner of said Lot; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 50 seconds East (record North 89 degrees 51 minutes East) along the North line of Lot 10, 73.24 feet to the place of beginning.

A part of Lots 3, 4, and 12 in Block 6 on the Plat of the Village (now City) of Hudson, commencing on the North line of Main Street at the Southwest corner of a tract of land conveyed October 21, 1853, by Leonard G. Hall to George W. Brearley by Deed in Liber 40 at Folio 258 of Lenawee County Records, such point of beginning being 9 rods West of the West line of Lane Street; thence west on North line of Main Street, about 57½ feet to the Southeast corner of land now or formerly owned by Gurney C. Lowe and wife Lena; thence North along the East line of said Lowe property 76 feet; thence West 2 feet; thence North to the South line of the lands of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company; thence Easterly along the South line of said Railway Company’s land, to the West line of land heretofore conveyed to George W. Brearley as aforesaid; thence South along the West line of said Land heretofore conveyed to George W. Brearley, to the place of beginning. Assessed for tax purposes as Lot 8 of Assessor’s Plat No. 9, City of Hudson, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 12 of Plats, Pages 14 and 15, Lenawee County Records.

Lot 7, Assessor’s Plat No. 9, City of Hudson as recorded in Liber 12 of Plats, Pages 14 and 15, Lenawee County Records; EXCEPTING THEREFROM all that part thereof contained within the following: Part of Lots 3, 4 and 12, Block 6, on the Plat of Village (now City) of Hudson, described as commencing on the North line of Main Street at the Southwest corner of a tract of land conveyed October 21, 1853 by Leonard G. Hall to George W. Brearley by Deed in Liber 40 of Deeds, Page 258, Lenawee County Records, such point of beginning being 9 rods West of the West line of Lane Street; thence West on North line of Main Street, about 57½ feet to the Southeast corner of land now or formerly owned by Gurney C. Lowe and wife Lena; thence North along the East line of said Lowe property 76 feet; thence West 2 feet; thence North to the South line of lands of Lake shore and Michigan Southern Railroad Company; thence Easterly along the South line of said railway company’s land to the West line of land heretofore conveyed to George W. Brearley as aforesaid; thence South along the West line of said land heretofore conveyed to George W. Brearley, to the place of beginning. Subject to and together with a joint driveway as fully described and set forth in instrument recorded in Liber 524 of Deeds, Page 298, Lenawee County Records.

That the Official Zoning Map, as previously amended, is hereby amended to delete the above property from O-1 Office District to include the above property in C-1 General Commercial District.