Brandon Charter Township v. Tippett

Hood, RJ.

(dissenting). I respectfully dissent from the majority’s conclusion that its inteipretation of the ordinance does not lead to absurd results.

On appeal, defendant asserts that he may engage in farming operations in Marlette, Michigan, and still qualify for the exemption. I disagree. Plaintiff’s zoning ordinance addressed the storage of vehicles on private property and provides:

10. Parking and storing of commercial trailers, trucks and or equipment with a rated capacity exceeding 10,000 pound G.V.W. subject to the following conditions:

A. Minimum acreage required shall be 10 acres.

B.…