Waterford Processing & Reclaiming Co. v. Township of Waterford

The charter township of Waterford enacted the following ordinance as part of its 1963 general zoning ordinance:

“Pilling of land. The filling of land with rubbish, garbage or any other waste material by a person, firm, corporation, partnership, or other organization is not permitted in the township unless located in an AGr-1 District and without first submitting an application to the board and securing a permit from the building inspector.

“a. Application. Before approving any permit the board shall hold a public hearing concerning the proposed use, and further, an application for a permit…