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Q.	Can I have horses on my property, and if so, how many?
A.	On parcels of ten (10) acres or less in the RR Rural Residential District, and with a minimum of two acres, you may have one horse per acre up to 10 horses. Over ten acre properties have no limit on the number of horses. On parcels in the R-1 Low Density Single Family Dwelling District, the minimum parcel size is two and one half acres (2-1/2) for the keeping of a horse.
Q.	How do I divide my property?
A.	The number of land divisions is determined by the State of Michigan Land Act and by the current zoning of the property in Cannon Township. The RR - Rural Residential District requires a minimum lot size of two acres with 175 feet of road frontage. The length of the parcel cannot be longer than four times its width (example: 4 x 175 = 700). Another restriction is the date of the last land division.
Q.	What are a dog owners responsibilites related to barking?
A.	A dog owner is required to insure that their dog does not bark excessively to the point it annoys neighbors or passing pedestrians. (view details)
Q.	What are the Cannon Township dog leash requirements?
A.	When your dog leaves your property it must be restrained by a chain or leash no longer than 6 feet in length, and under control of a person with the ability to restrain it. (view details)
Q.	How do I report a Township Ordinance violation?
A.	If you believe you have witnessed a violation of either a zoning ordinance or general ordinance contact the Cannon Township Code Enforcement Officer. (view details)
Q.	Where do I find the setback requirements for a zoning district?
A.	Chapter 14, Zoning Ordinance, Schedule of Regulations lists all district setback requirements.

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