The following uses and others similar to those cited in this article may be permitted by the Planning Commission, subject to the general standards of section
25.02 and the specific standards imposed for each use:
A. Multiple family dwellings of a low rise type in excess of two stories but not to exceed three stories and a maximum of 34 feet in height may be permitted in the RM-2 district only, subject to the following conditions:
1. No residential structure in excess of two stories in the proposed development shall be located closer than 150 feet to any one family residential or R-2 zoning district;
2. The multiple family structure shall be screened from the view of adjoining one family residential or R-2 zoning districts as provided in section
24.01;
3. Independent and limited assisted housing for the elderly in excess of two stories but not to exceed three stories and a maximum of 34 feet in height may be permitted subject to the following conditions:
a. Only apartment-type dwelling or rooming units shall be permitted;
b. The total area devoted to common areas shall equal not less than 35 square feet for each dwelling unit. The total area devoted to a dining room shall equal not less than 18 square feet for each seat.
B. Churches, synagogues, mosques and places of worship, subject to the following:
1. Buildings of greater than the maximum height allowed in this district may be permitted, provided front, side and rear yards are increased above the minimum required yards by one foot for each foot of building height that exceeds the maximum height allowed;
2. All ingress to and egress from the site shall be directly onto a major or secondary thoroughfare having an existing or planned right-of-way width of at least 86 feet, as indicated on the Master Road Plan;
3. Parking lot screening meeting the requirements for moderate intensity impacts shall be provided as required in section
24.01;
4. Such facilities may include related community centers, provided that such centers are limited to activities sponsored by church members only. Said facilities shall not be used as catering halls;
5. All principal and accessory buildings, except for accessory storage buildings such as a shed or detached garage, shall maintain minimum rear and side yard setbacks of at least 50 feet.
C. Essential services needed to serve the immediate vicinity, provided that appropriate screening, as determined by the Planning Department, shall be required when abutting single family dwellings.
D. Public utilities, as regulated by section
3.02(1). Wireless communication towers, antennas and related facilities shall be further subject to the provisions of section
28.18.
E. Rehabilitation centers for the treatment and rehabilitation of criminal offenders, chemical offenders or substance abuse, subject to the following conditions:
1. All such facilities must be licensed and inspected by the State of Michigan;
2. All centers shall be residential facilities providing 24 hour supervision, care and security on site;
3. The site shall have ingress and egress directly onto a major thoroughfare having an existing or planned right-of-way width of at least 120 feet as indicated on the Master Road Plan;
4. Screening, meeting the requirements for moderate intensity impacts (section 24.01), shall be provided adjacent to any areas that abut property zoned or developed for residential purposes;
5. There shall be at least one parking space on site for every two employees;
6. Adequate ingress and egress, parking and circulation shall be provided on the site;
7. The facility shall provide adequate outdoor open space and recreational area;
8. The site shall be a minimum of 500 feet from any single family residential zone.
F. Full assisted housing for the elderly, subject to the following conditions:
1. All such facilities shall have ingress and egress from a site directly onto a major or secondary throughfare having an existing or planned right-of-way of at least 86 feet as indicated on the Master Road Plan;
2. There shall be provided at least 2,000 square feet of lot area for each bed in the facility or for each person cared for in the facility, whichever is greater;
3. No delivery areas or employee parking areas shall be permitted within 100 feet of a single family residential zoning district;
4. Screening, meeting the requirements for moderate intensity impacts of section
24.01, shall be provided adjacent to any areas that abut property zoned or developed for single family residential purposes;
5. Such facilities may include multi-purpose recreational rooms, kitchens and meeting rooms. Such facilities may also include medical examination rooms and limited space for ancillary services for the residents of the facility, such as barber and beauty facilities;
6. Licensing shall be in accordance with the State of Michigan and/or appropriate authority or jurisdiction.
(Ord. No. 278-A, §§ 7, 8, 4-17-90; Ord. No. 278-N, §§ 8, 9, 8-1-95; Ord. No. 278-U, § 4, 1-6-98; Ord. No. 278-Y, §§ 4, 5, 5-16-00)
