Allendale Charter Township
City Zoning Code

Provide opportunities for very low density residential development in rural areas of the Township which are located outside the existing and planned 20-Year Service Area Boundary of the Township's sanitary sewer Master Plan.

Accommodate general agricultural and animal husbandry uses, of a type which do not typically have adverse impacts on nearby residential uses, and to protect those uses from encroachment by incompatible uses.

Provide opportunities for creative design of residential development on sites with sensitive natural features in a manner which will protect areas having sensitive natural features by maintaining those areas as permanent common open space in the development.

Insure maximum compatibility between residential uses and nearby agricultural uses, through provision of open space buffers between agricultural uses and residential dwellings.

Farms for both general and specialized farm operations, including the following agricultural activities:

One single-family residence on each lot.

Conservation areas for flora or fauna, forest preserves and wildlife refuges.

Permitted accessory uses:

Adult foster care small group home, licensed under Act 218 of the Public Acts of 1979, as regulated in § 470-23.11.[1]

Farm markets as regulated by § 470-6.07G.

Residential open space development, see § 470-23.18.

Agricultural labor housing.

Radio and television broadcasting buildings and towers.

Removal and processing of topsoil, sand gravel or other minerals - see § 470-23.08.

Churches, synagogues and other buildings used for religious worship.

Schools and colleges, government buildings - see § 470-23.05.

Golf courses, country clubs, athletic grounds - see § 470-23.10.

Marinas-see § 470-23.10B.

Campgrounds.

Guest or dude ranches, riding stables.

Hunting clubs, game refuges, shooting ranges.

Parks and recreation areas.

Any use that is found by the Planning Commission to be similar to any special use listed under § 470-6.03, provided that such use to be approved is not permitted by right or by special use in any Zoning District.

Kennels.

Front yard. The uniform setback provisions of § 470-3.03B shall apply to all residential buildings, structures, and additions. If a uniform setback does not exist, the front yard setback shall be not less than 40 feet, except that when adjacent to a primary street, the front yard setback shall be not less than 50 feet, and when adjacent to a major arterial street, the front yard setback shall be not less than 60 feet.

Side yard. For residential buildings, there shall be total side yards of not less than 25 feet, provided that no yard shall be less than 10 feet.

Rear yard. There shall be a rear yard of not less than 50 feet.

Lot area and width. The lot area for dwellings hereafter erected shall be not less than one acre, and the width of the lot at the front setback line shall be not less the 150 feet except for lots on a cul-de-sac as permitted be § 470-3.16 herein. Any lot in existence on or before December 22, 1988, may be used for one single family dwelling, provided that it meets the lot area and yard requirements of the R-1 Zone District.

Keeping and raising animals - see § 470-23.02.

Parking requirements - see Article 21.

Signs - see Article 22.

Standards for single-family dwellings - see § 470-23.14.

Foster care facilities - see § 470-23.11.

Home occupations - see § 470-23.07.

Farm markets - See § 470-5.07H.

Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with Article 21A herein.