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Bay City City Zoning Code

ARTICLE V

- R-1, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, R-2, SINGLE- AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, RM-1, MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, RM-2, HIGH RISE MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

Sec. 122-101.- Purpose.

The R-1, single-family residential district is intended to accommodate single-family residential development. The standards in this district are intended to assure continued use of the land for predominantly single-family detached dwellings. It is further the intent of this district to permit a limited range of residentially related uses.

The R-2, single and two-family district is intended to accommodate single and two-family dwellings. The standards in this district are intended to assure continued use of the land for predominantly detached single-family and two- family dwellings. It is further the intent of this district to permit a limited range of residentially related uses.

The RM-1, medium density multiple-family residential district is intended to accommodate duplexes, townhouses, and low-rise apartment buildings. The standards in this district are intended to promote a harmonious mixture of medium density residential housing and related educational, cultural and institutional land uses in a residential environment.

The RM-2, high rise multiple-family residential district is intended to permit the construction of multiple-family residential development of four or more stories.

(Ord. No. 2005-11, 11-21-05; Ord. No. 2008-17, § 5, 12-15-08)

Sec. 122-102. - Permitted uses and structures.

The following uses are permitted in residential zoning districts as indicated in table 122-102:

Table 122-102. Table of District Uses.

• = Use is permitted

X = Use is not permitted

SU = Special use

A = Permitted accessory uses

Use Districts Comments
R-1 R-2 RM-1 RM-2
Residential uses:
1. Detached single-family dwellings • • • •
2. Duplexes on lots of 7,500 square feet or larger X • • •
3. Accessory apartments X X X X See § 122-472
4. Multiple-family dwellings having three or fewer stories X X • • See § 122-303
5. Multiple-family dwellings having more than three stories X X X •
6. Bed and breakfasts SU SU SU SU See § 122-474
7. Home occupations A A A A See § 122-56
8. Residential swimming pools A A A A
9. Accessory structures A A A A See § 122-52
10. Community gardens • • • •
Adult Foster Care and Child Care Facilities; Independent Living Group Homes
1. Adult foster care facilities providing foster care to six or fewer adults • • • •
2. Adult foster care facilities providing foster care 7 to 12 or fewer adults X X SU SU See § 122-479
3. Adult foster care facilities providing foster care to at least 13 but not more than 20 adults X X SU SU See § 122-479
4. Family day care homes • • • •
5. Group day care home SU SU SU SU See § 122-479
6. Independent living group home • • • •
Other
1. Cemeteries SU SU SU SU
2. Day care centers X X SU SU See § 122-477. Day care centers are a permitted accessory use for places of worship in residential districts
3. Essential services • • • • See § 122-57
4. Funeral homes X X SU SU
5. General office buildings/uses provided that goods are not manufactured, exchanged, or sold on the premises X X SU SU
6. Model homes A A A A See § 122-484
7. Municipal, state or federal administrative or service buildings that do not require outdoor storage of materials or equipment X X SU SU See § 122-482
8. Nursing homes, convalescent homes, rest homes, and orphanages X X SU SU
9. Half-way houses X X SU SU See § 122-495
10. Off-street parking areas for nonresidential uses which are located in adjoining residential zoning districts SU SU SU SU See § 122-103(B)
11. Parks, playgrounds, and recreation centers that are owned and operated by the city, county, or a noncommercial, nonprofit entity • • • • See § 122-104
12. Private parks owned and maintained by a homeowner's association as part of an approved subdivision plat or condominium project A A A A
13. Public museums, libraries, and similar facilities • • • • See § 122-104 and 122-482
14. Public parking garages when required for off-street parking X X A A See article XVII
15. Public utility buildings SU SU SU SU See § 122-493
16. Public, parochial, and other private elementary, intermediate, or high schools SU SU SU SU See § 122-482
17. Places of worship • • • • See § 122-482 and 122-104
18. Retail and service uses such as restaurants, drugstores, banks, personal services X X X SU Provided that such uses shall be located within the multiple-family structure
19. State or federal administrative or service buildings X X SU SU Required minimum building side and rear yard setback of 20 feet
20. Temporary buildings for use incidental to construction A A A A See § 122-66
21. Reuse of vacant public buildings SU SU SU SU See § 122-103(A)
22. Collocation of wireless communication equipment on alternative tower structures SU SU SU SU See § 122-70
23. Marihuana facilities X X X X See § 122-74

 

(Ord. No. 2005-11, 11-21-05; Ord. No. 2008-17, § 10, 12-15-08; Ord. No. 2010-2, § 2, 2-15-10; Ord. No. 2010-21, § 7, 12-20-10; Ord. No. 2012-8, § 5, 6-18-12; Ord. No. 2019-11-B, § 2, 7-1-19)

Sec. 122-103. - Special approval uses.

(a)

In all residential districts, RM-1 and O-1 zoning district uses may be established in vacant public buildings, such as schools and fire stations, subject to the following conditions:

(1)

There shall be no outdoor storage of materials, parts, etc.

(2)

Off-street parking and loading areas shall be provided in accordance with the regulations of article XVII, Off-street parking.

(b)

Off-street parking areas for nonresidential uses which are located in adjoining residential zoning districts subject to the following conditions:

(1)

No commercially zoned vacant land is available within 100 feet of the business which can be used for parking.

(2)

Such parking lot shall be used only for the parking of vehicles with no repair work or servicing of any kind.

(3)

Lighting, if provided, shall be in accordance with section 122-60.

(4)

One directional sign may be erected at each entrance or exit in accordance with section 122-445(a)14.

(5)

Landscaping and screening shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of articles XVIII, and XIX.

(6)

Such off-street parking areas shall constructed in accordance with article XVII.

(Ord. No. 2005-11, 11-21-05)

Sec. 122-104. - Site plan review.

Site plan review and approval is required for the following uses:

(1)

Parks, playgrounds, and recreation centers as determined by staff.

(2)

Public museums, libraries, and similar facilities.

(3)

Places of worship.

(4)

All special uses.

(Ord. No. 2005-11, 11-21-05)