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Bay City City Zoning Code

ARTICLE IX

WF, WATERFRONT DISTRICT

Sec. 122-171.- Purpose.

The intent of the WF, waterfront district is to accommodate the development of water oriented and recreational and boating facilities and accessory retail and service uses. This district is intended to provide a safe and vibrant waterfront with a mixture of uses.

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

Sec. 122-172. - Permitted uses and structures.

(a)

Principal uses and structures. In all areas zoned WF, waterfront district, no building shall be erected, used, or structurally altered, nor shall the land or premises be used in whole or in part, except for one or more of the following principal permitted uses:

(1)

Marinas and other docking facilities.

(2)

Indoor and outdoor boat storage.

(3)

Service facilities for boats.

(4)

Bars, lounges, restaurants including standard restaurants where alcohol is served and outdoor service is permitted.

(5)

Indoor and outdoor recreation uses.

(6)

Theaters, excluding drive-in theaters.

(7)

Gift shops.

(8)

Residential uses when located above retail, service or office uses.

(9)

Multiple-family dwellings.

(10)

Bed and breakfasts.

(11)

Public facilities such as museums or aquariums.

(b)

Special uses. The following uses may be permitted by the planning commission under the procedures and regulations set forth in article XVI.

(1)

Retail businesses that supply commodities for persons using the facilities of the districts such as sale of boats, engines, accessories, fishing equipment and other similar items.

(2)

Public utility buildings, such as telephone exchange buildings, electric transformer stations and substations, gas regulator stations that do not require outdoor storage of materials or equipment.

(3)

General office buildings and uses provided that goods are not manufactured, exchanged, or sold on the premises.

(Ord. No. 2005-11, 11-21-05; Ord. No. 2016-2, § 3, 3-21-16)

Sec. 122-173. - Development standards.

(a)

Site plan review. Site plan review and approval in accordance with article XV is required for all permitted and special uses.

(b)

Area, height, bulk, and placement regulations. See article XIV, schedule of regulations.

(Ord. No. 2005-11, 11-21-05; Ord. No. 2010-21, § 13, 12-20-10)