Sec. 5.00. This district is designed to permit a high density of population and a high intensity of land use in those areas which abut or are adjacent to such other uses or amenities which support, compliment, or serve such a density or intensity.

(Amended: 9-28-09)

Sec. 5.01. The following provisions apply in all RM, Multiple Family Residential Districts. Any use not expressly permitted is prohibited.

1.

All Permitted Uses and special land uses in the R-1 and R-2 Districts subject to the terms and conditions provided therein.

2.

Multiple family dwelling units including townhouses (single-family attached dwellings), apartments and row or terrace dwellings.

3.

Accessory uses and buildings customarily incidental to the above Permitted Principal Uses (subject to provisions of Section 13.03 [216.1303]).

(Amended: 8-25-03; 9-28-09)

Sec. 5.02. The following special land uses shall be permitted, subject to the conditions hereinafter imposed and subject to the review and approval by the Village of Blissfield Planning Commission:

1.

Hospitals, provided the following conditions are met:

(a)

The proposed site shall have at least one property line abutting a collector street as defined in the Village Comprehensive Master Plan. All ingress and egress to the off-street parking area, for guests, employees, staff as well as any other uses of the facilities, shall be directly onto said collector street.

(b)

In the event one or more boundaries of the proposed site lies opposite or contiguous to a residential district, the minimum distances between any hospital structure or accessory use and the residential district boundary shall be at least 100 feet for buildings containing two stories, the building shall be set back from the initial 100-foot setback an additional one foot for each foot of additional height above two stories.

(c)

The minimum distance from any street line shall not be less than 40 feet for buildings containing two stories or less, while buildings above two stories shall be set back an additional one foot for each five feet of height above two stories.

(d)

The minimum distance from any non-residential lot line shall not be less than 25 feet.

(e)

Ambulance and delivery areas shall be obscured from all residential view with a wall at least six feet in height and said wall shall be further subject to the requirements of Section 13.11 [216.1311].

(f)

Development Plan shall show any future construction and projected maximum patient census.

(g)

Noise producing activities, such as ambulance and delivery areas shall be located not less than 500 feet from any residential area.

2.

Housing for the elderly. All housing for the elderly shall be provided as a planned development and may provide for the following:

(a)

Cottage-type dwellings and/or apartment-type dwelling units.

(b)

Common services containing but not limited to central dining rooms, recreational rooms, central lounge, and workshops.

(c)

All dwellings shall consist of at least 400 square feet per unit (not including hallways and closets).

(d)

Total coverage of all buildings (including dwelling units and related service buildings) shall not exceed 50 percent of the total site exclusive of any dedicated public right-of-way.

3.

Convalescent homes when the following conditions are met:

(a)

There shall be provided on site, not less than 750 square feet of open space for each bed in the home. The 750 square feet of land area shall provide for a landscape setting, yard requirements and accessory uses, but shall not include the area covered by the main buildings, off-street parking, service drives or loading spaces.

(b)

No building shall be closer than 40 feet to any property line. Accessory building shall be permitted only within side or rear yards with the following setbacks controlling: 15 feet when adjacent to a non-residential district, and 25 feet when adjacent to a residential district.

4.

Orphanages when the following conditions are met:

(a)

There shall be provided on the site, not less than 1200 square feet of open space for each bed in the home. The 1200 square feet of land area shall provide for a landscape setting, yard requirements and accessory uses, but shall not include the area covered by main building, accessory buildings, off-street parking, service drives or loading spaces.

(b)

No building shall be closer than 40 feet to any property line. Accessory building shall be permitted only within side or rear yards with the following setbacks controlling: 15 feet when adjacent to a non-residential district, and 25 feet when adjacent to a residential district.

5.

Colleges, universities and other such institutions of high learning, public and private, offering courses in general, technical or religious education and not operated for profit, all subject to the following conditions:

Buildings of greater than the maximum height allowed in Article XII, Schedule of Regulations, may be allowed 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.

6.

Funeral Homes subject to the following conditions:

(a)

Adequate assembly area shall be provided off-street for vehicles to be used in the funeral procession, provided further that such assembly area shall be provided in addition to any required off-street parking area.

(b)

A caretaker's residence may be provided within the main building of a funeral home.

7.

Adult foster care facilities subject to the following conditions:

(a)

Floor Area: The following minimum floor space for sleeping rooms shall be provided.

(1)

Sleeping rooms for one persons, 80 square feet.

(2)

Sleeping rooms for two or more persons, 75 square feet per person.

(b)

The Village of Blissfield Planning Commission shall find that there is reasonable floor area remaining for the family occupying the balance of the structure.

(c)

No more than 20 foster care persons shall be so housed; no more than six over the age of 65.

(d)

The use shall be subject to the requirements of Article XII, Schedule of Regulations.

(e)

Parking: There shall be provided the following space for off-street parking: Two spaces for the dwelling unit plus one space for each three beds.

(f)

The structure and use shall meet all other applicable codes and ordinances of the Village of Blissfield and the State of Michigan.

8.

Mobile Home Parks subject to all requirements of the Village of Blissfield Mobile Home Park Ordinance.

9.

Planned Residential Developments in accordance with the requirements of Section 13.15 [216.1315].

10.

Bed and Breakfast (subject to regulations in Section 13.17 [216.1317]).

11.

Child Care Centers or Day Care Centers (subject to regulations in Section 13.19 [216.1319]).

12.

Cemeteries, provided the perimeter of the site shall be fenced, as designated in Section 13.11 (216.1311).

13.

Churches, provided that buildings of greater than the maximum height, per ARTICLE XII, may be allowed provided front, side and rear yards be increased by one foot for each foot of building height that exceeds the maximum height allowed.

14.

Public utility buildings and uses when operating requirements necessitate locating within the District to serve the immediate vicinity.

15.

Golf course, either for profit or not-for-profit, subject to:

(a)

Development features, including the principal and accessory buildings/structures be located not less than 200 feet from any adjoining residentially-zoned lands.

(Amended: 4-22-02; 8-25-03; 9-28-09)

Sec. 5.03. For all uses permitted in an RM, Multiple Family Residential District, a site plan shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for review and approval in accordance with Section 13.07 [216.1307].

(Amended: 9-28-09)

Sec. 5.04. Area, height, bulk and placement requirements unless otherwise specified are as provided in Article XII, Schedule of Regulations.

(Amended: 9-28-09)