The intent of this district is to provide areas in the township for the development of housing at an intermediate density (up to eight units per acre) - greater than the density of typical detached single-family developments but not at the density of typical multiple-family developments. An example of the type of housing permitted in this district is the "townhouse," which is frequently developed and marketed as a condominium. Attached housing developments generally are considered suitable transitional uses between single-family detached housing development and intensive multiple-family or nonresidential development. It is intended that developments within attached housing districts have direct access to collector or major thoroughfares. Planned development may be permitted as a means to achieve the basic intent of this district, in accordance with guidelines in section 27.04.

A.

Principal uses and structures. In all areas zoned R-6, single-family attached housing district, no building or part of a 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.

Single-family attached dwellings or townhouses, as defined in section 1.03 and subject to the provisions in section 6.03, subsection A.

2.

Zero lot line development, as defined in section 1.03 and subject to the provisions in section 6.03, subsection A.

3.

Publicly owned and operated parks, parkways and recreation facilities.

4.

Private parks owned and maintained by homeowners' associations.

5.

Uses and structures accessory to the above, subject to the provisions in section 2.03.

B.

Special land uses. The following uses may be permitted by the township board, subject to the conditions specified for each use; review and approval of the site plan and application by the planning commission and township board; the imposition of special conditions which, in the opinion of the planning commission or township board, are necessary to fulfill the purposes of this ordinance; and, the provisions set forth in section 27.03.

1.

Single-family detached dwellings, to serve as the living quarters of a watchman or caretaker of the attached housing development.

2.

Housing for the elderly, subject to the provisions in section 6.03, subsection E.

3.

Two-family dwellings, subject to the following lot dimension standards:

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Minimum lot width: 80 feet.

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Minimum lot depth: 120 feet.

4.

Religious institutions, subject to the provisions in section 6.02, subsection U.

5.

Public, parochial and other private elementary, intermediate or high schools licensed by the State of Michigan to offer courses in general education.

6.

Public or private colleges, universities and other such institutions of higher learning, offering courses in general, technical or religious education.

7.

Child care centers, subject to the provisions in section 6.02, subsection E.

8.

Municipal buildings and uses not requiring outside storage of materials or vehicles.

9.

Public or private golf courses, including country clubs, subject to the provisions in section 6.02, subsection I.

10.

Essential services, subject to the provisions in section 2.16, subsection A.

11.

Adult day care centers, subject to the provisions of section 6.02, subsection B.

12.

Active adult community (AAC) pursuant to the requirements set forth in section 6.03, subsection G.

(Ord. of 12-20-2007)

A.

Public water and sewer. Residential developments providing less than 20,000 square feet of lot area per dwelling unit shall be served by public sanitary sewer and public water supply systems.

B.

Site plan review. Site plan review and approval is required for all uses, in accordance with section 27.02.

C.

Area, height, bulk, and placement requirements. Buildings and uses in the single-family attached housing district are subject to the area, height, bulk, and placement requirements in article 26.00, Schedule of Regulations.

D.

Planned development. Planned development may be permitted in the single-family attached housing district, subject to the standards and approval requirements set forth in section 27.04.

E.

General development standards. Buildings and uses in the single-family attached housing district shall be subject to all applicable standards and requirements set forth in this ordinance, as specified below and more generally in section 8.06.