The intent of the multiple-family residential district is to address the varied housing needs of township residents by providing locations for development of multiple-family housing at a higher density than is permitted in the single-family districts. In addressing these housing needs, multiple-family housing in the MR district should be designed in consideration of the following planning objectives so as to provide a quality living environment:

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Multiple-family housing developments should preserve significant natural features of the site. Accordingly, preservation of open space, protection of floodprone areas, protection of wooded areas, and preservation of other natural features is encouraged.

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Multiple-family housing should be provided with necessary public services and utilities, including usable outdoor recreation space and a well-designed internal street network.

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Multiple-family housing should be designed to be compatible with surrounding or nearby single-family housing. Accordingly, one- and two-story housing is considered appropriate in the MR district.

Planned development may be permitted as a means to achieve the basic intent of this district, in accordance with the guidelines in section 27.04.

A.

Principal uses and structures. In all areas zoned MR, multiple-family residential 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.

Multiple-family dwellings, subject to the provisions in section 6.03, subsection A.

2.

Single-family attached dwellings or townhouses, 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.

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

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 multiple-family housing development.

2.

Multiple-family cluster developments, subject to the provisions in section 6.03, subsection B.

3.

Nursing homes, convalescent homes, or rest homes, subject to the provisions in section 6.02, subsection P.

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.

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

11.

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

12.

Bed and breakfast establishments, subject to provisions in section 6.02, subsection D.1.

13.

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 multiple-family residential 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 multiple-family district, subject to the standards and approval requirements set forth in section 27.04.

E.

General development standards. Buildings and uses in the multiple-family residential 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.