Sec. 6.01. This Zoning District is intended for single family residential uses together with associated religious, educational, and recreational facilities.

(Ord. No. 03-16O, § 1, 9-29-2016)

Sec. 6.02. In any A Residential District in the Township, no building, structure, or part thereof, shall be erected, altered or used on any lot or other parcel of land used, in whole or in part, for other than any one or more of the following specific uses:

(a)

Single family dwellings

(b)

Churches, mosques, synagogues and similar places of religious worship.

(c)

Public Schools

(d)

Adult Foster Care Family Home (1-6 adults)

(e)

Family Child Care Home (1-6 minor children)

(f)

Wind Energy Systems which are 65 feet in height or less per Section 4.43.

(g)

Essential public services per Section 4.11.

(h)

Accessory buildings and uses per Sections 4.04 and 4.05.

(Ord. No. 03-16O, § 1, 9-29-2016)

Sec. 6.03. The following uses may be permitted in the A Residential District upon authorization as a Special Land Use by the Planning Commission in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 15A herein.

(a)

Group Child Care Home (7-12 minor children) per Section

(b)

Adult Day Care Home (1-6 adults)

(c)

Adult Foster Care Small Group Home (7-12 adults)

(d)

Private schools.

(e)

Municipal fire stations and service buildings.

(f)

Home occupations per Section 4.23.

(g)

Parks, play grounds, community centers, libraries, museums, hospitals and similar public and institutional uses owned or operated by a governmental agency or non-profit agency.

(h)

Housing for the elderly, including retirement housing, assisted living facilities and nursing care facilities.

(Ord. No. 17, 8-3-1989; Ord. No. 03-16O, § 1, 9-29-2016)

Sec. 6.04. No building or structure nor any enlargement thereof shall be hereafter erected except in conformance with the following yard, lot area and building coverage requirements.

(a)

Minimum Front Yard Setback. 35 feet from each front lot line. See also Section 4.15 of this and 4.47 Ordinance.

(b)

Minimum Side Yard Setback: Eight feet on each side for residential uses (dwelling units); 25 feet on each side for non-residential uses

(c)

Minimum Rear Yard Setback: 25 feet.

(d)

Minimum Lot Area: 15,000 square feet

(e)

Minimum Lot Width: 40 feet measured at the front lot line between the side lot lines. This minimum lot width must then be expanded such that the lot width at the required minimum building setback line shall be at least 100 feet. This minimum lot width of 100 feet must be maintained throughout the entire remaining portion of the parcel.

(f)

Maximum Building Lot Coverage: All buildings, including accessory buildings, shall not cover more than 20 percent of total lot area.

(g)

Maximum Height: 35 feet for principal buildings. Any unattached accessory building shall have a maximum height of ten feet at the eaves, and a total height of not more than 20 feet.

(Ord. No. 92-1, 12-3-1992; Ord. of 5-6-2004; Ord. No. 05-04, 5-6-2004; Ord. No. 03-16O, § 1, 9-29-2016)

Sec. 6.05.

(a)

Floor living space area of any dwelling in this district, measured on the outside perimeter, exclusive of breezeway and attached garage shall be as follows:

(1)

A one story house with full basement shall contain a minimum of 1,200 square feet of floor space.

(2)

A one and one-half story house shall have a minimum first floor area of 1,000 square feet.

(3)

A bi-level house shall have living area on the upper level of not less than 1,000 square feet.

(4)

A tri-level house shall have living area on the upper two floors of not less than 1,200 square feet.

(5)

A two story house shall have a minimum first floor area of 1,000 square feet.

(6)

An "earth sheltered" home, a substantial portion of which is located below grade, which meets applicable building code requirements, shall have a main floor area of 1,200 square feet.

(b)

Each dwelling in this District shall have a garage of at least one and one-half stalls attached to the dwelling.

(Amend. of 1-3-1985; Ord. No. 03-16O, § 1, 9-29-2016)

Sec. 6.06. Keeping of animals.

(a)

In this District of the Township, it shall be unlawful to keep such animals as horses, cattle, pigs, goats and poultry. However, this provision shall not prohibit the keeping of ordinary household pets such as cats and dogs, but not to exceed three household pets.

(b)

Parking of commercial vehicles. The outdoor parking of commercial vehicles on lots of less than two acres is prohibited as regulated by Ordinance No. 03-04, the Dorr Township Commercial Vehicle Parking Ordinance.

(c)

Parallel lines. The front line or face of all structures hereafter erected shall be parallel with the front lot line. Variances may be granted by the Board of Appeals in accord with the provisions of Section 18.10.

(Ord. No. 29, 9-2-1993; Ord. of 9-19-2002; Ord. of 5-6-2004; Ord. No. 03-04, 5-6-2004; Ord. No. 03-16O, § 1, 9-29-2016)