Sec. 7.01. This Zoning District is intended for single and two family residential uses together with associated religious, educational, and recreational facilities.

(Ord. No. 04-16O, § 1, 9-29-2016)

Sec. 7.02. In any B-1 Residential District in the Township, no building, structure or part thereof shall be erected, altered or used, or any lot or other land used, in whole or in part, for other than any one or more of the following specific uses:

(a)

Any use permitted by Section 6.02 of the A Residential District.

(b)

Two family dwellings.

(c)

The keeping of such animals as horses, cattle, pigs, goats and poultry, except as limited in Section 7.06.

(d)

Accessory buildings and uses per Sections 4.04 and 4.05 and as required below.

(1)

Accessory buildings in this District shall include a private garage, attached or detached to the dwelling. It may be attached to the dwelling thereon when it does not obstruct or interfere with the light or ventilation thereof, and when it harmonizes architecturally with the dwelling.

(2)

No private garage shall be constructed on any lot or any other parcel of land that is to be used for dwelling purposes, except that the application for a permit therefor is accompanied by a drawing for the construction of a suitable dwelling thereon, and an assurance in writing that such dwelling will be built within a reasonable time, such time to be determined by the Building Inspector.

(3)

All accessory buildings shall be placed at the rear of the dwelling; and upon all corner lots, all such accessory buildings shall not be nearer the street side line than 20 feet and shall in all events, be placed far enough from the street lines so as not to obstruct the view of automobile traffic on the highways to the extent of creating a traffic hazard.

(Ord. No. 04-16O, § 1, 9-29-2016)

Sec. 7.03. As permitted in the A Residential District

(Ord. No. 04-16O, § 1, 9-29-2016)

Sec. 7.04. 35 feet

(Ord. No. 04-16O, § 1, 9-29-2016)

Sec. 7.05.

(a)

Minimum Setbacks: Same as the A Residential District

(b)

Minimum Lot Area for Single Family Dwellings and Other Uses:

(1)

15,000 sq. ft. for parcels not served by public sanitary sewer.

(2)

12,000 sq. ft. for parcels which are served by public sanitary sewer

(c)

Minimum Lot Width for Single Family Dwellings and Other Uses: 40 feet at the front lot line. This minimum lot width must then be expanded such that at the minimum required front building setback there is a lot width of 100 feet. This minimum lot width of 100 feet must be maintained throughout the entire remaining portion of the parcel.

(d)

Minimum Lot Area for Two Family Dwellings:

(1)

15,000 square feet for parcels served by public utilities.

(2)

30,000 sq. ft. for parcels not served by public utilities,

(e)

Minimum Lot Width for Two Family Dwellings: 40 feet at the front lot line, expanding to 100 feet at the minimum required front setback line where lots are served with public water and sewer, and expanding to 150 feet at the minimum required front setback line for lots not served by public water and sewer. These widths must then be maintained throughout the remainder of the lot.

(f)

All buildings, including accessory buildings, shall not cover more than 20 percent of the total lot area.

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

Sec. 7.06

(a)

No one story, one family dwellings, hereafter erected, altered or moved upon any land or premises in this district, shall have a floor space at the first floor level, exclusive of attached garages, unenclosed porches or other accessory structures, of less than 900 square feet.

(b)

No one family dwelling of more than one story, hereafter erected or moved upon any land or premises in this district, shall have a floor space at the first floor level, exclusive of attached garages, unenclosed porches and other accessory structures, of less than 750 square feet with a total minimum floor area of 1,450 square feet.

(c)

No two family dwelling, hereafter erected, altered or moved upon any land or premises in this District, shall have a floor space for each dwelling unit thereof, exclusive of attached garages, unenclosed porches or any other accessory structures, of less than 700 square feet on the first floor.

(d)

For the purposes of this Section, "first floor" and "first floor level" in the case of an approved earth-sheltered or berm dwelling shall mean the main floor area of the dwelling.

(Amend. of 1-3-1985; Ord. of 1-5-1995; Ord. No. 04-16O, § 1, 9-29-2016)

Sec. 7.07.

(a)

Keeping of Animals. Animals such as horses, cattle, pigs, and goats are permitted to be kept on a parcel provided they are not located or kept within the area 200 feet from the front lot line. However, chickens may be located or kept on a parcel subject to the requirements of Section 4.49 herein.

(b)

In any event, this provision shall not prohibit the keeping of ordinary household pets such as cats and dogs, but not to exceed three household pets.

(c)

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.

(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. 04-16O, § 1, 9-29-2016)