Flat Rock City Zoning Code
ARTICLE 10
00.- LIMITED MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Sec. 10.01 - Statement of intent.
The intent of this district is to provide areas in the city for the development of housing at an intermediate density (approximately five to nine units per acre) greater than the density of typical detached single-family developments but not at the density of typical high density multiple-family developments. An example of the types of housing permitted in this district is the "townhouse," which is frequently developed and marketed as a condominium. R-2 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 the R-2 district have direct access to collector or major thoroughfares.
Sec. 10.02 - Permitted uses and structures.
A.
Principal uses and structures. In all areas zoned R-2, limited 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.
Single-family detached homes, subject to the lot area, yard and floor area requirements in the R-1A district.
2.
Class A mobile homes on individual parcels, subject to the provisions in section 2.05, subsection B, and subject further to the lot area, yard and floor area requirements in the R-1A district.
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: 100 feet.
4.
Single-family attached dwellings or townhouses, provided that no more than four units are contained within each building, and subject to the provisions in section 6.03, subsection A.
5.
Apartment houses and efficiency apartments, provided that no more than four units are contained within each buildings, and subject to the provisions in section 6.03, subsection A.
6.
State licensed residential facilities which provide resident services for six or fewer persons, including, but not necessarily limited to, family day care homes and adult foster care family homes, subject to the regulations in Section 206 of Michigan Public Act 110 or 2006, as amended.
7.
Publicly owned and operated parks, parkways and recreation facilities.
8.
Private parks owned and maintained by homeowner associations.
9.
Municipal buildings and uses, including libraries, not requiring outside storage of materials or vehicles.
10.
Home occupations, subject to the provisions in section 2.06 and review and approval by the building official.
11.
Uses and structures accessory to the above, subject to the provisions in section 2.03, including, but not necessarily limited to the following:
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Private swimming pools for the exclusive use of residents and their guests.
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In a new housing development, temporary use of a residence as a model during the period of construction and selling or leasing of homes in the development.
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Private garages, carports, or community garages, subject to the provisions in section 2.03, subsection D.
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Signs, subject to the provisions in article 27.00, sign ordinance.
B.
Special land uses. The following uses may be permitted by the planning commission, subject to the conditions specified for each use; review and approval of the site plan and application by the planning commission; the imposition of special conditions which, in the opinion of the planning commission, are necessary to fulfill the purposes of this ordinance; and, the provisions set forth in section 24.03.
1.
Single-family detached dwellings, to serve as the living quarters of a watchman or caretaker of the attached housing development.
2.
Multiple-family housing for the elderly, subject to the provisions in section 6.03, subsection A.
3.
Boarding houses, rooming houses, and tourist homes, provided that no such facility shall contain more than four rental units.
4.
Religious institution, subject to the provisions in section 6.02, subsection S.
5.
Public, parochial and other private elementary, intermediate or high schools licenses 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.
Nursery schools and child care centers, subject to the provisions in section 6.02, subsection D, and subject to the following additional provisions:
a.
The minimum parcel size for such facilities shall be one acre.
b.
Buildings shall be designed to be similar in character and architectural style to structures located on adjacent properties.
c.
Nursery schools and child care centers shall be licensed by and conform to regulations established by the State of Michigan Department of Social Services.
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.
Sec. 10.03 - Development standards.
A.
Public water and sewer. Residential developments 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 24.02.
C.
Area, height, bulk, and placement requirements. Buildings and uses in the limited multiple-family residential district are subject to the area, height, bulk, and placement requirements in article 23.00, schedule of regulations.
D.
General development standards. Buildings and uses in the limited multiple-family residential district shall be subject to tall applicable standards and requirements set forth in this ordinance, as specified below.