(a)

For purposes of this chapter, the city is hereby divided into the following zoning districts:

OS Open Space District

R-1 Single-Family Residential District

R-2 Single-Family Residential District

R-3 Two-Family Residential District

R-4 Multiple-Family Residential District

R-5 Housing Rehabilitation District

R-6 Mobile Home Park District

C-1 General Commercial District

C-2 Local Commercial District

I-1 Restricted Industrial District

I-2 Manufacturing District

(b)

The location and boundaries of the zones established within this chapter shall be shown on the map entitled the "Zoning Map of the City of Galesburg." The zoning ordinance text and map may be amended following a public hearing before the planning commission, with final approval and adoption by the city council. The map, any section or portion, together with any notations, dimensions or other data shown thereon, are hereby made part of this chapter to the same extent as if the information set forth on the map were fully described and incorporated into this text. The dimension of each district is based upon the scale as depicted on the map. The map shall initially be interpreted by the zoning administrator based upon legal description and other factual information related to the parcels in question. Where a dispute occurs, the zoning administrator shall request an interpretation of the map by the zoning board of appeals.

(c)

The official copy of the zoning map shall be in the custody of the city clerk.

(Ord. No. 227, § 5.51, 9-4-2001)

(a)

Statement of purpose. The "OS" Open Space District is composed of lands within the city that possess unique natural or man-made resources that should be preserved and protected for the use and enjoyment of existing and future residents. Such land is zoned under this district in order to retain areas in the city for parks and recreation, educational pursuits and historical and natural resource protection. Public facilities are the primary use within this district, although other uses may be considered as special uses based upon their religious or nonprofit nature and their benefit to the community. Such uses may include private schools, churches or similar uses that retain open space for purposes of civic or recreational benefit.

(b)

Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted by right within this district, although they may be subject to site plan review as required within this chapter:

(1)

Public parks, schools and playground facilities, or public open space areas preserved for recreational or educational pursuits.

(2)

Historical or natural resources that should be preserved due to their historic significance, natural beauty or need for environmental protection.

(3)

Libraries, cemeteries, auditoriums or other public facilities that support civic or cultural needs within the community or provide informational or educational resources.

(c)

Special exception uses. The following uses are permitted within this district subject to obtaining a special use permit for their approval:

(1)

Churches, parochial or private schools or similar uses of a nonprofit nature that provide religious or educational resources while preserving open space and recreational benefit within the community.

(2)

Private or nonprofit recreational facilities such as golf courses, sports-related fields or similar uses that retain open space for passive or active recreation.

(3)

Hospitals or community centers provided such use is a community resource and not a private facility competing with other private facilities of a similar type and nature.

(d)

Site development regulations. The following dimensional standards shall be met related to the development or redevelopment of permitted or special uses within this district:

(1)

Lot area. The minimum lot area shall be one acre.

(2)

Lot width. The minimum lot width shall be 132 feet. If the use is specifically a walkway, bike path or similar trail, the minimum width shall be 20 feet.

(3)

Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage shall be 25 percent.

(4)

Yard requirements. The following are minimum building setbacks as measured from the property line (or street right-of-way line if that is incorporated into the lot area):

a.

Front yard. No less than 50 feet.

b.

Side yard. No less than 20 feet.

c.

Rear yard. No less than 50 feet.

(5)

Height. The maximum building height shall be 35 feet.

(Ord. No. 227, § 5.52, 9-4-2001)

(a)

Statement of purpose. The "R-1" Single-Family Residential District is composed of lands within the city that are devoted to detached single-family residences on larger lots. Agricultural uses are permitted as special exception uses, although the intent of the district is to support expanded residential development in these areas of the city. Lot splits through land division, traditional plats and site condominium projects within planned unit development are the primary approaches anticipated within this zoning district.

(b)

Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted by right within this district:

(1)

Detached single-family dwellings.

(2)

Publicly owned and operated buildings and uses including community buildings, school facilities and public parks and playgrounds.

(3)

Accessory buildings and uses.

(4)

Family care home.

(c)

Special exception uses. The following uses are permitted within this district subject to obtaining a special use permit for their approval:

(1)

Churches, parochial or private schools or similar uses of a nonprofit nature.

(2)

Home occupations.

(3)

Planned unit development limited to residential development with a density of no more than two units per acre.

(4)

Agricultural uses, including horticulture and gardening, provided the use does not extend to those uses regulated under agri-business within the I-1 Industrial District. The sale of produce that has been raised on the parcel from which it is sold, may be identified as a roadside stand.

(5)

Bed and breakfast inn.

(d)

Site development regulations. The following dimensional standards shall be met related to the development or redevelopment of permitted or special uses within this district:

(1)

Lot area. The minimum lot area shall be 16,000 square feet.

(2)

Lot width. The minimum lot width shall be 100 feet.

(3)

Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage shall be 30 percent.

(4)

Yard requirements. The following are minimum building setbacks as measured from the property line:

a.

Front yard. No less than 40 feet.

b.

Side yard. No less than 15 feet.

c.

Rear yard. No less than 40 feet.

(5)

Height. The maximum building height shall be 35 feet.

(6)

Floor area. The minimum floor area shall be 1,200 square feet with a minimum first floor of 800 square feet.

(Ord. No. 227, § 5.53, 9-4-2001; Ord. No. 0248, § I, 1-16-2007)

(a)

Statement of purpose. The "R-2" Single-Family Residential District is composed of lands within the city that are devoted to detached single-family residences at a density of less than four units per acre. Traditional plats and site condominium projects through planned unit development are the primary approaches anticipated within this district.

(b)

Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted by right within this district:

(1)

Detached single-family dwellings.

(2)

Publicly owned and operated buildings and uses including community buildings, school facilities and public parks and playgrounds.

(3)

Accessory buildings and uses.

(4)

Family care home.

(c)

Special exception uses. The following uses are permitted within this district subject to obtaining a special use permit for their approval:

(1)

Churches, parochial or private schools or similar uses of a nonprofit nature.

(2)

Home occupations.

(3)

Planned unit development limited to residential development with a density of less than four units per acre.

(4)

Group care home.

(5)

Bed and breakfast inn.

(d)

Site development regulations. The following dimensional standards shall be met related to the development or redevelopment of permitted or special uses within this district:

(1)

Lot area. The minimum lot area shall be 12,000 square feet.

(2)

Lot width. The minimum lot width shall be 80 feet.

(3)

Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage shall not exceed 35 percent.

(4)

Yard requirements. The following are the minimum building setbacks as measured from the property line:

a.

Front yard. No less than 30 feet.

b.

Side yard. No less than ten feet.

c.

Rear yard. No less than 30 feet.

(5)

Height. The maximum building height shall be 35 feet.

(6)

Floor area. The minimum floor area shall be 1,000 square feet with a minimum first floor of 800 square feet.

(Ord. No. 227, § 5.54, 9-4-2001)

(a)

Statement of purpose. The "R-3" Two-Family Residential District is composed of lands within the city devoted to detached and attached single-family and two-family dwellings on smaller lots. The intent is to provide for a range of housing types with an overall density of less than six units per acre. While two-family units are permitted, the minimum lot area is larger in order to remain within this density standard.

(b)

Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted by right within this district:

(1)

Single-family dwellings.

(2)

Two-family dwellings.

(3)

Accessory buildings and uses.

(4)

Family care home.

(c)

Special exception uses. The following uses are permitted within this district subject to obtaining a special use permit for their approval:

(1)

Home occupations.

(2)

Planned unit development limited to residential development with a density of less than six units per acre.

(3)

Group care home.

(4)

Bed and breakfast inn.

(5)

Churches, parochial or private schools or similar uses of a nonprofit nature.

(d)

Site development regulations. The following dimensional standards shall be met related to the development or redevelopment of permitted or special uses within this district:

(1)

Lot area. The minimum lot area shall be 8,000 square feet for single-family dwellings and 16,000 square feet for two-family dwellings.

(2)

Lot width. The minimum lot width shall be 66 feet for single-family dwellings and 100 feet for two-family dwellings.

(3)

Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage shall be 50 percent for a single-family dwelling and 40 percent for a two-family dwelling.

(4)

Yard requirements. The following are minimum building setbacks as measured from the property line:

a.

Front yard. Not less than 30 feet.

b.

Side yard. Not less than ten feet.

c.

Rear yard. Not less than 30 feet.

(5)

Height. The maximum height shall be 35 feet.

(6)

Floor area. The minimum floor area shall be 1,000 square feet for a single-family dwelling and 800 square feet for each two-family dwelling unit. The minimum first floor shall be 800 square feet.

(Ord. No. 227, § 5.55, 9-4-2001; Ord. No. 0248, § II, 1-16-2007)

(a)

Statement of purpose. The "R-4" Multiple-Family Residential is composed of lands within the city that are devoted to higher density residential use in a variety of housing types. This includes single-family, two-family and multiple-family dwellings as permitted uses and more transitional uses such as office use by special exception. Residential care facilities, including family care as a permitted use and group homes and limited residential care facilities as special exception uses, are directed into this district based upon this higher density.

(b)

Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted by right within this district:

(1)

Single-family dwellings.

(2)

Two-family dwellings.

(3)

Multiple-family dwellings and Bed and Breakfast operations.

(4)

Accessory buildings and uses.

(5)

Family care home.

(c)

Special exception uses. The following uses are permitted within this district subject to obtaining a special use permit for their approval:

(1)

Office uses.

(2)

Home occupations.

(3)

Group care home.

(4)

Limited residential care facilities.

(5)

Planned unit development, including office and retail uses, subject to the residential density not exceeding eight units per acre.

(6)

Bed and breakfast inn.

(d)

Site development regulations. The following dimensional standards shall be met related to the development or redevelopment of permitted or special uses within this district:

(1)

Lot area. The minimum lot area for a single-family dwelling shall be 8,000 square feet, and 16,000 square feet and for a two-family or multiple-family dwelling. The minimum lot area for a multiple dwelling in excess of four units shall be one acre.

(2)

Lot width. The minimum lot width shall be 66 feet for a single-family dwelling, 100 feet for a two-family dwelling and 132 feet for a multiple-family dwelling.

(3)

Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage shall not exceed 50 percent with this calculated by the total floor area of all floors and buildings in relation to the lot area.

(4)

Yard requirements. The following are minimum building setbacks as measured from the property line:

a.

Front yard. Not less than 30 feet.

b.

Side yard. Not less than ten feet.

c.

Rear yard. Not less than 30 feet.

(5)

Height. The maximum building height shall not exceed four stories or 50 feet.

(6)

Floor area. The minimum floor area shall not be less than 800 square feet for a single-family dwelling, 700 square feet for each two-family dwelling unit and 600 feet for each multiple-family dwelling unit. The minimum first floor area shall be 800 square feet.

(Ord. No. 227, § 5.56, 9-4-2001)

(a)

Statement of purpose. The "R-5" Housing Rehabilitation Overlay District is targeted toward those residential areas within the city where the site development regulations for the underlying zone create substantial nonconformity, limiting the ability to improve or rehabilitate the housing units without multiple variances being granted. This district may be established where it has been determined that at least 50 percent of the units are nonconforming buildings or are located on nonconforming lots. The owners of such units may petition the city to rezone the property or the city may initiate the rezoning based upon the availability of public or private financing to assist in the rehabilitation effort.

(b)

Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted by right within this district:

(1)

Single-family dwellings.

(2)

Two-family dwellings.

(3)

Accessory buildings and uses.

(4)

Family care homes.

(c)

Special exception uses. The following uses are permitted within this district subject to obtaining a special use permit for their approval:

(1)

Multiple-family dwellings.

(2)

Home occupations.

(d)

Site development regulations. The following dimensional standards shall be met related to the development or redevelopment of permitted or special uses within this district:

(1)

The minimum lot area, lot width and yard requirements may be reduced by up to 50 percent of the dimensional standard within the underlying district.

(2)

The maximum lot coverage and building height may be increased by 20 percent of the dimensional standard within the underlying district.

(Ord. No. 227, § 5.57, 9-4-2001)

(a)

Statement of purpose. The "R-6" Mobile Home Park District is composed of lands within the city that are specifically regulated under the State of Michigan Mobile Home Commission Rules, conferred under Public Act No. 86 of 1987 (MCL 125.2301 et seq.).

(b)

Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted by right within this district:

(1)

Mobile or manufactured homes.

(2)

Accessory buildings and uses.

(c)

Special exception uses. None

(d)

Site development regulations. The minimum parcel size for the establishment of this district shall be 20 acres. All other standards shall be based upon the mobile home commission rules.

(Ord. No. 227, § 5.58, 9-4-2001)

(a)

Statement of purpose. The "C-1" General Commercial District is composed of lands within the city that are devoted to more intensive commercial use situated on larger lots outside of, or on the fringe of, the Central Business District (CBD). In some instances, such uses may be compatible with light industrial uses provided sufficient lot area exists for purposes of access, parking and landscaping.

(b)

Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted by right within this district:

(1)

Office uses, that may include some vehicle or equipment storage as part of the business use or service.

(2)

Automobile, trailers, recreational vehicles, watercraft and motorcycle sales and service, including automobile repair, car wash facilities, detailing and similar uses, and sales and service of similar mobile equipment.

(3)

Restaurants, including fast-food or those with drive-in or drive-through facilities, excluding those serving alcoholic beverages.

(4)

Public or community buildings, including schools and playground facilities.

(5)

Limited residential care facilities, subject to required conditions.

(c)

Special exception uses. The following uses are permitted within this district subject to obtaining a special use permit for their approval:

(1)

Gasoline service, convenience store, laundry or dry cleaning or similar uses where oil or gasoline sales, or chemical applications are utilized that may require additional licensing or regulation.

(2)

Lumber yards, contractor establishments, storage facilities or similar uses, including kennels, where outdoor storage of equipment or materials is typical and fencing is utilized for security purposes.

(3)

Restaurants, bars, package liquor sales or similar uses serving or selling alcoholic beverages.

(4)

Shopping centers.

(5)

Full residential care facilities.

(6)

Bed and breakfast inn.

(7)

Hotel or motel.

(d)

Site development regulations. All permitted and special exception uses shall be subject to site plan review and shall adhere to the following requirements:

(1)

Lot area. The minimum lot area shall be 30,000 square feet.

(2)

Lot width. The minimum lot width shall be 150 feet.

(3)

Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage shall be 40 percent.

(4)

Yard requirements. The following are minimum building setbacks as measured from the property line:

a.

Front yard. Not less than 40 feet.

b.

Side yard. Not less than ten feet.

c.

Rear yard. Not less than 30 feet.

(5)

Height. The maximum building height shall not exceed 35 feet.

(Ord. No. 227, § 5.59, 9-4-2001; Ord. No. 240, § 1, 8-18-2005)

(a)

Statement of purpose. The "C-2" Local Commercial District is composed of lands within the city that are devoted to less intensive business uses such as office and retail sales of goods and services. Such uses would include those traditionally found within the Central Business District (CBD) as well as those more compatible with adjoining residential neighborhoods and pedestrian movement. Uses of a more intensive nature, such as gasoline service, are permitted by special exception within this district. This zone also provides for residential use as a special use, with this often established on the second floor above a permitted office or retail use.

(b)

Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted by right within this district:

(1)

Retail sales of goods and services, including, but not limited to, apparel, hardware, floral, jewelry, furniture, drug stores or variety or antique shops.

(2)

Office uses, including medical or dental.

(3)

Personal services such as barber and beauty salons or tanning facilities.

(4)

Financial services including banks, brokerage, insurance or similar uses.

(5)

Food products, sales and service including bakeries, grocery stores or restaurants, provided those serving alcoholic beverages are regulated as special exception uses.

(6)

Electronic or appliance sales and service, including photography, radio and television, heating and cooling, audio or video or similar uses.

(7)

Public or community buildings, including libraries, museums or administrative offices.

(8)

Accessory buildings and uses.

(c)

Special exception uses. The following uses are permitted within this district subject to obtaining a special use permit for their approval:

(1)

Gasoline service, convenience store, laundry and dry cleaning or similar uses where oil or gasoline sales, or chemical applications are utilized that may require additional licensing or regulation.

(2)

Restaurants, bars, package liquor stores or similar uses selling alcoholic beverages through dine-in or take-out services.

(3)

Funeral homes, excluding crematoriums.

(4)

Residential dwelling units, provided such are located in conjunction with an existing business on the same parcel or lot or are located within a commercial district based upon transition to such use.

(5)

Bed and breakfast inn.

(6)

Hotel or motel.

(d)

Site development regulations. All permitted and special exception uses shall be subject to site plan review and shall follow those standards as well as regulations concerning parking, lighting and signage. No minimum lot area or lot width standards are established based upon the historic pattern of attached commercial buildings within this district.

(Ord. No. 227, § 5.60, 9-4-2001)

(a)

Statement of purpose. The "I-1" Restricted Industrial District is composed of lands within the city that are devoted to businesses of a more intensive commercial nature or of a light industrial nature. Such uses include those that are directed at storage or warehouse facilities rather than manufacturing or assembly.

(b)

Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted by right within this district:

(1)

Warehouse and storage facilities, including mini-storage, provided there is no outdoor storage of equipment or materials.

(2)

Distribution and trucking facilities.

(3)

Sales of a wholesale or retail nature, including greenhouses, nurseries and landscape businesses. Where such use is included with another permitted use, access and parking associated with customer service shall be separate and indicated on the required site plan.

(c)

Special exception uses. The following uses are permitted in this district subject to obtaining a special use permit for their approval:

(1)

Lumber yards, contractor's establishment, storage facilities or similar uses where outdoor storage of equipment or materials is typical and fencing is utilized for security purposes.

(2)

Light assembly of products, provided such use does not extend beyond the purpose or intent of this district and is not a permitted or special exception use within the I-2 Manufacturing District.

(3)

Adult entertainment uses.

(4)

Telecommunication towers.

(5)

Agri-business.

(d)

Site development regulations. The following dimensional standards shall be met as follows:

(1)

Lot area. The minimum lot area shall be one acre.

(2)

Lot width. The minimum lot width shall be 200 feet.

(3)

Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage shall not exceed 50 percent.

(4)

Yard requirements. The following are minimum building setbacks as measured from the property line:

a.

Front yard. Not less than 50 feet.

b.

Side yard. Not less than 20 feet.

c.

Rear yard. Not less than 40 feet.

(5)

Height. The maximum building height shall be 35 feet.

(Ord. No. 227, § 5.61, 9-4-2001)

(a)

Statement of purpose. The "I-2" Manufacturing District is composed of lands within the city that are devoted to more intensive industrial pursuits, including manufacturing, assembly and related production facilities.

(b)

Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted by right within this district:

(1)

Any permitted use within the I-1 Restricted Industrial District.

(2)

Light manufacturing facilities, including those uses that operate without excessive noise or odor and that regular business hours are less than 12 hours per day.

(c)

Special exception uses. The following uses are permitted within this district subject to obtaining a special use permit for their approval:

(1)

Manufacturing and assembly facilities, including those that operate two or more shifts on a regular basis.

(2)

Junk yards or similar facilities that include outdoor storage of materials or equipment not utilized within other permitted uses.

(3)

Lumber yards, contractor's establishment, storage facilities or similar uses where outdoor storage of equipment and materials is typical and fencing is utilized for security purposes.

(d)

Site development regulations. Shall meet the requirements within the I-1 Restricted Industrial District.

(Ord. No. 227, § 5.62, 9-4-2001)