Each use listed in this subchapter, whether permitted by right or subject to approval as a special land use, shall be subject to the site development standards specified, in addition to applicable standards and requirements for the district in which the use is located. These standards are intended to alleviate the impact from a use that is of an area, intensity or type, or that possesses characteristics that are unique or atypical for the district in which the use is allowed. These standards are intended to assure that the uses will be compatible with surrounding land uses and insure the orderly development of the district. Conformance with these standards shall be subject to site plan review. Unless otherwise specified, each use listed in this subchapter shall be subject to all applicable yard, bulk and other standards for the district in which the use is located.

(Ord. 92-005, passed 2-17-92)

   Automobile and/or vehicle sales operations with repair facilities or outdoor sales space shall be subject to the requirements that follow. These requirements shall apply to any operation involving the sale, lease or rental of new or used vehicles, house trailers, recreational vehicles, trucks, and other vehicles.

      (1)   Service activities shall be clearly incidental to the vehicle sales operation.

      (2)   Vehicle service activities shall occur within a completely enclosed building.

      (3)   Partially dismantled vehicles, damaged vehicles, new and used parts, and discarded parts shall be stored within a completely enclosed building.

      (4)   Buildings containing the service operations shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from any abutting residential property line.

      (5)   There shall be no external evidence of the service operations, in the form of dust, odors, or noise, beyond the interior of the service building.

      (6)   Buildings should be oriented so that open bays, particularly for self-serve automobile washes, do not face onto adjacent thoroughfares unless screened by an adjoining lot, building or obscuring wall per §§ 154.100 and 154.101.

(Ord. 92-005, passed 2-17-92; Am. Ord. 08-004, passed 11-5-07) Penalty, see § 154.999

 

      (2)   The lot on which any commercial kennel is located shall have a minimum lot area of one acre. If more than four animals are housed in an outdoor kennel, an additional one acre shall be required for every additional ten animals (or fraction thereof).

      (3)   Buildings in which animals are kept, animal runs, and exercise areas shall not be located in any required front, side, or rear yard setback area, and shall be located at least 100 feet from any dwellings or buildings used by the public on adjacent property.

(Ord. 92-005, passed 2-17-92; Am. Ord. 13-004, passed 5-20-13) Penalty, see § 154.999

   As provided under Public Act 124 of 1992, being M.C.L.A. § 503, senior citizen housing facilities shall be permitted in any R-3, C-1, C-2, C-3 or PD district subject to the following requirements:

   (A)   Shared senior citizen living in a zoning district in which a maximum of four unrelated individuals over the age of 50, with or without spouses, may occupy a single dwelling structure specifically designed for such use. The dwelling shall provide for separate bedrooms and sanitary facilities for each occupant, (e.g. husband and wife constituting one occupant), together with a shared kitchen, dining and living space. A minimum of 250 square feet of private space (bedroom and sanitary facilities) shall be provided for each occupant, together with shared space (kitchen, dining and living) of 200 square feet per occupant. Each shared dwelling unit must be provided with adequate management services to maintain the premises. All dwellings must be compatible with abutting and surrounding single-family dwellings with respect to scale, character, materials and landscaping. “Shared senior citizen living” does not include adult foster care homes.

   (B)   Independent and congregate senior citizen living in any R-3, C-1, C-2, C-3 or PD zoning district as follows:

      (1)   Independent senior citizen living units may include attached or detached condominium dwellings, townhouses, or apartments consistent with all provisions of this section otherwise applicable to such dwellings.

      (2)   Congregate senior citizen living shall consist of dwelling units containing kitchen, sanitary, sleeping and living spaces in addition to common service areas, including, but not limited to, central dining room(s), recreational room(s) and a central lounge.

   (C)   Assisted senior citizen living and convalescent care in any R-3, C-1, C-2, C3 or PD zoning districts, as follows:

(Ord. 92-005, passed 2-17-92; Am. Ord. 02-009, passed 7-1-02; Am. Ord. 22-001, passed 1-24-22) Penalty, see § 154.999

      (1)   Manufactured homes shall comply with the minimum distances specified in R125.1941, Rule 941 of the Michigan Administrative Code.

      (2)   No manufactured home unit shall be located within 50 feet of the right-of-way of a public thoroughfare, or within 35 feet of any other manufactured home park property line.

      (3)   No manufactured home unit exterior wall shall be located within 20 feet of any other manufactured home unit’s exterior wall surface.

         (a)   All interior roadways and driveways shall be hard-surfaced and provided with curbs and gutters. Roadway drainage shall be appropriately assigned such that storm water from the roadway will not drain onto the manufactured home lots.

         (b)   Main access drives shall be no less than 32 feet wide. Secondary access drives shall be no less than 26 feet in width. No parking shall be permitted on any main or secondary access drives.

      (1)   Canopies and awning may be attached to any manufactured home, provided they are in compliance with the Michigan Administrative Code, R125.1941, Rule 941(1)(b)(ii), and provided further that they shall not exceed 12 feet in width or exceed the length or the height of the manufactured home.

      (2)   A building permit shall be required for construction or erection of canopies or awnings, or for construction of any area enclosed by glass, screens, or other material, such that the enclosed area will be used for more than casual warm weather leisure.

      (1)   A parking area surrounded by an obscuring wall, in accordance with §§ 154.100 and 154.101, shall be located within each manufactured home park for the storage of residents’ carrying trailers, boats, snowmobiles, motorized recreational vehicles, and other similar equipment. This equipment shall not be stored elsewhere in the park.

      (2)   Each manufactured home shall be provided with an accessory storage building having at least 80 square feet of floor area for the storage of household items, lawn equipment, and similar possessions.

(Ord. 92-005, passed 2-17-92; Am. Ord. 21-004, passed 2-8-21) Penalty, see § 154.999

   Automobile and/or vehicle rental operations with outdoor rental space shall be subject to the requirements that follow. These requirements shall apply to any operation involving the lease or rental of automobiles and/or vehicles.

(Ord. 08-004, passed 11-5-07) Penalty, see § 154.999

      (7)    Bar/lounge/tavern.

      (8)   Boarding house or rooming house.

      (9)    Cabaret.

      (10)   Massage parlor or massage establishment.

      (11)   Pawn shop or collateral loan or exchange establishments.

      (12)    Public lodging house.

      (13)    Smoke shops.

      (14)    Specially designated distributor’s establishment.

      (15)    Specially designated merchant’s establishment.

      (16)    Hookah Lounge or Club.

(Ord. 92-005, passed 2-17-92; Am. Ord. 96-01, passed 1-15-96; Am. Ord. 97-001, passed 4-7-97 ; Am. Ord. 08-004, passed 11-5-07; Am. Ord. 10-011, passed 10-26-09; Am. Ord. 20-003, passed 7-6-20) Penalty, see § 154.999

   (A)    Home occupations may be permitted as an accessory use in the R-1, One-Family Residential and R-2, Two-Family Residential districts, subject to the following:

      (1)   No employees other than those living on the premises are allowed.

      (2)   Delivery vehicles used to deliver goods to a home occupation are limited to automobiles, passenger vehicles, mail carriers, and express package carriers. Deliveries are limited to an average of once a week.

      (3)   Home occupations are not allowed outside of the interior of a structure. An approved garage or accessory building may also be used for storage of materials, supplies, goods or equipment incidental to the home occupation.

   (B)    The following uses shall be permitted as home occupations:

      (1)   Home offices for such professionals as architects, doctors, brokers, engineers, insurance agents, lawyers, realtors, accountants, writers, salespersons, and similar occupations.

      (2)   Personal services, including hair or nail care, tutoring, music and art classes.

      (3)   Workshops for tailors, dressmakers, milliners, and craft persons, including weaving, lapidary, jewelry making, cabinetry, and wood working.

      (4)   Repair services, limited to watches and clocks, small appliances, computers, electronic devices, and similar small devices.

      (5)   Any home occupation not specifically listed as permitted, may be permitted as a special use subject to the provisions of this section and § 154.415.

   (C)   The following uses are expressly prohibited as a home occupation:

      (1)   Motor vehicle, recreational vehicle and/or boat repair, bump and paint shops, and salvage and/or storage yards.

      (2)   Kennels and/or veterinary clinics.

      (3)   Medical or dental clinics.

      (4)   Retail sales of merchandise.

      (5)   Eating or drinking establishments.

      (6)   Adult uses and sexually oriented businesses.

      (7)   Growing of medical marijuana as a qualified caregiver under the Michigan Marijuana Act, Initiated Law 1 of 2008, being M.C.L.A. §§ 333.26423 et seq.

      (8)   Uses similar to the above listed uses, or any uses that would in the determination of the Community Development Director result in nuisance factors as defined by this section.

   (D)   Home occupations shall not include:

      (1)   Outdoor displays or storage of materials, goods, supplies, or equipment used in the home occupation.

      (2)   The use of machinery or equipment not commonly incidental or accessory to a residential dwelling.

      (3)   Changes or alterations to the character or appearance of the residence.

      (4)   Parking that cannot be accommodated on the site.

      (5)   Signs unless expressly permitted by Chapter 153, Sign Regulations.

(Ord. 09-007, passed 4-20-09; Am. Ord. 11-001, passed 1-10-11)

   (A)   Purpose and intent. It is the intent of this section to provide appropriate locations with reasonable regulations for certain medical marijuana facilities allowed by the Michigan Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act and certain adult use marijuana establishments allowed by the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act. It is the intent of this section to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of persons and property by limiting medical marijuana facilities and adult use marijuana establishments to areas of the M-1 zoning district that are compatible with such uses. Additional regulations in this section are intended to provide reasonable restrictions so that these facilities do not compromise the health, safety, and general welfare of persons in the city, or other uses allowed in the M-1 zoning district or adjacent zoning district.

      (1)   Medical marijuana safety compliance facilities;

      (2)   Medical marijuana secure transporters;

      (3)   Adult use marijuana microbusiness;

      (4)   Adult use marijuana microbusiness Class A;

      (5)   Adult use marijuana secure transporter;

      (6)   Adult use marijuana safety compliance facility;

      (7)    Adult use marijuana event organizer;

      (8)    Adult use temporary marijuana event;

      (9)   Adult use designated consumption lounge; and

      (10)   Adult use excess marijuana grower.

      (4)   Adult use marijuana growers, Class A growers, Class B growers and Class C growers.

      (1)   Medical marijuana facilities and adult use marijuana establishments are only authorized in the M-1 zoning district with special use approval.

         (a)   All buildings on a lot containing a medical marijuana facility and/or an adult use marijuana establishment must be located at least 300 feet from Ford Road, measured from the right-of-way of Ford Road to the nearest building.

         (b)   All lots containing a medical marijuana facility and/or an adult use marijuana establishment must be located at least 265 feet from Ford Road, measured from the right-of-way of Ford Road to the nearest lot line of the medical marijuana facility and/or an adult use marijuana establishment.

   (E)    Requirements applicable to all medical marijuana grow operations and/or adult use marijuana grow operations.

      (1)   The following requirements apply to all medical marijuana grow operations and/or adult use marijuana grow operations:

         (a)   Shall be located in the M-1, Light Industrial zoning district.

         (b)   Shall meet all the separation distance requirements of division (D)(1) of this section.

         (a)   For large developments, cluster buildings to allow for shared circulation and parking, easy access to common outdoor spaces and promote pedestrian safety.

         (b)   Building density should fit within the surrounding area.

         (c)   Create a strong street wall or comply with setback requirements of the district.

         (d)   Provide clear building and site signage. All signage (including wayfinding, directory and wall signs) shall have a unified design theme.

         (e)   Illuminate all parking areas, entrances and walkways to improve safety. All lighting shall be directed away from the street and avoid spillover impacts onto adjacent properties. Light sources should be integrated within the building and shielded to reflect down onto the ground.

         (a)   All buildings shall be compatible in scale, massing and style with structures in the area.

         (b)   Vary and articulate all facades to avoid large monotonous walls. Where the building mass cannot be broken up, building walls may be articulated through the use of texture, color material changes or other façade treatments. Entrance facades shall have a high level of detail. Entranceways shall be emphasized through special design to highlight the entrance location to include, awnings, porches or porticos.

         (c)   Brick shall be the primary wall covering with variations of design and layout to enhance the exterior of the building.

         (d)   Use of quality building materials that convey a sense of permanence.

         (a)   Parking areas shall have a three foot high (as measured from grade) brick walls that shield the parking lot from the public right of way.

         (b)   Any fencing on the lot shall not exceed six feet in height (as measured from grade) unless otherwise required by the Cannabis Regulatory Agency or its successors and be decorative aluminum or steel fencing. There shall be no razor wire or barbed wire on the site.

         (c)   All fencing shall be located in the rear or side of the lot and building. No front yard fences are permitted.

         (d)   Landscaping shall be compatible with and integrated with the building and suitable to the functions of the space. A narrow row of landscaping is prohibited. The site shall be maximized to include landscaped areas.

         (e)   Provide canopy trees in planting areas and parking areas.

         (f)   Foundation plantings are required and to include a mix of evergreen and perennial plantings.

         (g)   Automatic irrigation is required in all landscaped and grass areas.

         (h)   Landscape plans shall be completed by a registered Landscape Architect.

         (a)   Orient buildings to take advantage of passive heating, cooling and daylighting opportunities.

         (b)   Integrate solar panels to offset on-site energy needs.

         (c)   Employ stormwater management solutions such as green roofs, permeable pavement, underground retention and bioswales.

         (a)   Integrate Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles in the site and building design consistent with the Cannabis Regulatory Agency or its successor's guidelines. The design will include the five elements of CPTED:   

            1.   Natural access control;

            2.   Natural surveillance;

            3.   Territoriality;

            4.   Activity support; and

            5.   Maintenance.

(Ord. 10-016, passed 6-7-10; Am. Ord. 17-002, passed 9-25-17; Am. Ord. 18-002, passed 2-5-18; Am. Ord. 18-022, passed 9-24-18; Am. Ord. 18-024, passed 12-3-18; Am. Ord. 20-007, passed 11-23-20; Am. Ord. 24-010, passed 10-28-24; Am. Ord. 25-005, passed 7-21-25)

   (A)   Location. Outdoor seating and dining areas shall be located immediately adjacent to the establishment with which it is associated. Outdoor seating and dining areas shall not encroach upon any public right-of-way. A minimum of five feet of sidewalk shall be maintained free of tables and other encumbrances.