This article provides a set of procedures and standards for special uses of land or structures, which, because of their unique characteristics, require special consideration in relation to the welfare of adjacent properties and the community as a whole. The regulations and standards, herein, are designed to allow, on one hand, practical latitude for the applicant, but at the same time maintain adequate provision for the protection of the health, safety, convenience, and general welfare of the City. For purposes of this chapter, all special land uses within each zone district are subject to the conditions and standards of this article.

(Prior Code, § 15.1601; Ord. No. 150, § 16.01, 11-1-1997)

The application for a special land use shall be submitted and processed under the following procedures:

(1)

An application shall be submitted through the zoning administrator on a form for that purpose and shall be accompanied by the payment of a fee as established by the city council and by site plans as specified in section 46-41. In the event that both a rezoning and special land use approval are required, the rezoning shall be completed prior to consideration of the special land use.

(2)

Review procedures are as follows:

a.

The planning commission shall hold a public hearing on the application, providing notice of such hearing in accordance with the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (MCL 125.3101 et seq.).

b.

The planning commission shall review the application and such other information available to it through the public hearing or from any other source, including recommendations or reports from the city planner, city engineer, or other party.

c.

The planning commission shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny the request, and incorporate the basis for the decision into the meeting minutes.

d.

No petition for special land use approval which has been disapproved shall be resubmitted for a period of one year from the date of disapproval, except as may be permitted by the zoning administrator after learning of new and significant facts or conditions which might result in favorable action upon resubmittal.

(3)

A special land use approved pursuant to this chapter shall either be under construction, or operation begun within one year after the date of approval of the special land use, except as noted below:

a.

The planning commission may grant one six-month extension of such time period, provided the applicant requests the extension in writing prior to the date of the expiration of the special land use approval.

b.

The extension shall be approved if the applicant presents reasonable evidence to the effect that said development has encountered unforeseen difficulties beyond the control of the applicant, and the project has a reasonable expectation of proceeding within the extension period.

c.

If neither of the above provisions are fulfilled or the six-month extension has expired prior to construction, the special land use approval shall be null and void.

d.

In no case shall such extension be granted for a forfeited municipal license for a medical marihuana facility or marihuana establishment as required by section 10-204(i) of division I, article V of chapter 10 and section 10-226(j) of division II, article V of chapter 10 of the Code of the City of Greenville respectively.

(4)

The planning commission shall have the authority to revoke any special land use approval after it has been shown, after a public hearing following the procedures of this chapter, that the holder of the approval has failed to comply with any of the applicable requirements in this section, other applicable sections of this chapter, or conditions of the special land use approval.

(Prior Code, § 15.1602; Ord. No. 150, § 16.02, 11-1-1997; Ord. No. 22-01, § 9, 2-1-2022)

The following general standards, in addition to those specific standards established for certain uses, shall be satisfied before the planning commission makes a decision on a special land use application:

(1)

Each application shall be reviewed for the purpose of determining that the proposed special land use complies with division 2 of this article, and in addition, that the special land use will:

a.

Be designed, constructed, operated and maintained so as to be harmonious and appropriate in appearance, with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such a use will not change the essential character of the area in which it is proposed;

b.

Be served adequately by essential public facilities and services such as, but not limited to, highways, streets, police, fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water and sewage facilities;

c.

Not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services;

d.

Not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, and equipment or conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property, or the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, lighting, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, or odors; and

e.

Be consistent with the intent and purposes of the master plan.

(2)

The planning commission may stipulate such additional conditions and safeguards deemed necessary to accomplish the following purposes. Failure to comply with such conditions may result in the revocation of the special land use approval, pursuant to subsection 46-186(4). Conditions imposed shall be those necessary to:

a.

Meet the intent and purpose of this chapter;

b.

Relate to the standards established in this chapter for the land use or activity under consideration;

c.

Ensure compliance with those standards;

d.

Protect the general welfare;

e.

Protect individual property rights; and

f.

Ensure that the intent and objectives of this chapter will be observed.

(Prior Code, § 15.1603; Ord. No. 150, § 16.03, 11-1-1997)

(a)

Any person owning or operating land for which a special land use has been approved shall notify the zoning administrator of any proposed amendment to the approved special land use, any conditions attached to the approval of the special land use and site plan. Any proposed change to the conditions that were attached to the approval of the special land use or any proposed change to the special land use itself shall be reviewed by the planning commission, which shall determine if the proposed changes constitute a major or minor change.

(b)

A major change is defined as a change in the conditions of approval of the special land use which would substantially alter the intensity of the use of the property so as to call into question compliance with the special land use approval standards of section 46-184(1) herein. Examples of a major change may include, but are not limited to, a substantial increase in the hours of operation, a substantial expansion of the land area devoted to outdoor activity, a substantial increase in the number of items displayed or stored outdoors, an increase in the intensity of the use which would substantially increase traffic or a change in the conditions of approval which may result in a substantial adverse impact on nearby residents or property. In addition, a major change would also include expanding the land area that was approved for the existing special land use and expanding the building containing the use if such expansion would increase the intensity of the use.

(c)

Any major change shall be considered in the same manner as set forth in section 46-183 of this chapter which would require a public hearing. A requested change to an approved special land use which is considered to be a minor change may be approved by the planning commission without a public hearing. If the requested change or changes apply only to a component of an approved site plan which is part of an approved special use the requirements of section 46-41(d)(2)c herein shall apply.

(Ord. No. 21-03, § 1, 12-7-2021)

The specific and detailed standards of this division are requirements which must be met by those uses in addition to all other standards and requirements. Those uses specified in this chapter as permitted uses or as special land uses shall be subject to the requirements of the district in which the use is located in addition to all applicable conditions, standards, and regulations as are cited in the following:

(1)

Adult uses.

(2)

Automobile service and repair facilities.

(3)

Banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations, and other similar uses with drive-through facilities.

(4)

Bed and breakfast inns.

(5)

Bulk oil and gasoline distribution.

(6)

Churches, lodges, and private clubs.

(7)

Commercial schools.

(8)

Golf courses.

(9)

Group child care homes.

(10)

Hospitals.

(11)

Hotels and motels.

(12)

Indoor theaters and recreation centers, such as bowling alleys, skating rinks, and other similar uses.

(13)

Junkyards.

(14)

Kennels.

(15)

Museums and libraries.

(16)

Nursing or convalescent homes.

(17)

Open air businesses.

(18)

Parking lots, public or private.

(19)

Personal service establishments.

(20)

Private, noncommercial institutional or community recreation parks and recreation centers.

(21)

Public or private nonprofit schools.

(22)

Restaurants with drive-through facilities.

(23)

Retail businesses exceeding 10,000 square feet gross floor area conducting business entirely within an enclosed building.

(24)

Retail businesses exceeding 250,000 square feet gross floor area conducting business entirely within an enclosed building.

(25)

Adult foster care small group homes for seven to 12 adults, adult foster care large group homes, and homes for the aged.

(26)

Towers in excess of 50 feet in height for commercial wireless telecommunication services.

(27)

Truck and freight terminals.

(28)

Upper story residential dwellings.

(29)

Utility and public service buildings without storage yards.

(30)

Vehicle wash establishments.

(31)

Uses which are industrial in nature, or are similar to one or more of the industrial uses in subsection 46-161(b) or (c), as determined by the planning commission, and which are not specified elsewhere in this chapter.

(32)

Mini-warehouse and self storage facilities.

(33)

Community service centers.

(34)

Plastic injection molding businesses.

(35)

Funeral homes and mortuary establishments including cremation services.

(36)

Gas station/convenience stores with or without restaurants.

(37)

Multiple-family dwellings.

(Prior Code, § 15.1604; Ord. No. 150, § 16.04(A), 11-1-1997; Ord. No. 150-E, 9-21-2004; Ord. No. 15-02, § 2, 5-19-2015; Ord. No. 24-01, § 14, 1-16-2024; Ord. No. 24-09, § 2, 5-7-2024)

The following provisions apply to adult uses:

(1)

This section applies to adult uses. In the development and execution of this section, it is recognized that there are some uses, which, because of their very nature, have serious objectionable operational characteristics, particularly when several such uses are concentrated in certain areas, or when located in proximity to a residential district, thereby having a deleterious effect upon the adjacent areas. Special regulation of these uses is necessary to ensure that these adverse effects will not contribute to the blighting or downgrading of the surrounding neighborhood. The controls of this section are for the purpose of preventing a concentration of these uses within any one area, or to prevent deterioration or blighting of a nearby residential or other neighborhood. These controls do not legitimize activities, which are prohibited in this chapter.

(2)

Adult uses are permitted if:

a.

The use is located within a zoning district where the use requires special land use approval.

b.

The use shall not be located within a 1,000-foot radius of any other adult use, public park, school, child care facility, or church.

c.

For massage parlors, all persons massaging any client or customer must be certified as a massage therapist by the American Massage Therapy Association or be a graduate of a school of massage therapy that is certified by the state, or have such other similar qualifications which must be submitted to and approved by the planning commission. All massage clinics are subject to inspection from time to time by the zoning administrator and shall be required to file reports as may be required by the city, at least annually, as to the names and qualifications of each person who administers massages under the authority or supervision of the massage establishment.

(3)

Establishments where uses subject to the control of this section are located shall not be expanded in any manner without first applying for and receiving the approval of the planning commission, as provided herein. Further, if a use subject to the control of this section is discontinued, the use may not be reestablished without applying for and receiving special land use approval, as required herein.

(4)

Any sign or signs proposed for the adult use business must comply with the requirements of this chapter, and shall not include photographs, silhouettes, drawings, or pictorial representations of any type, nor include any animated illumination or flashing illumination.

(5)

Signs must be posted on both the exterior and interior walls of the entrances, in a location which is clearly visible to those entering or existing the business, and using lettering which is at least two inches in height, stating that:

a.

"Persons under the age of 18 years are not permitted to enter the premises."

b.

"No alcoholic beverages of any type are permitted within the premises unless specifically allowed pursuant to a license duly issued by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission."

(6)

No product for sale or gift, nor any picture or other representation of any product for sale or gift, shall be displayed so that it is visible by a person of normal visual acuity from the nearest adjoining roadway or adjoining property.

(7)

No adult use shall be open for business prior to 10:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. However, employees or other agents or contractors of the business are permitted to be on the premises at other hours for legitimate business purposes such as maintenance, cleanup, preparation, recordkeeping, and similar purposes.

(Prior Code, § 15.1604(A); Ord. No. 150, § 16.04(A), 11-1-1997; Ord. No. 150-E, 9-21-2004)

The following provisions apply to automobile service and repair facilities:

(1)

Minimum lot area shall be 15,000 square feet and minimum lot width shall be 100 feet, or as required by the zoning district in which the use is located, whichever is greater.

(2)

All buildings, structures, and equipment shall be located not less than 30 feet from any right-of-way line and not less than 50 feet from any side or rear lot line abutting a residential district.

(3)

No more than one curb opening shall be permitted for every 75 feet of frontage (or major fraction thereof) along any street, with a maximum of one per street when located on a corner lot.

(4)

No drive or curb opening shall be located nearer than 75 feet to any intersection or more than 25 feet to any adjacent residential district property line. No drive shall be located nearer than 50 feet, as measured along the property line, to any other driveway.

(5)

No driveway shall be permitted where, in the opinion of the planning commission, it may produce a safety hazard to adjacent pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

(6)

A raised curb of six inches in height shall be constructed along the perimeter of all paved and landscaped areas.

(7)

All areas not paved or occupied by buildings or structures shall be landscaped.

(8)

All lubrication equipment, hydraulic hoists, and pits shall be enclosed entirely within a building. All gasoline pumps shall be located not less than 50 feet from any lot line and shall be arranged so that motor vehicles shall not be supplied with gasoline or serviced while parked upon or overhanging any public sidewalk, street or right-of-way.

(9)

When adjoining a residential district, landscaping shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of subsection 46-257(e).

(10)

All outside storage areas for trash, used tires, auto parts and similar items shall be enclosed by a six-foot high, sight-obscuring wall or fence. No such outside storage area shall exceed an area of 200 square feet. Outside parking of a maximum of five disabled, wrecked, or partially dismantled vehicles shall be permitted for a period not exceeding five days.

(11)

The rental of trucks, trailers, and any other vehicles on the premises is expressly prohibited without specific approval by the planning commission. If such use is permitted, proper screening, landscaping, and additional parking area shall be provided in accordance with the requirements set forth by the planning commission.

(12)

The nearest portion of any lot used for this special land use shall be at least 300 feet from an entrance or exit to any property containing a public library, public or private school, playground, play field, park, church or hospital.

(13)

Where applicable, vehicle queuing space shall be provided in front of each service bay for at least two vehicles.

(Prior Code, § 15.1604(B); Ord. No. 150, § 16.04(B), 11-1-1997; Ord. No. 150-E, 9-21-2004; Ord. No. 25-01, § 1, 5-6-2025)

The following provisions apply to banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations, and other similar uses with drive-through facilities:

(1)

Sufficient space shall be provided to accommodate all vehicles queuing on the property, so that no vehicles are required to wait on an adjoining street or alley to enter the site.

(2)

Public access to the site shall be located at least 50 feet from any intersection as measured from the nearest right-of-way line to the nearest edge of said access.

(3)

Outdoor speakers for the drive-through facility shall be located in a way that minimizes sound transmission toward neighboring property and uses.

(Prior Code, § 15.1604(C); Ord. No. 150, § 16.04(C), 11-1-1997; Ord. No. 150-E, 9-21-2004)

The following provisions apply to bed and breakfast inns:

(1)

Such uses shall only be established in a detached single-family dwelling.

(2)

The bed and breakfast inn shall be the principal residence of the operator.

(3)

The total number of guest rooms in the establishment shall not exceed three, plus one additional guest room for each 10,000 square feet or fraction thereof by which the lot area of the use exceeds one acre. The planning commission may establish a maximum number of guest rooms.

(4)

Meals may be served only to the operator's family, employees, and overnight guests.

(Prior Code, § 15.1604(D); Ord. No. 150, § 16.04(D), 11-1-1997; Ord. No. 150-E, 9-21-2004)

The following provisions apply to bulk oil and gasoline distribution:

(1)

Access driveways shall be located no less than 100 feet from the centerline of the intersection of any street or any other driveway.

(2)

The principal and accessory buildings and structures shall not be located within 800 feet of any residential district or use.

(3)

Adequate spill collection and containment facilities shall be provided around all storage and pump areas.

(Prior Code, § 15.1604(E); Ord. No. 150, § 16.04(E), 11-1-1997; Ord. No. 150-E, 9-21-2004)

The following provisions apply to churches, lodges, and private clubs:

(1)

Minimum lot width shall be 200 feet.

(2)

Minimum lot area shall be two acres, plus an additional 15,000 square feet for each 100 seats of seating capacity or fraction thereof in excess of 100, or the lot area required by the district in which it is located, whichever is greater.

(Prior Code, § 15.1604(F); Ord. No. 150, § 16.04(F), 11-1-1997; Ord. No. 150-E, 9-21-2004)

Public access to the site of a commercial school shall be located at least 50 feet from any intersection as measured from the nearest right-of-way line to the nearest edge of said access.

(Prior Code, § 15.1604(G); Ord. No. 150, § 16.04(G), 11-1-1997; Ord. No. 150-E, 9-21-2004)

The following provisions apply to golf courses:

(1)

Minimum lot size shall be 40 acres.

(2)

The main and accessory buildings shall be set back at least 75 feet from all property and right-of-way lines.

(3)

Retail sales to guests and visitors only may be permitted. There shall be no externally visible evidence of a commercial activity, however incidental.

(Prior Code, § 15.1604(H); Ord. No. 150, § 16.04(H), 11-1-1997; Ord. No. 150-E, 9-21-2004)

The following provisions apply to group child care homes:

(1)

An outdoor recreation area shall be provided at a ratio of 150 square feet for each client served and shall be enclosed with fencing having a minimum height of four feet.

(2)

Off-street parking shall be provided for family members and employees of the facility. Client pickup and drop-off areas shall be located in such a manner that vehicles do not stop in the travel lane of the adjacent roadway and vehicles are not required to back into the roadway.

(3)

The property and residence exterior shall be maintained in a manner compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.

(4)

The facility shall be in compliance with all applicable state licensing requirements.

(Prior Code, § 15.1604(I); Ord. No. 150, § 16.04(I), 11-1-1997; Ord. No. 150-E, 9-21-2004)

The following provisions apply to hospitals:

(1)

Minimum lot area shall be ten acres and minimum lot width shall be 200 feet.

(2)

At least one property line shall abut an arterial or collector street, as designated by the master plan. The ingress and egress for off-street parking facilities for guests, patients, employees and staff shall be directly from said street.

(3)

All main and accessory buildings shall be set back at least 30 feet from any property line.

(4)

Ambulance and emergency entrance areas shall be visually screened from the view of adjacent residential uses by a structure or sight-obscuring wall or fence of six feet or more in height. Access to and from the ambulance and delivery area shall be directly from an arterial or collector street, as designated by the master plan.

(5)

No power plant, laundry, or loading area shall be located nearer than 100 feet to any adjacent residential district or use.

(6)

No more than 30 percent of the gross site area shall be occupied by buildings, excluding parking structures.

(Prior Code, § 15.1604(J); Ord. No. 150, § 16.04(J), 11-1-1997; Ord. No. 150-E, 9-21-2004)

The following provisions apply to hotels and motels:

(1)

Drive openings shall be located so as not to conflict with access or traffic flow to adjacent uses or streets.

(2)

The required front yard shall be landscaped and kept free of parking and aisles, except for necessary drive openings.

(3)

Each guest unit shall contain a minimum of 250 square feet of gross floor area.

(4)

A minimum lot area of one acre is required together with a minimum lot width of 150 feet, and there shall be no less than 800 square feet of lot area per guest unit.

(Prior Code, § 15.1604(K); Ord. No. 150, § 16.04(K), 11-1-1997; Ord. No. 150-E, 9-21-2004)

The following provisions apply to indoor theaters and recreation centers, such as bowling alleys, skating rinks, and other similar uses:

(1)

Driveways serving the site shall be located at least 100 feet from any intersection (measured from the nearest right-of-way line to the nearest edge of said access).

(2)

The main and accessory buildings shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from any residential district or use property line.

(3)

All uses shall be conducted completely within a fully enclosed building.

(Prior Code, § 15.1604(L); Ord. No. 150, § 16.04(L), 11-1-1997; Ord. No. 150-E, 9-21-2004)

The following provisions apply to junkyards:

(1)

Minimum lot area shall be five acres.

(2)

The storage area shall be screened from view around the entire periphery by a sight-obscuring wall or fence not less than seven feet in height meeting the requirements of subsection 46-257(c)(3). Said wall or fence shall be of sound construction, painted and otherwise finished neatly and inconspicuously.

(3)

The area upon which junk materials are stored, including the main and accessory buildings, shall be located not closer than 500 feet to any public building, church, hospital, park, child care center, or school, or closer than 100 feet to any residential district or use.

(4)

All buildings shall be set back not less than 50 feet from any property line. Fenced areas shall not be located closer than 150 feet from any right-of-way line and 50 feet from any other property line. Such required setback areas shall be planted with trees, grass, and shrubs to minimize the appearance of the installation.

(5)

No storage shall be permitted outside the required fenced area and no materials shall be stacked higher than such fence.

(6)

All batteries, chemicals, and other toxic or hazardous substances shall be removed from vehicles and other junk materials and stored or disposed of in accordance with applicable state or federal regulations.

(Prior Code, § 15.1604(M); Ord. No. 150, § 16.04(M), 11-1-1997; Ord. No. 150-E, 9-21-2004)

The following provisions apply to kennels:

(1)

Buildings wherein animals are kept, dog runs, and/or exercise areas shall not be located nearer than 100 feet to any adjacent occupied dwelling or any adjacent building used by the public, and shall not be located in any required front, rear or side yard setback area.

(2)

All principal use activities shall be conducted within a totally enclosed main building.

(3)

The minimum lot size shall be two acres.

(Prior Code, § 15.1604(N); Ord. No. 150, § 16.04(N), 11-1-1997; Ord. No. 150-E, 9-21-2004)

The following provisions apply to museums and libraries:

(1)

Public access to the site shall be located at least 50 feet from any intersection, measured from the nearest right-of-way line to the nearest edge of said access.

(2)

The main and accessory buildings shall be located, a minimum of 100 feet from any residential district or use.

(3)

All uses shall be conducted completely within a fully enclosed building.

(Prior Code, § 15.1604(O); Ord. No. 150, § 16.04(O), 11-1-1997; Ord. No. 150-E, 9-21-2004)

The following provisions apply to nursing or convalescent homes:

(1)

The minimum lot size shall be three acres in the R-3 Zone and one acre in all other zones where such uses are permitted.

(2)

Exits from the facility shall be monitored at all times by the owner/operator and measures established to prevent unattended residents from leaving the building and premises. The owner/operator shall provide as part of the application materials a written description of how this will be accomplished. The planning commission may impose conditions to further ensure that unattended residents cannot leave the facility as a safeguard for their own protection and that of nearby residents.

(Prior Code, § 15.1604(P); Ord. No. 150, § 16.04(P), 11-1-1997; Ord. No. 150-E, 9-21-2004; Ord. No. 14-02, § 4, 12-2-2014)

The following provisions apply to open air businesses:

(1)

Minimum lot area shall be one acre and minimum lot width shall be 200 feet.

(2)

The planning commission may require a six-foot-high fence or wall to be constructed along the rear and/or sides of the lot to keep trash, paper, and other debris from blowing off the premises.

(3)

Open air businesses shall comply with all applicable health department regulations regarding sanitation and general health conditions.

(4)

The lot area used for parking shall be hard-surfaced and the display or storage areas shall be provided with a permanent, durable, and dustless surface, and shall be graded and drained so as to dispose of all surface water.

(5)

Ingress and egress shall be provided as far as practicable from two intersecting streets and shall be at least 100 feet from an intersection.

(6)

In the case of a plant materials nursery:

a.

The storage or materials display areas shall meet all the yard setback requirements applicable to any building in the district.

b.

All loading activities and parking areas shall be provided on the same premises (off-street).

c.

The storage of any soil, fertilizer, or similar loosely packaged materials shall be sufficiently contained to prevent any adverse effect upon adjacent properties.

(7)

No display area shall be located within the required front yard.

(Prior Code, § 15.1604(Q); Ord. No. 150, § 16.04(Q), 11-1-1997; Ord. No. 150-E, 9-21-2004)

In addition to the requirements of section 46-258, public access to the site of public or private parking lots shall be located at least 50 feet from any intersection as measured from the nearest right-of-way line to the nearest edge of said access.

(Prior Code, § 15.1604(R); Ord. No. 150, § 16.04(R), 11-1-1997; Ord. No. 150-E, 9-21-2004)

Where the site of a personal service establishment abuts a residential district or use, a greenbelt shall be provided along such property line, in accordance with the requirements of subsection 46-257(e).

(Prior Code, § 15.1604(S); Ord. No. 150, § 16.04(S), 11-1-1997; Ord. No. 150-E, 9-21-2004)

The following provisions apply to the plastic injection molding business:

(1)

The minimum lot size shall be one acre with a minimum of 100 feet of lot width.

(2)

The lot shall have the required minimum lot width on a city designated truck route. The driveways which are used by trucks to enter and leave the site shall be located on the street designated as the truck route.

(3)

The use shall be conducted wholly within a completely enclosed building, except that any outside storage of materials shall comply with the requirements of subsection 46-161(6).

(4)

The lot shall be served by public water and sanitary sewer.

(5)

The exterior of that part of the building which faces a public street shall be constructed with materials which match or are similar to the exterior building materials of nearby principal commercial buildings.

(6)

Loading areas shall not be located on that side of the building which abuts a residential zone unless screening is provided which in the opinion of the planning commission provides an adequate screen and buffer for persons residing in the residential zone.

(7)

All exterior lights including those attached to a building shall be equipped with cut-off fixtures to direct light downward.

(Ord. No. 150-I, § 3(16.04AH), 4-3-2007)

The following provisions apply to private, noncommercial institutional or community recreation parks and recreation centers:

(1)

Minimum lot size shall be three acres. The lot shall provide direct vehicular access to a public street.

(2)

Public rest rooms, housed in all-weather structures, containing adequate water outlet, waste container, and toilets shall be provided.

(3)

No commercial, for-profit enterprise shall be permitted to operate on the lot.

(4)

All principal buildings or outdoor activity areas shall be set back at least 75 feet from any property line.

(Prior Code, § 15.1604(T); Ord. No. 150, § 16.04(T), 11-1-1997; Ord. No. 150-E, 9-21-2004)

The following provisions apply to public or private nonprofit schools:

(1)

Minimum site size for elementary schools shall be 20 acres, middle schools shall be 30 acres, and high schools shall be 40 acres.

(2)

Minimum lot width of 200 feet abutting an arterial or collector street as designated in the master plan, and at least one means of ingress and egress shall be located on such street.

(3)

Athletic fields shall not be located closer than 200 feet from any property line abutting a residential district or use.

(4)

A greenbelt may be required in accordance with the requirements of subsection 46-257(e).

(Prior Code, § 15.1604(U); Ord. No. 150, § 16.04(U), 11-1-1997; Ord. No. 150-E, 9-21-2004)

The following provisions apply to restaurants with drive-through facilities:

(1)

The main and accessory buildings shall be set back a minimum of 50 feet from any adjacent right-of-way or property line of any residential district or use.

(2)

Public access to the site shall be located at least 50 feet from any intersection as measured from the nearest right-of-way line to the nearest edge of said access.

(3)

Where the site abuts a residential district or use, landscaping may be required in accordance with the requirements of subsection 46-257(e).

(4)

The site shall be so designed as to provide adequate stacking space for drive-through customers without obstructing access to off-street parking spaces, interfering with traffic circulation through the site, or causing vehicles to queue off the site.

(5)

Outdoor speakers for the drive-through facility shall be located in a way that minimizes sound transmission toward neighboring property and uses.

(Prior Code, § 15.1604(V); Ord. No. 150, § 16.04(V), 11-1-1997; Ord. No. 150-E, 9-21-2004)

The following provisions apply to retail businesses exceeding 10,000 square feet gross floor area but equal to or less than 250,000 square feet gross floor area conducting business entirely within an enclosed building:

(1)

Public access to the site shall be located at least 50 feet from any intersection as measured from the nearest right-of-way line to the nearest edge of said access.

(2)

Any principal building shall be generally compatible, with respect to materials and color, with the surrounding neighborhood.

(3)

The planning commission may require landscaping in accordance with the requirements of subsection 46-257(e) or a six-foot-high fence or wall along the rear and/or sides of the lot to keep trash, paper, and other debris from blowing off the premises.

(4)

No mechanical rooms or loading area shall be located nearer than 100 feet to any residential district or use.

(Prior Code, § 15.1604(W); Ord. No. 150, § 16.04(W), 11-1-1997; Ord. No. 150-E, 9-21-2004)

The following provisions apply to retail businesses exceeding 250,000 square feet gross floor area conducting business entirely within an enclosed building:

(1)

Public access to the site shall be located at least 100 feet from any intersection as measured from the nearest right-of-way line to the nearest edge of said access.

(2)

Any principal building shall have side and rear yard setbacks of at least 50 feet.

(3)

The Planning Commission may require landscaping in accordance with the requirements of subsection 46-257(e) or a six-foot-high fence or wall along the rear and/or sides of the lot to keep trash, paper, and other debris from blowing off the premises.

(4)

No mechanical rooms or loading area shall be located nearer than 100 feet to any residential district or use.

(5)

Any loading area facing a residential district or use shall be screened by a major buffer, as defined by subsection 46-257(b). Loading areas shall not be located within any required yard and may not be located in the front yard.

(6)

Any lot on which such use is conducted shall have at least 300 feet of frontage on an arterial street as designated by the master plan.

(Prior Code, § 15.1604(X); Ord. No. 150, § 16.04(X), 11-1-1997; Ord. No. 150-E, 9-21-2004)

The following provisions apply to adult foster care small group homes for seven to 12 adults, adult foster care large group homes, and homes for the aged:

(1)

The facility shall be located on a lot that meets the minimum dimensional requirements for the district in which it is located.

(2)

The facility shall not be located on a lot that has frontage on Lafayette Street north of Benton Street.

(3)

The facility shall be located not closer than 800 feet to any of the following facilities, as measured from the property lines:

a.

A licensed group child care home.

b.

Another licensed adult foster care small group home for seven to 12 adults, adult foster care large group home, or home for the aged.

(4)

The facility shall be located not closer than 1,500 feet to any of the following facilities, as measured from the property lines:

a.

A facility offering substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation service to seven or more people, licensed by the State of Michigan.

b.

A community correction center, residence home, halfway house, or other similar facility which houses an inmate population under the jurisdiction of the Michigan Department of Corrections.

(5)

The facility shall maintain a residential appearance and be consistent in terms of color, building materials, roofline, and architecture with other buildings in the district in which it is located and in the vicinity.

(6)

The facility shall continually have on file with the city documentation of all valid license(s) as required by the State of Michigan.

(7)

In addition to the on-site parking required for the residence itself, the facility shall provide on-site, off-street parking for all employees on a paved driveway or similar facility customary to the district in which it is located.

(8)

The planning commission may require additional landscaping and/or screening beyond what is required by section 46-257 to screen parking areas, outdoor areas, and/or maintain the character of the neighborhood in which it is located.

(Ord. No. 24-01, § 15, 1-16-2024)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 24-01, § 15, adopted Jan. 16, 2024, repealed the former § 46-233 and enacted a new § 46-233 as set out herein. The former § 46-233 pertained to state-licensed residential group home care facilities and derived from Prior Code, § 15.1604(Y); Ord. No. 150, § 16.04(Y), adopted Nov. 1, 1997; and Ord. No. 150-E, adopted Sept. 21, 2004.

The following provisions apply to towers in excess of 50 feet in height for commercial wireless telecommunication services:

(1)

Antennas for commercial wireless telecommunication services shall be required to locate on any existing or approved commercial wireless telecommunication services tower within a one-mile radius of the proposed tower unless one or more of the following conditions exists:

a.

The planned equipment would exceed the structural capacity of the existing or approved tower or building, as documented by a qualified and registered professional engineer, and the existing or approved tower cannot be reinforced, modified, or replaced to accommodate planned or equivalent equipment at a reasonable cost.

b.

The planned equipment would cause interference materially affecting the usability of other existing or planned equipment at the tower or building as documented by a qualified and registered professional engineer, and the interference cannot be prevented at a reasonable cost.

c.

Existing or approved towers and buildings within a one-mile radius cannot accommodate the planned equipment at a height necessary to function reasonably as documented by a qualified and registered professional engineer.

d.

Other unforeseen reasons that make it infeasible to locate the planned equipment upon an existing tower or building.

(2)

Any proposed tower for commercial wireless telecommunication services shall be designed, structurally, electrically, and in all other respects, to accommodate both the applicant's equipment and comparable equipment for at least two additional users. Towers must be designed to allow for future rearrangement of equipment upon the tower and to accept equipment mounted at varying heights.

(3)

Towers for commercial wireless telecommunication services shall be designed to blend into the surrounding environment through the use of color and architectural treatment, except in instances where color is dictated by other state or federal authorities. Towers shall be of a monopole design unless the planning commission determines that an alternative design would better blend into the surrounding environment.

(4)

Any part of the structures or equipment placed on the ground pertaining to the tower for commercial wireless telecommunication services shall be set back for a distance equal to the setbacks for main buildings for the district in which it is located, except that in no case shall such structures or equipment be located less than 25 feet from any adjacent lot line or main building. This provision shall not apply to towers located on existing buildings, towers, or other existing structures. The planning commission may require such structures or equipment on the ground to be screened in accordance with the applicable provisions of section 46-257.

(5)

Towers for commercial wireless telecommunication services shall not be illuminated unless required by other state or federal authorities. No signs or other advertising not related to safety or hazard warnings shall be permitted on any part of the tower or associated equipment or buildings.

(6)

Towers for commercial wireless telecommunication services which are abandoned or unused shall be removed, along with any associated structures or equipment, within 12 months of the cessation of operations, unless a time extension is granted by the zoning administrator. Only one three-month extension shall be permitted and then only if the zoning administrator finds that the owner or former operator of the facility is taking active steps to ensure removal.

(7)

The planning commission shall not approve any tower for commercial wireless telecommunication services any part of which is located within 200 feet of any residential district lot line.

(Prior Code, § 15.1604(X); Ord. No. 150, § 16.04(X), 11-1-1997; Ord. No. 150-E, 9-21-2004)

The following provisions apply to truck and freight terminals:

(1)

Access driveways shall be located no less than 100 feet from the centerline of the intersection of any street or any other driveway.

(2)

Trucks and trailers parked overnight shall be set back from the front lot line a minimum of 100 feet.

(3)

The principal and accessory buildings and structures shall not be located within 200 feet of any residential district or use.

(4)

The lot area used for parking, display, or storage shall be provided with a permanent, durable, and dustless surface, and shall be graded and drained so as to dispose of all surface water.

(5)

Any vehicle or equipment stored outside of an enclosed building shall not extend into any required yard.

(Prior Code, § 15.1604(AA); Ord. No. 150, § 16.04(AA), 11-1-1997; Ord. No. 150-E, 9-21-2004)

Editor's note— Sec. 1 of Ord. No. 14-01, adopted July 15, 2014, deleted § 46-236, which pertained to upper story residential dwellings, and derived from the prior code; Ord. No. 150, adopted Nov. 1, 1997; and Ord. No. 150-E, adopted Sept. 21, 2004.

The following provisions apply to utility and public service buildings without storage yards:

(1)

Any such building shall be generally compatible, with respect to materials and color, with the surrounding neighborhood.

(2)

Any such building shall comply with the setback requirements of the district in which it is located.

(Prior Code, § 15.1604(CC); Ord. No. 150, § 16.04(CC), 11-1-1997; Ord. No. 150-E, 9-21-2004)

The following provisions apply to vehicle wash establishments:

(1)

All washing activities must be conducted within a building.

(2)

Vacuuming activities may not be conducted in the required front yard.

(3)

Ingress to and egress from the building shall be from within the lot and not directly to or from an adjoining street or alley. An alley shall not be used as maneuvering or parking space for vehicles being serviced by the subject facility.

(4)

Sufficient space shall be provided to accommodate all vehicles queuing on the property, so that no vehicles are required to wait on an adjoining street or alley to enter the site.

(Prior Code, § 15.1604(DD); Ord. No. 150, § 16.04(DD), 11-1-1997; Ord. No. 150-E, 9-21-2004)

The following provisions apply to uses which are industrial in nature, or are similar to one or more of the industrial uses in subsection 46-161(b) or (c), as determined by the Planning Commission, and which are not specified elsewhere in this chapter:

(1)

Such uses, including the site plan, which must accompany the special land use request, shall be subject to final approval by the city council following a recommendation from the planning commission. The planning commission shall review the use in accordance with the requirements of article VI of this chapter except that the planning commission shall then make a recommendation to the city council following a public hearing. The council may hold its own public hearing on the proposed use before making its decision. Such decision shall be based on the general standards in subsection 46-184(1) and the council may impose conditions in accordance with subsection 46-184(2) herein.

(2)

The council shall be responsible for extensions or revocations of the special land use approved under this section in accordance with the procedures contained in subsection 46-183(3) and (4).

(3)

All storage of materials and equipment used in the business except vehicles shall be visually screened to a height of at least six feet above the highest elevation of the nearest adjacent road or property bordering the site unless, in the opinion of the planning commission or other approving authority, the material is stored in a manner that it is not readily visible from off site or that the material is located such a substantial distance from adjacent properties and roadways that it is not a visual nuisance as seen from off site. Such screening shall meet the requirements of subsection 46-257(e)(1)—(3).

(4)

In no case shall the outside storage of materials or equipment be stacked higher than the height of the visual screen unless, in the opinion of the planning commission or other approving authority, the material is stored in a manner that it is not readily visible from off site or that the material is located such a substantial distance from adjacent properties and roadways that it is not a visual nuisance as seen from off site.

(Prior Code, § 15.1604(EE); Ord. No. 150, § 16.04(EE), 11-1-1997; Ord. No. 150-E, 9-21-2004)

The following provisions apply to mini-warehouse and self-storage facilities:

(1)

The minimum lot area shall be two acres.

(2)

Units shall be utilized for dead storage only. The use of the units for any residential, commercial, manufacturing, assembly, or repair service or similar use is prohibited.

(3)

Outside storage is prohibited.

(4)

Storage buildings which are to be located on a lot with frontage on M-57 or M-91 shall be set back a minimum of 300 feet from the front lot line along these roads. This setback may be reduced, if in the opinion of the planning commission, the storage buildings are situated or screened by landscaping, topography or other buildings in such a manner that they do not predominate the view along such roadways.

(5)

Storage buildings shall be situated so that doors to the storage units do not face public streets unless such doors are adequately screened as viewed from the street.

(6)

The exterior of self storage buildings shall be constructed with building materials which match or which are similar to the exterior building materials of nearby principal buildings. Self storage buildings shall have pitched roofs and gables.

(7)

An on-site office for the management of the mini-warehouse/self storage facility may be permitted by the planning commission as an accessory use provided that it shall be within a permanent building. A minimum of three parking spaces shall be provided plus one for each employee.

(8)

Parking for the storage units shall be provided within the access aisles abutting the units as follows:

a.

The width of a parking lane shall be a minimum of ten feet.

b.

The driving lane shall be a minimum of 13 feet.

c.

A parking lane shall not be required along those sides of a building which do not have access doors.

(9)

All driveways, parking, loading storage, and vehicular circulation areas shall be paved.

(10)

All exterior lights including those attached to a building shall be equipped with cut-off fixtures to direct light downward.

(11)

The site shall be designed to avoid dead-end access lanes unless there is sufficient room for vehicles to turnaround.

(12)

Fencing of storage buildings shall be as provided in section 46-82 herein.

The following provisions apply to community service centers:

(1)

If short-term housing is offered at the center one person who is an employee or trained volunteer from the center shall be present on the premises to provide supervision at all times. One such supervisory person shall be provided for each ten occupants of the center unless otherwise approved by the planning commission. The maximum number of occupants allowed in a shelter shall not exceed ten occupants unless a need or ability is satisfactorily demonstrated to the planning commission. Such a demonstrated need or ability may be based on the size of the building, number of beds, the training or number of supervisory staff, internal shelter policies or other relevant factors as determined by the planning commission. Any expanded occupancy approved by the planning commission must meet the general special land use requirements of section 46-184 of this chapter.

(2)

The center shall be opened to serve persons at designated hours, as approved by the planning commission so as to discourage loitering, outside the facility. Outside loitering shall not be permitted, and will be a violation of this chapter.

(3)

Community service centers providing short term housing or shelter for homeless or needy persons shall not be open to or utilized by persons who are incarcerated in pre-release, work release, or similar programs.

(4)

The center shall comply with all applicable regulations of the Montcalm County Health Department and the building code for the City of Greenville as well as all federal, state, and local laws.

(5)

Drop-off containers for donated goods may be provided but any goods deposited outside the container shall be removed promptly by the operators of the center and the area kept in a neat and orderly condition.

(6)

The planning commission shall also determine the need for off-street parking spaces based on the number and ages of people permitted to occupy the building, the size of the parcel or lot, its location and the availability of public transit.

(7)

A community service center, which is proposed to occupy an existing building, is exempt from the required site plan submittal requirements of this chapter. However, the applicant shall provide a drawing to scale illustrating the floor plan of the building and of the property illustrating all buildings, off street parking areas and methods to prevent or mitigate any adverse effects on neighboring properties and any improvements on the property. Information on the operation of the center including the number of people proposed to occupy the shelter at any one time must also be submitted.

The following provisions apply to plastic injection molding businesses:

(1)

The minimum lot size shall be one acre with a minimum of 100 feet of lot width.

(2)

The lot shall have the required minimum lot width on a City of Greenville designated truck route. The driveway(s) which are used by trucks to enter and leave the site shall be located on the street designated as the truck route.

(3)

The use shall be conducted wholly within a completely enclosed building except that any outside storage of materials shall comply with the requirements of subsection 46-160(d) herein.

(4)

The lot shall be served by public water and sanitary sewer.

(5)

The exterior of that part of the building which faces a public street shall be constructed with materials which match or are similar to the exterior of the building materials of nearby principal commercial buildings.

(6)

Loading areas shall not be located on that side of the building, which abuts a residential zone unless screening is provided which in the opinion of the planning commission provides an adequate screen and buffer for persons residing in the residential zone.

(7)

All exterior lights including those attached to a building shall be equipped with cut-off fixtures to direct light downward.

The following provisions apply to funeral homes and mortuary establishments including cremation services:

(1)

At least one property line shall abut an arterial or major collector street, as designated by the master plan. The ingress and egress for off-street parking facilities shall be directly from said street.

(2)

All principal and accessory buildings shall be set back at least 50 feet from any property line.

(3)

The minimum lot area shall be two acres.

(4)

The use shall be served by public water and sanitary sewer.

(5)

Parking shall be located to minimize negative impacts on nearby existing or planned residential uses.

(6)

The primary structure shall be designed and constructed to match the form and character of a single-family home.

(7)

Accessory structures should be designed to match the character of the primary structure.

(8)

Landscaping shall be provided along the rear and side lot lines in accordance with the "moderate" buffer standard as set forth in the landscaping and screening section [46-257] of this chapter.

The following provisions apply to uses which are industrial in nature, or are similar to one or more of the industrial uses in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, as determined by the planning commission, and which are not specified elsewhere in this chapter subject to section 46-244 herein.

(1)

Such uses, including the site plan, which must accompany the special land use request, shall be subject to final approval by the city council following a recommendation from the planning commission. The planning commission shall review the use in accordance with the requirements of article VI herein except that the planning commission shall then make a recommendation to the city council following a public hearing. The council may hold its own public hearing on the proposed use before making its decision. Such decision shall be based on the general standards in subsection 46-186(1) herein and the council may impose conditions in accordance with subsection 46-186(2) herein.

(2)

The council shall be responsible for extensions or revocations of the special land use approved under this section in accordance with the procedures contained in subsection 46-183(3) and (4) herein.

(3)

All storage of materials and equipment used in the business except vehicles shall be visually screened to a height of at least six feet above the highest elevation of the nearest adjacent road or property bordering the site unless in the opinion of the planning commission or other approving authority the material is stored in a manner that it is not readily visible from off site or that the material is located such a substantial distance from adjacent properties and roadways that it is not a visual nuisance as seen from off site. Such screening shall meet the requirements of subsection 46-257(e)(1)—(3).

(4)

In no case shall the outside storage of materials or equipment be stacked higher than the height of the visual screen unless in the opinion of the planning commission or other approving authority the material is stored in a manner that it is not readily visible from off site or that the material is located such a substantial distance from adjacent properties and roadways that it is not a visual nuisance as seen from off-site.

The following provisions apply to gas station/convenience stores with or without restaurants:

(1)

Canopies shall comply with the following requirements:

a.

The outside edge of the canopy shall not be located closer than ten feet to any side or rear property line nor closer than 25 feet from each front property line abutting the parcel.

b.

The canopy shall have a minimum clearance height of 14 feet and a maximum overall height of 18 feet.

c.

The clearance height of the canopy shall be posted on all sides from which access is obtained for the canopy.

d.

The support posts for the canopy shall be placed so as not to be a traffic hazard for vehicles using the premises and not in any regularly used portion of the property used by vehicles.

e.

Canopy lighting shall be completely recessed within the canopy so that the light source is not visible from off the site.

f.

Vehicle parking spaces at the pump island may be counted as part of the required parking spaces.

g.

Gasoline pumps and pump islands shall not be located within the required building setbacks.

(Ord. No. 15-02, § 2, 5-19-2015)

The following provisions apply to multiple-family dwellings when located in the C-2 or North Lafayette Zoning District:

(1)

Multi-family dwellings may only be located on properties lying north of the Flat River.

(2)

Not more than four units shall be permitted per building.

(3)

Overall development density shall not exceed eight units per acre

(4)

Principal buildings shall comply with the following architectural standards:

a.

The minimum floor area shall be as required for multiple-family dwellings in the R-3 zoning district.

b.

Scaled elevation drawings depicting architectural features shall be provided. Sites shall be developed so the front of the buildings face the street and off-street parking and/or attached garages shall be located on the interior of the development.

c.

Exterior building materials facing a public or private street, excluding windows, shall consist of brick, stone, wood, vinyl or lap siding, or similar materials with trim and ornamentation consisting of metal, concrete, brick, stone, or wood.

d.

A minimum of 15 percent and a maximum of 50 percent of the front and side façades each shall have transparent non-reflective windows. Windows on upper stories shall be vertical with defined edges.

e.

For rowhouses or townhouses, one entrance facing the street shall be provided for each unit.

f.

Parking for townhouses, rowhouses, and multifamily buildings shall comply with the requirements of section 46-258 herein and shall be located on-site behind the principal building.

g.

Sidewalks shall be constructed on all sides of the property abutting a public street and within the development.

(Ord. No. 24-09, § 3, 5-7-2024)