Grosse Pointe Park is divided into the following zoning districts, which are known by the following respective abbreviations and intent statements:

(Ord. No. 244 meeting, § 3(Exh. A), 12-9-2024)

The areas and boundaries establishing Grosse Pointe Park's zoning districts are hereby established as shown on the zoning map, which accompanies this zoning appendix, and which the zoning map with all notations, references, and other information shown thereon is as much a part of this appendix as if fully described herein. The zoning map is certified as the official copy by the City Clerk and on display at City Hall.

(Ord. No. 244 meeting, § 3(Exh. A), 12-9-2024)

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of a district on the zoning map, the following rules apply:

A)

Boundaries following the centerlines of streets, or alleys, are construed as following such centerlines.

B)

Boundaries following platted or unplatted lot lines are construed as following such lot lines.

C)

Boundaries following the boundaries of the City are construed as following such boundaries.

D)

Boundaries parallel to, extensions of, or perpendicular to, features indicated in the above subsections A—C are so construed. Distances not specifically indicated on the zoning map are determined by the map scale.

E)

In other circumstances not clearly covered above by subsections A—D, the Director of Public Services determines the boundaries by applying the criteria for such determination for subsections A—D, or by any other criteria as determined appropriate to construe the boundaries of the district in a reasonable and harmonious manner.

(Ord. No. 244 meeting, § 3(Exh. A), 12-9-2024)

Whenever any park, common area, outlot, street, alley, or other public way is vacated, such property (or portion thereof) is automatically classified in the zoning district of the adjoining property on either side of the vacated property. In the event the vacated property is a zoning district boundary between two or more different districts, the new district boundary is the former centerline of the vacated property.

(Ord. No. 244 meeting, § 3(Exh. A), 12-9-2024)

Whenever land is annexed to the City, the land is automatically assigned the zoning of the district to which it most closely conforms under this appendix. The Planning Commission recommends the most appropriate zoning to the City Council, who determines by resolution the zoning classification(s) into which the property is placed.

(Ord. No. 244 meeting, § 3(Exh. A), 12-9-2024)

Essential services are permitted in all zoning districts and subject to the standards of this zoning appendix and permitted to receive waivers from requirements upon demonstration to the Director of Public Services that the appendix standard in question would inhibit the provision of the essential service to Grosse Pointe Park residents. However, buildings, towers, and substations (such as wastewater treatment facilities, telephone repeater stations, gas, or electric regulator stations, and the like) are not eligible for waivers and limited to the zoning district(s) within which they are authorized in.

(Ord. No. 244 meeting, § 3(Exh. A), 12-9-2024)

A)

Throughout this table, "P" means permitted "Use by Right," and "S" means permitted by "Special Land Use." An asterisk (*) next to the letter indicates that additional use standards must be met.

B)

The Planning Commission has the authority to determine that a use (including a temporary use) not listed within this appendix is similar in character and intensity to the uses permitted in a given district. Uses determined to be similar to uses permitted in a given district are permitted in that district. Uses determined to be similar to uses permitted by special land use are permitted by special land use approval (in accordance with the process established in Article 13, Planning Commission). In determining the "character and intensity" of a use, the Planning Commission must determine that the use is consistent with the uses permitted in the district per the following:

1)

Noise, odor, dust, and vibration.

2)

Traffic generation and the number of people likely to gather onsite.

3)

The scale and massing of buildings.

4)

Impact on natural features and the environment.

5)

Views from adjacent properties.

6)

Duration of uses, if not permanent.

7)

Any other criteria deemed applicable by the Planning Commission.

² See Section 3.13, Short-term rentals, for information on legally conforming short-term rentals in residentials districts.

(Ord. No. 244 meeting, § 3(Exh. A), 12-9-2024)