The LDR - Low-Density Residential District is intended to provide larger lots for traditional single-dwelling unit homes while permitting two-unit dwellings on corner lots that meet the district's minimum lot and width standards as a flexible bonus. Typical single-unit lots would be at least 4,000 square feet and have at least a 40-foot frontage, while a two-unit comer lot must be at least 8,000 square feet and have at least a 65-foot-wide frontage. The basis for determining this district's minimum lot width and area was developed using data from many platted traditional neighborhoods in the City of Ionia. The LDR also intends to allow for infill development, recognizing the need for increased housing opportunities in the City. This intended infill development will be permissible on vacant and larger existing lots that may be subdivided to meet the minimum lot area and width requirement outlined above.

(Ord. 588. Passed 7-2-24.)

   (a)   Detached single-unit dwellings for a single-family.

   (b)   Attached single-unit dwellings of no greater than two units (duplexes) on corner lots of no less than 8,000 square feet in area and at least a 65-feet lot frontage width. Each dwelling unit shall be used only by one family.

   (c)   Government parks and other publicly owned recreational facilities.

   (d)   Private pre-schools or elementary schools.

   (e)   Child Care Family Homes (as defined by the State of Michigan and in this code).

   (f)   State-licensed Adult Foster Care Homes (as defined by the State of Michigan and this code).

   (g)   Government or nonprofit institutional cemeteries that lawfully existed before the adoption of this Zoning Ordinance.

   (h)   Utilities and Essential services.

   (i)   Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU).

   (j)   Accessory buildings, structures, and uses conforming with the regulations of Section 1286.01 customarily incidental and subordinate to uses in the LDR - Low-Density Residential Ordinance.

(Ord. 588. Passed 7-2-24.)

   The following land uses may be allowed as a special land use in the Low-Density Residential District subject to the procedures and standards of Chapter 1274.

   (a)   Places of public assembly.

   (b)   Private intermediate or high schools.

   (c)   Privately owned and operated recreational facilities.

   (d)   Institutional recreation centers.

   (e)   Nursing homes, homes for the aged, and retirement housing communities (defined by the State of Michigan and this code).

   (f)   Bed and Breakfasts meeting requirements of Section 1274.09 (defined by the State of Michigan and this code).

   (g)   Child Care Group Homes (defined by the State of Michigan and this code).

   (h)   Adult Group Foster Care Homes (defined by the State of Michigan and this code).

   (i)   Communication towers (defined by the State of Michigan and this code).

   (j)   Funeral Homes.

   (k)   Transitional Housing.

(Ord. 588. Passed 7-2-24.)

   (a)   See Appendix I, Schedule of Regulations, which defines the permitted height and bulk of buildings, the minimum size of lots permitted, setbacks, and other requirements.

   (b)   All buildings hereafter constructed or enlarged in the Low-Density Residential District shall comply with the requirements of Appendix I, Schedule of Regulations, applicable to property located in the Low-Density Residential District.

(Ord. 588. Passed 7-2-24.)