While the LDR - Low-Density Residential District is intended to maintain similar lot dimensions that follow historical patterns in the City, the MDR - Medium Density Residential District is designed to act as a transitional buffer between the LDR - Low-Density Residential District, the core downtown, and other more densely populated areas of the City. One intention of the MDR- Medium-Density Residential District is to provide a more comprehensive array of housing options on smaller lots, thereby developing a higher dwelling unit density in a smaller area when compared with the LDR Low-Density Residential District. Minimum lot sizes are at least 4,000 square feet and 40 feet wide. Permitted uses include single, two-, and three-unit dwellings, while special land use approval permits attached dwellings of up to 8 units in townhouse formats.

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

   In the MDR- Medium Density Residential District, no building or land shall be used, and no building shall be erected, except for one or more of the following specified uses, unless otherwise provided in this Zoning Code.

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

   (b)   Two-unit dwellings (duplexes). Only one family shall use each unit.

   (c)   Three-unit dwellings (triplexes). Only one family shall use each unit.

   (d)   Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) only if located on a lot containing a detached single-unit dwelling.

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

   (f)   Private pre-schools or elementary schools.

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

   (h)   State-licensed Adult Foster Care Family Homes (as defined by the State of Michigan and this chapter).

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

   (j)   Utilities and Essential services.

   (k)   Accessory buildings, structures, and uses conforming with the regulations of Section 1286.01 customarily incidental and subordinate to permitted uses in the MDR - Medium-Density Residential Ordinance.

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

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

   (a)   Attached single-unit dwellings (i.e., townhomes, etc.) up to eight (8) units per building within 750 feet of the B-2 - Central Business District (see subsection 1250.03(a)).

   (b)   Places of public assembly.

   (c)   Private intermediate or high schools.

   (d)   Private development recreational facilities.

   (e)   Institutional recreation centers.

   (f)   Nursing Homes, Homes for the Aged, and Retirement Housing Communities (defined by the State of Michigan and this code).

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

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

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

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

   (k)   Transitional Housing.

   (l)   Funeral Homes.

(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 Medium-Density Residential District shall comply with the requirements of Appendix I, Schedule of Regulations, applicable to property located in the Medium-Density Residential District.

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