The intent of the single-family residential districts is to provide areas of the township for the construction and continued use of single-family dwellings within stable neighborhoods. The two single-family residential districts have different minimum area, density, and building placement requirements to provide different housing types to accommodate the varied needs of the population.

The regulations in this article are intended to promote development that preserves the physical characteristics of the land and natural environment to the maximum extent possible, thereby retaining the rural-like features of the township. It is further the intent of this district to prohibit multiple-family, office, business, commercial, or industrial use of the land, and to prohibit any other use which would substantially interfere with development of or quality of life in this district.

It is intended that developments in this district be designed to preserve significant natural features. Preservation of open space, protection of flood-prone areas, protection of wooded areas, and preservation of other natural features is encouraged.

A.

Principal uses and structures. In all areas zoned R-0.5, single-family residential, no building shall be erected, used, or structurally altered, nor shall the land or premises be used in whole or in part, except for one or more of the following principal permitted uses:

1.

Single-family detached dwellings.

2.

Open space preservation option, pursuant to section 19.03, subsection F.

3.

Publicly owned or controlled parks and recreation facilities.

4.

Parks owned or controlled by a private entity, such as a homeowners' associations.

5.

Manufactured homes, subject to the provisions in section 12.04.

6.

State licensed residential facilities, subject to the regulations in Section 206 of Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended, which are permitted in all residential zones and not subject to a special use permit different from those required for other dwellings of a similar density.

7.

Home occupations, subject to the provisions in section 12.05.

8.

Roof-mounted small wind energy systems, subject to the standards in section 19.02, subsection KK.

9.

Essential services, subject to the provisions in section 12.14.

10.

Uses and structures accessory to the above, subject to the provisions in article 18.00.

B.

Special land uses. The following uses may be permitted by the township board, subject to: The conditions specified for each use; review and approval of the site plan by the planning commission and township board; any special conditions imposed by the planning commission or township board that are necessary to fulfill the purposes of this Ordinance; and, the provisions set forth in article 6.00:

1.

An accessory apartment subject to the provisions in section 19.03, subsection F[G].

2.

Bed and breakfast establishments, subject to the provisions in section 19.02, subsection G.

3.

Municipal buildings and uses which do not require outside storage of materials or equipment.

4.

Public, parochial, and other private elementary, intermediate, or high schools licensed by the State of Michigan to offer courses in general education.

5.

Public or private colleges, universities and other such institutions of higher learning, offering courses in general, technical or religious education.

6.

Cemeteries, subject to the provisions in section 19.02, subsection I.

7.

State licensed residential facilities which require a special use permit, subject to the regulations in Section 206 of Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended, and child care centers; these uses are subject to the provisions in section 19.02.O.

8.

Religious institutions, subject to the provisions in section 19.02, subsection AA.

9.

Private kennels, subject to the provisions in section 19.02, subsection R.

10.

Private stables and riding arenas, subject to the provisions in section 19.02, subsection DD.

11.

Public or private golf courses, including country clubs, subject to the provisions in section 19.02, subsection N.

12.

Private swimming pools and swimming pool clubs.

13.

Private noncommercial recreational facilities, such as a subdivision or neighborhood center, a nonprofit swimming pool club, or similar facility.

14.

A septic field that is accessory to a commercial use may be located on residentially-zoned property, subject to the following conditions:

a.

The septic field shall be located on the same parcel of land as the commercial use to which it is accessory.

b.

Placement of a septic field on residentially-zoned land shall be permitted only if evidence is provided that indicates that soil conditions would prevent placement of the septic field on the commercial-zoned portion of the parcel.

c.

Placement of a septic field on residentially-zoned land shall be permitted only if the applicant demonstrates to the planning commission's satisfaction that there is no other feasible alternative for development of the parcel.

d.

Placement of a septic field on residentially-zoned land shall not be permitted if the planning commission finds that such action would in any way be detrimental to the development, use, or enjoyment of nearby residentially-zoned properties.

15.

A model home to promote sales in new subdivisions, subject to the provisions in section 19.03, subsection E.

16.

Senior housing, subject to the standards in section 19.03, subsection D.

17.

Tower-mounted small wind energy systems, subject to the standards in section 19.02, subsection KK.

(Ord. No. 05-13, pt. 5, 11-4-2013; Ord. No. 07-13, pts. 6, 7, 11-4-2013; Ord No. 12-20, § 6, 1-4-2021)

A.

Site plan review. Site plan review and approval is required for all uses except detached single-family residential uses, in accordance with article 4.00.

B.

Area, height, bulk and placement requirements. Buildings and uses in the R-0.5, single-family residential district are subject to the area, height, bulk and placement requirements in article 36.00, Schedule of Regulations.

C.

Planned development. Planned development may be permitted as a means to achieve the basic intent of this district, in accordance with the guidelines in article 7.00.

D.

Single-family development options. Subject to special use approval as set forth in article 6.00, single-family development in the R-0.5, single-family residential district may be developed in accordance with the average lot size or single-family cluster options in section 19.03, subsection B.

E.

General development standards. Buildings and uses in the R-0.5, single-family residential district shall be subject to all applicable standards and requirements set forth in this Ordinance, including the following: