A.

The intent of the R-0.3 single-family residential district is to provide areas of the township for the continued use and improvement of single-family dwellings within existing stable neighborhoods that were developed at a higher density than is permitted elsewhere in 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.

B.

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-0.3 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.

All principal uses and structures permitted in the R-0.5 single-family residential district as specified in section 24.02, subsection A.

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.

All special land uses and structures permitted in the R-0.5 single-family residential district as specified in section 24.02, subsection B.

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-0.3 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-0.3, 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-0.3 single-family residential district shall be subject to all applicable standards and requirements set forth in this Ordinance, including the following: