A.

The intent of this district is to provide areas in the township for the development of apartments and townhouses at an intermediate density of approximately four to six units per acre - greater than the density of single-family developments but not at the density of multiple-family development permitted in the RM-2 district.

B.

RM-1 developments are generally considered suitable transitional uses between single-family detached housing and higher density multiple-family or nonresidential development. It is intended that suburban townhouse districts have direct access to collector or major thoroughfares. Finally, it is intended that suburban townhouse developments be designed to preserve significant natural features of the site. Accordingly, preservation of open space, protection of flood-prone areas, protection of wooded areas, and preservation of other natural features is encouraged.

(Ord. No. 10-16, pt. 9, 11-9-2016)

A.

Principal uses and structures. In all areas zoned RM-1 suburban townhouse district, 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 attached dwellings, townhouses, and apartments, as defined in article 3.00, and subject to the provisions in section 19.03, subsection A.

2.

Two-family dwellings.

3.

Publicly owned and operated parks, parkways, and recreation facilities.

4.

Private parks owned and maintained by a homeowner association or the proprietor of a housing project.

5.

State licensed residential facilities, subject to the regulations in Section 206 of Michigan 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.

6.

Home occupations, subject to the provisions in section 12.05.

7.

Essential services, subject to the provisions in section 12.14.

8.

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

9.

Uses and structures accessory to the above, subject to the provisions in article 18.00, including, but necessarily limited to the following:

a.

Private swimming pools for the exclusive use of residents and their guests.

b.

In a new housing development, temporary use of a residence as a model during the period of construction and selling or leasing of homes in the development.

c.

Private garages, carports, or community garages.

d.

Signs, subject to the provisions in article 16.00.

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.

Single-family detached dwellings, subject to the area, height, bulk, and placement requirements for single-family dwellings in the R-0.3 district, article 25.00.

2.

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

3.

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

4.

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

5.

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.

6.

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

7.

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

8.

Private noncommercial recreational facilities, such as a community center for the housing project.

9.

Facilities which provide housing, education, and supervision for abused, neglected, or delinquent children who are generally under the supervision of the probate court, subject to the following requirements:

a.

Minimum lot size. Ten acres.

b.

Access. All such facilities shall have direct access to a paved thoroughfare.

c.

Security. The developer shall demonstrate that the facility has sufficient supervision and security in the event that delinquent children are to be housed at the facility.

(Ord. No. 10-16, pt. 10, 11-9-2016; Ord. No. 12-20, § 7, 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 RM-1 suburban townhouse 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.

General development standards. Buildings and uses in the RM-1 suburban townhouse district shall be subject to all applicable standards and requirements set forth in this Ordinance, including the following: