To establish a zoning district for the historic harbor area of Mackinac Island encompassing the entire area between the east and west breakwaters lakeward from the ordinary high water mark. To regulate the necessary uses thereof with recognition of historical uses and further recognizing that this harbor provides the transportation link for most goods and passengers being transported to and from Mackinac Island.

Private docks, marinas, and commercial docks, as defined in this ordinance, and other commercial and residential uses are permitted in this district dependent upon the zoning district of the upland adjoining the water area in question. For areas adjoining uplands zoned residential, private docks only will be permitted. For areas adjoining uplands that are zoned commercial, commercial docks, marinas, private docks and all uses permitted in commercial districts shall be permitted. For areas adjoining uplands zoned ROS or HB, private docks and marinas shall be permitted.

Regulations for permitted uses in "M" District:

A.

Private dock regulations.

1.

No building or structure greater than four (4) feet in height or 10 percent of the dock area, permanent or temporary, shall be allowed to be placed on any private dock within this district.

2.

No deck of a dock shall extend more than four feet above the ordinary high water mark and no other portion of the dock shall extend more than ten feet above the ordinary high water mark.

3.

All dredging, construction, bulk heading and development shall be subject to the requirements of all codes and ordinances of this city and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

4.

Construction or alteration shall follow the procedure set forth in article 20 for required site plan review, the same as other construction or alterations on shore.

B.

Marina regulations.

1.

No building or structure greater than four (4) feet in height or 10 percent of the dock area, permanent or temporary, shall be allowed to be placed on any marina dock within this district.

2.

No deck of a dock shall extend more than four feet above the ordinary high water mark and no other portion of the dock shall extend more than ten feet above the ordinary high water mark.

3.

All dredging, construction, bulk heading and development shall be subject to the requirements of all codes and ordinances of this city and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

4.

Construction or alteration shall follow the procedure set forth in article 20 for required plan review, the same as other construction or alterations on shore.

5.

No part of the marina structure shall unreasonably impede the circulation of water within the harbor.

C.

Commercial dock and commercial use regulations.

1.

Every commercial use within the "M" Marine District shall comply with all requirements set forth for the Commercial District in the Zoning Ordinance unless said requirements are inconsistent with the specific requirements of this section.

2.

Buildings and structures shall not exceed 25 feet in height above the surface of the deck or the height of any existing building that is being replaced, shall not be more than one and one-half stories, and shall not exceed more than 40 percent of the dock area.

3.

All dredging, construction, bulk heading and development shall be subject to the requirements of all codes and ordinances of this city and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

4.

Construction or alteration shall follow the procedure set forth in article 20 for required plan review, the same as other construction or alterations on shore.