Muskegon Heights City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 7

RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

Sec. 7.01 - Intent and purpose.

The regulations of these districts (R-1, RM-1 and RM-2) are intended to encourage a suitable environment for a variety of residential densities, and compatible supportive recreational, institutional, and educational uses. The intent of the districts is to protect low density residential areas from the encroachment of uses that are not appropriate to a residential environment. The R-1, single-family district is designed to create quiet, low density single-family neighborhoods. The RM-1 multi-family district is designed to permit a variety of housing choices to satisfy various lifestyles and income levels located in close proximity to commercial and service districts. The RM-2 multi-family district is designed to permit high density development in a high-rise design.

(Ord. No. 19-635, 9-23-19)

Sec. 7.02 - Table of uses.

The following abbreviations apply to the table of uses for residential districts:

P: Permitted use: Land and/or buildings in this district may be used for the purposes listed by right.

SLU: Special land use: The following uses may be allowed by obtaining special land use approval when all applicable standards contained in chapter 16 and elsewhere in this ordinance are met.

PUD: Allowed only with planned unit development approval.

NP: Not permitted: The use is not permitted in the district.

Table of Uses	R-1	RM-1	RM-2
Accessory structures and uses subject to Section 3.16	P	P	P
Non-ommercial wind energy conversion systems subject to Section 3.17	P	P	P
Home occupations subject to Section 3.18	P	P	P
Single family detached dwellings	P	P	P
Multiple family dwellings	NP	P	P
Townhouses	PUD	PUD	NP
Two-family dwellings	NP	P	P
Elderly housing	NP	SLU	P
Family day care home	P	P	P
Group day care home	SLU	SLU	SLU
Communal home or boarding house	NP	SLU	NP
Bed and breakfast establishment	SLU	SLU	SLU
State licensed residential facility, family care facility, provided the facility shall not be within 1,500 feet of another state licensed residential facility	P	P	P
State licensed residential facility Small Group Home Care Facility	SLU	SLU	SLU
State licensed residential facility Large Group Home Care Facility	NP	SLU	SLU
Convalescent or nursing home	NP	SLU	SLU
Elementary, middle and high school (private)	SLU	SLU	SLU
Open space development	PUD	PUD	PUD
Park, playground or community center	P	P	P
Religious institution/place of religious worship	SLU	SLU	SLU
Previously existing or established commercial uses not already converted to a residential use	SLU	SLU	SLU

(Ord. No. 19-635, 9-23-19)

Sec. 7.03 - Lot, yard and building requirements.

Requirement	R-1	RM-1	RM-2
Minimum Lot Size	5,000 sf	10,000 sf	15,000 sf
Maximum Density	7 units per acre	16 units per acre	32 units per acre
Minimum lot width & frontage	40 ft	100 ft.	125 ft.
Lot width to depth ratio	No more than 3 times deeper than the width	No more than 3 times deeper than the width	No more than 3 times deeper than the width
Maximum Lot Coverage	50% structures 15% pavement	60% structures 20% pavement	70% structures 20% pavement
Setbacks	Front: 10 ft. Side*: 1 story - 6 ft. 2 story - 8 ft. Rear: 25 ft.	Front: 15 ft. Side*: 1 story - 8 ft. 2 story - 10 ft. 3+ story - 12 ft. Rear: 20 ft.	Front: 20 ft. Side: 1 story - 10 ft. 2 story - 12 ft. 3+ story - 14 ft. Rear: 30 ft.
Maximum Height	35 ft.	50 ft.	90 ft.
Minimum open space for developments	15%	15%	10%
Minimum dwelling unit living space (per unit)	Single family: 800 ft. Townhouse: 600 sq. ft.	Efficiency: 500 sq. ft. 1 bdrm apt.: 650 sq. ft. 2 bdrm apt.: 750 sq. ft. 3 bdrm apt.: 880 sq. ft.	Efficiency: 400 sq. ft. 1 bdrm apt.: 550 sq. ft. 2 bdrm apt.: 650 sq. ft. 3 bdrm apt.: 780 sq. ft.

(Ord. No. 19-635, 9-23-19)

Sec. 7.04 - Parking requirements.

Use	Minimum Parking Requirement Spaces per Unit of Measurement
Residential:
Dwelling units	2 per dwelling unit
Family and group day care homes and communal housing	1 per each 3 children or adults under care, computed on the basis of the licensing limits of the facility
Elderly housing	0.25 per dwelling unit
State licensed residential family care facility or group home care facility	1 per each 6 beds or 3 rooms, whichever is less, plus 1 per on duty shift staff
Bed and breakfast establishment	2 plus 1 per guest room
Boarding House	1 plus an additional space per 2 rooms
Nonresidential:
Convalescent homes, nursing homes	1 per each 3 beds or 2 rooms, plus 10 spaces marked for visitors
Cemeteries	2 spaces plus 1 space for each 400 sq. ft. of UFA for office spaces, plus that required for a caretaker's residence
Family day care	1 per each 3 clients computed on the basis of the greatest number of clients on site at a given time in addition to those required for the residence
Elementary, middle and secondary schools (private)	4 per classroom or amount required for the auditorium or place of assembly, whichever is greater; separate areas for student drop off and pickup areas for busses shall be provided
High schools (private)	1 space per 5 students or the amount required for the auditorium or place of assembly, whichever is greater; separate areas for student drop off and pickup areas for buses shall be provided
Municipal and public service activities	1 per each 300 sq. ft. GFA, not including parking areas for municipal vehicles (police cars, public works vehicles, etc.), plus spaces required for assembly areas
Parks, playgrounds and community centers	10 per each athletic field plus 5 per each playground
Religious institutions/place of religious worship	1 per each 5 seats for capacity. Based on the maximum seating capacity of the main place of assembly.

(Ord. No. 19-635, 9-23-19)

Sec. 7.05 - Parking location.

The off-street parking facilities required for single-family and two-family dwellings shall be located on the same lot as the building they are intended to serve. Parking is limited to the garage and driveway.

Off-street parking facilities required for townhouses, multiple family dwellings and nonresidential uses shall not be located in the required front or side yard.

Parking areas for a multiple family development of over four units adjacent to a single-family use or district shall provide a six-foot screen for the parking area.

(Ord. No. 19-635, 9-23-19)

Sec. 7.06 - Design standards.

All residential buildings shall have architectural features that provide visual interest including, but not limited to porches, balconies, bay windows, cupolas, and/or dormers.

The façade of all residential structures shall be at least 30 percent windows.

Outdoor space shall be provided for each townhouses or multi-family dwelling unit at a minimum of 50 square feet per unit, which may be a balcony.

A structure with a front elevation view of over 40 linear feet shall have a design offset including, but not limited to: bay windows, covered porches, or structural offsets from the principal plane of the building.

Site amenities may be required by the planning commission for residential developments during site plan review and may include but not be limited to: bike racks, play equipment, benches, and trash receptacles.

Sec. 7.07 - Permitted signs.

Entrance way signs of up to 32 square feet in total area and no more than eight feet in height are permitted at major entry points to residential developments.

One internally illuminated monument sign of up to 32 square feet in total and no more than eight feet in height is permitted for religious worship, schools and parks.

One non-illuminated wall sign of up to four square feet for a home occupation.

One non-illuminated real estate sign not exceeding four square feet in area.

Non-illuminated trespassing, safety, directional, or caution signs not exceeding two square feet in area.

On-site political signs not exceeding eight square feet in display area, provided that the signs are removed no later than ten days after the election.

See also sections 13.11—13.14 for sign regulations applicable to all districts.

(Ord. No. 19-635, 9-23-19)

Muskegon Heights City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 7

RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

Sec. 7.01 - Intent and purpose.

(Ord. No. 19-635, 9-23-19)

Sec. 7.02 - Table of uses.

The following abbreviations apply to the table of uses for residential districts:

P: Permitted use: Land and/or buildings in this district may be used for the purposes listed by right.

SLU: Special land use: The following uses may be allowed by obtaining special land use approval when all applicable standards contained in chapter 16 and elsewhere in this ordinance are met.

PUD: Allowed only with planned unit development approval.

NP: Not permitted: The use is not permitted in the district.

Table of Uses	R-1	RM-1	RM-2
Accessory structures and uses subject to Section 3.16	P	P	P
Non-ommercial wind energy conversion systems subject to Section 3.17	P	P	P
Home occupations subject to Section 3.18	P	P	P
Single family detached dwellings	P	P	P
Multiple family dwellings	NP	P	P
Townhouses	PUD	PUD	NP
Two-family dwellings	NP	P	P
Elderly housing	NP	SLU	P
Family day care home	P	P	P
Group day care home	SLU	SLU	SLU
Communal home or boarding house	NP	SLU	NP
Bed and breakfast establishment	SLU	SLU	SLU
State licensed residential facility, family care facility, provided the facility shall not be within 1,500 feet of another state licensed residential facility	P	P	P
State licensed residential facility Small Group Home Care Facility	SLU	SLU	SLU
State licensed residential facility Large Group Home Care Facility	NP	SLU	SLU
Convalescent or nursing home	NP	SLU	SLU
Elementary, middle and high school (private)	SLU	SLU	SLU
Open space development	PUD	PUD	PUD
Park, playground or community center	P	P	P
Religious institution/place of religious worship	SLU	SLU	SLU
Previously existing or established commercial uses not already converted to a residential use	SLU	SLU	SLU

(Ord. No. 19-635, 9-23-19)

Sec. 7.03 - Lot, yard and building requirements.

Requirement	R-1	RM-1	RM-2
Minimum Lot Size	5,000 sf	10,000 sf	15,000 sf
Maximum Density	7 units per acre	16 units per acre	32 units per acre
Minimum lot width & frontage	40 ft	100 ft.	125 ft.
Lot width to depth ratio	No more than 3 times deeper than the width	No more than 3 times deeper than the width	No more than 3 times deeper than the width
Maximum Lot Coverage	50% structures 15% pavement	60% structures 20% pavement	70% structures 20% pavement
Setbacks	Front: 10 ft. Side*: 1 story - 6 ft. 2 story - 8 ft. Rear: 25 ft.	Front: 15 ft. Side*: 1 story - 8 ft. 2 story - 10 ft. 3+ story - 12 ft. Rear: 20 ft.	Front: 20 ft. Side: 1 story - 10 ft. 2 story - 12 ft. 3+ story - 14 ft. Rear: 30 ft.
Maximum Height	35 ft.	50 ft.	90 ft.
Minimum open space for developments	15%	15%	10%
Minimum dwelling unit living space (per unit)	Single family: 800 ft. Townhouse: 600 sq. ft.	Efficiency: 500 sq. ft. 1 bdrm apt.: 650 sq. ft. 2 bdrm apt.: 750 sq. ft. 3 bdrm apt.: 880 sq. ft.	Efficiency: 400 sq. ft. 1 bdrm apt.: 550 sq. ft. 2 bdrm apt.: 650 sq. ft. 3 bdrm apt.: 780 sq. ft.

(Ord. No. 19-635, 9-23-19)

Sec. 7.04 - Parking requirements.

Use	Minimum Parking Requirement Spaces per Unit of Measurement
Residential:
Dwelling units	2 per dwelling unit
Family and group day care homes and communal housing	1 per each 3 children or adults under care, computed on the basis of the licensing limits of the facility
Elderly housing	0.25 per dwelling unit
State licensed residential family care facility or group home care facility	1 per each 6 beds or 3 rooms, whichever is less, plus 1 per on duty shift staff
Bed and breakfast establishment	2 plus 1 per guest room
Boarding House	1 plus an additional space per 2 rooms
Nonresidential:
Convalescent homes, nursing homes	1 per each 3 beds or 2 rooms, plus 10 spaces marked for visitors
Cemeteries	2 spaces plus 1 space for each 400 sq. ft. of UFA for office spaces, plus that required for a caretaker's residence
Family day care	1 per each 3 clients computed on the basis of the greatest number of clients on site at a given time in addition to those required for the residence
Elementary, middle and secondary schools (private)	4 per classroom or amount required for the auditorium or place of assembly, whichever is greater; separate areas for student drop off and pickup areas for busses shall be provided
High schools (private)	1 space per 5 students or the amount required for the auditorium or place of assembly, whichever is greater; separate areas for student drop off and pickup areas for buses shall be provided
Municipal and public service activities	1 per each 300 sq. ft. GFA, not including parking areas for municipal vehicles (police cars, public works vehicles, etc.), plus spaces required for assembly areas
Parks, playgrounds and community centers	10 per each athletic field plus 5 per each playground
Religious institutions/place of religious worship	1 per each 5 seats for capacity. Based on the maximum seating capacity of the main place of assembly.

(Ord. No. 19-635, 9-23-19)

Sec. 7.05 - Parking location.

Off-street parking facilities required for townhouses, multiple family dwellings and nonresidential uses shall not be located in the required front or side yard.

Parking areas for a multiple family development of over four units adjacent to a single-family use or district shall provide a six-foot screen for the parking area.

(Ord. No. 19-635, 9-23-19)

Sec. 7.06 - Design standards.

All residential buildings shall have architectural features that provide visual interest including, but not limited to porches, balconies, bay windows, cupolas, and/or dormers.

The façade of all residential structures shall be at least 30 percent windows.

Outdoor space shall be provided for each townhouses or multi-family dwelling unit at a minimum of 50 square feet per unit, which may be a balcony.

Sec. 7.07 - Permitted signs.

Entrance way signs of up to 32 square feet in total area and no more than eight feet in height are permitted at major entry points to residential developments.

One internally illuminated monument sign of up to 32 square feet in total and no more than eight feet in height is permitted for religious worship, schools and parks.

One non-illuminated wall sign of up to four square feet for a home occupation.

One non-illuminated real estate sign not exceeding four square feet in area.

Non-illuminated trespassing, safety, directional, or caution signs not exceeding two square feet in area.

On-site political signs not exceeding eight square feet in display area, provided that the signs are removed no later than ten days after the election.

See also sections 13.11—13.14 for sign regulations applicable to all districts.

(Ord. No. 19-635, 9-23-19)

Muskegon Heights City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 7

RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

Sec. 7.01 - Intent and purpose.

(Ord. No. 19-635, 9-23-19)

Sec. 7.02 - Table of uses.

The following abbreviations apply to the table of uses for residential districts:

P: Permitted use: Land and/or buildings in this district may be used for the purposes listed by right.

SLU: Special land use: The following uses may be allowed by obtaining special land use approval when all applicable standards contained in chapter 16 and elsewhere in this ordinance are met.

PUD: Allowed only with planned unit development approval.

NP: Not permitted: The use is not permitted in the district.

Table of Uses	R-1	RM-1	RM-2
Accessory structures and uses subject to Section 3.16	P	P	P
Non-ommercial wind energy conversion systems subject to Section 3.17	P	P	P
Home occupations subject to Section 3.18	P	P	P
Single family detached dwellings	P	P	P
Multiple family dwellings	NP	P	P
Townhouses	PUD	PUD	NP
Two-family dwellings	NP	P	P
Elderly housing	NP	SLU	P
Family day care home	P	P	P
Group day care home	SLU	SLU	SLU
Communal home or boarding house	NP	SLU	NP
Bed and breakfast establishment	SLU	SLU	SLU
State licensed residential facility, family care facility, provided the facility shall not be within 1,500 feet of another state licensed residential facility	P	P	P
State licensed residential facility Small Group Home Care Facility	SLU	SLU	SLU
State licensed residential facility Large Group Home Care Facility	NP	SLU	SLU
Convalescent or nursing home	NP	SLU	SLU
Elementary, middle and high school (private)	SLU	SLU	SLU
Open space development	PUD	PUD	PUD
Park, playground or community center	P	P	P
Religious institution/place of religious worship	SLU	SLU	SLU
Previously existing or established commercial uses not already converted to a residential use	SLU	SLU	SLU

(Ord. No. 19-635, 9-23-19)

Sec. 7.03 - Lot, yard and building requirements.

Requirement	R-1	RM-1	RM-2
Minimum Lot Size	5,000 sf	10,000 sf	15,000 sf
Maximum Density	7 units per acre	16 units per acre	32 units per acre
Minimum lot width & frontage	40 ft	100 ft.	125 ft.
Lot width to depth ratio	No more than 3 times deeper than the width	No more than 3 times deeper than the width	No more than 3 times deeper than the width
Maximum Lot Coverage	50% structures 15% pavement	60% structures 20% pavement	70% structures 20% pavement
Setbacks	Front: 10 ft. Side*: 1 story - 6 ft. 2 story - 8 ft. Rear: 25 ft.	Front: 15 ft. Side*: 1 story - 8 ft. 2 story - 10 ft. 3+ story - 12 ft. Rear: 20 ft.	Front: 20 ft. Side: 1 story - 10 ft. 2 story - 12 ft. 3+ story - 14 ft. Rear: 30 ft.
Maximum Height	35 ft.	50 ft.	90 ft.
Minimum open space for developments	15%	15%	10%
Minimum dwelling unit living space (per unit)	Single family: 800 ft. Townhouse: 600 sq. ft.	Efficiency: 500 sq. ft. 1 bdrm apt.: 650 sq. ft. 2 bdrm apt.: 750 sq. ft. 3 bdrm apt.: 880 sq. ft.	Efficiency: 400 sq. ft. 1 bdrm apt.: 550 sq. ft. 2 bdrm apt.: 650 sq. ft. 3 bdrm apt.: 780 sq. ft.

(Ord. No. 19-635, 9-23-19)

Sec. 7.04 - Parking requirements.

Use	Minimum Parking Requirement Spaces per Unit of Measurement
Residential:
Dwelling units	2 per dwelling unit
Family and group day care homes and communal housing	1 per each 3 children or adults under care, computed on the basis of the licensing limits of the facility
Elderly housing	0.25 per dwelling unit
State licensed residential family care facility or group home care facility	1 per each 6 beds or 3 rooms, whichever is less, plus 1 per on duty shift staff
Bed and breakfast establishment	2 plus 1 per guest room
Boarding House	1 plus an additional space per 2 rooms
Nonresidential:
Convalescent homes, nursing homes	1 per each 3 beds or 2 rooms, plus 10 spaces marked for visitors
Cemeteries	2 spaces plus 1 space for each 400 sq. ft. of UFA for office spaces, plus that required for a caretaker's residence
Family day care	1 per each 3 clients computed on the basis of the greatest number of clients on site at a given time in addition to those required for the residence
Elementary, middle and secondary schools (private)	4 per classroom or amount required for the auditorium or place of assembly, whichever is greater; separate areas for student drop off and pickup areas for busses shall be provided
High schools (private)	1 space per 5 students or the amount required for the auditorium or place of assembly, whichever is greater; separate areas for student drop off and pickup areas for buses shall be provided
Municipal and public service activities	1 per each 300 sq. ft. GFA, not including parking areas for municipal vehicles (police cars, public works vehicles, etc.), plus spaces required for assembly areas
Parks, playgrounds and community centers	10 per each athletic field plus 5 per each playground
Religious institutions/place of religious worship	1 per each 5 seats for capacity. Based on the maximum seating capacity of the main place of assembly.

(Ord. No. 19-635, 9-23-19)

Sec. 7.05 - Parking location.

Off-street parking facilities required for townhouses, multiple family dwellings and nonresidential uses shall not be located in the required front or side yard.

Parking areas for a multiple family development of over four units adjacent to a single-family use or district shall provide a six-foot screen for the parking area.

(Ord. No. 19-635, 9-23-19)

Sec. 7.06 - Design standards.

All residential buildings shall have architectural features that provide visual interest including, but not limited to porches, balconies, bay windows, cupolas, and/or dormers.

The façade of all residential structures shall be at least 30 percent windows.

Outdoor space shall be provided for each townhouses or multi-family dwelling unit at a minimum of 50 square feet per unit, which may be a balcony.

Sec. 7.07 - Permitted signs.

Entrance way signs of up to 32 square feet in total area and no more than eight feet in height are permitted at major entry points to residential developments.

One internally illuminated monument sign of up to 32 square feet in total and no more than eight feet in height is permitted for religious worship, schools and parks.

One non-illuminated wall sign of up to four square feet for a home occupation.

One non-illuminated real estate sign not exceeding four square feet in area.

Non-illuminated trespassing, safety, directional, or caution signs not exceeding two square feet in area.

On-site political signs not exceeding eight square feet in display area, provided that the signs are removed no later than ten days after the election.

See also sections 13.11—13.14 for sign regulations applicable to all districts.

(Ord. No. 19-635, 9-23-19)