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Mussey Township City Zoning Code

R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY

RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

§ 153.060 INTENT.

   The intent of the Single-Family Rural Residential District is to provide for single-family residential land uses at a transitional density between agricultural and highway oriented development. The intent of the Single-Family Rural Residential District is to provide for single-family residential land uses at a transitional density between agricultural and highway oriented development. These areas are primarily located along the Capac Road corridor within close proximity to the village.
(Ord. passed 10-11-2000)

§ 153.061 PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES.

   (A)   In the Single-Family Rural Residential District, no building or land shall be used and no building shall be erected except for one or more of the following uses:
      (1)   Single-family homes in accordance with § 153.150 and, where applicable, § 153.151;
      (2)   Two-family dwellings in accordance with § 153.151;
      (3)   Public recreational uses such as parks and playgrounds;
      (4)   Mobile home parks developed in conformance with Public Act 96 of 1987, being M.C.L.A. §§ 125.2301 through 125.2350, the Mobile Home Commission Act, as amended, and the State Mobile Home Commission Rules, as promulgated;
      (5)   State licensed family day care homes; and
      (6)   Public buildings and uses without outdoor storage yards.
   (B)   Uses similar to the principal permitted uses listed above may be permitted by the Planning Commission based upon findings of fact.
(Ord. passed 10-11-2000) Penalty, see § 153.999

§ 153.062 SPECIAL LAND USES.

   The following special land uses shall be permitted only after review and approval by the Planning Commission, subject to the requirements and standards of §§ 153.205 through 153.244 and the submission of a site plan conforming with the requirements of § 153.180:
   (A)   Educational institutions (§ 153.219);
   (B)   Cemeteries (§ 153.207);
   (C)   Churches and public buildings (§ 153.208);
   (D)   Group day care homes and group day care facilities (§ 153.217);
   (E)   Utility and public service facilities (§ 153.221); and
   (F)   Single-family accessory apartment (§ 153.223).
(Ord. passed 10-11-2000) Penalty, see § 153.999

§ 153.063 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES.

   (A)   Accessory buildings, structure and uses shall be permitted in accordance with § 153.168.
   (B)   In addition, the following accessory structures and uses may be permitted subject to the provisions of this section.
      (1)   Garage and yard sales provided that:
         (a)   The sale is limited to no more than five consecutive days;
         (b)   There are no more than two sales per calendar year; and
         (c)   Only the homeowner or occupant shall conduct such a sale (this item does not apply to estate sales for deceased homeowners).
      (2)   Private residential ponds in accordance with § 153.185.
(Ord. passed 10-11-2000) Penalty, see § 153.999

§ 153.064 DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS.

   (A)   Site plans as required in § 153.180 of this chapter shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for its review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit for all uses in the R-1 District.
   (B)   See § 153.170 regulating the screening of off-street parking areas for nonresidential uses permitted in the R-1 District. All off-street parking shall be arranged so as to minimize any impact on adjacent residential properties.
   (C)   See §§ 153.165 through 153.191, General Regulations, regarding general requirements which may relate to uses permitted in the District.
   (D)   Except where otherwise regulated in this subchapter, refer to §§ 153.150 and 153.151, Schedule of District Regulations, limiting the height and bulk of buildings, the minimum size of lot by permitted land use, the maximum density permitted providing minimum yard setback requirements and development options.
   (E)   No required front yard space in any R-1 District shall be used for the storage or parking of vehicles or any other materials or equipment.
(Ord. passed 10-11-2000) Penalty, see § 153.999