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Mussey Township City Zoning Code

RM MULTIPLE-FAMILY

RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

§ 153.075 INTENT.

   The Multiple-Family Residential District (RM District) is intended to provide areas for two-family and multiple-family dwellings and related uses with a higher overall density. These Districts are intended to be located in close proximity to the higher density uses, services and pedestrian oriented access of the Village of Capac.
(Ord. passed 10-11-2000)

§ 153.076 PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES.

   In the Multiple-Family Residential District, no building or land shall be used and no building shall be erected except for one or more of the following uses:
   (A)   Two-family dwellings in accordance with § 153.150;
   (B)   Multiple-family dwellings in accordance with § 153.151;
   (C)   Independent elderly housing that includes higher density apartment and townhome housing similar to multiple-family development that may have common community rooms and kitchen facilities. This use does not include convalescent, nursing home or assisted living facilities;
   (D)   Public buildings and uses without storage yards, excluding post offices, public museums and public libraries;
   (E)   Public parks and playgrounds;
   (F)   State licensed family day care homes; and
   (G)   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)

§ 153.077 SPECIAL LAND USE.

   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)   Convalescent or rest homes, and assisted living (§ 153.218);
   (B)   Educational institutions (§ 153.219);
   (C)   Group day care homes (§ 153.217);
   (D)   Churches and public buildings (§ 153.208);
   (E)   Public buildings and uses with outdoor storage yards (§ 153.227);
   (F)   Utility and public service facilities (§ 153.221); and
   (G)   Single-family dwellings in accordance with § 153.150 and provided:
      (1)   The location of the proposed single-family dwelling shall be in an area conductive to single-family development and appropriately buffered from more intensive uses permitted in the District;
      (2)   All single-family structures shall be setback at least 30 feet from any property line shared with a multiple-family or non-residential use; and
      (3)   Lot dimensions and development shall conform with the R-1 District standards.
(Ord. passed 10-11-2000) Penalty, see § 153.999

§ 153.078 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES.

   Accessory buildings, structures and uses shall be permitted in accordance with § 153.168.
(Ord. passed 10-11-2000)

§ 153.079 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 RM District.
   (B)   See § 153.169 regulating the screening of off-street parking areas for nonresidential uses permitted in the RM 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 RM 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