The District is intended for large semi-rural open areas lacking public water and sewer facilities. The regulations set forth herein are designed to allow low density residential and related uses, as well as the continuation of existing agricultural operations within the city limits.

Land and/or buildings in this District may be used for the following purposes by right:

A.

Single family dwellings.

B.

Cemeteries.

C.

Parks and other public open spaces.

D.

State licensed residential facilities providing care to six (6) or less persons (may be seven (7) or less persons if meet certain State criteria and receive State of Michigan approval).

E.

Greenhouses and nurseries.

F.

Accessory buildings and uses.

G.

Home occupations.

H.

Municipal Buildings.

(Ord. No. 2024-04, § 3, 11-11-2024)

The following uses are permitted when the applicable standards and requirements of Chapter 21, Special Land Uses, are met:

A.

Golf courses and country clubs.

B.

Recreational camps and campgrounds.

C.

Kennels and veterinary clinics.

D.

Agricultural, including farms for both general and specialized farming.

E.

Raising of fur bearing animals or game birds.

F.

Housing for seasonal labor.

G.

Riding and breeding stables.

H.

Sand, gravel, and mineral extractions.

I.

State licensed residential facilities providing care to seven (7) to twelve (12) persons (or up to fourteen (14) persons if meet certain State criteria and receive State of Michigan approval).

J.

Churches.

K.

Schools (excluding commercial schools).

L.

Earth sheltered dwellings.

M.

Wireless/Communication Towers.

N.

Bed and Breakfast Operations.

O.

Outdoor Storage Yards (must be properly screened and contents must not present a hazard to persons or the environment).

(Ord. No. 2024-04, § 3, 11-1-2024)

The requirements for lot area, yards, height, and other dimensions, as specified in the Schedule of Regulations shall be met for every structure and land use.

See Chapter 22.

See Chapter 7.

See Chapter 5.

See Chapter 6.