This District is intended to provide the same character stability and sound residential environment as intended for the RR and R-1 Districts. The difference is that a higher residential density is permitted in the R-2 District through the construction of single-family dwellings on smaller lots and by permitting two (2) family dwellings.

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

A.

Any use permitted by right in the R-1 District.

B.

Two (2) family dwellings.

(Ord. No. 2024-04, § 5, 11-11-2024)

The following uses shall be permitted when the applicable standards and requirements of Chapter 21 are met:

A.

Any Special Approval Use in the R-1 District.

B.

Churches.

C.

Schools (excluding commercial schools).

D.

Municipal or utility buildings not requiring outdoor storage, community centers, libraries, and museums and similar uses.

E.

Hospitals or clinics.

F.

Child care centers.

G.

Adult foster care large group homes that provide supervision or care, to thirteen (13) to twenty (20) persons.

H.

Earth sheltered dwellings.

I.

Planned unit development when all applicable standards of Chapter 18 are met.

I.

State licensed residential facilities providing care for seven (7) to twelve (12) persons.

I.

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

J.

Recovery and rehabilitation halfway houses for twelve (12) or fewer individuals.

K.

Bed and Breakfast operations.

(Ord. No. 2024-04, § 5, 11-11-2024)

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.