This district is composed of those areas of the township whose principal use is and ought to be single-family dwellings on small sized lots. Land within this district is found primarily within the proximity of Whitmore Lake and Horseshoe Lake. There is no intent to rezone any additional lands of the township into this zoning district than are currently recognized by this district on the zoning map. The regulations of this district are designed to establish adequate minimum standards for further development or redevelopment of these areas, and to maintain a predominantly suburban character in those areas which are served by central sanitary sewer. In addition to dwellings permitted in this zoning district, certain residential and public uses are permitted which have been strictly regulated to make them compatible with the principal use of the district.

(Ord. of 7-22-2013, § 22.01; Ord. of 6-4-2014, § 22.01)

The following buildings and structures, and uses of parcels, lots, buildings and structures are permitted in this district:

(1)

Single-family dwelling and any use, building or structure accessory thereto.

(2)

Family child care homes, adult foster care family homes, foster family homes and foster family group homes.

(3)

Home occupations.

(4)

An open space development where a minimum of 50 percent of the total buildable area is permanently preserved as dedicated open space in accordance with sections 36-718 and 36-726 and density does not exceed the standards set forth in section 36-718(e)(1).

(Ord. of 7-22-2013, § 22.02; Ord. of 5-14-2014(1); Ord. of 6-4-2014, § 22.02)

The following buildings and structures, and uses of parcels, lots, buildings, and structures are permitted subject to obtaining a conditional use permit as provided in article XXVII of this chapter:

(1)

Two-family dwelling and any use, building or structure accessory thereto.

(2)

Public utility structure located on the surface of the ground including but not limited to transformer substations, pumping stations, communications relay stations, gas and steam regulation valves and stations; provided that storage of materials, inoperative equipment, vehicles, or supplies shall be located in a building, that no personnel shall be quartered or employed on the premises, and that structure shall be designed, erected, and landscaped in such a manner as to conform as much as possible with the character of this district.

(3)

Commercial communications apparatus, if located on existing commercial communications or electrical towers, or other existing appropriate structure, and subject to the provisions of section 36-720, in addition to the requirements of article XXVII (conditional uses) in this chapter.

(4)

An open space development where less than 50 percent of the total buildable area is permanently preserved as dedicated open space in accordance with sections 36-718 and 36-726 or density exceeds the standards set forth in section 36-718(e)(1).

(5)

Bed and breakfast operations, as provided in section 36-711.

(6)

Child care and group child care homes, subject to the provisions of section 36-732.

(7)

A church, synagogue, cathedral mosque, temple or other building used for public worship.

(8)

A cemetery.

(Ord. of 7-22-2013, § 22.03; Ord. of 5-14-2014(1); Ord. of 6-4-2014, § 22.03; Ord. No. 16-48, § 1, 4-12-2016)

The following regulations shall apply in all SR-2—Single-Family Residential Districts:

(1)

Lot area. Where a lot is served with a central sanitary sewerage system there shall be provided a minimum of 7,500 square feet of lot area for each single-family dwelling unit and 12,500 square feet of lot area for each two-family dwelling unit. Where a lot is not so served, there shall be provided a minimum of one acre of lot area for each single-family dwelling and two acres of lot area for each two-family dwelling unit. The minimum lot area for all other principal buildings and structures listed in section 36-247 shall be one acre where central services are provided and three acres where a lot is not so served.

(2)

Lot width.

a.

The minimum lot width for single-family lots served with a central sanitary sewerage system shall be a minimum of 60 feet. Where a single-family lot is not so served, the minimum lot width shall be 150 feet.

b.

The minimum lot width for two-family dwellings served with a central sanitary sewerage system shall be 120 feet. Where a lot is not so served, the minimum lot width shall be 150 feet.

(3)

Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage shall not exceed 30 percent.

(4)

Yard and setback requirements.

a.

Front yard. Not less than 30 feet.

b.

Side yards. Least width of either yard shall not be less than ten feet, except in the case where the side yard on the road or street side shall not be less than 30 feet.

c.

Rear yard. Not less than 20 feet.

d.

In the case of a through lot, the frontages along streets shall be considered front yards and all buildings and structures shall meet the minimum front yard requirements.

The requirements of this subsection (4) shall apply to every lot, principle building or structure, and attached accessory building or structure. Accessory uses and buildings not attached to the principal building shall not be located less than five feet from an interior side or rear property line per section 36-98(d)(2).

(5)

Height requirements. The following height requirements shall apply in this district for buildings and structures: No building and no structure shall exceed a height of 2½ stories, but not exceeding 35 feet.

(6)

Required off-street parking. As required in article XXV of this chapter.

(7)

Performance standards. As required in article XXIV of this chapter.

(8)

Supplemental regulations. As required in article XXIV of this chapter.

(Ord. of 7-22-2013, § 22.04; Ord. of 6-4-2014, § 22.04; Ord. No. 18-60, § 3, 7-24-2018)