Pontiac City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE 2
Zoning Districts and Permitted Uses
Sections
- Chapter 1 Generally
- Chapter 2 Permitted Uses by District
- Chapter 3 Dimension and Development Standards for Zoning Districts
- 2.301 Summary of Dimension Standards.
- 2.302 Encumbering Land Required to Satisfy Regulations.
- 2.303 Clear Vision Areas.
- 2.304 R-1, R-1A, R-1B One Family Dwelling Districts.
- 2.305 R-2 Two Family Dwelling District.
- 2.306 R-3 Multiple Family Dwelling District.
- 2.307 C-O Residential Office District.
- 2.308 C-1 Local BusinessResidential Mixed Use District.
- 2.309 C-2 Downtown Mixed Use District.
- 2.310 C-3 Corridor Commercial Mixed Use District.
- 2.311 C-4 Suburban Business District.
- 2.312 M-1 Limited Industrial District.
- 2.313 M-2 General Industrial District.
- 2.314 IP-1 Industrial Park District.
- Chapter 4 Private Frontage Design Standards
- Chapter 5 Development Standards For Specific Uses
- 2.501 Mixed Use Building – Residential with Non-Residential.
- 2.502 Boarding or Lodging House.
- 2.503 Multiple Family Manor House (3-4 units)
- 2.504 Multiple Family Apartment Building (3+ units)
- 2.505 One and Two Family Dwelling Unit Structures.
- 2.506 State Licensed Residential Facilities and Homes.
- 2.506.1 Unlicensed Residential Facility andor Home.1
- 2.507 Townhouse (3+ units)
- 2.508 Sexually Oriented Businesses.
- 2.509 Automobile Service (Commercial)
- 2.510 Bakery or Confectionary.
- 2.511 Child Care Center or Day Care Center.
- 2.512 Bed and Breakfasts.
- 2.513 Pawn Shops.
- 2.514 Retail Sales (unlimited outdoor)
- 2.515 Retail Sales (packaged alcoholic beverages)
- 2.516 WorkshopShowroom.
- 2.517 Manufacturing and Processing (light).
- 2.518 Manufacturing and Processing (heavy).
- 2.519 Mini-Warehouse.
- 2.520 Outdoor Storage (major).
- 2.521 Assisted Living Facilities and Nursing Homes.
- 2.522 Cemetery or Crematorium.
- 2.523 Community Service Facility.
- 2.524 Religious Institution.
- 2.525 Private Recreation (small outdoor)
- 2.526 Private Recreation (large outdoor).
- 2.527 Agriculture, Urban.
- 2.528 Bee Keeping.
- 2.529 Community Gardens.
- 2.530 Greenhouse or Nursery.
- 2.531 Kennels.
- 2.532 Pet Boarding Facility.
- 2.533 Veterinary Hospital or Clinic.
- 2.534 Boarders or Roomers.
- 2.535 Drive-Through Facility (accessory to any principal use)
- 2.536 Home Occupations.
- 2.537 Outdoor Retail Sales (accessory to a permitted use)
- 2.538 Outdoor Retail Sales (temporary or seasonal)
- 2.539 Outdoor Sidewalk or Patio Dining.
- 2.540 Outdoor Storage (accessory to a permitted use)
- 2.541 Sustainable Energy Generation.
- 2.542 Temporary Uses.
- 2.543 Wireless Telecommunication Facilities.
- 2.544 Mobile Food Vendors.
- 2.545 Medical Marihuana Grower Facilities.3
- 2.546 Medical Marihuana Processor.4
- 2.547 Medical Marihuana Provisioning Center.5
- 2.548 Medical Marihuana Safety Compliance Facility.6
- 2.549 Medical Marihuana Secure Transporter.7
- 2.550 Bistro Restaurants.
- 2.550.1 Mobile Food Parklet.
- 2.551 Adult-Use Marihuana Grower Establishments.
- 2.552 Adult-Use Marihuana Processor.
- 2.553 Adult-Use Marihuana Retailer; Social Equity Retailer.
- 2.554 Adult-Use Class A Microbusiness.
- 2.555 Adult-Use Designated Consumption Establishment.
- 2.556 Adult-Use Marihuana Safety Compliance Facility.
- 2.557 Adult-Use Marihuana Secure Transporter.
- 2.558 Temporary Marihuana Event.
- 2.559 Primary (Medical Marihuana) Caregiver or Caregiver.
- 2.560 Small Box Discount Stores
ARTICLE 3
Special Purpose Zoning Districts
Sections
- Chapter 1 PURD Planned Unit Residential District
- 3.101 Purpose.
- 3.102 Filing of Petition.
- 3.103 Regulations.
- 3.104 Procedure for Review.
- 3.105 Project Design Standards.
- 3.106 Density, Allowable Percentages of Multiple, and Coverage Requirements.
- 3.107 Deed Restrictions.
- 3.108 Amendments to PURD Preliminary Plan, PURD Site Plans, or PURD Agreement.
- 3.109 Conditions May Be Required.
- 3.110 Common Land Areas.
- 3.111 Phasing and Commencement of Construction.
- 3.112 Effect of Approval.
- 3.113 Form of PURD Zoning Ordinance Amendment Documents.
- Chapter 2 R-4 Multiple Family Elevator Apartment District
- Chapter 3 R-5 Manufactured Housing District
- 3.301 Statement of Purpose.
- 3.302 Relation to Manufactured Housing Commission Rules.
- 3.303 Principal Permitted Uses.
- 3.304 Special Land Uses.
- 3.305 Development Standards.
- 3.306 Streets, Driveways, and Parking Areas.
- 3.307 Sidewalks.
- 3.308 Parking Requirements.
- 3.309 Utilities.
- 3.310 Disposal of Garbage and Trash.
- 3.311 Emergency and Safety.
- 3.312 Required Conditions.
- 3.313 Licenses and Permits.
- Chapter 4 R-O Recreation Open Space District
- Chapter 5 C-C Civic Center District
- Chapter 6 G-O-T Governmental, Office, Technology District
- Chapter 7 MUD Mixed Use District
- 3.701 Intent.
- 3.702 Procedure for Review and Approval.
- 3.703 Mixed Use District (MUD) Conditions.
- 3.704 Principal Permitted Uses andor Exceptions.
- 3.705 Permitted Accessory Uses.
- 3.706 Area, Height, Bulk and Placement.
- 3.707 Development Regulations.
- 3.708 Development Agreement.
- 3.709 Planning Commission Review and Decision.
- Chapter 8 TC Town Center District
- 3.801 Intent.
- 3.802 Permitted Principal Uses.
- 3.803 Permitted Accessory Buildings, Landscaping, Lighting, Parking, Signs, Structures, Uses, and Utilities.
- 3.804 Uses requiring Planning Commission Special Exception Permit.
- 3.805 Architectural and Development RegulationsStandards.
- 3.806 Area, Height, Bulk and Placement Regulations.
- 3.807 Planning Commission Site Plan Review; Approval or Rejection, Commencement and Completion of Construction.
- Chapter 9 SP Special Purpose District
- 3.901 Intent.
- 3.902 Permitted Principal Uses andor Exceptions.
- 3.903 Permitted Accessory Uses.
- 3.904 Uses Requiring Planning Commission Special Exception Permit.
- 3.905 General Architectural and Site Design Regulations.
- 3.906 Area, Height, Bulk, and Placement Regulations.
- 3.907 Planning Commission Site Plan Review; Approval or Rejection.
- 3.908 Performance Guarantee.
- Chapter 10 P-1 Parking District
- Chapter 11 Medical Marihuana Districts
- 3.1101 Intent.
- 3.1102 Medical Marihuana Overlay District Uses.
- 3.1103 Medical Marihuana Overlay District Permitted Accessory Uses.
- 3.1104 Medical Marihuana Uses Requiring Site Plan Review.
- 3.1105 Licensing.
- 3.1106 Medical Marihuana Uses Requiring Planning Commission Special Exception Permit.
- 3.1107 Standards for Special Exception Approval.
- 3.1108 MMOD Location Description.
- 3.1109 Permitted Uses in Commercial Districts (Non-Overlay).
- 3.1110 Buffer Distance Restrictions.
- 3.1111 Co-Location.
- 3.1112 Building Design, Area, Height, Bulk, and Placement.
- 3.1113 Review Authority and Establishment.
- Chapter 12 Adult-Use Marihuana Business Districts
- 3.1201 Intent.
- 3.1202 Adult-Use Marihuana Business Overlay District Uses.
- 3.1203 Adult-Use Marihuana Business Overlay District Permitted Accessory Uses.
- 3.1204 Adult-Use Marihuana Business Overlay District Requiring Site Plan Review.
- 3.1205 Licensing.
- 3.1206 Standards for Approval.
- 3.1207 Adult-Use Marihuana Business Overlay District Location Description.
- 3.1208 Buffer Distance Restrictions.
- 3.1209 Co-Location.
- 3.1210 Building Design, Area, Height, Bulk, and Placement.
- 3.1211 Alternative Design Standards Applicable to Adult-Use Marihuana Retail and Social Equity Retail Establishments in Woodward Gateway Overlay District.
- 3.1212 Review Authority and Establishment.
- Chapter 13 Residential Infill Overlay District
ARTICLE 4
General Provisions
Sections
- Chapter 1 Accessory Structures and Fences
- Chapter 2 Generally
- Chapter 3 Parking
- Chapter 4 Landscaping and Buffering
- 4.401 Intent.
- 4.402 Scope.
- 4.403 Landscaping Design Standards.
- 4.404 General Site Landscaping Requirements.
- 4.405 Buffer Requirements.
- 4.406 Parking Lot Landscaping Requirements.
- 4.407 Street Frontage Landscaping Requirements.
- 4.408 Loading, Storage, and Service Area Screening Requirements.
- 4.409 Storm Water Management Pond Landscaping Requirements.
- 4.410 Existing Plant Materials.
- 4.411 Plant Material Standards.
- 4.412 Installation and Maintenance.
- 4.413 Modification of Landscaping Requirements.
- Chapter 5 Exterior Lighting
- Chapter 6 Low Impact Development Standards
- Chapter 7 Performance Standards
- 4.701 Airborne Emissions.
- 4.702 Odors.
- 4.703 Gases.
- 4.704 Noise and Vibration.
- 4.705 Electrical Disturbance, Electromagnetic, or Radio Frequency Interference.
- 4.706 Hazardous Substances.
- 4.707 Glare and Radioactive Materials.
- 4.708 Fire and Explosive Hazards.
- 4.709 Property Maintenance.
- 4.710 Liquid or Solid Waste.
ARTICLE 5
Signs
Sections
- Chapter 1 Generally
- 5.101 Purpose and Intent.
- 5.102 General Requirements.
- 5.103 Exempt Signs.
- 5.104 Prohibited Signs.
- 5.105 Signs Permitted by Zoning District.
- 5.106 Temporary Signs.
- 5.107 C-2 District Sign Design Review Procedures.
- 5.108 Nonconforming Signs.
- 5.109 General Structural Requirements.
- 5.110 Licenses, Permits and Fees.
- 5.111 Enforcement and Inspection.
ARTICLE 6
Administration
Sections
- Chapter 1 Administrative Organization
- Chapter 2 Site Plan Review
- Chapter 3 Special Exemption Permit Review
- Chapter 4 Variances and Appeals
- Chapter 5 Nonconformities
- Chapter 6 Modifications
- Chapter 7 Permits, Fees, Violations and Penalties
- Chapter 8 Amendments
- Chapter 9 Public Hearing Procedures