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Port Huron City Zoning Code

ARTICLE III

District Regulations

§ 52-161 Districts established.

[Code 1975, § 39-5; Code 1992, § 32-66; 2-22-1999 by Ord. No. 1156; 1-13-2025 by Ord. No. 24-010]
For the purpose of this chapter, the City is hereby divided into the following districts:
R
Single-Family Residential District
R-1
Single- and Two-Family Residential District
A-1
Medium-Density Multiple-Family Residential District
A-2
High-Rise Multiple-Family Residential District
CCD
Community College District
B
Neighborhood Business District
C-1
General Business District
CBD
Central Business District
MD
Marina District
M-1
Light Industrial District
M-2
General Industrial District
I
Institutional District
Historic districts
PUD
Planned Unit Development

§ 52-162 Map.

[Code 1975, § 39-6; Code 1992, § 32-67]
(a) 
The boundaries of the districts established in § 52-161 are shown upon the map attached to the ordinance from which this chapter is derived and made a part of this chapter, which map is designated as the Zoning Map of the City. The Zoning Map on file in the office of the City Clerk and all notations, references, and other information shown thereon are a part of this chapter and have the same force and effect as if such Zoning Map and all such notations, references, and other information shown thereon were fully set forth or described in this chapter.
(b) 
Except where reference on such map is to a street or other designated line by the dimensions shown on such map, the boundary lines follow lot lines or the center lines of the streets or alleys or such lines extended and the corporate City limits, as they existed at the time of the adoption of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived.
(c) 
Where a district boundary line, as established in this section or as shown on the Zoning Map, divides a lot which was in a single ownership and of record at the time of enactment of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived, the use authorized thereon and the other district requirements applying to the least restricted portion of such lot under this chapter shall be considered as extending to the entire lot, provided that the more restricted portion of such lot is entirely within 25 feet of such dividing district boundary line. The use so extended shall be deemed to be conforming.
(d) 
Questions concerning the exact location of district boundary lines shall be determined by the Zoning Board of Appeals after recommendation from the Planning Commission, according to the rules and regulations which may be adopted by it.

§ 52-191 Statement of purpose.

[Code 1975, § 39-43; Code 1992, § 32-151; 10-22-2007 by Ord. No. 1280; 12-16-2013 by Ord. No. 1360]
The R Single-Family Residential District is established as a district in which the principal use of land is for owner-occupied, single-family dwellings. For the R Single-Family Residential District, in promoting the general purpose of this chapter, the specific intent of this section is to:
(1) 
Encourage the construction and the continued use of the land for owner-occupied, single-family dwellings.
(2) 
Prohibit business, commercial or industrial use of the land and prohibit any other use which would substantially interfere with development or continuation of owner-occupied, single-family dwellings in the district.
(3) 
Encourage the discontinuance of existing uses that would not be permitted as new uses under this chapter.
(4) 
Discourage any land use which would generate traffic on minor or local streets other than normal traffic generated by the residences on those streets.

§ 52-192 Principal permitted uses.

[Code 1975, § 39-44; Code 1992, § 32-152; 8-13-2001 by Ord. No. 1188; 10-10-2005 by Ord. No. 1253; 10-22-2007 by Ord. No. 1280; 5-24-2010 by Ord. No. 1311; 12-16-2013 by Ord. No. 1360; 10-24-2016 by Ord. No. 16-005; 6-23-2025 by Ord. No. 25-004]
In the R District, no uses shall be permitted, unless otherwise provided in this chapter, except the following:
(1) 
Single-family detached dwellings with one dwelling unit per tax parcel. Guesthouses or apartments are not allowed.
(2) 
Churches and other facilities normally incidental thereto, provided ingress and egress from the site is onto a major thoroughfare. The minimum site size shall be two acres, and no building shall be located less than 20 feet from any other lot in any residential district. Off-street parking shall be provided according to Article VI.
(3) 
Publicly owned and operated parks, playfields, museums, libraries and other recreation facilities, provided that any building shall be located not less than 40 feet from any other lot in any residential district.
(4) 
Public, parochial or private elementary, intermediate and/or high schools offering courses in general education, not operated for profit, provided that such buildings shall be located not less than 20 feet from any other lot in any residential district.
(5) 
Municipal, state or federal administrative or service buildings, provided that such buildings shall be located not less than 20 feet from any other lot in a residential district.
(6) 
Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the principal permitted uses in Subsections (1) through (6) of this section.
(7) 
Off-street parking for the principal permitted uses in accordance with the requirements of Article VI of this chapter. Parking must be on the same property as the main structure.
(8) 
Building additions to existing hospitals, sanitariums, nursing or rest homes. Any such building additions shall be distant at least 100 feet if for hospitals or sanitariums and 50 feet if to nursing or rest homes from any other lot in any residential district not in a similar use.
(9) 
Adult foster care family home or adult foster care small group home, state licensed for six or fewer adults. Signage is not allowed.
(10) 
State-licensed child foster family homes or child foster family group homes for fewer than seven children. Signage is not allowed.
(11) 
There shall be no new residential rental units except if granted a hardship exception as provided in Chapter 10, Article V, Rental Certification, § 10-178. Any hardship exceptions must conform to Chapter 10, Article V, and be a registered, certified rental unit. Dwellings rented for less than 30 days, home sharing, vacation rentals, or any other transient residential occupancy as defined in this chapter shall not be allowed.
(12) 
Community center, a government or nonprofit facility used for recreational, social, educational, cultural, or advisory services and activities. Services may be targeted to certain populations (e.g., youth, seniors) but membership is available to the general public.

§ 52-193 Permitted uses after special approval.

[Code 1975, § 39-45; Code 1992, § 32-153; 8-13-2001 by Ord. No. 1188; 10-10-2005 by Ord. No. 1253; 10-22-2007 by Ord. No. 1280; 5-24-2010 by Ord. No. 1311; 6-25-2012 by Ord. No. 1337]
The following uses shall be permitted in the R District subject to the conditions imposed and subject further to the approval of the Planning Commission:
(1) 
Private parks, country clubs, golf courses, and golf driving ranges, when located on a parcel of five acres or more in area. Any structure on such parcel shall be located at least 200 feet from a lot line of any adjacent residential district.
(2) 
Public utility buildings, telephone exchange buildings, electric transformer stations and substations, and gas regulator stations, but not including storage yards, when operating requirements necessitate locating within the district to serve the immediate vicinity, and such use is not injurious to the surrounding neighborhood.
(3) 
Family child care home, state licensed for six or fewer children, subject to the following conditions:
a. 
For each child cared for, there shall be provided and maintained a minimum of 100 square feet of outdoor play area. Such play area shall have a total minimum area of at least 1,200 square feet and shall be in the rear yard. Such play area shall be enclosed with a minimum of a six-foot-high solid screen-type fence.
b. 
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of Article VI of this chapter.
c. 
A site survey shall be submitted showing the location of the dwelling, play area and parking.
d. 
No signage shall be allowed.
(4) 
Cemeteries adjacent to or an extension to existing cemeteries, subject to the following conditions:
a. 
The site shall be so located as to have at least one property line abutting a major thoroughfare. All ingress and egress to the site shall be directly onto such major thoroughfare.
b. 
Any structure located on the site shall be at least 100 feet from any lot line.
(5) 
Home occupations as defined in § 52-695.
(6) 
Temporary buildings for uses incidental to construction work for a period not to exceed one year.
(7) 
Additions or expansions to existing parking lots for nonresidential uses allowed after receiving a special approval use permit. Parking must be on the same property as the main structure and subject to the following conditions:
a. 
Such parking lot shall be used only for the parking of vehicles with no repair work or servicing of any kind.
b. 
Adequate lighting shall be provided and so arranged or reflected away from residences in the area as to cause no annoying glare to such residential property.
c. 
No advertising signs shall be erected upon such lot, except not more than one sign at each entrance to indicate the operation and purpose of the lot. Such signs shall not exceed six square feet in area and shall not extend four feet in overall height above the ground and shall not project beyond the portion of the property which may be lawfully used for such parking lot.
d. 
A solid masonry wall or other barrier of material approved by the Planning Commission, five feet in height, shall be constructed and maintained along those property lines separating the parking lot from adjoining residentially zoned property, except that the height limit may be reduced to three feet where the adjoining property line is a public street.
e. 
Such parking lot shall comply with all applicable requirements for parking lot layout, construction and maintenance as set forth in § 52-773.
f. 
Setbacks for parking lots shall conform to those setbacks for buildings in the front and side yards. Rear yard setbacks for parking lots shall be five feet from the property line.
g. 
Said parking lot must be on the same property of the building it is intended to serve. A renovation of an existing lot does not need a special permit, only the expansion of said lot or a new lot.
Site plan review is required per the requirements of § 52-697 for any permitted use allowed after special approval, and any nonresidential principal permitted use.

§ 52-194 Area, height, bulk and placement requirements.

[Code 1975, § 39-46; Code 1992, § 32-154]
Area, height, bulk and placement requirements in the R District, unless otherwise specified, are as provided in § 52-621 pertaining to the Schedule of Regulations.

§ 52-221 Statement of purpose.

[Code 1975, § 39-47; Code 1992, § 32-176]
The R-1 Single- and Two-Family Residential District is established as a district in which the principal use of land is for single- and two-family dwellings. For the R-1 District, in promoting the general purpose of this chapter, the specific intent of this section is to:
(1) 
Encourage the construction and the continued use of the land for single- and two-family dwellings.
(2) 
Prohibit business, commercial or industrial use of the land and prohibit any other use which would substantially interfere with development or continuation of single- and two-family dwellings in the district.
(3) 
Encourage the discontinuance of existing uses that would not be permitted as new uses under this chapter.
(4) 
Discourage any land use which would generate traffic on minor or local streets other than normal traffic generated by the residences on those streets.

§ 52-222 Principal permitted uses.

[Code 1975, § 39-48; Code 1992, § 32-177; 8-13-2001 by Ord. No. 1188; 10-24-2016 by Ord. No. 16-005]
In the R-1 District, no uses shall be permitted, unless otherwise provided in this chapter, except the following:
(1) 
All principal permitted uses in the R District. Certified, registered residential rental units are allowed and must conform to all City codes and ordinances, specifically Chapter 10, Article V, Rental Certification, of the City Code of Ordinances.
(2) 
Two-family dwellings.
(3) 
Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the principal permitted uses in Subsections (1) and (2) of this section.
(4) 
Off-street parking in accordance with the requirements of Article VI of this chapter.

§ 52-223 Permitted uses after special approval.

[Code 1975, § 39-49; Code 1992, § 32-178; 8-13-2001 by Ord. No. 1188; 10-10-2005 by Ord. No. 1253; 10-22-2007 by Ord. No. 1280; 5-24-2010 by Ord. No. 1311; 6-25-2012 by Ord. No. 1337; 10-24-2016 by Ord. No. 16-005; 10-9-2017 by Ord. No. 17-015]
The following uses shall be permitted in the R-1 District subject to the conditions imposed and subject further to the approval of the Planning Commission:
(1) 
All permitted uses after special approval in the R District, subject to the terms and conditions therein.
(2) 
Professional or business office approval shall be conditioned upon the meeting of the building height limit, side yard width, rear yard depth, front yard depth and plat coverage required in the district in which the site is located and conditioned further that the automobile parking spaces shall be in accordance with § 52-772. If there is a question as to whether or not a use is indeed an office, the Planning Commission shall decide first if an occupation is suitable as an office per the definition before the special permit is granted.
A professional office shall not be located in the same structure or on the same lot as a residential use. If an existing residential structure is converted to an office, the entire structure shall be used for said office. Said building shall be renovated according to the existing building code for a commercial use, including barrier-free codes. The parking lot shall be paved, drained, and screened from any adjacent residential use.
(3) 
A temporary building for commerce or industry for a period of not more than one year, when incidental to the erection or servicing of structures or uses permitted in such districts.
(4) 
Governmental uses when found to be necessary for the public health, safety, convenience or welfare.
(5) 
Family child care home, state licensed for six or fewer children, subject to the following conditions:
a. 
For each child cared for, there shall be provided and maintained a minimum of 100 square feet of outdoor play area. Such play area shall have a total minimum area of at least 1,200 square feet, shall be in the rear yard and shall be enclosed with a minimum of a six-foot-high solid screen-type fence.
b. 
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of Article VI of this chapter.
c. 
A site survey shall be submitted showing the location of the dwelling, play area, and parking.
d. 
No signage is allowed.
(6) 
Commercial boat wells, provided that the number of commercial boat wells does not exceed one well for each 25 feet of lot water frontage and that one off-street parking space in addition to private residence is provided per boat well. No private water, sanitary or similar services may be provided. Appropriate permits, as necessary, must be obtained from the United States Army Corps of Engineers and/or the Department of Environmental Quality as required prior to issuance of special approval use permit.
(7) 
Bed-and-breakfast facilities as provided in § 52-696.
(8) 
Additions or expansions to existing parking lots for businesses allowed after receiving a special approval use permit, or multifamily uses, subject to the following conditions:
a. 
Said parking lot must be on the same property as the existing business or multifamily use it is intended to serve or adjacent to an existing parking lot. A renovation of an existing lot does not need a special approval use permit, only the expansion of said lot.
b. 
Such parking lot shall be used only for the parking of vehicles with no repair work or servicing of any kind.
c. 
Adequate lighting shall be provided and so arranged or reflected away from residences in the area as to cause no annoying glare to such residential property.
d. 
There is, or will be, a reasonable need for such parking lot to prevent congestion, traffic hazard, and undesirable use of contiguous residentially zoned streets for parking purposes.
e. 
No advertising signs shall be erected upon such lot, except not more than one sign at each entrance to indicate the operation and purpose of the lot. Such signs shall not exceed six square feet in area and shall not extend four feet in overall height above the ground and shall not project beyond the portion of the property which may be lawfully used for such parking lot.
f. 
A solid masonry wall or other barrier of material approved by the Planning Commission, five feet in height, shall be constructed and maintained along those property lines separating the parking lot from adjoining residentially zoned property, except that the height limit may be reduced to three feet where the adjoining property line is a public street.
g. 
Such parking lot shall comply with all applicable requirements for parking lot layout, construction and maintenance as set forth in Article VI.
h. 
Setbacks for parking lots shall conform to those setbacks for buildings in the front and side yards. Rear yard setbacks for parking lots shall be five feet from the property line.
(9) 
A certified, registered residential rental unit that is rented for less than 30 days, such as a vacation rental, home sharing, or any other transient residential occupancy as defined by this chapter, is allowed after special approval and a public hearing of Planning Commission. The unit must be a certified residential rental unit in conformance with Chapter 10, Buildings and Building Regulations, Article V, Rental Certification, of the City Code of Ordinances. A site plan shall be submitted to indicate parking on the property. The Planning Commission has the right to impose contingencies, such as a screening fence, on the property. Hotels and motels are not allowed.
Site plan review is required per the requirements of § 52-697 for any permitted use allowed after special approval, and any nonresidential principal permitted use.
(10) 
Sober living homes, also known as "three-quarter houses," per the requirements as defined in § 52-5, Definitions R through Z.

§ 52-224 Area, height, bulk and placement requirements.

[Code 1975, § 39-50; Code 1992, § 32-179]
Area, height, bulk and placement requirements in the R-1 District, unless otherwise specified, are as provided in § 52-621 pertaining to the Schedule of Regulations.

§ 52-251 Statement of purpose.

[Code 1975, § 39-51; Code 1992, § 32-201]
The A-1 Medium-Density Multiple-Family Residential District is designed primarily for two- or three-story apartments, dwelling groups and duplexes. It is designed to promote a harmonious mixture of medium density residential types and related educational, cultural and religious land uses in a basically residential environment.

§ 52-252 Principal permitted uses.

[Code 1975, § 39-52; Code 1992, § 32-202; 8-13-2001 by Ord. No. 1188; 10-10-2005 by Ord. No. 1253; 6-25-2012 by Ord. No. 1337; 12-16-2013 by Ord. No. 1364; 10-24-2016 by Ord. No. 16-005; 9-10-2018 by Ord. No. 18-017]
In the A-1 District, no uses shall be permitted, unless otherwise provided in this chapter, except the following:
(1) 
All principal permitted uses allowed in the R-1 Districts, subject to the terms and conditions therein.
(2) 
Single- and two-family dwellings. A single-family home must be constructed on a lot that has a minimum of 7,000 square feet. A two-family dwelling must be constructed on a lot that has a minimum of 10,000 square feet. Multiple single-family detached condominiums are allowed with three or more buildings on one site. The minimum site size shall be 5,000 square feet per building. Duplex condominiums are allowed with two or more buildings on one site. The minimum site size shall be 7,000 square feet per duplex building. Site size shall be in accordance with the Schedule of Regulations.
(3) 
Multiple-family dwellings, including boardinghouses, rooming houses, apartments, townhouses, row houses and dwelling groups, provided all such dwellings shall have at least one property line abutting a major thoroughfare with a minimum site size of 10,000 square feet. All ingress and egress shall be directly onto such major thoroughfare.
(4) 
Churches and other facilities normally incidental thereto, provided ingress and egress from such site is onto a major thoroughfare. The minimum site size shall be two acres, and no building shall be located less than 20 feet from any other lot in any residential district.
(5) 
Publicly owned and operated parks, playfields, museums, libraries and other recreation facilities, provided that any building shall be located not less than 40 feet from any other lot in any residential district.
(6) 
Public, parochial or private elementary, intermediate and/or high schools offering courses in general education, not operated for profit, provided that such buildings shall be located not less than 20 feet from any other lot in a residential district.
(7) 
Municipal, state or federal administrative or service buildings, provided that such buildings shall be located not less than 20 feet from any other lot in a residential district.
(8) 
Private schools and educational institutions.
(9) 
Convalescent and/or nursing homes, memory care facilities, homes for the aged, or group living quarters for the mentally retarded or mentally ill, not to exceed a height of 2 1/2 stories.
(10) 
Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the principal permitted uses in Subsections (1) through (9) of this section.
(11) 
Off-street parking in accordance with the requirements of Article VI of this chapter.
(12) 
State-licensed adult foster care homes, including family homes, small group homes, and large group homes. Foster care homes must provide off-street parking in accordance with the requirements in Article VI of this chapter.
(13) 
State-licensed child foster family homes or child foster family group homes for fewer than seven children.
(14) 
Independent or assisted living facilities. The structure shall be limited to a three-story building in the A-1 Zone; however, the apartment unit sizes and number of dwelling units per land size shall be in accordance with the high-rise apartment requirements as required in the A-2 Zoning District, per Division 16, Schedule of Regulations. If state licensed, the facility does not have to follow the City zoning ordinance regulations for apartment unit sizes.

§ 52-253 Permitted uses after special approval.

[Code 1975, § 39-53; Code 1992, § 32-203; 8-13-2001 by Ord. No. 1188; 10-10-2005 by Ord. No. 1253; 10-22-2007 by Ord. No. 1280; 5-24-2010 by Ord. No. 1311; 6-25-2012 by Ord. No. 1337]
The following uses shall be permitted in the A-1 District, subject to the conditions imposed and subject further to the approval of the Planning Commission:
(1) 
Uses which are allowed after special approval in the R and R-1 Districts except public parks and governmental buildings which are allowed as a principal permitted use in the A-1 District.
(2) 
Manufactured home parks, subject to the requirements as established and regulated by Public Act No. 96 of 1987 (MCL 125.2301 et seq.).
(3) 
Professional and business office approval shall be conditioned upon the meeting of the building height limit, side yard width, rear yard depth, front yard depth and plat coverage required in the district in which the site is located and conditioned further that the automobile parking spaces required shall be in accordance with § 52-772.
A professional office shall not be located in the same structure or on the same lot as a residential use. If an existing residential structure is converted to an office, the entire structure shall be used for said office. Said building shall be renovated according to the existing building code for a commercial use, including barrier free codes. The parking lot shall be paved, drained, and screened from any adjacent residential use.
(4) 
A temporary building for commerce or industry for a period of not more than one year, when incidental to the erection or servicing of structures or uses permitted in such districts.
(5) 
Bed-and-breakfast facilities or tourist homes as defined in § 52-696.
(6) 
Adult day-care center with off-street parking in accordance with the requirements of Article VI of this chapter.
(7) 
State licensed family child care home (six or fewer children), group day care home (up to a maximum of 12 children), or child day-care center (with a minimum site size of 20,000 square feet) subject to the following conditions:
a. 
For each child cared for, there shall be provided and maintained a minimum of 100 square feet of outdoor play area. Such play area shall have a total minimum area of at least 1,200 square feet, shall be in the rear yard, and shall be enclosed with a minimum of a six-foot-high solid screen-type fence.
b. 
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of Article VI of this chapter.
c. 
A site plan shall be submitted showing the location of buildings, play area, and parking provided.
d. 
No signage is allowed when the day care is in a private home.
(8) 
Home occupations as defined in § 52-695.

§ 52-254 Screening requirement.

[Code 1975, § 39-54; Code 1992, § 32-204; 8-13-2001 by Ord. No. 1188; 6-25-2012 by Ord. No. 1337; 8-12-2024 by Ord. No. 24-005]
Where required parking lots of any use permitted in an A-1 District are erected such that the headlights of the cars in the parking lot will face into an R District, a solid masonry wall or other barrier of material approved by the Planning Department, which shall be a minimum of five feet in height, shall be required along that parking lot boundary line facing the R District.

§ 52-255 Site plan review.

[Code 1975, § 39-55; Code 1992, § 32-205; 8-13-2001 by Ord. No. 1188; 10-10-2005 by Ord. No. 1253; 9-28-2015 by Ord. No. 15-008; 10-24-2016 by Ord. No. 16-005; 8-12-2024 by Ord. No. 24-005]
For all uses permitted in an A-1 District, except single- and two-family dwellings which are constructed as one building on one lot, a site plan shall be submitted, and no building permit shall be issued until the site plan has been approved by the Planning Department, in accordance with § 52-697. In addition to the criteria set forth in § 52-697(d), the Planning Department shall not recommend approval of any multiple-family dwelling site plan which does not meet the following criteria:
(1) 
All site plans shall show two means of ingress and egress to the project to permit adequate circulation for safety equipment, except that for projects under 10 acres one boulevard entranceway may be sufficient.
(2) 
In all multiple projects of over 100 dwelling units, parking shall not be allowed along the main circulation drive.

§ 52-256 Area, height, bulk and placement requirements.

[Code 1975, § 39-56; Code 1992, § 32-206]
Area, height, bulk and placement requirements in the A-1 District, unless otherwise specified, are as provided in § 52-621 pertaining to the Schedule of Regulations.

§ 52-281 Statement of purpose.

[Code 1975, § 39-57; Code 1992, § 32-226]
The A-2 High-Rise Multiple-Family Residential District is designed to permit high-rise apartment residential development. Due to the large traffic volume generated by such development, this district shall abut upon a major thoroughfare and may be utilized as a buffer between single-family residential areas and other nonresidential uses. For the purposes of this chapter, a high-rise structure shall be any structure four or more stories in height.

§ 52-282 Principal permitted uses.

[Code 1975, § 39-58; Code 1992, § 32-227; 8-13-2001 by Ord. No. 1188; 10-10-2005 by Ord. No. 1253; 10-24-2016 by Ord. No. 16-005]
In the A-2 District, no uses shall be permitted, unless otherwise provided in this chapter, except the following:
(1) 
All principal permitted uses in the A-1 District, except single-family dwellings. Multiple single-family detached condominiums are allowed with three or more buildings on one site. The total site size shall be 5,000 square feet per building. Duplex condominiums are allowed with two or more buildings on one site. The total site size shall be 7,000 square feet per duplex building.
(2) 
High-rise multiple-family residential structures subject to the following conditions:
a. 
All dwelling units above the first story shall be served by elevators if required by the Building Inspector per the Building Code.
b. 
The proposed site shall have at least one property line abutting a major thoroughfare. All ingress and egress to the site shall be directly from such thoroughfare.
c. 
The entire area of the site shall be designed to serve the residents of the site, and any accessory buildings uses, or services shall be developed primarily for the use of residents of the site. Uses considered as accessory uses include parking structures, swimming pools, recreation areas, pavilions, cabanas, and other similar uses.
d. 
All dwelling units shall have at least one living room and one bedroom, except that not more than 5% of the units may be of an efficiency type. Where a project is designed and intended exclusively for senior citizen use, this requirement may be waived by the Planning Commission.
(3) 
Foster family homes, foster family group homes and adult foster care family homes.
(4) 
Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the principal permitted uses in Subsections (1) through (3) of this section.
(5) 
Off-street parking in accordance with the requirements of Article VI of this chapter.

§ 52-283 Permitted uses after special approval.

[Code 1975, § 39-59; Code 1992, § 32-228; 8-13-2001 by Ord. No. 1188; 10-10-2005 by Ord. No. 1253; 10-22-2007 by Ord. No. 1280; 5-24-2010 by Ord. No. 1311; 6-25-2012 by Ord. No. 1337]
The following uses may be permitted in the A-2 District subject to the conditions imposed and subject further to the approval of the Planning Commission:
(1) 
Uses which are allowed after special approval in the A-1 District, including the following: Retail and service uses such as restaurants, drugstores, banks, professional and business offices, personal services, bed-and-breakfast facilities, home occupations, and other similar uses, and that such uses are in harmony with the character and the quality of the multiple-family development. Professional offices may be located on the first floor of a multiple-family high rise structure of four or more stories if the entire first floor is devoted to office space.
(2) 
State licensed family child care home (six or fewer children), group day care home (up to a maximum of 12 children), or child day-care center (with a minimum site size of 20,000 square feet), subject to the following conditions:
a. 
For each child cared for, there shall be provided and maintained a minimum of 100 square feet of outdoor play area. Such play area shall have a total minimum area of at least 1,200 square feet, shall be in the rear yard and shall be enclosed with a minimum of a six-foot-high solid screen-type fence.
b. 
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of Article VI of this chapter.
c. 
A site plan shall be submitted showing the location of buildings, play area, and parking provided.
d. 
No signage is allowed when the day care is in a private home.
(3) 
Transitional housing facility/homeless shelter as defined in § 52-5 and subject to the following conditions:
a. 
Any new construction shall be built in accordance with the Schedule of Regulations, § 52-621,[1] for a new multifamily structure in the A-2 Zone, in regards to setbacks, lot size, coverage, lot density, building size, etc.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Schedule of Regulations is included as an attachment to this chapter.
b. 
A site plan shall be submitted indicating the location of the buildings, property lines, parking. For all new construction, an engineered site plan shall be submitted and a site plan review shall be required.
c. 
A floor plan shall be submitted indicating the layout of sleeping areas, rooms, or apartments, sanitary, and kitchen facilities. Any new construction shall be in accordance to the applicable building code.
d. 
All facilities must be certified by the Building Inspection Division and meet all fire, building, health, and safety codes.
e. 
A parking lot shall be provided, including one parking space per staff member, one for every three individual residents, and one space per family. A variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals may be obtained to allow for fewer parking spaces. Parking is not allowed in the front yard. A five-foot-high screening fence, wall, or solid shrubs shall be constructed around the parking lot at the property line between said lot and any adjacent residential properties. Parking shall be in accordance to Article VI of this chapter.

§ 52-284 Screening requirement.

[Code 1975, § 39-60; Code 1992, § 32-229; 8-13-2001 by Ord. No. 1188; 6-25-2012 by Ord. No. 1337; 8-12-2024 by Ord. No. 24-005]
Where required parking lots of any use permitted in an A-2 District are erected such that the headlights of the cars in the parking lot will face into an R District, a solid masonry wall or other barrier of material approved by the Planning Department, which shall be a minimum of five feet in height, shall be required along that parking lot boundary line facing the R District.

§ 52-285 Site plan review.

[Code 1975, § 39-61; Code 1992, § 32-230; 8-13-2001 by Ord. No. 1188; 10-10-2005 by Ord. No. 1253; 8-12-2024 by Ord. No. 24-005]
For all uses permitted in an A-2 District, except two-family dwellings which are constructed as one building on one lot, a site plan shall be submitted, and no building permit shall be issued until the site plan has been approved by the Planning Department, in accordance with § 52-697.

§ 52-286 Area, height, bulk and placement requirements.

[Code 1975, § 39-62; Code 1992, § 32-231]
Area, height, bulk and placement requirements in the A-2 District, unless otherwise specified, are as provided in § 52-621 pertaining to the Schedule of Regulations.

§ 52-316 Statement of purpose.

[Code 1975, § 39-63; Code 1992, § 32-251]
The City recognizing the needs of the St. Clair County Community College as to improved quality of educational offerings and expanded physical plant intends to provide encouragement to the variety and flexibility of land development, and uses supplementary thereto, that are necessary in furthering the community college's long-range development plan of February 12, 1970, and that will be consistent with the best interests of the City.

§ 52-317 Permitted uses.

[Code 1975, § 39-64; Code 1992, § 32-252]
Within the CCD Community College District, no building or land shall be erected or used except in ways consistent with the following:
(1) 
The long-range development plan of February 12, 1970, as approved by the City Council and as it may be amended and approved by the City Council;
(2) 
The specific rules and regulations for the CCD District adopted from time to time and placed on public record by the City Council in the office of the City Clerk; and Subsections (1) and (2) of this section shall, prima facie, be deemed to have qualified for approval as a permitted use.

§ 52-318 Site plan review.

[Code 1992, § 32-253; 8-13-2001 by Ord. No. 1188]
For major building additions requiring additional parking and for all new buildings in the CCD District, a site plan shall be submitted, and no building permit shall be issued until the site plan has been approved by the Planning Department.

§ 52-346 Statement of purpose.

[Code 1975, § 39-65; Code 1992, § 32-276; 10-22-2007 by Ord. No. 1280]
The B Neighborhood Business District is intended to permit retail business and service uses which are needed to serve the nearby residential areas. In order to promote such business developments so far as is possible and appropriate in each area, uses are prohibited which would create hazards, offensive and loud noises, vibration, smoke, glare, or heavy truck traffic. The intent of this district is also to encourage the concentration of local business areas to the mutual advantage of both the consumers and merchants and thereby to promote the best use of land at certain strategic locations. Any business allowed shall not create a negative impact to the adjacent residential area or create a large traffic volume. Said business shall compliment the residential area in which it is abutting. In order not to overwhelm the residential atmosphere of the surrounding neighborhood, a proposed business in the B District shall have a site that does not exceed one acre in size.

§ 52-347 Principal permitted uses.

[Code 1975, § 39-66; Code 1992, § 32-277; 10-10-2005 by Ord. No. 1253; 10-22-2007 by Ord. No. 1280; 10-24-2016 by Ord. No. 16-005]
(a) 
In the B District, no uses shall be permitted, unless otherwise provided in this chapter, except the following:
(1) 
Grocery store, including beer, wine and liquor, fruit, vegetable, meat, dairy products and baked goods.
(2) 
Drugstores.
(3) 
Confectioneries, delicatessens and restaurants. Establishments with a character of a drive-in or open-front store are prohibited. An outdoor seating area may be allowed upon site plan review and approval by the Planning Department.
(4) 
Dress, tailor, or seamstress shop.
(5) 
Hand laundry or laundromat.
(6) 
Wearing apparel shop.
(7) 
Hardware, paint and wallpaper.
(8) 
Banks.
(9) 
Variety and dry goods stores.
(10) 
Flower shop.
(11) 
Gift shop.
(12) 
Shoe repair shop.
(13) 
Watch, television and radio repair shops. Small engine repair is not allowed.
(14) 
Barbershops and salon of a licensed cosmetologist. Massage, tattoo, or piercing establishments are not allowed.
(15) 
Business and professional offices. Offices of a veterinarian, massage, or physical therapist is not allowed.
(16) 
Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the permitted principal uses in Subsections (1) through (15) of this section. All accessory buildings are subject to the regulations as indicated in § 52-676.
(17) 
Off-street parking in accordance with the requirements of Article VI of this chapter.
(18) 
State licensed child day-care centers subject to the following conditions:
a. 
For each child cared for, there shall be provided and maintained a minimum of 100 square feet of outdoor play area. Such play area shall have a total minimum area of at least 1,200 square feet and shall be in the rear yard. Such play area shall be enclosed with a minimum of a six-foot-high solid screen-type fence.
b. 
Parking shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of Article VI of this chapter.
c. 
A site plan shall be submitted.
d. 
The minimum site size shall be 20,000 square feet.
(b) 
Signage for all businesses shall be in accordance with § 52-831. Hours of operation shall be limited to between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

§ 52-348 Permitted uses after special approval.

[Code 1975, § 39-67; Code 1992, § 32-278; 6-25-2012 by Ord. No. 1337]
The following uses may be permitted in the B District subject to the conditions imposed and subject further to the approval of the Planning Commission: public utility buildings and uses, but not including storage yards, when operating requirements necessitate locating within the district to serve the immediate vicinity.

§ 52-349 Required conditions.

[Code 1975, § 39-68; Code 1992, § 32-279]
The following conditions are required for all uses in the B District:
(1) 
All business, service or processing shall be conducted wholly within a completely enclosed building, provided further that all lighting in connection with permitted business uses shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from all adjoining residential buildings or residentially zoned property.
(2) 
All business or service establishments shall be for the purpose of dealing directly with consumers. All goods produced or processed on the premises shall be sold at retail on the premises where produced and/or processed.

§ 52-350 Site plan review.

[Code 1975, § 39-69; Code 1992, § 32-280; 8-12-2024 by Ord. No. 24-005]
For all uses permitted in the B District, having a site size of one or more acres, a site plan shall be submitted, and no building permit shall be issued until the site plan shall be submitted, and no building permit shall be issued until the site plan has been approved by the Planning Department in accordance with § 52-697.

§ 52-351 Area, height, bulk and placement requirements.

[Code 1975, § 39-70; Code 1992, § 32-281]
Area, height, bulk and placement requirements in the B District, unless otherwise specified, are as provided in § 52-621 pertaining to the Schedule of Regulations.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Schedule of Regulations is included as an attachment to this chapter.

§ 52-381 Statement of purpose.

[Code 1975, § 39-71; Code 1992, § 32-301]
The C-1 General Business District is intended to permit a wider range of business and entertainment activities than those permitted in the B District. The permitted uses are intended to provide businesses and services usually found in major shopping centers and business areas at the juncture of major streets. These uses generate large volumes of vehicular traffic, require substantial access for off-street parking and loading, and require detailed planning particularly as to relationships with adjacent residential areas.

§ 52-382 Principal permitted uses.

[Code 1975, § 39-72; Code 1992, § 32-302; 8-13-2001 by Ord. No. 1188; 10-10-2005 by Ord. No. 1253; 10-22-2007 by Ord. No. 1280; 6-25-2012 by Ord. No. 1337; 9-28-2015 by Ord. No. 15-008; 10-24-2016 by Ord. No. 16-005; 6-26-2017 by Ord. No. 17-008; 6-24-2024 by Ord. No. 24-004; 6-23-2025 by Ord. No. 25-004]
In the C-1 District, no uses shall be permitted, unless otherwise provided in this chapter, except the following:
(1) 
All principal permitted uses in the B District.
(2) 
Any retail business whose principal activity is the sale or rental of merchandise must be within a completely enclosed building.
(3) 
Business service establishments performing services on the premises such as office machine and typewriter repair, printing, blueprinting.
(4) 
Any service establishment of an office, showroom, or workshop nature within a completely enclosed building such as that of a taxidermist; decorator; upholsterer; caterer; exterminator; building contractor, including electrical, glazing, heating, painting, paperhanging, plumbing, roofing, ventilating, and plastering; small engine repair; and similar establishments that require a retail adjunct. No outside storage yards or displays shall be permitted.
(5) 
Photographic film developing and processing.
(6) 
Physical culture establishments, including gymnasiums and reducing salons, health and fitness clubs, and massage establishments, as defined in this chapter and in accordance with Chapter 12, Article VIII, Massage Establishments, of the City Code of Ordinances.
(7) 
Bowling alleys, skating rinks, sports arenas, arcades, pool halls, enclosed tennis, swimming or golf facilities, and other indoor recreational or entertainment facilities such as theaters, concert halls, casinos, or convention centers, when conducted within a completely enclosed building that is located at least 100 feet from any property zoned in a residential classification.
When adjacent to a residential area, there shall be a 20-foot-wide landscaped green belt buffer around the perimeter of said facility at the street and interior property lines. Parking or maneuvering lanes shall not be located within this 20-foot buffer. A driveway entrance shall not be located on a street adjacent to a residential use without approval from the Planning Department. To reduce noise and traffic along residential streets, it is preferred to have the entrance to the facility on a street which abuts a nonresidential area.
(8) 
Hotels and motels.
(9) 
Eating and drinking establishments, provided that all food or beverages are consumed within a completely enclosed building. Outdoor food preparation, such as cooking on a grill, rotisserie, barbecue, etc., may be allowed with use certificate approval from the Planning and Fire Departments under certain conditions. Outdoor seating may be allowed after approval from the City with request from the property owner. Outdoor dining can be of two types: that which is located adjacent to the restaurant on the restaurant's private property, or that which is considered a sidewalk cafe located on public property on the sidewalk in the right-of-way.
Outdoor dining adjacent to a restaurant establishment may be allowed with certain restrictions:
a. 
Outdoor dining on private property must be entirely on the private property of and adjacent to the restaurant establishment. A minimum of a three-foot-high decorative railing or fence shall be placed around the perimeter of the outdoor eating area. All exterior lighting shall be reflected away from any adjacent properties, public or private; the source light shall be shaded so as not to be seen from adjacent properties or the street. Any noise produced from the outdoor eating area shall not interfere with adjacent properties in any way. A letter of request and a scaled site plan drawing shall be provided indicating the following information:
1. 
The letter of request shall indicate the property owner's name and phone number, business name, address, hours of operation, and if the outdoor cafe will server alcoholic beverages.
2. 
The drawing shall show the entire property, with dimensions, indicating the location of the buildings and property lines, and also showing adjacent properties, and the street.
3. 
A detailed plan showing the design, details, and location of all items such as furniture, tables, chairs, awnings, electrical outlet locations, landscaping, exterior lighting, planters, railings, ropes, stanchions, cooking apparatus, kitchen appliances, coolers, and any other equipment.
b. 
Outdoor dining on the public sidewalk in the City right-of-way, sidewalk cafes, shall be allowed with approval from the Planning Department and a sidewalk cafe permit. Establishments in the City that serve only food or nonalcoholic beverages may make application to the City for a special outdoor consumption license to operate a sidewalk cafe on the public property immediately contiguous to the premises. See § 4-2 of the City Code of Ordinances for the regulations for obtaining a sidewalk cafe permit on public property.
c. 
Establishments in the City licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises may make application to the City and the State Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) for a special outdoor consumption license to operate a sidewalk cafe immediately contiguous to the licensed structure. Please refer to § 4-2 of the City Code of Ordinances for more information.
(10) 
Assembly halls, private and public clubs and lodges, private or public museums, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, accredited or certified trade schools, colleges or universities and related facilities, including residential and retail. Residential buildings for students are allowed on college or university campus sites when located on the same parcel of land with the institutional building. Each unit shall be built as an apartment as defined in this chapter. There shall be a maximum of two bedrooms in each residential apartment unit with a maximum of two occupants per bedroom or four occupants per unit. Student residential buildings shall meet the zoning requirements of multifamily structures as located in the A-2 Zone for building size, lot density, and yard setback requirements. The height of the building shall be in accordance to the Schedule of Regulations for the C-1 Zone.
(11) 
Funeral parlors or mortuaries.
(12) 
Television and radio studios and towers subject to the requirements of § 52-689.
(13) 
Other uses similar to Subsections (1) through (12) of this section, subject to the following restrictions:
a. 
A business or restaurant that sells a product on the premises may produce the product on the premises and may sell the product wholesale, provided the principal use of the business or building is not manufacturing. For example: A candy business may manufacture candy on the site, provided the principal use of the company is a retail candy store and not a candy manufacturer.
b. 
All business or servicing, except for off-street parking and loading, shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building.
(14) 
Bus passenger stations, taxicab businesses including offices, dispatch facilities, and car storage/parking lots. Vehicles shall be allowed to park outside the building on a paved parking surface and shall follow the setback regulations for parking lots in the C-1 Zone in accordance with the requirements of Article VI of this chapter.
(15) 
Off-street parking in accordance with the requirements of Article VI of this chapter.
(16) 
Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the principal permitted uses in Subsections (1) through (15) of this section, including sleeping or living quarters of security, watchman, or caretaker. All accessory buildings subject to the regulations as indicated in § 52-676.
(17) 
Nursery schools, day nurseries and child day-care centers, not including dormitories, which are state licensed, subject to the following conditions:
a. 
For each child cared for, there shall be provided and maintained a minimum of 100 square feet of outdoor play area. Such play area shall have a total minimum area of at least 1,200 square feet and shall be in the rear yard. Such play area shall be enclosed with a minimum of a six-foot-high solid screen-type fence.
b. 
Parking shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of Article VI of this chapter.
c. 
A site plan shall be submitted.
d. 
The minimum site size shall be 20,000 square feet.
(18) 
Adult day-care center subject to off-street parking in accordance with the requirements of Article VI of this chapter.
(19) 
Any of the permitted uses in this section with a drive-through facility or drive-up window used as an accessory use for the business. When such drive-through business is located adjacent to a residential district and not separated by a street or alley, there shall be a five-foot buffer with landscaping and a five-foot-high screening fence or masonry wall located at the property line between the drive-through business and the residentially zoned property.
(20) 
Churches and other facilities normally incidental thereto, provided ingress and egress from such site is onto a major thoroughfare. The minimum site size shall be two acres. Off-street parking shall be included in accordance with the requirements of Article VI of this chapter.
(21) 
Pet grooming or pet training facilities are allowed, provided the animals are not kept overnight and all activities are kept indoors. Overnight boarding facilities are only allowed after a special approval use permit from Planning Commission.
(22) 
Retail sales of auto parts, accessories, tires, or auto-related items are allowed, provided all sales and merchandise are kept within a completely enclosed building and provided there is no installation service provided. Any installation of parts or accessories on vehicles, such as tires, mud flaps, roll bars, bed liners, undercoating, running boards, etc., shall be considered an auto service-repair facility and a special approval use permit shall be required. Installation of alarm systems, stereos, CB radios, automatic vehicle starters, and detail shops with retail adjacent shall not require a special approval use permit.
(23) 
Tattoo parlors or tattoo establishments, as defined in § 52-5, Definitions R through Z, with a current body art facility license from the State of Michigan. A current license for the location in the City of Port Huron must be kept on file with the City Planning Department. Tattoo parlors or tattoo establishments must comply with all required zoning and building code regulations, fire code regulations and any other applicable federal, state and local codes or ordinances. A tattoo parlor or tattoo establishment is prohibited if the property line of said use is within a 500-foot radius of the property line of another tattoo parlor or establishment.
(24) 
Retail sales of prefilled propane tanks shall be allowed as an accessory use to a business with the approval of the Planning Director and Fire Marshal. The tanks shall be kept in an enclosed, locked building or caged area adjacent to the main building.
(25) 
Apartments, residential condominiums, and dwelling units located above the first (i.e., street) level of a commercial use are permitted if all of the following are satisfied:
a. 
All apartments, residential condominiums, and dwelling units must satisfy all applicable City codes.
b. 
Parking for occupants of each apartment, residential condominium, and dwelling unit must meet the requirements for new uses detailed in § 52-772 and be included as part of the building permit application as required in such section.
c. 
Apartments, residential condominiums, and dwelling unit sizes and numbers shall be in accordance with the A-2 Zoning District, per Division 16, Schedule of Regulations.
(26) 
Children's therapeutic group home means a child-caring institution receiving children who are diagnosed with a developmental disability; provides care, maintenance, and supervision, usually on a 24-hour basis; has a capacity of not more than six children; complies with the rules for child-caring institutions; emergency safety intervention in the form of physical management is allowed but must comply with the mental health code, 1974 PA 258, MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106, and associated administrative rules; is not a private home; is not located on a campus with other licensed facilities.

§ 52-383 Permitted uses after special approval.

[Code 1975, § 39-73; Code 1992, § 32-303; 8-13-2001 by Ord. No. 1188; 10-22-2007 by Ord. No. 1280; 5-24-2010 by Ord. No. 1311; 6-25-2012 by Ord. No. 1337; 9-28-2015 by Ord. No. 15-008; 10-24-2016 by Ord. No. 16-005; 6-24-2024 by Ord. No. 24-004]
The following uses may be permitted in the C-1 District, subject to the conditions imposed and subject further to the approval of the Planning Commission:
(1) 
Veterinary hospitals and clinics.
(2) 
Automobile carwash establishments, including steam cleaning, but not rust proofing, provided off-street waiting space is provided in accordance with § 52-774 and provided further that all applicable requirements of this Code are met.
(3) 
Drive-in establishments. Entrance to or exit from any such use shall be located at least 35 feet from the intersection of any two streets. Such uses shall have direct access to a major thoroughfare. All lighting or illuminated displays shall not reflect onto any adjacent residential zone, and consideration shall be given to proximity of existing places of congregation of children (e.g., schools) regarding traffic safety and sanitation. A site plan shall be submitted showing the traffic pattern and parking areas. A five-foot buffer with landscaping and a five-foot-high screening fence or masonry wall shall be located between the business and any residentially zoned property when not separated by a street or alley. See the definition of a drive-in establishment in § 52-3.
(4) 
Automobile fuel stations and auto service or repair facilities, subject to the requirements of § 52-678.
(5) 
Wholesale stores, rental storage facilities, storage trailers as an accessory use to a storage facility, warehouses, distributing plants, freezers and lockers. A special permit may allow outside storage. Any outside storage shall be completely enclosed by a six-foot-tall solid screening fence, not a slatted chain-link fence. If a six-foot fence does not completely screen the items stored, it is at the discretion of the Planning Department to determine if the stored item shall be removed or allow a taller fence.
(6) 
Open air business uses as follows, in conformance with § 52-690:
a. 
Retail sale of trees, shrubbery, plants, flowers, seed, topsoil, humus, fertilizer, trellises, lawn furniture, playground equipment, and other home garden supplies and equipment.
b. 
Retail sale of fruit and vegetables.
c. 
Tennis courts, archery courts, shuffleboard, horseshoe courts, miniature golf, golf driving range, children's amusement park or similar recreation uses.
d. 
Bicycle, trailer, motor vehicle, boat or home equipment rental services.
e. 
Outdoor display and sale of garages, swimming pools and similar uses.
(7) 
New and used car salesrooms, including outdoor sales space and must certify that the business location meets the expanded established place of business requirements required by the regulations for the State of Michigan. The outside vehicle parking display or sales space and customer parking area must be paved per the requirements in § 52-773. Inoperable vehicles or vehicles used for parts may not occupy the premises. If there is an automotive service bay connected with this establishment, the business shall be subject to the regulations of § 52-678 for automobile service stations.
(8) 
Salesrooms, including outdoor sales space, for recreation vehicles, including boats, snowmobiles, travel trailers, campers, tents and accessory equipment.
(9) 
Planned community shopping centers, provided the following criteria are met:
a. 
Such center shall consist of a group of establishments engaging exclusively in retail business or service, arranged as a functionally coherent unit, together with appurtenant features, such as parking areas and storage facilities.
b. 
Such center shall occupy a site of not less than 10 acres.
c. 
A minimum building setback from the property line of 75 feet each for the front and rear of the building and 50 feet each for the sides of the building.
d. 
No building or structure shall exceed three stories or 60 feet in height unless approved by the Planning Commission.
e. 
Public restrooms shall be required in all sit-down restaurants and cocktail lounges.
f. 
A planting strip of at least 20 feet wide shall be provided around the entire perimeter of the site except for driveways onto the public street system. A wall or barrier of suitable material not less than five feet high shall be constructed along those property lines which abut a residential district.
g. 
The proposed site shall have at least one property line abutting a major thoroughfare. All ingress and egress to the site shall be directly from such thoroughfare. Turning and approach lanes shall be provided when determined necessary by the Director of Public Works.
h. 
No main or accessory building shall be situated less than 50 feet from any perimeter property line.
i. 
A landscape plan which includes the entire site shall be submitted for approval to determine compliance with screening and planting strips.
j. 
All signs shall be affixed to the face of the building and shall be a uniform design throughout, except that one ground pole sign advertising the name of the shopping center is allowed.
k. 
All off-street parking shall be within its own area, as specified in Article VI of this chapter, and an internal system of roads and walks which will effectively separate pedestrian and vehicular traffic is required.
l. 
Outdoor trash containers shall be provided, properly maintained and screened pursuant to § 52-694.
m. 
All areas accessible to vehicles shall be paved and maintained so as to provide a durable, smooth and well-drained surface.
n. 
All vehicular and pedestrian areas shall be illuminated during business hours of darkness. All lighting fixtures shall be installed so as to reflect light away from adjoining residential properties.
(10) 
A public-owned building, public utility buildings, telephone exchange buildings, electric transformer stations and substations, and gas regulator stations, water and sewage pumping stations.
(11) 
Kennels, pet boarding facilities, animal shelters, or animal humane societies. The primary shelter and sleeping accommodations for the animals shall be indoors. Outdoor pet activity areas which are supervised are allowed and shall be screened by a minimum six-foot-high solid screening fence or wall. Landscaping must be maintained between the fence/wall and the property line. The animals must be kept in a clean sanitary condition and must be kept in an air conditioned and/or heated area. The animal must be fed and watered. The City Animal Control Officer will have the right to inspect the business at will to check living accommodations.
(12) 
New single-family and two-family residential structure shall not be allowed as the only use on a parcel, but multiple-family dwellings, including boardinghouses, rooming houses, apartments, townhouses, row houses and dwelling groups, provided all such dwellings shall have a minimum site size of 10,000 square feet. Residential use can occupy the first floor. Parking provisions for tenants must be provided as part of the permit process and in accordance with Section 52-772. Dwelling unit sizes and number of dwelling units per land size shall be in accordance with the A-2 Zoning District, per Division 16, Schedule of Regulations.

§ 52-384 Site plan review.

[Code 1975, § 39-74; Code 1992, § 32-304; 8-12-2024 by Ord. No. 24-005]
For all principal permitted uses in a C-1 District having a site size of one or more acres and for all permitted uses after special approval, a site plan shall be submitted, and no building permit shall be issued until the site plan has been approved by the Planning Department in accordance with § 52-697.

§ 52-385 Area, height, bulk and placement requirements.

[Code 1975, § 39-75; Code 1992, § 32-305]
Area, height, bulk and placement requirements in the C-1 District, unless otherwise specified, are as provided in § 52-621 pertaining to the Schedule of Regulations.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Schedule of Regulations is included as an attachment to this chapter.

§ 52-411 Statement of purpose.

[Code 1975, § 39-76; Code 1992, § 32-326]
The CBD Central Business District is intended to permit a variety of commercial, administrative, financial, civic, cultural, residential, entertainment and recreational uses in an effort to provide the harmonious mix of activities necessary to further enhance the CBD District as an urban center.

§ 52-412 Principal permitted uses.

[Code 1975, § 39-77; Code 1992, § 32-327; 2-25-1991 by Ord. No. 998; 7-26-1993 by Ord. No. 1042; 8-13-2001 by Ord. No. 1188; 10-22-2007 by Ord. No. 1280; 9-28-2015 by Ord. No. 15-008; 10-24-2016 by Ord. No. 16-005; 6-26-2017 by Ord. No. 17-008; 8-14-2017 by Ord. No. 17-009; 3-25-2019 by Ord. No. 19-003]
In the CBD District, no uses shall be permitted unless otherwise provided in this chapter, except the following:
(1) 
All principal permitted uses in the C-1 District. Arcades are only allowed as an accessory use to the principal business and are not allowed as the main use. Tattoo parlors or tattoo establishments, as defined in § 52-5, Definitions R through Z, are allowed with a current body art facility license from the State of Michigan. A current license for the location in the City of Port Huron must be kept on file with the City Planning Department. Tattoo parlors or tattoo establishments must comply with all required zoning and building code regulations, fire code regulations and any other applicable federal, state and local codes or ordinances. A tattoo parlor or establishment is prohibited if the property line of said use is within a five-hundred-foot radius of the property line of another tattoo parlor or establishment.
(2) 
Theaters, assembly halls, concert halls or similar places of assembly when conducted completely within enclosed buildings.
(3) 
Newspaper offices and printing plants.
(4) 
Business and professional offices.
(5) 
Government buildings and facilities including City or county jails when residing in the same building as a police or sheriff department.
(6) 
Other uses which are similar to Subsections (1) through (5) of this section and subject to the following restrictions:
a. 
All business establishments shall be retail or service establishments dealing directly with consumers. All goods produced on the premises shall be sold at retail from the premises where produced.
b. 
All business, servicing or processing, except for off-street parking or loading, shall be conducted within completely enclosed buildings.
c. 
Storage of commodities shall be within buildings and shall not be visible to the public from a street or thoroughfare.
(7) 
Second- or third-story apartments above existing commercial uses. All living quarters must meet other City codes. Dwelling units are not permitted on the ground floor or basement level. Parking provisions for tenants must be provided as part of the permit process and in accordance with § 52-772. Dwelling unit sizes and number of dwelling units per land size shall be in accordance with the A-2 zoning district, per Division 16, Schedule of Regulations.
(8) 
Off-street parking lots and structures.
(9) 
Any use which is not ordinarily allowed in the CBD may be permitted by the City Planning Director as a temporary use which is part of a registered and planned convention or exhibition reserved at McMorran Place, a sports and entertainment center owned and operated by the City of Port Huron. A "temporary use" shall be defined as less than 10 contiguous days.
(10) 
A dormitory, as defined in § 52-3.
(11) 
Existing single-family residential dwellings. These dwellings can remain "as is" or be renovated within the walls of the existing structure. The footprint of the structure cannot be increased. An accessory building can be constructed on the property in accordance with § 52-676, Accessory buildings. If damaged by fire, wind, or other accidental means, where the damage exceeds 50% of the state equalized value (SEV), the dwelling can be rebuilt as single-family residence if it is rebuilt within the same footprint and dimensions of the original dwelling. Without prior existence, no new single-family residence may be constructed in the CBD on a vacant lot, unless the residence is on the second or third floor of a new building with a commercial use on the first floor, or unless it is replacing a multifamily structure.

§ 52-413 Permitted uses after special approval.

[Code 1975, § 39-78; Code 1992, § 32-328; 8-13-2001 by Ord. No. 1188; 10-10-2005 by Ord. No. 1253; 1-23-2006 by Ord. No. 1257; 10-22-2007 by Ord. No. 1280; 6-25-2012 by Ord. No. 1337; 9-28-2015 by Ord. No. 15-008; 10-24-2016 by Ord. No. 16-005; 9-10-2018 by Ord. No. 18-017; 6-24-2024 by Ord. No. 24-004]
The following uses may be permitted in the CBD District subject to site plan approval and the conditions imposed and subject further to the approval of the Planning Commission:
(1) 
Waterfront uses customarily incidental to recreational boating facilities, including sales, service and mooring facilities, as specified in Division 10 of this article.
(2) 
Permanent open air uses such as fruit and vegetable markets, provided that such uses do not conflict with surrounding uses, do not create traffic congestion, and are in accordance with the intent of the CBD District.
(3) 
High-rise residential buildings per the requirements of § 52-282(2) through (5) and § 52-621 requirements for construction in an A-2 District.
a. 
Except as provided, residential use can occupy the first floor with a special permit from Planning Commission. Provided, the first floor of any building front-facing Huron Avenue or Military Street between Glenwood Avenue and Griswold Street must be used for commercial purposes.
(4) 
Multifamily residential development of three stories or less by definition, and per the requirements of Article III, Division 4 of this chapter, off-street parking is required in accordance with the requirements of Article VI of this chapter for multifamily use. One building may be allowed on the property, if there will be 10 or more owner-occupied units in the structure or with approval from the Planning Director. Commercial use can occupy the first floor with a special permit from Planning Commission. Except as provided, residential use can occupy the first floor with a special permit from Planning Commission. Provided, the first floor of any building front-facing Huron Avenue or Military Street between Glenwood Avenue and Griswold Street must be used for commercial purposes. Setbacks, building unit size, and lot density applicable to the A-2 Zoning District shall apply per Division 16, Schedule of Regulations. Setbacks can be waived with a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
(5) 
Adult entertainment businesses; adult live conduct business (see § 52-416).
(6) 
Kennels; pet boarding facilities; animal shelters; or animal humane societies. The primary shelter and sleeping accommodations for the animals shall be indoors. Outdoor pet activity areas which are supervised are allowed and shall be screened by a minimum six-foot-high solid screening fence or wall. Landscaping must be maintained between the fence/wall and the property line. The animals must be kept in a clean sanitary condition and must be kept in an air-conditioned and/or heated area. The animal must be fed and watered. The City Animal Control Officer will have the right to inspect the business at will to check living accommodations.
(7) 
A certified, registered residential rental unit that is rented for less than 30 days, such as a vacation rental, home sharing, or any other transient residential occupancy as defined by this chapter, is allowed after special approval and a public hearing of Planning Commission. The unit must be a certified residential rental unit in conformance with Chapter 10, Article V, Rental Certification, of the City Code of Ordinances. Parking must conform to Article VI of this chapter.
(8) 
Independent or assisted living facilities. The apartment unit sizes and number of dwelling units per land size shall be in accordance with the high-rise apartment requirements as required in the A-2 Zoning District, per Division 16, Schedule of Regulations. If state licensed, the facility does not have to follow the City Zoning Ordinance regulations for apartment unit sizes.

§ 52-414 Site plan review.

[Code 1975, § 39-79; Code 1992, § 32-329; 10-10-2005 by Ord. No. 1253; 8-12-2024 by Ord. No. 24-005]
For all uses permitted in the CBD District wherein a new building, change in the footprint of the building (new addition), or parking requirement change is necessary, and for all permitted uses after special approval, a site plan shall be submitted, and no building permit shall be issued until the site plan has been approved by the Planning Department in accordance with § 52-697.

§ 52-415 Area, height, bulk and placement requirements.

[Code 1975, § 39-80; Code 1992, § 32-330]
Area, height, bulk and placement requirements in the CBD District, unless otherwise specified, are as provided in § 52-621 pertaining to the Schedule of Regulations.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Schedule of Regulations is included as an attachment to this chapter.

§ 52-416 Adult entertainment businesses and adult live conduct business.

[Code 1975, § 39-80.5; Code 1992, § 32-331; 5-24-2010 by Ord. No. 1311]
(a) 
Preamble. Adult businesses, because of their very nature and when concentrated under certain circumstances, have certain operational characteristics causing serious and deleterious effects upon the surrounding areas and between such areas. It is therefore necessary that such uses and the effects thereof will not contribute to the blighting of or the downgrading of the surrounding neighborhood; therefore, this section is enacted for the purposes of regulating the location of such businesses and so as to prevent the concentration of such uses in any one location within the City.
(b) 
Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
ADULT BOOKSTORE or ADULT GIFT STORE
A business having as its principal activity the sale of books, magazines, newspapers and motion-picture films or adult gifts or novelties which are characterized by their emphasis on portrayals of human genitals and pubic regions or acts of human masturbation, sexual intercourse or sodomy.
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS
A business having as its principal service or activity one of the following types of businesses: adult bookstore, adult motion-picture theater, adult mini motion-picture theater, adult personal service business.
ADULT LIVE CONDUCT ACTIVITY
Any work or entertainment activity carried on in a business where the physical human body is nude, as defined in this subsection.
ADULT LIVE CONDUCT BUSINESS
A business, any part of which service or function consists of adult live conduct activity as defined in this subsection, whether as work assignment or entertainment.
ADULT MOTION-PICTURE THEATER
An enclosed building with a capacity of 50 or more persons used for presenting material, for observation by patrons therein, distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on matter depicted, describing or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas, as defined in this section.
ADULT PERSONAL SERVICE BUSINESS
A business, the activities of which include a person of one sex, while nude, as defined in this subsection, providing personal services for another person on an individual basis in a closed room. It includes, but is not limited to, the following activities and services: massage parlors or massage establishment, exotic rubs, modeling studios, body painting studios, wrestling studios, individual theatrical performances. It does not include activities performed by persons pursuant to and in accordance with licenses issued to such persons by the state.
[10-24-2016 by Ord. No. 16-005]
NUDE
Having less than completely and/or opaquely covered:
(1) 
Human genitals, pubic region;
(2) 
Buttocks; and
(3) 
Female breast below a point immediately above the top of the areola.
SPECIFIED ANATOMICAL AREAS
For the purposes of the definitions of the terms "adult motion-picture theater" and "adult personal service business" in this subsection, means:
(1) 
Less than completely and opaquely covered:
a. 
Human genitals, pubic region;
b. 
Buttocks;
c. 
Female breast below a point immediately above the top of the areola; and
(2) 
Human male genitals in a discernibly turgid state, even if completely and opaquely covered.
SPECIFIED SEXUAL ACTIVITIES
For the purposes of the definitions of the terms "adult motion-picture theater" and "adult personal service business" in this subsection, means:
(1) 
Human genitals in a state of sexual stimulation or arousal;
(2) 
Acts of human masturbation, sexual intercourse or sodomy; and
(3) 
Fondling or other erotic touching of human genitals, pubic region, buttocks or female breast.
(c) 
Locations of adult entertainment businesses and adult live conduct businesses. An adult entertainment business and adult live conduct business may be located in the City only in accordance with the following restrictions:
(1) 
Such businesses shall only be located in a district classified pursuant to this chapter as the CBD District.
(2) 
No such business shall be established within 500 feet of another adult entertainment business, adult live conduct business, residence, government building, cultural building, civic building or church.
(d) 
Use regulations. Use regulations are as follows:
(1) 
No person shall reside in or permit any person to reside in the premises of an adult entertainment business or adult live conduct business.
(2) 
No person shall operate an adult personal service business unless there is conspicuously posted in each room where such business is carried on a notice indicating the prices for all services performed by such business. No person operating or working at such a place of business shall solicit or accept any fees except those indicated on any such notice.
(3) 
No person operating an adult entertainment business or adult live conduct business shall permit it to be used for acts of prostitution or to be frequented by known prostitutes who have been convicted of the act of prostitution within the last 24 months and any customers convicted of being customers of prostitutes within the last 24 months.
(4) 
No person shall operate an adult personal service business without obtaining a current code compliance license. Such licenses shall be issued by the administrator or the administrator's designee following an inspection to determine compliance with this Code and upon payment of a license fee as set by resolution of the City Council from time to time. Such a license shall be subject to the regulations contained in this chapter.
(5) 
No person operating an adult entertainment business or adult live conduct business shall permit any person under the age of 18 years to be on the premises of such business either as an employee or customer.
(6) 
No person shall become the lessee or sublessee of any property for the purpose of using such property for an adult entertainment business or adult live conduct business without the express written permission of the owner of the property for such use.
(7) 
No lessee or sublessee of any property shall convert that property from any other use to an adult entertainment business or adult live conduct business without the express written permission of the owner of the property for such use.

§ 52-446 Statement of purpose.

[Code 1975, § 39-81; Code 1992, § 32-351]
The MD Marina District is intended to permit the development of water-oriented recreational and boating facilities and accessory retail and service activities, thereby facilitating navigation and providing safe, compatible and economical waterfront development.

§ 52-447 Principal permitted uses.

[Code 1975, § 39-82; Code 1992, § 32-352; 8-13-2001 by Ord. No. 1188; 5-11-2009 by Ord. No. 1303; 10-24-2016 by Ord. No. 16-005]
In the MD District, no uses shall be permitted, unless otherwise provided in this chapter, except the following:
(1) 
Public or private development of facilities for the berthing, storage or servicing of boats, yachts, cruisers, inboards, outboards and sailboats.
(2) 
Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the principal permitted uses in Subsection (1) of this section, including the sleeping or living quarters of security, watchman or caretaker. All accessory buildings subject to the regulations as indicated in § 52-676.
(3) 
Off-street parking in accordance with Article VI of this chapter.
(4) 
Retail businesses which supply commodities for persons using the facilities of the district such as the sale of boats, engines, and accessories, fishing equipment and other similar items, and retail sales related to food and beverage items.
(5) 
Eating and drinking establishments, including retail sales of items related to the establishment, excluding drive-through facilities or establishments with drive-up windows.
(6) 
Condominium developments per A-1 zoning requirements for one to three stories and A-2 zoning requirements for four or more stories up to a maximum of seven stories.
(7) 
Hotels and motels, limited to seven stories or less.

§ 52-448 Site plan review.

[Code 1975, § 39-84; Code 1992, § 32-354; 5-11-2009 by Ord. No. 1303[1]; 8-12-2024 by Ord. No. 24-005]
For all uses permitted in an MD District, a site plan shall be submitted, and no building permit shall be issued until the site plan has been approved by the Planning Department in accordance with § 52-697, subject to the requirements of Article VI, Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements, and § 52-692, Greenbelts.
[1]
Editor's Note: Ordinance No. 1303, adopted 5-11-2009, repealed § 52-448, and renumbered §§ 52-449 and 52-450 as §§ 52-448 and 52-449. Former § 52-448 pertained to permitted uses after special approval and derived from Code 1975, § 39-83; Code 1992, § 32-353.

§ 52-449 Area, height, bulk and placement requirements.

[Code 1975, § 39-85; Code 1992, § 32-355; 5-11-2009 by Ord. No. 1303]
Area, height, bulk and placement requirements in the MD District, unless otherwise specified, are as provided in § 52-621 pertaining to the Schedule of Regulations.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Schedule of Regulations is included as an attachment to this chapter.

§ 52-476 Statement of purpose.

[Code 1975, § 39-86; Code 1992, § 32-376]
In the M-1 Light Industrial District, the intent is to permit certain industries which are of a light manufacturing character to locate in planned areas of the City. So that such uses may be integrated with nearby land uses, such as commercial and residential uses, limitations are placed upon the degree of noise, smoke, glare, waste, and other features of industrial operations so as to avoid adverse effects. Certain commercial uses which are desirable to service the employees and visitors of the industrial uses are also permitted in this district.

§ 52-477 Principal permitted uses.

[Code 1975, § 39-87; Code 1992, § 32-377; 10-24-1994 by Ord. No. 1069; 8-13-2001 by Ord. No. 1188; 10-10-2005 by Ord. No. 1253; 1-23-2006 by Ord. No. 1257; 5-24-2010 by Ord. No. 1311; 9-28-2015 by Ord. No. 15-008; 10-24-2016 by Ord. No. 16-005]
Principal permitted uses in the M-1 District are any of the following uses when the operations of the business, manufacturing, compounding or processing is conducted entirely within a completely enclosed building. That portion of the land used for open storage facilities for materials or equipment used in the manufacturing, compounding, final product storage or processing shall be totally obscured by a fence and/or landscaping six feet in height so as to screen such storage area from the public streets and adjoining properties. In cases where these properties abut a residential zoning district and a screening fence is used in lieu of landscaping, there shall be a greenbelt of landscaping at the residential property line in front of the fence. Said principal permitted uses are:
(1) 
Wholesale and warehousing. The sale at wholesale or warehousing of automotive equipment; dry goods and apparel; groceries and related products; raw farm products except livestock; electrical goods; hardware, plumbing, heating equipment and supplies; machinery and equipment; tobacco and tobacco products; paper and paper products; furniture and home furnishings, and any commodity the manufacture of which is permitted in this district;
(2) 
Industrial establishments as follows:
a. 
The assembly, fabrication, manufacture, packaging or treatment of products such as food products excluding butchering or animal slaughtering, candy, drugs, cosmetics and toiletries, musical instruments, optical goods, toys, novelties, electrical instruments and appliances, computers, wind turbines or other alternative energy equipment, radios and phonographs, pottery and figurines or other ceramic products using only previously pulverized clay.
b. 
The assembly, fabrication, manufacture or treatment of such products from the following previously prepared materials: bone, canvas, cellophane, cloth, cork, felt, fibre, glass, leather, paper, plastics, precious or semiprecious metals or stones, sheetmetal excluding large stampings such as automobile fenders or bodies, shell, textiles, wax, wire, wood excluding saw and planing mills, and yarns.
c. 
Tool and die shops; metal working machine shops involving the use of grinding or cutting tools; manufacturing of tools, dies, jigs and fixtures; publishing, printing or forming of box, carton and cardboard products.
d. 
Laboratories: research or testing, including medical or clinical laboratories.
e. 
Central dry cleaning plants and laundries.
(3) 
Public utility uses. Electric transformer stations and substations; electric transmission towers, municipal buildings and uses; gas regulators and municipal utility pumping stations.
(4) 
Office of a building contractor or construction company. Any storage of goods or equipment must be indoors or totally obscured by a screening fence so the items are not visible from the public or adjacent properties.
(5) 
Lumber yards or home improvement retail/warehouse facilities. The majority of goods or product must be stored indoors. Any outdoor storage shall be completely enclosed by a six-foot-high screening fence. Items on display for sale, such as gazebos, lawn furniture, garden tractors, etc., may not be displayed in the required front or side yard setbacks.
(6) 
Indoor storage facilities or warehouses for storage of personal items, or automobiles, including indoor storage of recreational vehicles such as boats, motorhomes, and trailers. No exterior storage shall be allowed.
(7) 
Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the principal permitted uses in Subsections (1) through (3) of this section, including sleeping or living quarters of security, watchman or caretaker. Storage pods or trailers used for accessory storage for the owner or tenant, located on the same property as an existing building, may be allowed with approval from the Planning Director. Accessory use of tanks to store any liquids, gases, solids, or other similar materials may be allowed with approval by the Planning Director and Fire Marshal. Any tanks that hold combustible or flammable liquids or gases shall be in compliance with Chapter 24, Fire Prevention and Protection, of the City Code of Ordinances, § 24-33. Accessory buildings or tanks shall meet all yard requirements as for accessory structures. All accessory buildings are subject to the regulations as indicated in § 52-676.
(8) 
Off-street parking in accordance with Article VI of this chapter.
(9) 
Within the boundaries of the following described industrial parks, the following uses are permitted:
Industrial Park #1 (Business Park #1): That area of land in the City described as lying south of the G.T.W. & C & O railroad right-of-way; west of 16th Street; north of Dove Street; and east of 24th Street. Also property lying south of Dove Street; west of the west line of outlot B, Assessor's Military Street Plat No. 3; north of Cleveland Avenue; and east of 24th Street.
Industrial Park #2 (Business Park #2): Land in the City lying within the following boundaries: beginning at the center line of 26th Street and the south right-of-way line of Dove Street; thence south along such 26th Street center line to the center line of Cleveland Avenue; thence westerly to the west right-of-way line of 28th Street; thence south to the northeast corner of lot 3, Assessor's Vanness & Moak Street Plat No. 1; thence westerly 317.83 feet; thence northerly 20 feet; thence westerly 296.84 feet; thence southerly 20 feet; thence westerly to the east right-of-way line of 32nd Street (City limits); thence northerly to the south right-of-way line of Dove Street (City limits); thence easterly following the City limits; thence following the City limits line northerly; thence easterly to the east right-of-way line of 24th Street; thence southerly along 24th Street to the south right-of-way line of Dove Street; thence westerly to the center line of 26th Street or point of beginning of this description.
a. 
No uses in § 52-478 are permitted.
b. 
Permitted uses shall include all principal permitted uses in this M-1 District except the uses in Subsections (1), (2)e, (4), (5) and (6) of this section.
c. 
All uses are subject to the following:
1. 
Such property may be used for industrial purposes, as stated above, but such property shall not be used for the following purposes: acid manufacture; cement, lime, gypsum, or plaster of paris manufacture; distillation of bones, coal, tar, petroleum, refuse, grain, wood; drilling for or removal of oil, gas, or other hydrocarbon substance; explosives manufacture or storage; fat rendering; fertilizer manufacture; garbage, offal or dead animal or fish reduction or dumping; glue manufacture; hog farm; junkyard; smelting of ores; stockyard or slaughter of animals except poultry or rabbits; tannery; or any other use which is objectionable by reason of emission of odor, dust, smoke, gas, vibration, or noise or which may impose a hazard to health or property.
2. 
No buildings erected on the above-described property shall be nearer than 50 feet to the line of 16th and 20th Streets, nor nearer than 50 feet to the line of Dove Street, nor nearer than 50 feet to the line of any existing or proposed street, nor shall any building be erected nearer than 30 feet to the side lines of such property.
3. 
No main or accessory building shall be situated less than 50 feet from any residential property line.
4. 
No building shall exceed a height of three stories or 50 feet, whichever is greater.
5. 
No parking access and/or service area may be located less than 25 feet from any residential property line.
6. 
Parking, loading or service areas used by motor vehicles shall be located entirely within the boundary lines of the industrial park and shall be in accordance with Article VI of this chapter.
7. 
No loading docks or trucking parking may be located in any required front yard or street side yard setback. Driveways leading to a loading dock are allowed within the yard setback.
8. 
All lot areas not used for buildings or parking, loading and storage areas shall be landscaped. It shall be done attractively with lawns, trees, shrubs, etc., and shall be properly maintained thereafter in a well-kept condition.
9. 
A wall or barrier of suitable material not less than six feet high shall be constructed along those property lines which abut a residential district.
10. 
A landscape plan which includes the entire site shall be submitted for approval to determine compliance with screening and planting strips.
11. 
Lighting facilities shall be required where deemed necessary for the safety and convenience of employees and visitors. These facilities will be arranged in such a manner so as to protect abutting streets and adjacent properties from unreasonable glare or hazardous interference of any kind.
12. 
The outdoor storage of equipment, raw materials, semifinished or finished products may be permitted only when such outdoor storage is necessary and incidental to the operations being carried on in the buildings located upon the site. All storage shall be contained to a height and size so as to be shielded by fence or landscaping so as to screen such storage area from the public streets and adjoining properties, or within an enclosed, permanently constructed building of like materials and style of existing building. The Planning Director and Chief Inspector will determine if the fencing or landscaping is adequate. No temporary buildings (tarps, tents, huts, etc.) shall be used for storage, nor shall storage be in an unenclosed permanently constructed building.

§ 52-478 Permitted uses after special approval.

[Code 1975, § 39-88; Code 1992, § 32-378; 10-10-2005 by Ord. No. 1253; 1-23-2006 by Ord. No. 1257; 10-22-2007 by Ord. No. 1280; 5-24-2010 by Ord. No. 1311; 6-25-2012 by Ord. No. 1337; 9-28-2015 by Ord. No. 15-008; 10-24-2016 by Ord. No. 16-005; 10-9-2017 by Ord. No. 17-015; 4-23-2018 by Ord. No. 18-007]
The following uses may be permitted in the M-1 District, subject to the conditions imposed and subject further to the approval of the Planning Commission:
(1) 
Eating and drinking establishments when food or beverage is consumed within a completely enclosed building. Establishments with a character of drive-in or open-front store are prohibited.
(2) 
Barbershops and beauty shops.
(3) 
Truck tractor and trailer sales, rental and repair.
(4) 
New automobile rental and leasing agency; new and used car salesrooms, including outdoor sales space in accordance with § 52-383, and must certify that the business location meets the expanded established place of business requirements required by the regulations for the State of Michigan and Public Act 495 of 2004 (or most-current state regulations). Inoperable vehicles or vehicles used for parts may not occupy the premises. If there is an automotive service bay connected with this establishment, the business shall be subject to the regulations of § 52-678 for automobile service stations.
(5) 
Motels.
(6) 
Automobile fuel stations, and automobile service or repair facilities, in accordance with § 52-678.
(7) 
Drive-in theaters, provided that:
a. 
Any such site is adjacent to a major thoroughfare;
b. 
There shall be no vehicular access to any residential street;
c. 
Suitable screening shall be provided to ensure that there shall be no highlight or other illumination directed upon any residentially zoned or developed property;
d. 
The picture is not visible from a major thoroughfare; and
e. 
Any such drive-in theater site shall be located no closer than 500 feet to any residentially zoned or developed property.
(8) 
Dog kennels; pet boarding facilities; animal shelters; or animal humane societies. The primary shelter and sleeping accommodations for the animals shall be indoors. Outdoor pet activity areas which are supervised are allowed and shall be screened by a minimum six-foot-high solid screening fence or wall. Landscaping must be maintained between the fence/wall and the property line. The animals must be kept in a clean, sanitary condition and must be kept in an air-conditioned and/or heated area. The animal must be fed and watered. The City Animal Control Officer will have the right to inspect the business at will to check living accommodations.
(9) 
Outdoor recreational vehicle storage yards for storage of boats, motor homes, and travel trailers. All exterior storage shall be completely enclosed by a six-foot-high screening fence.
(10) 
Equipment rental facilities.
(11) 
Truck and bus terminals. Any outdoor storage of trucks or buses shall be enclosed by a six-foot-high screening fence.
(12) 
Indoor recreational facilities, such as sports arenas.
(13) 
Rental storage facilities requiring exterior storage space. All exterior storage shall be completely obscured by a six-foot-high screening fence so as not to be seen by the public or adjacent properties.
(14) 
Probation, parole, rehabilitation, or recovery facilities, as defined in §§ 52-4 and 52-5, and subject to the following conditions:
a. 
Any new construction shall be built in accordance with the Schedule of Regulations, § 52-621,[1] for a new multifamily structure for the A-1 Zone in regards to setbacks, lot size, coverage, and density, building size, etc., and shall not be located within a radius of 1,500 feet of a residential dwelling, a residential zoning district, a school, a shelter where children may reside, or a day-care center, playground or public park.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Schedule of Regulations is included as an attachment to this chapter.
b. 
A site plan shall be submitted indicating the location of the buildings, property lines, parking, and recreation areas. For all new construction, an engineered site plan shall be submitted and a site plan review shall be required.
c. 
A floor plan shall be submitted indicating the layout of sleeping areas, rooms, or apartments, and sanitary and kitchen facilities. Any new construction shall be in accordance with the applicable building code.
d. 
A parking lot shall be provided, including one parking space for every employee and one for every two residents. A variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals may be obtained to allow for fewer parking spaces. Parking is not allowed in the front yard. Parking shall be in accordance to Article VI of this chapter.
e. 
An outdoor recreation area shall be located on site.
f. 
The entire site shall be enclosed with a six-foot-high screening fence at the property line. At the street property line, the fence shall be set back in line with the adjacent building.
(15) 
Sorting or recycling facilities that reprocess paper, metal, glass, and other recyclable materials. All materials, equipment, and vehicles shall be stored inside of a building.
(16) 
Transitional housing facility/homeless shelter, as defined in § 52-5, and subject to the following conditions:
a. 
For any facility, interior changes, additions or change to the footprint, a floor plan shall be submitted indicating the layout of sleeping areas, rooms, or apartments, and sanitary and kitchen facilities. Any new construction shall be in accordance to the applicable building code.
b. 
A site plan shall be submitted indicating the location of the buildings, property lines, parking, and recreation areas.
c. 
All facilities must be certified by the Building Inspection Division and meet all fire, building, health, and safety codes.
d. 
A parking lot shall be provided, including one parking space per staff member, one for every three individual residents, and one space per family. A variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals may be obtained to allow for fewer parking spaces. Parking is not allowed in the front yard. A five-foot-high screening fence, wall, or solid shrubs shall be constructed around the parking lot at the property line between said lot and any adjacent residential properties. Parking shall be in accordance with Article VI of this chapter.
(17) 
Automotive or vehicle towing facilities. There shall be no more than 10 vehicles stored on the premises at any given time. All vehicles must be kept indoors or within a six-foot-tall solid screening fence. This fence shall conform to the setback regulations of the zoning district. Any vehicles which are left overnight, including service vehicles, shall be parked indoors or within a six-foot-tall solid screening fence. No vehicles, stored or in service, may be left outdoors in public view overnight. All parking must conform to the zone; no front yard parking is allowed. Vehicles may not be stored for more than 60 days.

§ 52-479 Compliance with other governmental regulations.

[Code 1975, § 39-89; Code 1992, § 32-379]
Any use permitted in the M-1 District must also comply with all applicable federal, state, county and City health and pollution laws and regulations with respect to noise, smoke and particulate matter, vibration, noxious and odorous matter, glare and heat, fire and explosive hazards, gases, electromagnetic radiation and drifting and airborne matter.

§ 52-480 Site plan review.

[Code 1975, § 39-90; Code 1992, § 32-380; 10-10-2005 by Ord. No. 1253; 8-12-2024 by Ord. No. 24-005]
For all uses permitted in an M-1 District wherein a major addition to the building requiring parking lot changes are required or a new building is constructed, and for all permitted uses allowed after special approval, a site plan shall be submitted, and no building permit shall be issued until the site plan has been approved by the Planning Department in accordance with § 52-697.

§ 52-481 Area, height, bulk and placement requirements.

[Code 1975, § 39-91; Code 1992, § 32-381]
Area, height, bulk and placement requirements in the M-1 District, unless otherwise specified, are as provided in § 52-621 pertaining to the Schedule of Regulations.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Schedule of Regulations is included as an attachment to this chapter.

§ 52-506 Statement of purpose.

[Code 1975, § 39-92; Code 1992, § 32-401]
The intent of the M-2 General Industrial District is to permit certain industrial uses to locate in desirable areas of the City, which uses are primarily of a manufacturing, assembling and fabricating character, including large-scale or specialized industrial operations requiring good access by road and/or railroad and needing special sites or public and utility services. Reasonable regulations apply to users in this district so as to permit the location of industries which will not cause adverse effects on residential and commercial areas in the City.

§ 52-507 Principal permitted uses.

[Code 1975, § 39-93; Code 1992, § 32-402; 10-10-2005 by Ord. No. 1253; 10-22-2007 by Ord. No. 1280; 9-28-2015 by Ord. No. 15-008; 10-24-2016 by Ord. No. 16-005]
In the M-2 District, no uses shall be permitted, unless otherwise provided in this chapter, except the following:
(1) 
All principal permitted uses in the M-1 District.
(2) 
Industrial establishments as follows:
a. 
The assembly and/or manufacture of automobiles; automobile bodies, parts and accessories; cigars and cigarettes; electrical fixtures, batteries and other electrical apparatus and hardware.
b. 
Processing, refining or storage of food and foodstuffs.
c. 
Breweries, bumpshops, distilleries, machine shops, metal buffing, plastering and polishing shops, millwork lumber and planing mills, painting and sheetmetal shops, undercoating and rustproofing shops and welding shops.
d. 
Automobile bumpshops, tire vulcanizing and recapping shops. Automobile fuel stations, and automobile service or repair facilities, in accordance with § 52-678.
e. 
Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the permitted principal uses in Subsections (1) and (2)a through (2)d of this section, including living quarters of a watchman or caretaker. All accessory buildings are subject to the regulations as indicated in § 52-676.
f. 
Any other uses similar to any of the principal permitted uses in Subsections (1) and (2)a through (2)e of this section.
g. 
Heating and electric power generating plants and all accessory uses; coal, coke and fuel yards subject to § 52-508(2); water supply and sewage disposal plants also subject to § 52-508(2).

§ 52-508 Permitted uses after special approval.

[Code 1975, § 39-94; Code 1992, § 32-403; 10-10-2005 by Ord. No. 1253; 10-22-2007 by Ord. No. 1280; 5-24-2010 by Ord. No. 1311; 6-25-2012 by Ord. No. 1337; 9-28-2015 by Ord. No. 15-008; 10-24-2016 by Ord. No. 16-005]
The following uses may be permitted in the M-2 District subject to the conditions imposed and subject further to the approval of the Planning Commission:
(1) 
All permitted uses after special approval in the M-1 District subject to the terms and conditions imposed therein, except for automobile fuel stations, and automobile service or repair facilities.
(2) 
Open storage yards of construction contractor's equipment and supplies, building materials, sand, gravel or lumber in accordance with the following:
a. 
Such uses shall be located at least 200 feet from any residential district.
b. 
If it is deemed essential by the Planning Commission to prevent loose materials from blowing into adjacent properties, a fence, tarpaulin or obscuring wall of dimensions and materials specified by the Planning Commission shall be required around the stored material.
c. 
No required yard spaces shall be used for the storage of equipment or material.
(3) 
Junkyards.
(4) 
Mining, excavating or other removal of sand, earth, minerals or other material naturally found in the earth.
(5) 
Tank farms for storage of materials such as gas, propane, fuel oil, or any other liquids, gases, or solids. Any tanks that hold combustible or flammable liquids or gases shall be in compliance with Chapter 24, Fire Prevention and Protection, of the City Code of Ordinances, § 24-33. Any structures must be set back per the requirements for a building. Fencing and/or screening shall be required for the security and aesthetics of the adjacent properties as determined by the Planning Director and/or Planning Commission.
(6) 
The cultivation of agricultural products within a completely enclosed building, such as a greenhouse used to grow flowers or vegetable plants. Products must not be sold retail from the site. Only products that can be legally grown per the City, state, and federal law shall be allowed; any necessary licensing shall be required. The City Fire Marshal shall approve all buildings for occupancy before an occupancy permit can be issued by the Inspection Department.

§ 52-509 Compliance with other governmental regulations.

[Code 1975, § 39-95; Code 1992, § 32-404]
Any use permitted in the M-2 District must also comply with all applicable federal, state, county and City health and pollution laws and regulations with respect to noise, smoke and particulate matter, vibration, noxious and odorous matter, glare and heat, fire and explosive hazards, gases, electromagnetic radiation, drifting and airborne matter.

§ 52-510 Site plan review.

[Code 1975, § 39-96; Code 1992, § 32-405; 10-10-2005 by Ord. No. 1253; 8-12-2024 by Ord. No. 24-005]
For all uses in an M-2 District wherein a major addition to the building requiring parking lot changes are required or a new building is constructed, and for all permitted uses allowed after a special approval, a site plan shall be submitted, and no building permit shall be issued until the site plan has been approved by the Planning Department in accordance with § 52-697.

§ 52-511 Area, height, bulk and placement requirements.

[Code 1975, § 39-97; Code 1992, § 32-406]
Area, height, bulk and placement requirements in the M-2 District, unless otherwise specified, are as provided in § 52-621 pertaining to the Schedule of Regulations.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Schedule of Regulations is included as an attachment to this chapter.

§ 52-541 Statement of purpose.

[Ord. No. 1311, 5-24-2010; 9-28-2015 by Ord. No. 15-008]
The Institutional District is designated specifically for Lake Huron Medical Center and McLaren Port Huron Hospital to allow development and expansion of the hospitals and related principal permitted uses as listed below. Said district shall be the area adjacent to each existing hospital campus for which the hospitals have submitted an approved Master Plan.

§ 52-542 Permitted principal uses.

[Ord. No. 1311, 5-24-2010; 9-28-2015 by Ord. No. 15-008; 10-24-2016 by Ord. No. 16-005; 9-10-2018 by Ord. No. 18-017]
The following uses of buildings and premises shall be permitted in the I Institutional District, provided that a plan of development (a master plan) shall be required when the property devoted to any use, other than a single-family dwelling, exceeds one acre in area:
(1) 
Single-family detached dwellings, provided that the regulations applicable to such uses in the R District shall be met. Certified, registered residential rental units are allowed and must conform to all City codes and ordinances, specifically Chapter 10, Article V, Rental Certification, of the City Code of Ordinances.
(2) 
Child and adult care centers, provided that the requirements applicable to such uses are met in regards to setbacks and parking requirements.
(3) 
Churches, chapels and other places of worship; adjunct residential and administrative facilities and other uses operated by or in conjunction with religious institutions.
(4) 
Public and private nonprofit schools and educational institutions, including residential units, classroom, administrative, recreational and student service facilities owned by or operated under the control of such school or institution.
(5) 
Libraries, museums and similar uses operated by public or nonprofit agencies.
(6) 
Hospitals, doctors' offices, public health clinics, extended care facilities, an office of a rehabilitation clinic with no on-site living quarters, psychiatric hospitals or recovery centers for the mentally disabled, sanitaria, nursing homes, memory care facilities, homes for the aged, and pharmacies. A licensed massage therapist may conduct business within the walls of a hospital, doctor's office, medical clinic, nursing home. Medical laboratories or medical testing facilities are allowed, including blood plasma donation centers.
(7) 
Philanthropic, charitable and eleemosynary institutions.
(8) 
Parks, recreational facilities, auditoriums and similar uses and structures owned or operated by a governmental agency.
(9) 
Off-street parking areas serving uses permitted in this district, subject to the approval of the Planning Department.
(10) 
Rights-of-way, easements and appurtenances for public utilities and public transportation.
(11) 
Any existing structure may be used for any of the permitted uses in this section, subject to meeting the off-street parking requirements of § 52-772.
(12) 
Independent or assisted living facilities. The apartment dwelling unit sizes and number of dwelling units per land size shall be in accordance with the high-rise apartment requirements as required in the A-2 Zoning District, per Division 16, Schedule of Regulations. If state licensed, the facility does not have to follow the City zoning ordinance regulations for apartment unit sizes.

§ 52-543 Permitted accessory uses and structures.

[5-24-2010 by Ord. No. 1311]
Accessory uses and structures customarily incidental and clearly subordinate to permitted principal uses, including any accessory use or structure permitted in the A-1 District as set forth in § 52-252 of this article, shall be permitted in the I District.

§ 52-544 Master plan requirements.

[5-24-2010 by Ord. No. 1311; 9-28-2015 by Ord. No. 15-008; 6-26-2017 by Ord. No. 17-005]
The Planning Commission shall not recommend to the Council inclusion of any property in an I District until a master plan for development of the property involved has been approved by the Commission. A master plan shall be submitted to the Commission by the owner of the property concurrent with a rezoning request to the ordinance to include the property in the I District. The plan shall constitute a scaled graphic representation of the following information together with necessary explanatory material:
(1) 
The boundaries of the area involved and the ownership of properties contained therein, as well as all existing public streets and alleys within and adjacent to the site.
(2) 
The location and use of all existing buildings on the site, as well as the approximate location, height, dimensions and general use of all proposed buildings or major additions to existing buildings. For a site in excess of 10 acres, only the location and use of existing buildings and the general location, extent and use of proposed buildings or major additions to existing buildings need be shown.
(3) 
The location of all existing parking facilities and the approximate location of all proposed parking facilities, including the approximate number of parking spaces at each location and all existing and proposed means of vehicular access to parking areas and to public streets and alleys. Any proposed changes in the location, width or character of public streets and alleys within and adjacent to the site shall also be shown on the plan.
(4) 
The general use of major existing and proposed open spaces within the site and specific features of the plan, such as screening, buffering or retention of natural areas, which are intended to enhance compatibility with adjacent properties.

§ 52-545 Action of Planning Commission.

[5-24-2010 by Ord. No. 1311; 9-28-2015 by Ord. No. 15-008]
(a) 
The Planning Commission shall approve the master plan when it finds, after receiving a report from the Planning Director and after holding a public hearing thereon, that the development shown on the master plan is in compliance with the requirements of the I District and other applicable sections of this chapter and that such development:
(1) 
Will adequately safeguard the health, safety and welfare of the occupants of the adjoining and surrounding property;
(2) 
Will not unreasonably impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property;
(3) 
Will not unreasonably increase congestion in streets; and
(4) 
Will not increase public danger from fire or otherwise unreasonably affect public safety.
(b) 
The action of the Commission shall be based upon finding of fact which shall be reduced to writing and preserved among its records. The Commission shall submit to the Council a copy of its finding and a recommendation of the master plan amendment, together with its recommendation relative to the ordinance to include the property in the I District. The City Council shall then, if it agrees, proceed in rezoning the amended property to the I District.

§ 52-546 Compliance with master plan.

[5-24-2010 by Ord. No. 1311; 9-10-2018 by Ord. No. 18-017]
Upon submission of a master plan for institutional development as set forth in this division and inclusion of the property in an I District, no plan of development shall be approved nor shall any building permit or occupancy permit be issued unless such is deemed to be in compliance with this chapter and substantially in accordance with the submitted master plan or subsequent amendment thereto, if the development is on hospital-owned property. A site plan for any proposed structures or parking lots shall be submitted to the Planning Department for review before making application for a building permit.

§ 52-547 Permitted signs.

[5-24-2010 by Ord. No. 1311; 10-24-2016 by Ord. No. 16-005]
The following signs shall be permitted in the I District:
(1) 
Any sign permitted in the C-1 District as set forth in § 52-830 of this chapter, when located on properties that are not used for residential purposes.
(2) 
For any property used for residential purposes, a sign may be allowed that is permitted in the residential zone per § 52-829, Signs allowed in residential districts.

§ 52-548 Yards.

[5-24-2010 by Ord. No. 1311; 9-28-2015 by Ord. No. 15-008]
(a) 
Front yard. In the I District, there shall be a front yard setback for buildings and parking lots with a depth of not less than 25 feet. In the front yard, single- and two-family dwellings may be built in line with the average setbacks of adjacent dwellings.
(b) 
Side and rear yards. Side and rear yards for uses other than single-family dwellings shall be provided as set forth in § 52-621, except that any such building additions shall be distant at least 50 feet from any lot not zoned institutional and not separated by a street. Street side yard setbacks for buildings and parking lots shall be 12 1/2 feet. Side yards for a single-family dwelling shall be 10% of the lot width with a ten-foot maximum required setback.
(c) 
Landscaping. There shall be landscaping at the perimeter of the property and between any nonresidential use and a residential use. There shall be landscaping around all sides of a parking lot, including the street side, with the exception of the side of the parking lot facing the institutional building. The buffer of landscaping shall be on the private property, not in the City right-of-way. This landscaping shall consist of a mixture of shrubs and trees a minimum of three feet tall at the time of planting. There shall be a buffer strip with a minimum of a five-foot-high solid screening fence, solid continuous landscaping, or masonry wall between any residential area and the Institutional Zone property where a parking lot or building exists. A landscape plan shall be approved by the Planning Department before a building permit shall be issued.

§ 52-549 Lot coverage.

[5-24-2010 by Ord. No. 1311]
Maximum lot coverage in the I District shall not exceed 50% of the area of the lot.

§ 52-550 Permitted uses after special approval.

[10-24-2016 by Ord. No. 16-005; 8-12-2024 by Ord. No. 24-005]
The following uses shall be permitted in the I District subject to the conditions imposed and subject further to the approval of the Planning Commission:
(1) 
In an existing residential structure, a certified, registered residential rental unit that is rented for less than 30 days, such as a vacation rental, home sharing, or any other transient residential occupancy as defined by this chapter, is allowed after special approval and a public hearing of the Planning Commission. The unit must be a certified residential rental unit in conformance with Chapter 10, Article V, Rental Certification, of the City Code of Ordinances. A site plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department to indicate parking on the property. The Planning Department has the right to impose contingencies, such as a screening fence, on the property. Hotels and motels are not allowed.
(2) 
A residential structure owned by a nonprofit organization to rent out units for families whose family members are receiving short-term or long-term care or treatment in the hospital or local medical center. Such structure shall conform to all City codes and ordinance and shall be a certified, registered residential rental unit as dictated in Chapter 10, Article V, Rental Certification.

§ 52-551 Site plan review.

[9-10-2018 by Ord. No. 18-017; 8-12-2024 by Ord. No. 24-005]
For all uses permitted in an I District, except single- and two-family dwellings, which are not part of the hospital’s approved master plan, no building permit shall be issued until the site plan has been approved by the Planning Department, in accordance with § 52-697.

§ 52-576 Purpose.

[Code 1992, § 32-730(a); 2-22-1999 by Ord. No. 1157]
The purpose of this division is to:
(1) 
Safeguard the heritage of the City by preserving one or more historic districts in the City that reflect elements of the City's history, architecture, engineering, archaeology, or culture;
(2) 
Stabilize and improve property values in such districts and the surrounding areas;
(3) 
Foster civic beauty;
(4) 
Strengthen the local economy; and
(5) 
Promote the use of historic districts for the education, pleasure and welfare of the citizens of the City.

§ 52-577 Definitions.

[Code 1992, § 32-730(b); 2-22-1999 by Ord. No. 1157; 10-10-2005 by Ord. No. 1253]
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
ALTERATION
Work that changes the detail of a resource but does not change its basic size or shape.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
The written approval of a permit application for work that is appropriate and that does not adversely affect a resource.
COMMISSION
The Historic District Commission.
COMMITTEE
The Historic District Study Committee appointed by the City Council.
DEMOLITION
The razing or destruction, whether entirely or in part, of a resource and includes but is not limited to demolition by neglect.
DEMOLITION BY NEGLECT
Neglect in maintaining, repairing, or securing a resource that results in deterioration of an exterior feature of the resource or the loss of structural integrity of the resource.
DENIAL
The written rejection of a permit application for work that is inappropriate and that adversely affects a resource.
HISTORIC DISTRICT
An area, or group of areas not necessarily having contiguous boundaries, that contains one resource or a group of resources that are related by history, architecture, archeology, engineering or culture, as approved by the City Council. A historic landmark as defined in this section shall be considered a historic district for purposes of this division and state law.
HISTORIC LANDMARK
A historic landmark (resource) as designated by the federal or state government and the local Historic District Commission and is, therefore, deemed to be its own historic district. A historic district which contains only one resource (landmark) is subject to the requirements and restrictions of this division.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
The identification, evaluation, establishment, and protection of resources significant in history, architecture, archaeology, engineering or culture.
HISTORIC RESOURCE
A publicly or privately owned building, structure, site, object, feature or open space that is significant in the history, architecture, archeology, engineering or culture of the City.
NOTICE TO PROCEED
The written permission issued by the Historic District Commission for work to be performed within a historic district which is otherwise inappropriate when the Commission has found the proposed work to be necessary, pursuant to a finding under § 52-581.
OPEN SPACE
Undeveloped land, a naturally landscaped area, or a formal or man-made landscape area that provides a connective link or a buffer between resources.
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
Keeping a resource unimpaired and in good condition through ongoing minor intervention, undertaken from time to time, in its exterior condition. Ordinary maintenance does not change the external appearance of the resource except through the elimination of the usual and expected effects of weathering. Ordinary maintenance does not constitute work for the purposes of this division.
PROPOSED HISTORIC DISTRICT
An area, or group of areas not necessarily having contiguous boundaries, that has delineated boundaries and that is under review by a committee or a standing committee for the purpose of making a recommendation as to whether it should be established as a historic district or added to an established historic district.
REPAIR
To restore a decayed or damaged resource to a good or sound condition by any process. A repair that changes the external appearance of a resource constitutes work for the purposes of this division.
RESOURCE
One or more publicly or privately owned historic or nonhistoric buildings, structures, sites, objects, features or open spaces located within an historic district.
WORK
Construction, addition, alteration, repair, moving, excavation or demolition.

§ 52-578 Boundaries of districts.

[Code 1992, § 32-731; 2-22-1999 by Ord. No. 1157; 5-14-2001 by Ord. No. 1183; 10-22-2001 by Ord. No. 1189]
(a) 
Military Road Historic District. The boundaries of the Military Road Historic District are as follows:
Beginning at the southeast corner of block 73, White Plat; thence westward to the centerline of the alley at the south line of block 55, White Plat; thence north to a point east of the north line of lot 23, block 55; thence west to the east line of block 42, White Plat; thence south to the southeast corner of that block; thence west to the southwest corner of that block; thence north to the northwest corner of that block; thence east to a point directly south of the centerline of the vacated alley of block 41, White Plat; thence north to a point due west of the north line of lot 13, block 41, White Plat; thence due east to the centerline of Military Street; thence north along the centerline of Military Street, continuing across the bridge on the centerline of Huron Avenue to a point directly east of the southernmost point of block 16, Butler Plat; thence west to the southernmost point of block 16, Butler Plat; thence northwesterly along the southwest side of block 16 to the west line of lot 2, block 16; thence north to the southeast corner of lot 9, block 16; thence west along the south line of lots, 9, 10, and 11; thence northwesterly along the south line of lots 12, 13, and 14 to a point directly south of a point on the north line of lot 14, that is 26 feet west of the east line of lot 14; thence due north to the point on the north line of lot 14, that is 26 feet west of the east line of lot 14, thence east along the north line of block 16, Butler Plat, to a point directly south of the west line of block 17, Butler Plat; thence north to the north line of McMorran Boulevard; thence west to the southwest corner of block 26, Butler Plat; thence north along the west line of block 26, Butler Plat, to the north line of such block; thence east to a point directly south of the west line of lot 1, block 18, Butler Plat; thence north to the southeast corner of lot 9, block 18, Butler Plat; thence west to the southwest corner of lot 9; thence north to the northwest corner of lot 7; thence east to the northeast corner of such lot 7, block 18; thence north to the southwest corner of lot 1, block 19, Butler Plat; thence west 9.58 feet; thence north 42 feet; thence west 8.82 feet; thence north eight feet; thence west 31.6 feet; thence north to the north line of lot 11, block 19, Butler Plat; thence east to the centerline of Huron Avenue; thence south to a point directly west of the north line of block 12, Butler Plat; thence east to the centerline of Michigan Street; thence south along such centerline to the northeast side of block 1, Butler Plat; thence southeasterly to the east corner of lot 6, block 1, Butler Plat; thence southwesterly to the south corner of lot 6, block 1, Butler Plat; thence southeasterly across the Black River to the east corner of lot 7, block 93, White Plat; thence northwesterly 101.5 feet; thence southwesterly to a point on the southwest side of block 93 that is 101.5 feet northwest of the south corner of lot 7, block 93, White Plat; thence south to the northeast side of block 58, White Plat; thence southeasterly to the northeast corner of block 58, White Plat; thence south to the northeast corner of block 60, White Plat; thence east to the northeast corner of block 73, White Plat; thence south to place of beginning.
(b) 
Olde Town Historic District. The boundaries of the Olde Town Historic District are as follows:
Beginning at the northeast corner of block 39, White Plat; thence west to the northwest corner of lot 2, block 22; thence south to the southwest corner of lot 13, block 22; thence southerly to a point 14 feet due west of the northeast corner of lot 2, block 23, White Plat; thence due south to the south line of lot 2, block 23; thence due west to the southeast corner of lot 1, block 16, White Plat; thence due north 26 feet; thence due west to the west line of lot 1, block 16; thence due south to the southwest corner of lot 1, block 16; thence due west to the center of Tenth Street; thence due south to a point due west of the centerline of the alley of block 15, White Plat; thence due east to the northwest corner of lot 13, block 24, White Plat; thence due south to a point 76 feet north of the south line of lot 13; thence due east 44 feet; thence due south to the south line of block 24; thence southerly to a point ten feet west of the northeast corner of lot 2, block 25, White Plat; thence due south 95 feet; thence due west to the west line of lot 2, block 25; thence due south to the south line of block 25; thence due east to the southeast corner of lot 16, block 36, White Plat; thence due north to a point directly west of the southwest corner of lot 1, block 44, White Plat; thence due east to west line of lot 14, block 44, White Plat; thence due south to a point 46.2 feet south of the northwest corner of lot 13, block 44; thence due east 41 feet; thence due north to a point 4.8 feet south of the north line of lot 13, block 44; thence due east to the east line of lot 13; thence easterly to the southwest corner of lot 1, block 53, White Plat; thence due east 60 feet; thence due south to the south line of lot 2, block 53; thence due east to the centerline of the alley of block 53; thence due north to the north line of block 53; thence northerly to the centerline of the alley at the south line of block 54, White Plat; thence due north to a point east of the north line of lot 23, block 55, White Plat; thence west to the east line of block 42, White Plat; thence south to the southeast corner of block 42; thence west to the southwest corner of block 42; thence north to the northwest corner of block 42; thence west to the northeast corner of block 38; thence north to the place of beginning.

§ 52-579 Regulation of resources.

[Code 1992, § 32-732; 2-22-1999 by Ord. No. 1157]
There shall be no construction, addition, alteration, repair, moving, excavation, or demolition of a resource within any designated historic districts within the City, unless such action complies with the requirements set forth in this division.

§ 52-580 Historic District Commission.

[Code 1992, § 32-733; 2-22-1999 by Ord. No. 1157; 3-22-1999 by Ord. No. 1161; 5-24-2010 by Ord. No. 1311]
(a) 
Created. In order to execute the purposes declared in this division, there is hereby created a commission to be called the "Historic District Commission."
(b) 
Membership; compensation; removal. The Historic District Commission shall consist of nine members whose residence is located in the City. They shall be appointed by the City Council for terms of office of three years on a staggered-term basis. At least two members of the Commission shall be appointed from a list of citizens submitted by a duly organized and existing preservation society. The Commission shall include, if available, a graduate of an accredited school of architecture who has two years of architectural experience or who is an architect registered in this state. A majority of the members of the Commission shall have a clearly demonstrated interest in and knowledge of historic preservation. A vacancy occurring in the membership of the Commission for any cause shall be filled within 60 calendar days by a person appointed by the City Council for the unexpired term. The members of the Commission shall serve without compensation. Any member of the Commission may be removed by vote of the City Council for inefficiency, neglect of duty, conflict of interest, or malfeasance in office, after due consideration by the City Council.
(c) 
Duties and powers. Duties and powers of the Commission shall be as follows:
(1) 
It shall be the duty of the Commission to review all plans for the construction, addition, alteration, repair, moving, excavation or demolition of structures in the historic district, and it shall have the power to act upon such plans before a permit for such activity can be granted. In reviewing the plans, the Commission shall follow the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings, as set forth in 36 CFR 67, or their equivalent as approved or established by the State Historical Center, formerly the Bureau of Michigan History, of the State Department of History, Arts and Libraries, and shall also give consideration to the following:
a. 
The historic or architectural value and significance of the historic resource and its relationship to the historic value of the surrounding area.
b. 
The relationship of the exterior architectural features of such historic resource to the rest of the resource and to the surrounding area.
c. 
The general compatibility of the exterior design, arrangement, texture and materials proposed to be used.
d. 
Any other factor, including aesthetics, which it deems pertinent.
(2) 
The Commission shall review and act upon only exterior features of a resource and shall not review and act upon interior arrangements unless specifically authorized to do so by the City Council or unless interior work will cause visible changes to the exterior of the historic resource. The Commission shall not disapprove applications except in regard to considerations as set forth in Subsection (c)(1) of this section.
(3) 
The Commission may delegate the issuance of certificates of appropriateness for specified minor classes of work to its staff, to the inspector of buildings, or to another delegated authority. The Commission shall provide to such delegated authorities specific written standards for issuing the certificates of appropriateness under this subsection. On at least a quarterly basis, the Commission shall review the certificates of appropriateness, if any, issued for work by its staff, the inspector, or another authority to determine whether or not the delegated responsibilities should be continued.
(4) 
If an application is for work that will adversely affect the exterior of a resource the Commission considers valuable to the City, state, or nation, and the Commission determines that the alteration or loss of that resource will adversely affect the public purpose of the City, state, or nation, the Commission shall attempt to establish with the owner of the resource an economically feasible plan for preservation of the resource.
(5) 
If all efforts by the Commission to preserve a resource fail or if it is determined by the City Council that public ownership is most suitable, the City Council, if considered to be in the public interest, may acquire the resource using public funds, downtown development association (DDA) funds, public or private gifts, grants or proceeds from the issuance of revenue bonds. Such an acquisition shall be based upon the recommendation of the Commission. The Commission is responsible for maintaining publicly owned resources using its own funds, if not specifically designated for other purposes, or public funds committed for that use by the City Council. Upon recommendation of the Commission, the City may sell resources acquired under this section with protective easements included in the property transfer documents, if appropriate.
(d) 
Rules. Rules of the Commission are as follows:
(1) 
The Historic District Commission shall adopt its own rules of procedure and shall adopt design review standards and guidelines for resource treatment to carry out its duties under this division.
(2) 
All meetings of the Commission shall be open to the public, and any person or his or her duly constituted representative shall be entitled to appear and be heard on any matter before the Commission prior to its reaching a decision.
(3) 
Applicants may file supporting documentation in addition to the required forms and may be represented by legal counsel. An applicant may present testimony in support of his or her application from architects, engineers, or other qualified persons. If the applicant desires the Commission to consider especially voluminous testimony, the Commission may require that the testimony be presented in writing. Two copies of all supporting documents must be submitted.
(4) 
Public notice of the time, date and place of meetings shall be given in the manner required by Public Act No. 267 of 1976 (MCL 15.261 et seq.). A meeting agenda shall be part of the notice and shall include a listing of each permit application to be reviewed or considered by the Commission.
(5) 
The Commission shall keep a record of its resolutions, proceedings, and actions. A writing prepared, owned, used, in the possession of, or retained by the Commission in the performance of an official function shall be made available to the public in compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, Public Act No. 442 of 1976 (MCL 15.231 through 15.246).
(6) 
The Commission shall submit an annual report to the City Council of the general activities of the Commission and shall submit such special reports as requested by the City Council.

§ 52-581 Procedure for review of plans.

[Code 1992, § 32-734; 2-22-1999 by Ord. No. 1157; 5-24-2010 by Ord. No. 1311]
(a) 
Filing of application. A permit shall be obtained before any work affecting the exterior appearance of a resource is performed within an historic district or any work affecting the interior arrangements, if this work causes visible change to the exterior of the resource. Any person, individual, partnership, firm, corporation, organization, institution, or agency of government proposing to do work shall file an application for a permit with the City Inspection Division. The application shall be referred together with all required supporting materials that make the application complete to the Historic District Commission for consideration at the next regularly scheduled meeting. A permit shall not be issued and proposed work shall not proceed until the Commission has acted on the application by issuing a certificate of appropriateness or a notice to proceed as prescribed in this division.
(b) 
Contents of application. A complete application shall include the following:
(1) 
A completed permit application.
(2) 
A completed Historic District Commission application form, together with the following:
a. 
Accurate drawings, photos, color samples, material samples, or any other exhibits which would be helpful to the Commission in reviewing the application.
b. 
Any drawings submitted in support of the application shall be drawn to scale with accurate dimensions and accurate site locations. The drawings shall accurately indicate relationships to adjacent structures; descriptions or samples of colors, textures, finishes and quality of material to be used on visible exterior areas.
c. 
Any other construction documents or samples which the Commission finds to be necessary for the proper review of the permit application.
(c) 
Incomplete applications. If the Historic District Commission application is incomplete, the Commission shall so inform the applicant and shall state what additional information and/or documents the Commission requires to complete the application.
(d) 
Action upon application. The Historic District Commission shall review the application according to the duties and powers specified in this division. In reviewing the application, the Commission must make every effort to confer with the applicant. No fee shall be charged to process an application through the Commission beyond the existing Inspection Division fees. The failure of the Commission to act within 60 calendar days after the date a complete application is filed with the Commission, unless an extension is agreed upon in writing by the applicant and the Commission, shall be considered to constitute approval, and the Inspection Division shall proceed to process the application as if the Commission had issued a certificate of appropriateness or a notice to proceed.
(e) 
Approval of application. If the Commission finds such proposed work appropriate, it shall issue a certificate of appropriateness determination which is to be signed by the Planning Director, attached to the application for a building permit, application, and all submitted documentation, and immediately transmitted to the Inspection Division. After the certificate of appropriateness determination has been issued and the building permit granted to the applicant, the City Inspection Division shall inspect the work permitted and shall take such action as is necessary to enforce compliance with the approved plans. Approval of the permit shall be in addition to any other building, plumbing, electrical or mechanical permit required by ordinance or state law.
(f) 
Denial of application. If the Commission finds proposed work inappropriate, it shall issue a denial determination and shall state its reasons for doing so and shall transmit a record of such action and reasons therefor in writing to the Inspection Division and to the applicant. The Commission may suggest appropriate alternatives to the applicant if it issues a denial. The applicant may make modifications to the permit application and shall have the right to resubmit the application at any time after so doing. A denial of an application shall be binding on the Planning Department, Building Inspector or any such other relevant authority, and a permit shall not be issued. A denial of an application shall also include a notice to the applicant of the rights of appeal.
(g) 
Repair or ordinary maintenance and prior permit work. Nothing in this division shall be construed to prevent repair or ordinary maintenance, as defined in § 52-777, of a resource within the historic district or to prevent work on any resource under a permit issued by the City Inspection Division before the enactment of the ordinance from which this division is derived.
(h) 
Notice to proceed. Work within an historic district which may otherwise be inappropriate may be permitted through the issuance of a notice to proceed determination by the Commission if any of the following conditions prevail and if the proposed work is found by the Commission to be necessary to substantially improve or correct any of the following:
(1) 
The resource constitutes a hazard to the safety of the public or the occupants of a structure;
(2) 
The resource is a deterrent to a major improvement program which will be of substantial benefit to the community and the applicant proposing the work has obtained all necessary planning and zoning approvals, financing and environmental clearances;
(3) 
Retention of the resources would cause undue financial hardship to the owner when a governmental action, an act of God, or other events beyond the owner's control created the hardship, and all feasible alternatives to eliminate the financial hardship, which may include offering the resource for sale at its fair market value or moving the resource to a vacant site within the historic district, have been attempted and exhausted by the owner; or
(4) 
Retention of the resource would not be in the interests of the majority of the community.

§ 52-582 Appeals.

[Code 1992, § 32-735; 2-22-1999 by Ord. No. 1157; 5-24-2010 by Ord. No. 1311]
(a) 
Any applicant aggrieved by a decision of the Commission may file an appeal with the State Historic Preservation Review Board of the State Historic Preservation Office. The appeal shall be filed within 60 days after the decision is furnished to the applicant.
(b) 
An applicant aggrieved by the decision of the State Historic Preservation Review Board may appeal the decision to the county circuit court having jurisdiction over the Historic District Commission's decision that was appealed to the State Historic Preservation Review Board. Such applicant may only appeal to the county circuit court after appealing to the State Historic Preservation Review Board.
(c) 
In addition, any citizen or duly organized historic preservation organization in the City, other than the resource property owner, jointly or severally aggrieved by a decision of the Commission may appeal the decision to the county circuit court.

§ 52-583 Demolition by neglect.

[Code 1992, § 32-736; 2-22-1999 by Ord. No. 1157]
Upon a finding by the Historic District Commission that a historic resource either in a historic district or in a proposed historic district which is subject to Commission review pursuant to the terms of § 52-586 is threatened by demolition by neglect, the Commission may do either of the following:
(1) 
Require the owner of the resource to repair all conditions contributing to demolition by neglect; or
(2) 
If the owner does not make the repairs within a reasonable time, the Commission or its agents may enter the property and make such repairs as are necessary to prevent demolition by neglect. The cost of the work shall be charged to the owner and may be levied as a special assessment against the property. The Commission or its agents may enter the property for purposes of this section upon obtaining an order from the county circuit court.

§ 52-584 Failure to obtain permit.

[Code 1992, § 32-737; 2-22-1999 by Ord. No. 1157]
(a) 
When work has been done upon a historic resource without a permit and the Historic District Commission finds that the work does not qualify for a certificate of appropriateness, the Commission may require an owner to restore the resource to the condition the resource was in before the inappropriate work or to modify the work so that it qualifies for a certificate of appropriateness.
(b) 
If the owner does not comply with the restoration or modification requirement within a reasonable time, the Commission may seek an order from the county circuit court to require the owner to restore the resource to its former condition or to modify the work so that it qualifies for a certificate of appropriateness.
(c) 
If the owner does not comply or cannot comply with the order of the court, the Commission or its agents may enter the property and conduct work necessary to restore the resource to its former condition or modify the work so that it qualifies for a certificate of appropriateness in accordance with the court's order. The cost of the work shall be charged to the owner and may be levied by the City as a special assessment against the property. When acting pursuant to such order of the county circuit court, the Commission or its agents may enter a property for purposes of this section.

§ 52-585 Establishment, amendment or elimination of historic district.

[Code 1992, § 32-738; 2-22-1999 by Ord. No. 1157]
Before establishing, amending, adding to, removing properties from or eliminating any historic district, the City Council shall appoint a Historic District Study Committee, as provided for in Section 3 of Public Act 169 of 1970 (MCL 399.203).

§ 52-586 Powers of Council on proposed historic district.

[Code 1992, § 32-739; 2-22-1999 by Ord. No. 1157; 5-24-2010 by Ord. No. 1311]
Upon receipt of substantial evidence showing the presence of historic, architectural, archaeological, engineering or cultural significance of a proposed historic district, the City Council may adopt a resolution requiring that all applications for work to be performed within the proposed historic district be referred to the Historic District Commission as prescribed in §§ 52-579 and 52-581. The Commission shall review applications with the same powers that would apply if the proposed historic district was an established historic district for not more than one year or until such time as the City Council approves or rejects the establishment of the historic district by ordinance, whichever occurs first.

§ 52-587 Acceptance of gifts, grants or bequests.

[Code 1992, § 32-740; 2-22-1999 by Ord. No. 1157]
(a) 
The City may accept gifts, grants or bequests from the state or federal government for historic restoration purposes or historic purposes. It may accept public or private gifts, grants or bequests for such purposes; provided, however, that such gifts, grants or bequests are not prohibited by the Charter and are not used for the purpose of paying any fees or expenses arising out of any litigation. Further, the City Council may appoint the Historic District Commission to administer on behalf of the City such gifts, grants or bequests for the purpose provided.
(b) 
The City Treasurer shall be custodian of funds of the Historic District Commission, and authorized expenditures shall be certified by the City Treasurer or Director of Finance, designated by such Historic District Commission. The Historic District Commission shall annually report to the City Council any money it shall receive or expend.

§ 52-588 Penalties.

[Code 1992, § 32-741; 2-22-1999 by Ord. No. 1157]
(a) 
A person, individual, partnership, firm, corporation, organization, institution, or agency of government that violates this division is responsible for a blight violation as provided for in § 2-901 of the City of Port Huron Code of Ordinances.
[9-27-2021 by Ord. No. 21-008]
(b) 
A person, individual, partnership, firm, corporation, organization, institution, or agency of government that violates this division and state law may be ordered by the court to pay the costs to restore or replicate a resource unlawfully constructed, added to, altered, repaired, moved, excavated, or demolished.

§ 52-589 Conflicting provisions.

[Code 1992, § 32-742; 2-22-1999 by Ord. No. 1157]
If any other ordinance is found to be in conflict with the provisions of this division, the provisions of this division shall control.

§ 52-590 Severability.

[Code 1992, § 32-743; 2-22-1999 by Ord. No. 1157]
No other portion, paragraph or phrase of this Code shall be affected by this division except as to the sections of this division. If any portion, section or subsection of this division shall be held invalid for any reason, such invalidation shall not be construed to affect the validity of any other part or portion of this division or of this Code.

§ 52-601 Intent.

[12-8-2003 by Ord. No. 1220]
(a) 
The intent of this division is to establish standards for driveway spacing and the number of driveways for application during the site plan review process for new construction and/or redevelopment and to encourage access management.
(b) 
The procedures and standards of this division are intended to:
(1) 
Promote safe and efficient travel within the designated M-25 corridor within the City as described;
(2) 
Minimize disruptive and potentially hazardous traffic conflicts;
(3) 
Separate traffic conflict areas by reducing the number of driveways;
(4) 
Provide efficient spacing standards between driveways and between driveways and intersections;
(5) 
Implement recommendations of the master plan;
(6) 
Protect the substantial public investment in the street system; and
(7) 
Ensure reasonable access to properties, though not always the most direct access.

§ 52-602 Applicability.

[12-8-2003 by Ord. No. 1220]
The standards of this division apply to driveway access areas within the City corporate limits along the M-25/Pine Grove roadway from Scott Avenue (south) to Krafft Road (north) through the site plan review. The driveway standards in this division may be more restrictive than other standards of the City and the State Department of Transportation (MDOT), which have jurisdiction within the right-of-way. Construction within the public right-of-way under the jurisdiction of the county or the MDOT must also meet the permit requirements of the county or MDOT. Where any conflicts arise, the more stringent standard shall apply. The standards of this division shall apply during new construction or redevelopment of a vacant lot or the reconstruction of an existing commercial building that has been vacant for more than six months.

§ 52-603 Definitions.

[12-8-2003 by Ord. No. 1220]
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
DRIVEWAY
Any vehicular access except those serving one dwelling unit or serving just an essential public service structure.
LIMITED ACCESS DRIVEWAY
Any vehicular access where turning movements are restricted to right turn in and out only. Left turns are prohibited.

§ 52-604 Driveway location in general.

[12-8-2003 by Ord. No. 1220]
(a) 
Driveways shall be located so as to minimize interference with the free movement of traffic, to provide adequate sight distance, and to provide the most favorable driveway grade.
(b) 
Driveways, including the radii but not including turn lanes and tapers, shall be located entirely within the right-of-way frontage, unless otherwise approved by the City and the MDOT and upon written certification from the adjacent property owner agreeing to such encroachment.

§ 52-605 Driveway spacing standards.

[12-8-2003 by Ord. No. 1220]
(a) 
Minimum spacing requirements between a proposed commercial driveway and an intersection either adjacent or on the opposite side of the street may be set on a case-by-case basis but in no instance shall be less than the distances listed in this section. The following measurements are from the near edge of the proposed driveway, measured at the throat perpendicular to the street, to the near lane edge of the intersecting street or pavement edge for uncurbed sections:
Minimum Commercial Driveway Spacing From Street Intersections
Location of Driveway
Minimum Spacing for a Full Movement Driveway
(feet)
Minimum Spacing for a Channelized Driveway Restricting Left Turns
(feet)
Along major thoroughfare, intersecting street is a major thoroughfare
125
125
Along major thoroughfare, intersecting street is not a major thoroughfare
100
125
Along other roads
75
50
(1) 
Major thoroughfares include state trunk lines, county primary roads or roads with an existing or planned right-of-way of at least 86 feet.
(2) 
For sites with insufficient street frontage to meet the minimum driveway spacing criterion from intersection, the City may require construction of the driveway along a side street, a shared driveway with an adjacent property, construction of a driveway along the property line farthest from the intersection or require a service road.
(b) 
Minimum spacing between two commercial driveways shall be determined based upon posted speed limits along the parcel frontage. The minimum spacings indicated in Subsection (c) of this section are measured from center line to center line.
(c) 
To reduce left-turn conflicts, new commercial driveways shall be aligned with those across the roadway where possible.
Driveway Spacing
Posted Speed Limit
(mph)
Minimum Driveway Spacing
(feet)
25
125
30
155
35
185
40
225
45
300
50+
330

§ 52-606 Number of commercial driveways.

[12-8-2003 by Ord. No. 1220]
(a) 
The number of commercial driveways serving a property shall be the minimum number necessary to provide reasonable access and access for emergency vehicles, while preserving traffic operations and safety along the public roadway.
(b) 
Access, either direct or indirect, shall be provided for each separately owned parcel. This access may be an individual driveway, shared driveway or via a service drive. Additional driveways may be permitted for property only as follows: one additional driveway may be allowed for properties with a continuous frontage of over 200 feet and one additional driveway for each additional 300 feet of frontage, if the City determines there are no other reasonable access opportunities.

§ 52-607 Commercial driveway design.

[12-8-2003 by Ord. No. 1220]
All commercial driveways shall be designed according to the standards of the City and the MDOT, as appropriate.

§ 52-608 Minimum driveway setback from property lines.

[12-8-2003 by Ord. No. 1220]
The edge of all driveways shall be set back at least four feet from the property line. This setback is intended to help control stormwater runoff, permit snow storage on-site, and provide adequate area for any necessary on-site landscaping.

§ 52-609 Shared driveways, frontage roads and service drives.

[12-8-2003 by Ord. No. 1220]
(a) 
Where noted in § 52-606, or where the City determines that reducing the number of access points may have a beneficial impact on traffic operations and safety while preserving the property owner's right to reasonable access, a shared commercial driveway, frontage road, or rear service drive connecting two or more properties or uses may be required. In particular, service drives may be required where recommended in the master plan or any subarea master plans; near existing traffic signals or near locations having potential for future signalization; along major arterial roadways with high traffic volumes; along segments with a relatively high number of accidents or limited sight distance.
(b) 
Shared commercial driveways and service roads shall be within an access easement recorded with the county registrar of deeds.
(c) 
The number of access points along a service road shall be according to the standards of this division. The City may allow temporary access where the service road is not completed if a performance bond or other financial guarantee is provided which ensures elimination of the temporary access upon completion of the service road.

§ 52-610 Service road design standards.

[12-8-2003 by Ord. No. 1220]
(a) 
Location. Service roads shall be parallel or perpendicular to the front property line and may be located either in front of, adjacent to, or behind principal buildings. In considering the most appropriate alignment for a service road, the City shall consider the setbacks of existing buildings, anticipated traffic flow for the site, and other related ordinances.
(b) 
Access easement. The service road shall be within an access easement permitting traffic circulation between properties. This easement shall be 66 feet wide, except an access easement parallel to a public street right-of-way may be 40 feet wide, if approved by the City. The required width shall remain free and clear of obstructions.
(c) 
Construction and materials. Service roads shall have a base, pavement and curb and gutter in accordance with City standards for public streets, except the width of the service roads shall have a minimum pavement width of 26 feet.
(d) 
Parking. The service road is intended to be used exclusively for circulation and may not be used as a parking space or maneuvering aisle.
(e) 
Access to service road. The City shall approve the location of all accesses to the service road, based on the driveway spacing standards of this division.
(f) 
Elevation. The site plan shall indicate the proposed elevation of the service road at the property line and the Department of Public Works shall maintain a record of all service road elevations so that their grades can be coordinated.
(g) 
Landscaping. The area between a service road and the public street right-of-way shall be a landscaped greenbelt.
(h) 
Maintenance. Each property owner shall be responsible for maintenance of the easement and service drive.

§ 52-621 Schedule.

[Code 1975, Ch. 39, Art. XVII; Code 1992, § 32-407; 8-13-2001 by Ord. No. 1188; 10-10-2005 by Ord. No. 1253; 1-23-2006 by Ord. No. 1257; 10-22-2007 by Ord. No. 1280; 5-24-2010 by Ord. No. 1311; 7-13-2015 by Ord. No. 15-006; 10-24-2016 by Ord. No. 16-005]
The Schedule of Regulations for Zoning Districts shall be as follows.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Schedule of Regulations is included as an attachment to this chapter.

§ 52-626 Intent.

[1-12-2004 by Ord. No. 1222]
The purpose of this division is to maintain the economic viability of the downtown retail area; promote development of a pedestrian-oriented retail center; preserve the retail and mixed-use environment; encourage pedestrian traffic; promote retail uses on ground floor sites; and promote residential or mix uses on sites above ground floor level.

§ 52-627 Definitions.

[1-12-2004 by Ord. No. 1222]
(Reserved)

§ 52-628 Location.

[1-12-2004 by Ord. No. 1222; 6-26-2017 by Ord. No. 17-005]
The location boundaries of the Pedestrian Retail Overlay District are commonly known as the area along Huron Avenue bounded by McMorran Boulevard to the north and Quay Street to the south.

§ 52-629 Principal permitted uses.

[1-12-2004 by Ord. No. 1222]
In the Central Business District's (CBD) designated Pedestrian Retail Overlay District, no land or building shall be used or erected on the first floor portion of the building facing Huron Avenue except for one or more of the following specified uses unless otherwise provided in this division:
(1) 
Food service establishments, including grocery, meat market, supermarket, bakeries, delicatessen, ice cream stores, and other food service establishments similar to and compatible with the above.
(2) 
Personal service establishments, including barber shop, beauty parlor, tailor shop, shoe repair, dress maker, photography studio and other personal service establishments similar to and compatible with the above.
(3) 
Other service establishments that include a showroom or workshop with a retail adjunct, such as that occupied by an electrician, decorator, painter, upholsterer, a business performing radio, television or home appliance repair and other service establishments similar to and compatible with the above.
(4) 
Theaters, restaurants, bars, nightclubs and other similar entertainment facilities, where the patrons are seated or served while seated in a building.
(5) 
Amusement enterprises such as ticket sales, bike rentals.
(6) 
Boutiques or establishments operated expressly for the sale of art, antiques, collectibles and similar merchandise.
(7) 
General retail establishments whose principal activity is the sale of new merchandise to the public. These include such establishments as household appliance stores, furniture stores, department or variety stores, drugstores, hardware stores, clothing stores; special stores, selling flowers, books, stationary, jewelry, novelties and gifts, tobacco, and sundry small household articles; convenience stores selling fruit, meat, dairy products, produce, and alcoholic beverages.
(8) 
Hotels.
(9) 
Multifamily dwellings (apartments) above the first story of any structure where the ground floor is devoted to a permitted use, provided that:
a. 
Existing and proposed dwelling units are kept in an attractive condition conducive to an appealing Central Business District, and in such a manner that residential activities do not interfere with the customary business activities associated with the district.
b. 
Each dwelling unit or group of such units are provided with adequate refuse containers suitable for the temporary outdoor storage of household refuse. Such containers shall be fitted with a secured lid and located to the rear of the building.
c. 
With the exception of the legally registered and operable automobiles, the storage of all personal property shall be done within the dwelling unit or an approved accessory building located to the rear of the building.
d. 
Dwelling unit entrances located on the street frontage shall be inconspicuous, kept in good repair and free of debris.
e. 
Windows facing the street shall be maintained in good repair and shall retain approved window treatments such as shutters, blinds, or drapery.
f. 
Air conditioning units in windows are allowed on the rear of the building. Condensation from such units shall be directed in a manner that prevents the direct deposition and/or accumulation of water on the sidewalk or street surface below.
g. 
The outdoor hanging of laundry or any other personal items from any rope or fixture attached to the structure or otherwise located on the premises is prohibited.

§ 52-630 Permitted uses after special approval.

[1-12-2004 by Ord. No. 1222]
The following uses may be temporarily permitted subject to the conditions hereinafter imposed and subject further to approval of the City's Planning Commission upon recommendation of the Planning Department and after a public hearing:
(1) 
Government offices, post offices, and libraries.
(2) 
Offices of nonprofit organizations, such as professional membership organizations, labor union, civic, social and fraternal associations, and political organizations.
(3) 
Banks, savings and loan associations, and other financial or lending institutions.
(4) 
General office or professional uses including the offices and facilities of publishing operations for newspapers, magazines or other periodicals (excluding heavy printing facilities and machinery), and business services such as mailing, copying and data processing.
(5) 
Professional service establishments, including but not limited to offices or facilities for members of the dental, medical, legal, architectural, accounting, social services, counseling or other professions and other professional service establishments similar to and compatible with the above.
(6) 
Uses of the same nature or class as the majority of uses listed in this district as either a principal permitted use or a permitted use after special approval, but not listed elsewhere in this chapter, following a Planning Commission public hearing and recommendation. Any use not listed and not found to be "similar" is prohibited in this zoning district.

§ 52-631 Additional standards.

[1-12-2004 by Ord. No. 1222]
All principally permitted uses and permitted uses after special approval shall also comply with all applicable provisions of this chapter and the Historic District Ordinance,[1] along with any other related ordinances, codes, or requirements. Principally permitted uses and permitted uses after special approval requirements apply only to the first floor with frontage along Huron Avenue as defined. All other areas of the building shall only need to conform to the applicable provisions of this chapter or related ordinance codes or requirements as normally pertaining to the Central Business District and Historic Overlay District.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Art. III, Div. 14, Historic Districts, of this chapter.

§ 52-632 Criteria for consideration of permitted uses after special approval.

[1-12-2004 by Ord. No. 1222; 10-22-2007 by Ord. No. 1280]
The City Planning Commission may approve a special use permit if it determines that:
(1) 
The building space was designed specifically for the type of use proposed and, as such, occupancy by a principally permitted use under § 52-629 is an unreasonable expectation due to identifiable structural design characteristics, or
(2) 
Denial of the request for occupancy by special use permit has resulted in a long-term (defined as longer than 18 months) vacancy of the property outside of current market conditions (based upon average retail lease rate per square foot).

§ 52-633 Permit requirements.

[1-12-2004 by Ord. No. 1222]
The special use permit will be granted for the specific trade use as named and may not be transferred to another/different use. A proposed use other than that originally granted in the permit must reapply for new consideration. The permit may be transferred from one owner to another as long as the original trade use remains the same.

§ 52-641 Residential Rental Restriction Overlay Districts established.

[12-16-2013 by Ord. No. 1361]
Residential Rental Restriction Overlay Districts "RO-1" are hereby established.

§ 52-642 Purpose and objectives.

[12-16-2013 by Ord. No. 1361]
(a) 
The Residential Rental Restriction Overlay District RO-1 is a zoning classification which permits owners of property within R-1 Residential Zoning Districts to petition City Council to establish an overlay district, and district use regulations in their residential neighborhood, which would prohibit or restrict the rental uses of single-family dwellings within the neighborhood. These districts establish restrictions which operate to preserve the attractiveness, desirability and privacy of residential neighborhoods by precluding all or certain types of rental properties and thereby preclude the deleterious effects rental properties can have on a neighborhood with regard to property deterioration, increased density, congestion, crime, noise and traffic levels and reduction of property values. The goal of the overlay district is to allow owners of property within residential neighborhoods to control the types of rental properties, if any, that are permitted in one-family dwellings within their neighborhood.
(b) 
It is also the purpose of the districts to achieve the following objectives:
(1) 
To protect the privacy of residents and to minimize noise, congestion and nuisance impacts by regulating the types of rental properties;
(2) 
To maintain an attractive community appearance and to provide a desirable living environment for residents by preserving the owner-occupied character of the neighborhood; and
(3) 
To prevent excessive traffic and parking problems in the neighborhoods.

§ 52-643 Uses permitted.

[12-16-2013 by Ord. No. 1361]
Uses permitted in the Residential Rental Restriction Overlay District RO-1 are as follows:
(1) 
In Residential Rental Restriction Overlay District RO-1 that overlaps a portion of a district zoned as an R-1 District (Single- and Two-Family Residential), permitted uses are all uses permitted in the underlying zoning district except the use or occupancy of a single-family dwelling unit as a rental unit within the meaning of § 10-152 et seq. of the City Code is prohibited and a single-family dwelling converted into a two-family dwelling unit after the introduction of an ordinance to create said overlay district, may not be used or occupied as a rental unit within the meaning of § 10-152 et seq.
(2) 
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the overlay restriction does not impact properties that already have a valid rental certification, as such will be considered a preexisting nonconforming use and will be "grandfathered." However, if a property owner allows a rental certification to remain expired more than 12 months, then the property would lose any prior legal, nonconforming grandfathering and the property will be subject to the restrictions set forth in § 52-643(1) and/or § 52-645(b).

§ 52-644 Procedures to establish a Residential Rental Restriction Overlay District RO-1.

[12-16-2013 by Ord. No. 1361]
The following procedures must be complied with in order to establish a Residential Rental Restriction Overlay District:
(1) 
A petition requesting an overlay district must be submitted to the City Clerk on forms provided by the City Clerk. The petition requirements are as follows:
a. 
The proposed boundaries of the overlay district must be entirely within an R-1 Zoning District and the parcels within the proposed district must be contiguous.
b. 
There must be at least 50 separate lots or parcels within the proposed district as described in the petition or the proposed district must constitute a discrete neighborhood geographic area.
c. 
The proposed boundaries may not overlap a boundary of existing overlay districts or the boundary of an overlay district that is already the subject of an introduced ordinance pursuant to this section.
d. 
The petition must identify the specific overlay district that is sought by specifying the proposed boundary of the overlay district. The proposed boundaries of the overlay district must be described in the petition and the boundaries must, if practicable, consist of streets, alleys, platted subdivision boundaries or existing zoning district lines which totally enclose the proposed district.
e. 
The petition must accurately advise the signer of the rental restriction that would be imposed on the property if the overlay district is established.
f. 
Each petition must be circulated by a person who owns property within the proposed district and be signed by the circulator.
g. 
The petition must contain the signature and address of two-thirds of the parcel owners within the proposed boundary of the overlay district, exclusive of public property. Jointly owned parcels will be considered owned by a single person for purpose of petitioning, and any co-owner may sign a petition for such parcel. Only one owner of each parcel will count towards the two-thirds requirement. If a person owns more than one parcel of property within the proposed district, they may sign the petition for each parcel they own.
h. 
Each person signing the petition must also enter on the petition, adjacent to their signature, the date that the person signed the petition and the address of the parcel they own.
i. 
When submitted, no signature dated earlier than six months prior to the time the petition is filed with the City Clerk shall be counted in determining the validity of the petition.
(2) 
Upon presentation to the City Clerk for review, the Clerk shall verify the signatures and dates on the petitions. If insufficient signatures are presented, the Clerk shall return the petitions to the person filing the petitions and identify the valid and invalid signatures. If sufficient valid signatures are presented, the Clerk shall refer the petitions to the Zoning Department which shall then, within 30 days, determine whether the petitions are in conformity with the remaining conditions of this section.
a. 
If the petition is determined to be in conformity with the requirements of this section, the Planning Director shall draft an appropriate ordinance in accordance with the petition procedures set forth in § 52-126. All procedures set forth in § 52-126 for zoning changes by petition shall thereafter be followed.
b. 
If the petition is not in conformity with the requirements of this section, the Planning Director shall reject the petition and return it to the Clerk with a written explanation as to why the petition does not meet the requirements of this section. The Clerk shall then forward the petitions, and the explanation, to the person who filed the petitions.
c. 
If the petition is rejected for failure to comply with the boundary requirements, it may be resubmitted with the proper boundary lines if it is accompanied by certification that a copy of the petition and written notice was mailed to each property affected by the change, notifying them that their property was either added to or deleted from the petition and if by the correction of the boundary line the petition still meets all other requirements of the code.
d. 
If the petition is rejected for an insufficient number of valid signatures, it may be resubmitted with the additional signatures necessary to have it comply as long as the other signatures remain valid.
e. 
If an ordinance is forwarded to City Council pursuant to this section, after consideration of the petition and the recommendations of the Planning Commission, if any, the City Council may make additions or changes in the boundaries of the proposed overlay district to prevent spot zoning, to include or exclude areas that logically should have been included or excluded in the petition, to make the boundaries of the proposed overlay district abut boundary lines of other zoning districts and overlay districts, and to adopt an alternate ordinance in conformity with the suggested changes whether or not the two-thirds majority requirement of property owners would still be met with the proposed changes.
f. 
If the City Council, in adopting an ordinance for an overlay district, applies the ordinance to fewer parcels of property than the petition sought, the owners of at least two-thirds of the parcels remaining in the overlay district must have signed the original petition.
(3) 
Subsequent to the introduction of an ordinance proposing to establish a Residential Rental Restriction Overlay District, the circulator(s) of the petition for the overlay district or a majority of those persons who signed the petition for an overlay district may file a written request with the City Council to table consideration or further proceedings toward the adoption of the ordinance for 60 days in order to allow the submission of an alternate petition for a modification of the boundaries of a proposed overlay district. If such a petition is submitted during the sixty-day period, City Council may introduce an alternate ordinance in conformity with the subsequent petition, and the ordinances shall, to the extent possible, be processed simultaneously. In such a case, the Planning Commission shall include in its recommendations which ordinance it concludes, after public hearing, has the majority of the support of the property owners in the proposed districts.
(4) 
No earlier than one year after the adoption of an ordinance establishing an overlay district, a petition for a change or removal of the overlay district may be submitted by following the procedures for establishing an initial overlay district.

§ 52-645 Effect of overlay district ordinance.

[12-16-2013 by Ord. No. 1361]
(a) 
Upon introduction of an ordinance to create an overlay district and at all times while the ordinance is pending final decision, except as provided in § 10-178, there shall be a moratorium on the issuance of initial rental unit certifications to the extent that no initial rental housing certification shall be issued within the proposed overlay district to the owner of a single-family dwelling unit that would be precluded if the overlay district was adopted, or a single-family dwelling converted into a two-family dwelling unit after the introduction of an ordinance to create said overlay district, regardless of whether the license was applied for prior to or subsequent to the ordinance's introduction. If more than one ordinance is pending seeking alternate types of overlay districts pursuant to § 52-644(3), no initial certification shall be issued within the proposed district that would be precluded if the most restrictive ordinance was adopted, regardless of whether the certification was applied for prior to or subsequent to the ordinance's introduction.
(b) 
Upon passage of an ordinance by City Council establishing an overlay district, except as provided in § 10-178, no initial rental unit certification shall be issued to an owner of property in the overlay district inconsistent with the restrictions of the overlay district and it shall be unlawful to use or allow any property to be used except in conformity with the requirements of the underlying zoning district and overlay district. Any property in the overlay district that has an existing rental housing certification, or has had a rental certification within one year of adoption of the overlay district, shall be allowed to continue its use and occupancy in accordance with the law existing prior to the date of the adoption of the overlay district. No existing rental housing use or occupancy in an overlay district shall be considered to be a nonconforming use as the result of adoption of an overlay district unless the rental license expires for more than one year. If an owner surrenders an existing certification or allows, either intentionally or unintentionally, a license to remain expired for more than one year, any subsequent use of the property shall be subject to the restrictions imposed by the overlay district.
(c) 
Except as set forth in § 52-644(3), if an ordinance introduced pursuant to this section is denied, a subsequent ordinance for an overlay district that includes the same parcels may not be introduced for one year following introduction of the previous ordinance.
(d) 
Any ordinance which is not adopted within six months of its introduction shall be deemed denied unless the ordinance was tabled or otherwise delayed for 60 days pursuant to § 52-644(3), in which case it shall be deemed denied if not adopted within eight months of its introduction.

§ 52-646 Planned Unit Development (PUD).

[1-13-2025 by Ord. No. 24-010]
Planned Unit Development "PUD" zoning districts are hereby established. The PUD zoning district is intended to permit the private or public development or redevelopment of areas throughout the City, as approved by the City Council, which shall be substantially in accord with the goals and objectives of the City of Port Huron Master Plan in providing for a balanced land use pattern for homes, business, industry, community facilities and services. The land use patterns of PUD districts shall provide a desirable environment and shall be harmonious to the general surrounding uses permitting flexibility in overall development while ensuring adequate safeguards and standards for public health, safety, convenience and general welfare. It is further the intent that PUD districts provide for development, which will be carried out in such manner as to preserve natural features such as waterfront areas and their accessibility to the public and to promote energy efficient development. Development within a PUD district may embrace a mixture of one or more uses or zoning categories all in accord with the City of Port Huron Master Plan for Future Land Use. For land development projects approved within a PUD district, regulations relating to use of land, including, but not limited to, permitted uses, shall be determined in accordance with the planned unit development regulations as set forth in this division.
(1) 
Criteria for development in PUD district. To qualify for approval of development within a PUD district, it must be demonstrated that all of the following criteria will be met.
a. 
The development must be within a PUD district and must be approved by City Council pursuant to this division.
b. 
Development within the PUD option shall not be for the sole purpose of avoiding applicable zoning requirements. Any permission given for any activity or building or use not normally permitted shall result in an improvement to the public health, safety, welfare and economic benefit in the area affected and the City as a whole.
c. 
A PUD district and development shall not be utilized where the same land use objectives can be accomplished by the application of conventional zoning provisions or standards.
d. 
A PUD district and development shall not be allowed solely as a means of increasing density or as a substitute for a zoning variance request. Such objectives should be pursued through the normal zoning process by requesting a zoning change or variance.
e. 
Development within a PUD district must meet, as a minimum, one of the following objectives:
1. 
To permanently preserve open space or natural features because of their exceptional characteristics or because they can provide a permanent transition or buffer between areas.
2. 
To permanently establish land use patterns that are compatible or that will protect existing or planned uses.
3. 
To accept dedication or set aside open space areas in perpetuity.
4. 
To provide alternative uses for parcels that can serve as transition buffers to residential areas.
5. 
To guarantee the provision of a public improvement that could not otherwise be required and that would further the public health, safety, or welfare, protect existing or future uses from the impact of a proposed use, or alleviate an existing or potential problem relating to public facilities.
6. 
To promote the goals and objectives of the Master Plan for Future Land Use.
7. 
To foster the aesthetic appearance of the City through quality building design and site development, the provision of trees and landscaping beyond the minimum requirement; the preservation of unique and/or historic sites or structures, and the provision of open space or other desirable features of a site beyond minimum requirements.
8. 
To bring about redevelopment of sites where an orderly change of uses is desirable and a planned unit development will provide the necessary flexibility for such a transition.
(2) 
Procedure for application. Application for development of property within a PUD district shall be approved or denied by the City Council pursuant to the following procedure.
a. 
The applicant shall first submit the following material to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation.
1. 
A property area survey of the exact area being requested (at a scale suitable for plotting on an 11"x17" sheet and no smaller than 1"=100').
2. 
Proof of ownership of the property involved.
3. 
A topography map of the entire area at a contour interval showing one foot changes in elevation. This map shall indicate all natural and man-made features (at a scale suitable for plotting on an 11"x17" sheet and no smaller than 1"=100').
4. 
A preliminary plan of the entire area carried out in such detail as to show the land use(s) being requested, the business area, industrial buildings and uses, the housing densities being proposed where applicable, the system of collector streets, and off-street parking system.
5. 
Evaluation drawings of proposed building or buildings and proposed building materials.
6. 
A written statement explaining in detail the full intent of the applicant indicating the specifics of the development plan as it relates to the type development, such as: (i) in the case of a residential development, the type of dwelling units contemplated and resultant population; (ii) in the case of a nonresidential development, the type of nonresidential development describing the exact type of use, including, but not limited to, extent of nonresidential development; (iii) if the use is industrial in nature, the exact type of use which will occur on the property, a description of any manufacturing or industrial facilities which will be constructed on the property, the compatibility with surrounding uses, the impact on natural resources; and (iv) the resultant traffic generated and parking demands created; and providing supporting documentation, such as, but not limited to: market studies, economic impact studies, environmental impact studies, supporting land use request, and the intended scheduling of development.
The Planning Commission may hold informational meeting(s) where the applicant presents the proposed development plan. After reviewing the above materials and conducting an informational meeting(s), if desired by the Planning Commission, the Planning Commission shall issue written recommendations regarding whether it believes the proposed development within the PUD district is suitable and consistent with this division. This recommendation shall be provided to the applicant and City Council.
b. 
Stage I preliminary site plan. In an area zoned PUD, no development shall take place nor use made of any part thereof except in accordance with this division. After the Planning Commission's initial review and recommendation under Subsection 2a, if the applicant desires to proceed with the proposed development, the applicant shall submit a preliminary site plan for the proposed development to the City's PUD Liaison, a designee of the City Manager, who will be the point of contact for all PUD transactions. The PUD liaison will be responsible for attending meetings pertaining to the PUD process as well as referring the proposed development to other City agencies or consultants as may be deemed necessary to provide guidance to the Planning Commission and the City Council in their review of the proposed development. In reviewing and approving or denying the preliminary site plan, the following procedures and conditions shall be followed:
1. 
The proposed development within a PUD district shall be of such area as to represent a sound carrying out of the Master Plan of Land Use and be compatible with surrounding uses. If the proposed use represents a deviation from the permitted land use in the Master Plan and the City's zoning ordinances, the applicant shall present information to demonstrate why the plan contains the necessary elements to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the surrounding area, the City residents and insures protection of the natural resources.
2. 
The preliminary site plan shall be reviewed and a report with recommendation shall be made by the Planning Commission to the City Council relative to the plans meeting the intent and the requirements of the Master Plan of Future Land Use and the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and any other matters related to the development that the Planning Commission deems relevant.
3. 
Prior to issuing its recommendation, the Planning Commission shall conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed development. Such hearing shall be carried out in accord with requirements of Act 110 of 2006 as amended.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See MCL 125.3101 et seq.
4. 
The City Council shall consider the preliminary site plan and the recommendation of the Planning Commission. The City Council may approve, approve with conditions, or deny the preliminary site plan. Provided, the City Council's approval, or approval with condition of the preliminary site plan shall not constitute approval of the final site plan. Rather, such shall serve as a guide in the preparation of the final plan.
5. 
Approval of the preliminary site plan by the City Council shall be effective for a period of two years after approval.
c. 
Stage II final site plan. If the City Council approves or approves with conditions a preliminary site plan, the applicant shall submit a final site plan to the PUD liaison. The final site plan shall be referred to the City Building Official or his/her designee, and to other City agencies or consultants as may be deemed necessary to provide guidance to the City Planning Department in order for it to complete a review of the proposed development. In reviewing the proposed final site plan, the following shall be considered:
1. 
A final overall site plan for the entire area within the applicable PUD district shall be submitted. This plan shall be worked out in detail showing specific uses, building location or locations, off-street parking, street alignment changes, open spaces and other physical plan details being proposed. Supporting documentation in the form of building floor plans, building elevation drawings, type of building material and schedule of construction shall be submitted.
2. 
The proposed final plan shall reflect and adhere to those use patterns as approved in the preliminary plan. Standards for building, density, height, bulk, setbacks from public streets and off-street parking shall be equal to at least the minimum standards set forth for like uses in the schedule of regulations and off-street parking requirements of this division; provided, however, the City Planning Department may recommend and the City Council may permit modification of these standards where the objectives of the Master Plan can be proved to be better served by such modifications. Density standards for multiple-family dwellings shall generally follow the requirements of the A-1 district for one, two, and two and one-half story buildings and the A-2 district requirements for buildings above two and one-half stories subject to modification where it can be shown that such modification will provide a more desirable planned development. In those instances where mixed uses are located with a PUD district, the City Planning Department may recommend and the City Council may approve varied setback and height requirements to accomplish a desirable planned development.
3. 
For a proposed industrial development within a PUD district, the application and site plan shall include, at a minimum, the exact type of use or manufacturing activity which will occur on the property; a description of any manufacturing or industrial facilities which will be constructed on the property; the compatibility with surrounding properties of the proposed use and facilities to be constructed; the environmental impact of the proposed use; the economic impact of the proposed use; and, the long term economic viability of the proposed use.
The City Planning Department shall review the proposed final site plan and shall issue a report and recommendation to the City Council.
d. 
Stage II final site plan approval. The proposed final site plan along with the City Planning Department's report and recommendation shall be presented to City Council for final action. In reviewing the final site plan, the City Council shall consider the following:
1. 
Approval of the proposed final site plan (Stage II) may be granted by the City Council after review and recommendation is made by the City Planning Department. A public hearing shall not be required on the Stage II final site plan; however, a resolution of the City Council is required determining that such Stage II final site plan is in compliance with the planned development representations made at the time of approval of the Stage I preliminary site plan, and also meets the requirements set forth in this division. Final approvals may be granted in stages provided such stages are in keeping with previously approved preliminary site plans.
2. 
All dedications of public rights-of-way or planned public open spaces shall be made prior to any construction taking place on the site.
3. 
Upon issuance of a certificate of site plan approval the site plan, building elevations and other development proposals including the proposed uses, shall become an integral part of the PUD and for purposes of recordation, shall be referred to as "Planned Unit Development No." which number shall be recorded on the appropriate properties of the City Zoning Map. All approved plans shall be filed with the City Clerk.
4. 
Approval of the final site plan shall be effective for a period of three years; providing that development is commenced within one year, as evidenced, at a minimum, by issuance of a building permit. If development is not commenced within one year or not completed within three years, the Planning Commission shall review progress to date and make a recommendation to the City Council as to action relative to permitting continuation under original approval.
5. 
Approval of a final site plan may only occur prior to expiration of an approved preliminary site plan for the same proposed development.
6. 
This Planned Unit Development Ordinance does not require amendment of a zoning ordinance to authorize a planned unit development. As a result, the City Council shall review and approve, approve with conditions or deny the proposed planned unit development.
(3) 
Conditions. The following conditions apply to all approved developments within PUD districts:
a. 
Prior to construction commencing, provisions satisfactory to the City Council have been made to provide for the financing of any improvements shown on the approved final site plan for open spaces and common use areas, and that maintenance of such improvements is assured by a means satisfactory to the City Council. Such assurance may include bonding or other suitable guarantee of performance.
b. 
The cost of installing all streets, necessary utilities and site amenities has been assured by a means satisfactory to the City Council.
c. 
Any changes or amendments requested to the approved final site plan shall suspend approval of the overall plan until such changes or amendments have been reviewed and approved as in the instance of the first submittal, it being the intent of this section that no other administrative or board of appeals action shall constitute official approval of such changes or amendments to the overall plan. Denial by City Council of any requested changes or amendments shall not void the originally approved plan.
d. 
A change of occupancy, a change in type of use, or the alteration of a building or the site in a previously approved development within a PUD district shall require the review of the Building Official. The Building Official may request a review by the Planning Commission where a question arises relative to whether such change falls within the intent of the previously approved development.
e. 
Fees for review of plans and for services required to supplement City staff as may be required to provide background for decisions of the Planning Commission and the City Council shall be established by resolution of the City Council.
(4) 
Other site plans review standards and procedures.
a. 
Phased development. Should the applicant elect to develop the site in phases, each phase shall be clearly delineated on the final site plan by phase development lines. Each such phase shall be clearly identified as phase 1, 2, or A, B, etc.; the type and extent of development in each phase shall be clearly identified, including the amount of commercial and office floor area to be developed in each phase as well as the number of dwelling units, if any, in each phase. Each development phase shall be able to stand on its own in terms of meeting the dwelling density and numerical off-street parking requirements of the district. Upon completing its review, the City Council may at its option, elect to grant final site plan approval only to the development phase to be first developed. In such case, each subsequent development phase shall require final site plan approval by the City Council.
b. 
Site plan revisions. Except as otherwise set forth in this subsection, revisions to a previously approved final site plans shall require review and approval by City staff and the Planning Commission with a recommendation from the Planning Commission to the City Council for final site plan approval. Except if, upon review of a revision to a previously approved preliminary or final site plan that the City staff responsible for reviewing site plans determines to be of:
1. 
Such minor consequence that it does not alter the location of any buildings; or
2. 
Involves the relocation of not more than one or two parking spaces; or
3. 
Diminish the number of planting materials approved for the site; or
4. 
Does not create or establish new items or adds new elements to the layout that were not part of the previously approved site plan, then,
The City staff responsible for reviewing site plans may approve the change and inform the Planning Commission and the City Council of the change. If the City staff responsible for reviewing site plans is uncertain if a revised site plan contains a significant enough change to warrant sending the revised plan or plans to the Planning Commission for review, the staff shall forward the revised site plan or plans to the Planning Commission for review and action.