A.

Purpose of district. The "AG" district is designed to permit sparsely settled residential development in combination with traditional farming activities. Division of land ordinarily occurs in order to accommodate agricultural needs. Urban-type public improvements normally are not required in this district.

B.

Permitted uses. Uses in the "AG" district shall be in accordance with section 5-1, Permitted Use Table.

C.

Area requirements. The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard size (front, side, and rear), maximum building height (stories and feet), and maximum lot coverage, and minimum floor area, as it pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions provided in the Density, Area, Yard, Height, and Lot Coverage Requirements for the AG Zoning District.

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D.

Off-street parking and loading requirements. Off-street parking and loading requirements shall conform to the provisions of section 8-9, Off Street Parking and Loading Requirements.

E.

Landscaping. Landscaping shall be in accordance with section 8-13, Landscape Regulations.

F.

Signs. Signs shall be in accordance with section 8-10, Sign Regulations.

G.

Exterior construction. Seventy-five percent of the exterior of the structure shall be masonry construction with 100 percent of the front facade comprised of masonry construction, exclusive of windows, doors, and dormers.

H.

Accessory building and structure regulations. All regulations for accessory building or accessory structures shall be in compliance with section 8-4, Detached Accessory Building Regulations.

A.

Purpose of district. The "SF-1" district is to provide for compatible land, building and structural uses primarily oriented to low-density residential purposes and open space uses.

B.

Permitted uses. Uses in the "SF-1" district shall be in accordance with section 5-1, Permitted Use Table.

C.

Area requirements. The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard size (front, side, and rear), maximum building height (stories and feet), and maximum lot coverage, and minimum floor area, as it pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions provided in the density, area, yard, height, and lot coverage requirements for the SF1 Zoning District.

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Key lots shall have the same side yard setbacks adjacent to a street, as provided on the adjacent front yard of abutting lots. In most cases this will require the key lot to have a 25-foot side yard setback adjacent to the street.

D.

Off-street parking and loading requirements. Off-street parking and loading requirements shall conform to the provisions of section 8-9, Off Street Parking and Loading Requirements.

E.

Landscaping. Landscaping shall be in accordance with section 8-13, Landscape Regulations.

F.

Signs. Signs shall be in accordance with section 8-10, Sign Regulations.

G.

Exterior construction. Seventy-five percent of the exterior of the structure shall be masonry construction with 100 percent of the front facade comprised of masonry construction, exclusive of windows, doors, and dormers.

H.

Accessory building and structure regulations. All regulations for accessory building or accessory structures shall be in compliance with section 8-4, Detached Accessory Building Regulations.

(Ord. No. 2003-03, § 1, 4-1-03)

A.

Purpose of district. The "SF-2" district is to provide for compatible land, building and structural uses primarily oriented to low-density residential purposes and open space uses.

B.

Permitted uses. Uses in the "SF-2" district shall be in accordance with section 5-1, Permitted Use Table.

C.

Area requirements. The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard size (front, side, and rear), maximum building height (stories and feet), and maximum lot coverage, and minimum floor area, as it pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions provided in the density, area, yard, height, and lot coverage requirements for the SF2 Zoning District.

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Key lots shall have the same side yard setbacks adjacent to a street, as provided on the adjacent front yard of abutting lots. In most cases this will require the key lot to have a 25-foot side yard setback adjacent to the street.

D.

Off-street parking and loading requirements. Off-street parking and loading requirements shall conform to the provisions of section 8-9, Off Street Parking and Loading Requirements.

E.

Landscaping. Landscaping shall be in accordance with section 8-13, Landscape Regulations.

F.

Signs. Signs shall be in accordance with section 8-10, Sign Regulations.

G.

Exterior construction. Seventy-five percent of the exterior of the structure shall be masonry construction with 100 percent of the front facade comprised of masonry construction, exclusive of windows, doors, and dormers.

H.

Accessory building and structure regulations. All regulations for accessory building or accessory structures shall be in compliance with section 8-4, Detached Accessory Building Regulations.

(Ord. No. 2003-03, § 1, 4-1-03)

A.

Purpose of district. The "SF-3" district is to provide for compatible use of land and buildings in association with single-family residential uses. The "SF-3" district provides for single-family residential use on lots that are of moderate density and which promote a sense of neighborhood.

B.

Permitted uses. Uses in the "SF-3" district shall be in accordance with section 5-1, Permitted Use Table.

C.

Area requirements. The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard size (front, side, and rear), maximum building height (stories and feet), and maximum lot coverage, and minimum floor area, as it pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions provided in the density, area, yard, height, and lot coverage requirements for the SF3 Zoning District.

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Key lots shall have the same side yard setbacks adjacent to a street, as provided on the adjacent front yard of abutting lots. In most cases this will require the key lot to have a 25-foot side yard setback adjacent to the street.

D.

Off-street parking and loading requirements. Off-street parking and loading requirements shall conform to the provisions of section 8-9, Off Street Parking and Loading Requirements.

E.

Landscaping. Landscaping shall be in accordance with section 8-13, Landscape Regulations.

F.

Signs. Signs shall be in accordance with section 8-10, Sign Regulations.

G.

Exterior construction. Seventy-five percent of the exterior of the structure shall be masonry construction with 100 percent of the front facade comprised of masonry construction, exclusive of windows, doors, and dormers.

H.

Accessory building and structure regulations. All regulations for accessory building or accessory structures shall be in compliance with section 8-4, Detached Accessory Building Regulations.

(Ord. No. 2003-03, § 1, 4-1-03)

A.

Purpose of district. The "SF-4" district is to provide for compatible use of land and buildings in association with single-family residential uses. It is the smallest and most dense single-family use and promotes a sense of community at the greatest single-family density level. This district is an inactive district, which means that no new zoning for this district will be permitted.

B.

Permitted uses. Uses in the "SF-4" district shall be in accordance with section 5-1, Permitted Use Table.

C.

Area requirements. The area requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard size (front, side, and rear), maximum building height (stories and feet), and maximum lot coverage, and minimum floor area, as it pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions provided in the density, area, yard, height, and lot coverage requirements for the SF4 Zoning District.

Zoning District

Key lots shall have the same side yard setbacks adjacent to a street, as provided on the adjacent front yard of abutting lots. In most cases this will require the key lot to have a 25-foot side yard setback adjacent to the street.

D.

Off-street parking and loading requirements. Off-street parking and loading requirements shall conform to the provisions of section 8-9, Off Street Parking and Loading Requirements.

E.

Landscaping. Landscaping shall be in accordance with section 8-13, Landscape Regulations.

F.

Signs. Signs shall be in accordance with section 8-10, Sign Regulations.

G.

Exterior construction. Seventy-five percent of the exterior of the structure shall be masonry construction with 100 percent of the front facade comprised of masonry construction, exclusive of windows, doors, and dormers.

I.

Accessory building and structure regulations All regulations for accessory building or accessory structures shall be in compliance with section 8-4, Detached Accessory Building Regulations.

(Ord. No. 2003-03, § 1, 4-1-03)

A.

Purpose The "ZLL" district is to provide for compatible land, building and structural uses primarily oriented to medium density residential uses.

B.

Permitted uses Uses in the "ZLL" district shall be in accordance with section 5-1, Permitted Use Table.

C.

Area requirements The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard size (front, side, and rear), maximum building height (stories and feet), and maximum lot coverage, and minimum floor area, as it pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions provided in the density, area, yard, height, and lot coverage requirements for the ZLL Zoning District.

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D.

Off-street parking and loading requirements. Off-street parking and loading requirements shall conform to the provisions of section 8-9, Off Street Parking and Loading Requirements.

E.

Landscaping. Landscaping shall be in accordance with section 8-13, Landscape Regulations.

F.

Signs. Signs shall be in accordance with section 8-10, Sign Regulations.

G.

Exterior construction. Seventy-five of the exterior of the structure shall be masonry construction with 100 percent of the front facade comprised of masonry construction, exclusive of windows, doors, and dormers.

H.

Accessory building and structure regulations. All regulations for accessory building or accessory structures shall be in compliance with section 8-4 Detached Accessory Building Regulations.

I.

Side yard regulations.

1.

Dwellings shall be no closer than ten feet between the faces of exterior walls of neighboring dwelling nits.

2.

No roof overhang, gutter or extension from a wall will be allowed to extend into a neighboring property.

3.

The closest exterior roofline to an adjacent property shall be storm guttered if the general slope of the roof falls toward the neighboring property.

4.

Each lot shall provide a minimum of three feet to the adjacent lot as an access or use easement. This easement shall be designated in the side yard adjacent to the adjoining lot's zero side yard. The purpose of this easement is to give the adjoining owner access for maintenance of this dwelling.

5.

The majority of one side of the structure shall be located within the three feet of one side lot line. The building wall(s) which are located adjacent to the "zero" side of the lot shall not have any doors, windows, ducts, vents, or other openings. This requirement precludes exterior walls forming enclosures for courts, patios, or similar indentations to the "zero" wall.

A.

Purpose. The "DX" district is to provide for compatible land, building and structural uses primarily oriented to medium density residential uses.

B.

Permitted uses. Uses in the "DX" district shall be in accordance with section 5-1, Permitted Use Table.

C.

Area requirements.¹ The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard size (front, side, and rear), maximum building height (stories and feet), and maximum lot coverage, and minimum floor area, as it pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions provided in the density, area, yard, height, and lot coverage requirements for the DX Zoning District.

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¹ Note: When lots in the DX (Duplex) District are occupied by zero lot line structures, requirements for ZLL (Zero Lot Line) District shall apply and when lots are occupied by detached dwelling units, requirements for SF-4 District shall apply.

D.

Off-street parking and loading requirements. Off-street parking and loading requirements shall conform to the provisions of section 8-9, Off Street Parking and Loading Requirements.

E.

Landscaping Landscaping shall be in accordance with section 8-13, Landscape Regulations.

F.

Signs. Signs shall be in accordance with section 8-10, Sign Regulations.

G.

Exterior construction. Seventy-five percent of the exterior of the structure shall be masonry construction with 100 percent of the front facade comprised of masonry construction, exclusive of windows, doors, and dormers.

H.

Accessory building and structure regulations. All regulations for accessory building or accessory structures shall be in compliance with section 8-4, Detached Accessory Building Regulations.

A.

Purpose. The "SFA" district is to provide for compatible land, building and structural uses primarily oriented to medium density residential uses.

B.

Permitted uses. Uses in the "SFA" district shall be in accordance with section 5-1, Permitted Use Table.

C.

Area requirements.¹ The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard size (front, side, and rear), maximum building height (stories and feet), and maximum lot coverage, and minimum floor area, as it pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions provided in the density, area, yard, height, and lot coverage requirements for the SFA Zoning District.

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¹ Note: When lots in the SFA (Single Family Attached) District are occupied by zero lot line structures, requirements for ZLL (Zero Lot Line) District shall apply and when lots are occupied by detached dwelling units, requirements for SF-4 District shall apply.

D.

Applicable district requirements. When lots in the SFA District are occupied by single-family detached dwelling units, requirements for SF-4 shall apply; when occupied by zero lot line structures, requirements for ZLL (Zero Lot Line) District shall apply; and when occupied by duplex structures, requirements of DX (Duplex) District shall apply.

E.

Off-street parking and loading requirements. Off-street parking and loading requirements shall conform to the provisions of section 8-9, Off Street Parking and Loading Requirements.

F.

Landscaping. Landscaping shall be in accordance with section 8-13, Landscape Regulations.

G.

Signs. Signs shall be in accordance with section 8-10, Sign Regulations.

H.

Exterior construction. Seventy-five percent of the exterior of the structure shall be masonry construction with 100 percent of the front facade comprised of masonry construction, exclusive of windows, doors, and dormers.

I.

Accessory building and structure regulations. All regulations for accessory building or accessory structures shall be in compliance with section 8-4, Detached Accessory Building Regulations.

A.

Purpose. The purpose of the "MH" HUD Code Manufactured Housing residential district is to provide adequate space and restrictions for the placement of HUD-Code manufactured homes in the city within designated subdivisions. This does not include mobile homes as defined in this ordinance. The "MH" district is also established to provide housing densities compatible with existing and proposed neighborhoods by providing alternative housing types both in construction and economy within the "MH" district. It is the intent of the "MH" district to provide the maximum amount of freedom possible in the design of such developments and the grouping and layout of homes within such developments in order to provide amenities normally associated with planned residential areas.

B.

Generally. Land within the "MH" district will be developed as a HUD-Code manufactured home subdivision. Lots within the "MH" district will be sold to private individuals in strict conformance with the terms and conditions under which the subdivision was approved by the city council. All roadways within a HUD-Code manufactured home subdivision shall be dedicated to the public. Private interior drives must be approved by the city. Land zoned "MH" which is not developed as a HUD-Code manufactured home subdivision may be developed in accordance with "SF-3" zoning district regulations. In the "MH" district, no building or land shall be used and no building constructed, reconstructed, altered, or enlarged, unless otherwise provided in this ordinance.

C.

Permitted uses. Uses permitted within the "MH" Manufactured Housing district shall be in accordance with section 5-1, Permitted Use Table.

D.

Area requirements. The requirements regulating the maximum permissible residential density, minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes, maximum building height, and maximum percent of lot coverage by buildings, as pertains to the "MH" district, shall conform with the provisions provided in the area requirements for the "MH" Zoning District table.

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E.

Development and installation regulations. Any property developed within the "MH" district as a HUD Code Manufactured Home or as a manufactured housing subdivision shall meet the following requirements:

1.

HUD Code Manufactured Homes shall have the axles, wheels, and tow bar or tongue removed and shall be secured to a permanent foundation or footing and piers, all in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and applicable state and federal standards.

2.

HUD Code Manufactured Homes must have a minimum of an 18-inch crawl space under all homes.

3.

A concrete surface with good drainage shall cover the area where a home is to be sited.

4.

Each HUD Code Manufactured Home site shall have a slab or patio not less than 20 feet in length and six feet in width, comprised of concrete, flagstone, or similar substance installed adjacent to each site.

5.

HUD Code Manufactured Homes shall have steps with a permanent foundation installed at all exits.

6.

Each HUD Code Manufactured Home shall have two covered parking spaces. All carports shall be built in place with no fiberglass or metal roofs. Carports shall have at least two walls with exterior siding of wood or masonry construction.

7.

Skirting shall be securely attached between the HUD Code Manufactured home and the ground on all sides within 30 days of home installation. Skirting materials shall consist of materials which are compatible with the design of the home and enhance its appearance. Unpainted or untreated corrugated metal or wood, screen or wire, fiberglass, or lattice-type skirting is prohibited.

8.

Construction, siting, and installation of the homes shall be in conformance with applicable federal, state, and local codes and standards, and each manufactured home shall have affixed a seal of the appropriate federal or state department.

9.

Sanitation, fire protection, and underground utility services shall be provided to each lot in accordance with the city ordinances and regulations.

10.

Driveways shall be all concrete construction and shall extend from the right-of-way to the carport or garage. All parking of vehicles shall be on a concrete surface. No parking will be permitted on any portion of the lot on any other surface than a concrete surface.

11.

Drainage and garbage collection right-of-way, fire lanes, and utility easements shall be provided as required by the city. Such can be accomplished by designating all private interior drives within the project as easements for vehicular access and service.

12.

Soil conditions, ground water level, drainage, flooding, and topography shall not create hazards to the developed portion of the property or the health and safety of the residents.

13.

HUD-Code manufactured home subdivisions shall be developed at densities comparable to adjacent residential uses or have adequate landscape buffering or open space to provide transition of uses. Adequate landscape buffering or open space for transition purposes shall be determined on an individual site basis and shall be subject to the approval of the city.

14.

Any structural alteration or modification of a HUD-Code manufactured home after it is placed on the site must be approved by the building official of the City of Saginaw. All structural additions shall comply with the city's building codes and ordinances.

G.

Site-built additions. The addition of peaked roof facades, atrium entrances, garages, porches, and patios are encouraged in order to increase the compatibility with conventional single family housing in the city.

H.

Accessory building and structure regulations. Area regulations for accessory buildings or accessory structures shall be in compliance with section 8-4, Detached Accessory Building Regulations.

I.

Parking requirements. Parking requirements for the HUD Code Manufactured Housing District shall be in compliance with section 8-9, Off-street Parking and Loading Regulations.

J.

Interior drives. The use of private interior drives must be approved by the city.

1.

Such interior drives shall have a minimum easement width of 50 feet and shall have a minimum paved roadway width of 31 feet back-to-back.

2.

Public interior streets shall be located within dedicated rights-of-way, and shall have a minimum paved roadway width provided in accordance with the applicable standards in the City of Saginaw Subdivision Regulations.

3.

All private interior drives, entrances, and service drives shall be constructed in accordance with city design standards and shall have a six inch rolled curb and gutter of concrete meeting the street standards of the City of Saginaw. The developer shall bear the total cost of construction and maintenance of all such improvements, including curb and drainage structures that may be needed.

4.

All parking areas and public streets shall be of concrete.

K.

Underground utilities. All utility lateral and service lines located within the "MH" District shall be installed underground.

L.

Open space area. Open space designated for the use and enjoyment of all residents shall be provided within a HUD-Code manufactured home subdivision at the ratio of 500 square feet for each of the first 20 units, and 200 square feet for each additional unit in excess of 20. Designated open space shall be developed and maintained for recreational and leisure activities and shall be located within the subdivision being developed.

M.

Screening. A solid opaque screening wall or fence of not less than eight feet in height, measured at the highest finished grade, shall be provided along all perimeter property lines of a HUD-Code manufactured home subdivision which do not abut a dedicated street. Said screening wall or fence shall be masonry and of a decorative construction. This requirement can be waived or modified if natural or man-made physical features create an adequate separation or buffer from adjacent uses, as determined by the city. However, any request to waive this requirement shall be presented as an element of the site plan and shall be subject to approval at that time only.

N.

Preservation of site assets. When developing a HUD-Code manufactured home subdivision, the following steps shall be taken to preserve on-site assets:

1.

Suitable available topsoil and desirable existing trees;

2.

Shrubs and ground cover shall be preserved and protected where practicable;

3.

Topsoil which is suitable and needed for later use in finished grading shall be stripped from areas to be occupied by structures, parking areas, streets and driveways, and from areas to be re-graded or disturbed. This topsoil shall be collected and stored on the site in convenient places for future use and shall be free of debris during construction.

O.

Drainage. Engineering plans for drainage shall be submitted for review by the city at the time of site plan approval. All applicable requirements of the city shall be met.

P.

HUD-Code manufactured home sales. HUD-Code manufactured home subdivisions shall be for residential purposes only. Sales of these homes shall be limited to those which become available on the market on an individual basis. Commercial sales and promotion are not permitted.

Q.

Landscaping. Landscaping shall be in compliance with section 8-13, Landscape Regulations.

A.

Purpose. The "MF-1" district is to provide for compatible land, building and structural uses primarily oriented to low-density multi-family residential uses. The "MF-1" district is intended to serve as a transitional element between lower density residential and more intense nonresidential land uses.

B.

Permitted uses. Uses in the "MF-1" district shall be in accordance with section 5-1, Permitted Use Table.

C.

Area requirements. The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard size (front, side, and rear), maximum building height (stories and feet), and maximum lot coverage, and minimum floor area, as it pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions provided in the density, area, yard, height, and lot coverage requirements for the MF1 zoning district.

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D.

Off-street parking and loading requirements. Off-street parking and loading requirements shall conform to the provisions of section 8-9, Off Street Parking and Loading Requirements.

E.

Off-street parking and loading requirements. Off-street parking and loading requirements shall conform to the provisions of section 8-9, Off Street Parking and Loading Requirements.

F.

Landscaping. Landscaping shall be in accordance with section 8-13, Landscaping Regulations.

G.

Signs. Signs shall be in accordance with section 8-10, Sign Regulations.

H.

Accessory building and structure regulations. All regulations for accessory building or accessory structures shall be in compliance with section 8-4, Detached Accessory Building Regulations.

I.

Exterior construction. Seventy-five percent of the exterior of the structure shall be masonry construction with 100 percent of the front facade comprised of masonry construction, exclusive of windows, doors, and dormers.

J.

Site plan required. A site plan must be approved by the city council, upon approval of the planning and zoning commission and in accordance with section 8-1, Site Plan Requirements.

A.

Purpose. The MF-2 district is to provide for compatible land, building, and structural uses primarily oriented to high-density multi-family residential use. The MF-2 district is intended to serve as a transitional element between lower density residential uses and more intense nonresidential land uses.

B.

Permitted uses. Uses in the MF-2 district shall be in accordance with section 5-1, Permitted Use Table.

C.

Area requirements. The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard size (front, side, and rear), maximum building height (stories and feet), and maximum lot coverage, and minimum floor area, as it pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions provided in the density, area, yard, height, and lot coverage requirements for the MF2 zoning district.

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D.

Off-street parking and loading requirements. Off-street parking and loading requirements shall conform to the provisions of section 8-9, Off Street Parking and Loading Requirements.

E.

Landscaping. Landscaping shall be in accordance with section 8-13, Landscape Regulations.

F.

Signs. Signs shall be in accordance with section 8-10, Sign Regulations.

G.

Accessory building and structure regulations. All regulations for accessory building or accessory structures shall be in compliance with section 8-4, Detached Accessory Building Regulations.

H.

Exterior construction. Seventy-five percent of the exterior of the structure shall be masonry construction with 100 percent of the front facade comprised of masonry construction, exclusive of windows, doors, and dormers.

I.

Site plan required. A site plan must be approved by the city council, upon approval of the planning and zoning commission and in accordance with section 8-1, Site Plan Requirements.

A.

Purpose. The "NC" district is to provide for a district of uses primarily oriented to select convenience goods and services which supply the daily needs of residential neighborhoods, including neighborhood shopping centers where residents of the adjacent neighborhood have both pedestrian and automobile access.

B.

Permitted uses. Uses in the "NC" district shall be in accordance with section, 5-1 Permitted Use Table.

C.

Area requirements. The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard size (front, side, and rear), maximum building height (stories and feet), and maximum lot coverage, and minimum floor area, as it pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions provided in the density, area, yard, height, and lot coverage requirements for the NC zoning district.

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D.

Off-street parking and loading requirements. Off-street parking and loading requirements shall conform to the provisions of section 8-9, Off Street Parking and Loading Requirements.

E.

Landscaping. Landscaping shall be in accordance with section 8-13, Landscape Regulations.

F.

Signs. Signs shall be in accordance with section 8-10, Sign Regulations.

G.

Exterior construction. Exterior construction shall be in accordance with section 9-1.C, Commercial.

A.

Purpose. The "OP" district contains uses commonly associated with office and office-related uses that do not generally deal with a retail product or a personal service. However, retail and personal services uses that directly serve professional office uses may be located within this district with appropriate consideration.

B.

Permitted uses. Uses in the "OP" district shall be in accordance with section 5-1, Permitted Use Table.

C.

Area requirements. The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard size (front, side, and rear), maximum building height (stories and feet), and maximum lot coverage, and minimum floor area, as it pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions provided in the Density, Area, Yard, Height, and Lot Coverage Requirements for the OP Zoning District.

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D.

Off-street parking and loading requirements. Off-street parking and loading requirements shall conform to the provisions of section 8-9, Off Street Parking and Loading Requirements.

E.

Landscaping. Landscaping shall be in accordance with section 8-13, Landscaping Regulations.

F.

Signs. Signs shall be in accordance with section 8-10, Sign Regulations.

G.

Exterior construction. Exterior Construction shall be in accordance with section 9-1.C, Commercial.

(Ord. No. 2003-03, § 1, 4-1-03)

A.

Purpose. The "CC" district is established to provide for a broad range of retail and service oriented commercial uses. This district is generally located near major thoroughfares because of the intensity of vehicular traffic visiting these uses. Because of the more intense commercial use, care should be given in locating the CC district near residential uses.

B.

Permitted uses. Uses in the "CC" district shall be in accordance with section 5-1, Permitted Use Table.

C.

Area requirements. The requirements regulating the mimimum lot size, minimum yard size (front, side, and rear), maximum building height (stories and feet), and maximum lot coverage, and minimum floor area, as it pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions provided in the density, area, yard, height, and lot coverage requirements for the CC zoning district.

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D.

Off-street parking and loading requirements. Off-street parking and loading requirements shall conform to the provisions of section 8-9, Off Street Parking and Loading Requirements.

E.

Landscaping. Landscaping shall be in accordance with section 8-13, Landscaping Regulations.

F.

Signs. Signs shall be in accordance with section 8-10, Sign Regulations.

G.

Exterior construction. Exterior Construction shall be in accordance with section 9-1.C, Commercial.

(Ord. No. 2003-03, § 1, 4-1-03)

A.

Purpose. The "CF" district provides for those institutions and facilities that have uses related to the health, safety, educational, and welfare needs of the city. Uses within the CF district generally serve a public purpose or are directly associated with a use that serves a public purpose.

B.

Permitted uses. Uses in the "CF" district shall be in accordance with section 5-1, Permitted Use Table.

C.

Area requirements. The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard size (front, side, and rear), maximum building height (stories and feet), and maximum lot coverage, and minimum floor area, as it pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions provided in the density, area, yard, height, and lot coverage requirements for the CF zoning district.

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D.

Off-street parking and loading requirements. Off-street parking and loading requirements shall conform to the provisions of section 8-9, Off Street Parking and Loading Requirements.

E.

Landscaping. Landscaping shall be in accordance with section, 8-13 Landscape Regulations.

F.

Signs. Signs shall be in accordance with section 8-10, Sign Regulations.

G.

Exterior construction. Exterior construction shall be in accordance with section 9-1.C, Commercial.

(Ord. No. 2003-03, § 1, 4-1-03)

A.

Purpose of district. The "LI" light industrial district is designed to permit industrial and manufacturing use which tends to be of direct support to nearby residential and commercial areas, and which have low to moderate objectionable environmental influences.

B.

Principal uses. In this district no building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected, reconstructed or structurally altered or enlarged except for any use permitted in the "LI" light industrial district as a principal use.

C.

Area requirements. The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard size (front, side, and rear), maximum building height (stories and feet), and maximum lot coverage, and minimum floor area, as it pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions provided in the density, area, yard, height, and lot coverage requirements for the LI zoning district.

D.

Off-street parking and loading requirements. Off-street parking and loading requirements shall conform to the provisions of section 8-9, Off Street Parking and Loading Requirements.

E.

Landscaping. Landscaping shall be in accordance with section 8-13, Landscape Regulations.

F.

Signs. Signs shall be in accordance with section 8-10, Sign Regulations.

G.

Exterior construction. Exterior construction shall be in accordance with section 9-1.D, Industrial.

A.

Purpose. The "HI" heavy industrial district is designed to permit industrial and manufacturing uses which tend to be of direct support to nearby residential and commercial areas.

B.

Principal uses. In this district no building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected, reconstructed or structurally altered or enlarged except for any use permitted in the "OC" office commercial district as a principal use.

C.

Area requirements. The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard size (front, side, and rear), maximum building height (stories and feet), and maximum lot coverage, and minimum floor area, as it pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions provided in the density, area, yard, height, and lot coverage requirements for the HI zoning district.

D.

Off-street parking and loading requirements. Off-street parking and loading requirements shall conform to the provisions of section 8-9, Off Street Parking and Loading Requirements.

E.

Landscaping. Landscaping shall be in accordance with section 8-13, Landscape Regulations.

F.

Signs. Signs shall be in accordance with section 8-10, Sign Regulations.

G.

Exterior construction. Exterior construction shall be in accordance with section 9-1.D, Industrial.

A.

Purpose. The "NMU" district is to provide for low intensity mixed uses, including local shopping and dining destinations, compatible with adjacent or nearby residential land uses. Development will be small in scale and is anticipated to cater to residents living in or near this district. This district also provides an opportunity to include community gathering spaces, parks, and plazas for the residents and visitors in the district and in surrounding neighborhoods.

B.

Definitions. For the purposes of this section 6-18:

1.

"Build-to-Zone" shall mean the area on a lot, measured parallel from the front and/or corner side lot line, wherein a structure's façade must be built within the minimum and maximum ranges of setback provided.

2.

"Commercial Frontage Requirement" shall mean the requirement that a minimum of 70 percent of the development frontage along Major Corridors, for a depth of at least 100 feet, shall consist of ground floor commercial uses not directly associated with the development's residential leasing or resident service areas (ex. mailboxes, leasing office, non-publicly accessible amenities, etc.). Major Corridors constitute an existing or proposed roadway classified and designated on the Master Thoroughfare Plan, other than Local Streets.

3.

"Development" shall mean property on or to which a developer is extending or constructing public infrastructure to provide service to one or more existing or proposed lots, regardless of whether the property is located in an area that was previously developed, or the act of making improvements to property. Each contiguous parcel or un-platted tract or land shall be considered a development.

4.

"Living Compatibility Buffer" shall mean the landscaped area contemplated by section 8.12 C.3., "Living Compatibility Screen."

C.

Permitted uses. Uses in the "NMU" district shall be in accordance with section 5-1, Permitted Use Table. A minimum of 70 percent of the development frontage along major corridors, for a depth of at least 100 feet, shall consist of ground floor commercial uses not directly associated with the development's residential leasing or resident service areas (ex. mailboxes, leasing office, non-publicly accessible amenities, etc.). Major corridors are defined as any property fronting an existing or proposed roadway classified and designated on the master thoroughfare plan, other than local streets.

D.

Area requirements. Development shall comply with the following requirements, as it pertains to this district, and shall conform with the provisions provided in the table below:

E.

Off-street parking and loading requirements. Off-street parking and loading requirements shall conform to the provisions of section 8-9, Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements.

F.

Landscaping. Landscaping shall be in accordance with section 8-13, Landscape Regulations.

G.

Signs. Signs shall be in accordance with section 8-10, Sign Regulations.

H.

Exterior construction. Exterior construction shall be compatible in style, intensity, color, and scale with neighborhoods within 200 feet of the subject property. High quality and durable materials shall be utilized, and providing place making elements (ex, plazas, lighting, signage, landscaping, etc.) consistent with the character and traditions in Saginaw is highly encouraged.

I.

Activated amenities and green space. Developments shall provide a minimum of 15 percent gross land area for green space. Green space can include manicured landscape or treed areas, shaded trails, and areas surrounding detention areas, as long as they are aerated and benches, trash receptacles, and pathways are provided around them. Development is eligible to receive an increase in allowable maximum density, up to a maximum ten dwelling units per gross acre, should a minimum of 2,500 square feet of the gross land area be provided as an activated amenity as defined in section 8-18, Activated amenities.

(Ord. No. 2022-11, § 1, 9-6-22; Ord. No. 2023-03, §§ 1, 2, 1-17-23)