The following districts are hereby established:

Recreation-Conservation (R-C)

General Agricultural (A-1)

Estate Residential (E-R)

Single-Family Residential (R-1)

Single-Family Residential (R-2)

Single-Family Residential (R-3)

Single-Family Residential (R-4)

Single-Family Attached/Detached (MR-1)

Multiple-Family Residential (MR-2)

Multiple-Family Residential (MR-3)

Mobile Home Park (MHP)

General Commercial (C-2)

Highway Commercial (C-3)

Composite Commercial (C-4)

Office Service District (OS)

Limited Industrial (I-1)

General Industrial (I-2)

Heavy Industrial (I-3)

Industrial Research Park (IRP)

Planned Unit Development (PUD).

(Ord. No. 275, § 4.01, 10-21-2003)

1. The official zoning map, with all explanatory matter thereon, is hereby made a part of this chapter. The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the township supervisor, attested by the township clerk, and bear the seal of the township under the following words: "This is to certify that this is the official zoning map referred to in the Scio Township Zoning Ordinance of 1972, as amended," together with the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived.
2. If, in accordance with the procedures of this chapter and of Public Act No. 110 of 2006 (MCL 125.3101 et seq.), a change is made in a zoning district boundary, such change shall be entered on the official zoning map by the township supervisor promptly after the ordinance authorizing such change shall have been adopted and published. No change of any nature shall be made to the official zoning map except in conformity with the procedures set forth herein. Any changes in corporate boundaries within the township shall be recorded on the official zoning map by the township supervisor, with his signature and date and attestments attached thereto.
3. Regardless of the existence of purported copies of the official zoning map which may from time to time be made or published, the official zoning map, which shall be located in the office of the township supervisor and open to public inspection, shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of any land, parcel, lot, district, use, building, or structure in the township.
4. Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of zoning districts as shown on the official zoning map, the following rules for interpretation shall govern:
   1. A boundary indicated as approximately following the centerline of a highway, street, alley, or easement shall be construed as following such centerline.
   2. A boundary indicated as approximately following a recorded lot line or the line bounding a parcel shall be construed as following such line.
   3. A boundary indicated as approximately following the municipal boundary line of a city, village or township shall be construed as following such line.
   4. A boundary indicated as following a railroad line shall be construed as being located midway between the main tracks.
   5. A boundary indicated as following a shoreline shall be construed as following such shoreline, and in the event of change in a shoreline shall be construed as following the actual shoreline.
   6. A boundary indicated as following the centerline of a stream, river, canal, lake or other body of water shall be construed as following such centerline.
   7. A boundary indicated as parallel to, or an extension of, a feature indicated in subsections (d)(1) through (6) of this section shall be so construed.
   8. A distance not specifically indicated on the official zoning map shall be determined by the scale of the map.
   9. Where a physical or cultural feature existing on the ground is at variance with that shown on the official zoning map, or in any other circumstances not covered by subsections (d)(1) through (8) of this section the board of appeals shall interpret the location of the zoning district boundary.
   10. Where a district boundary line divides a lot which is a single ownership at the time of adoption of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived, the board of appeals may permit the extension of the regulations for either portion of the lot to the nearest lot line, but not to exceed 50 feet beyond the district line into the remaining portion of the lot.

(Ord. No. 275, § 4.02, 10-21-2003)

The regulations herein established within each zoning district shall be the minimum regulations for promoting and protecting the public health, safety, and general welfare, and shall be uniform for each class of land or buildings and structures throughout each district.

(Ord. No. 275, § 4.03, 10-21-2003)

1. Except as may otherwise be provided in article XIII of this chapter, every building and structure erected, every use of any lot, building, or structure established, every structural alteration or relocation of an existing building or structure occurring, and every enlargement of, or addition to, an existing use, building and structure occurring after the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived shall be subject to all regulations of this chapter which are applicable in the zoning district in which such use, building, or structure shall be located.
2. Uses are permitted by right only if specifically listed as principal permitted uses in the various zoning districts or is similar to such listed uses. All other uses are prohibited. Accessory uses are permitted as listed in the various zoning districts or if similar to such listed uses, and if such uses are clearly incidental to the permitted principal uses. Conditional uses are permitted as listed or if similar to the listed conditional uses and if the required conditions are met.
3. All uses, buildings, and structures shall conform to the area, placement, and height regulations of the district in which located, unless otherwise provided in this chapter.
4. No part of a yard, open space, off-street parking or loading space required in compliance with this chapter, shall be included as part of a yard, open space, or off-street parking lot or loading space required for any other use, building, or structure.
5. No yard or lot existing at the time of adoption of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived shall be reduced in dimensions or area below the minimum requirements set forth herein. Yards or lots created after the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived shall meet at least the minimum requirements established herein.
6. No lot, outlot or other parcel of land in a recorded plat shall be further partitioned or divided unless in conformity with the ordinances of the township and statutes of the state as applicable.
7. Yards shall be measured from the exterior faces of a structure. Architectural features such as chimneys, bay windows, eaves, gutters, roof overhangs and cornices that project one foot or less from the exterior face shall not be included in the yard measurements. Air conditioning units are not considered an architectural feature and shall not encroach into the required yard measurements.
8. Front and corner side yards that abut a public or private street, shall be measured from existing street right-of-way or private street easement lines, unless otherwise noted herein.
9. On Jackson Road where future street rights-of-way have been adopted, more specific setback restrictions are set forth in section 36-75, note 1.

(Ord. No. 275, § 4.04, 10-21-2003; Ord. No. 3381, § 1, 4-19-2005)

1. No building shall be erected, converted, enlarged, reconstructed, or structurally altered to exceed the height limit hereinafter established for the district in which the building is located, except as set forth herein:
   1. Roof structures and screening devices for the housing of elevators, stairways, tanks, ventilating fans, or similar equipment required to operate and maintain the building, shall not exceed the height limit by more than ten feet of the district in which the use is located.
   2. Fire or parapet walls and skylights shall not exceed the height limit by more than five feet of the district in which the use is located.
   3. Steeples, flagpoles, chimneys, smokestacks, individual domestic radio and television aerials and wireless masts or similar structures shall not exceed the height limit by more than 15 feet of the district in which the use is located.
   4. A structure which is permitted by this chapter to exceed the height limit shall have a total area no greater than ten percent of the roof area of the building; nor shall such structure be used for any residential, commercial, or industrial purpose whatsoever other than a service use incidental to the main use of the building. In no event may persons occupy such a structure.
   5. Farm buildings and structures used on a farm or in a farm operation shall be subject to the area, placement and height regulations of this chapter established for the district in which the building or structure is located, unless such building or structures are specifically regulated by a GAAMP as adopted and published by the state commission of agriculture, or its successor, and as amended from time to time.
   The aforementioned exempt structures and appurtenances shall not include commercial communication towers, as defined and regulated by this chapter.
2. A deck, terrace or patio which is associated with a residential structure shall not occupy any required side or front yard area or any perimeter buffer required in a planned unit development, but shall be permitted to encroach in a required rear yard by no more than ten feet and shall be subject to the following restrictions:
   1. The portion of a deck which occupies the required rear yard shall not be above the elevation of the first floor of the residence;
   2. The portion of a deck, terrace or patio which occupies the required rear yard shall not contain any enclosed or covered structures, such as a gazebo or screened porch;
   3. A deck, terrace or patio shall be subject to lot coverage limitations.
      
      
3. When a solar facility is considered an accessory structure pursuant to Section 36-93, Accessory Buildings, a rear setback exemption is permitted for residential solar facilities in the following zoning districts; A-1, General Agriculture; R-1, Single-Family Residential; R-2, Single-Family Residential; R-3, Single-Family Residential; and R-4, Single-Family Residential, subject to the following restrictions;
   

(1) Solar facilities shall not extend into the required front yard setback, corner/side setback, or side yard setback.

(2) Solar structures may be permitted to encroach in a required rear yard by no more than ten (10) feet.

(3) Any solar structure that extends, or encroaches into the required setback, as noted above, shall not exceed twelve (12) feet in height to limit visual impacts of the encroachment.

(4) Solar structures shall be subject to lot coverage limitations.

(5) Solar structures that encroach into the required rear setback shall be positioned to limit glare and reflection on any adjacent occupied dwellings.

(Ord. No. 275, § 4.05, 10-21-2003; Ord. No. 2009-01, § III(A), 1-27-2009)

The ratio of lot depth to lot width shall not exceed 4:1.

1. General requirements. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to construct, or cause to be constructed, any fence on any property within the township, except in accordance with these regulations. A permit to construct a fence shall not be required.
2. Location of fences.
   1. All fences shall be located entirely on the property of the owner of the fence. Adjoining property owners may jointly install a fence on the common property line.
   2. No fence shall be located within a public easement in which public utilities are located or are proposed to be located without first receiving the approval of the public utility responsible.
3. Height regulations.
   1. Fences located on residential lots shall comply with the following regulations:
      1. Only ornamental type fences shall be located in a required front setback or in a required side setback adjoining a public or private street and shall not exceed four feet in height.
      2. Fences located in any required side setback not adjoining a street or in any required rear setback shall not exceed seven feet in height.
   2. Fences on any commercial or office lot shall not exceed six feet in height. Fences in a front setback or a street setback shall not be permitted in a commercial or office commercial district except where required by the township planning commission.
   3. Fences on any industrial lot shall not exceed 12 feet in height.
   4. Fences enclosing land used for agricultural purposes shall be exempt from the regulations of this subsection (c).
   5. In determining the height of a fence that separates two adjoining lots and that is located within two feet of the common lot line, the maximum height at any point shall be measured from the highest grade at that point within two feet on either side of the common lot line.
4. Safety of fences.
   1. No spikes, nails, barbed wire, or other pointed objects or sharp protrusions shall be placed on, attached to, or permitted to remain on, any fence below the height of ten feet, except in the case of fences that enclose farmland, in which case barbed wire may be permitted at any height of the fence.
   2. Fences shall not contain any electric charge or current, except fences that enclose land used for agricultural purposes, in which case electrically charged fence wires shall be permitted, provided such wires shall be attached to the inside face of the fence posts. All electrically charged fences shall be of a type and make approved by Underwriters Laboratories.
   3. Fences may be constructed of woven wire, metal, wood, plastic, or masonry. Masonry walls shall require a foundation equal to the depth of the frost line, or 42 inches. Posts or anchoring devices for all other fences shall be placed at a depth of not less than 30 inches.
5. Retaining walls. A retaining wall shall be regulated as a fence if the wall projects more than 18 inches above the grade of the ground being retained.
6. Public utility fences. Fences that enclose public utility installations shall not be located in any required setback where the lot is located in a residential zoning district. Such fences may be located in any required setback where the lot is located in any other zoning district. Such fences shall comply with all other provisions of this chapter.
7. Maintenance. Fences shall be maintained so as not to endanger life or property. Any fence which, through lack of repair, type of construction, or otherwise endangers life or property, is hereby deemed a nuisance. If an unsafe condition exists in regard to a fence, the zoning administrator or other authorized person shall serve written notice to the owner, agent, or person in control of the property on which such fence is located. The notice shall describe the unsafe conditions, specify the repairs or modifications required to make the fence safe, or require an unsafe fence or any portion thereof to be removed. The notice shall provide a time limit for such repairs, modifications, or removal to be made.
8. Exemptions. Fences enclosing land used for agricultural purposes shall be exempt from the regulations and requirements of this section.
9. Fences in special districts. Fences located on a lot in a PUD or other special zoning district shall be exempt from the regulations of this section, but shall be regulated as provided in the approved petition for that lot.

(Ord. No. 275, § 4.06, 10-21-2003; Ord. No. 283, 11-16-2004)

The following subsections set forth the intent, permitted uses and conditional uses with each zoning district:

1. Recreation-Conservation District (R-C).
   1. Intent. The value to the public of certain areas of the township is derived from the natural condition of these areas. It is recognized by this chapter that the best use of such areas is the development, management and utilization of the natural resource base possessed by these areas. In order that this value may be maintained and this use encouraged, this chapter has established, based upon well-considered plan, this zoning district which is designed to preserve and enhance these natural amenities. It is the intent of this district to permit those uses, buildings and structures which can operate, or be located, in areas of natural amenities in a compatible manner and to prohibit those uses, buildings, or structures which might detract from or injure or destroy these amenities. It is further the intent of this district to permit compatible uses, buildings and structures only at a low density as an added guarantee of compatibility.
   2. Permitted uses.
      1. Public or private forest preserve, nature or wildlife preserve, game refuge, park, or similar recreation areas of low density and which utilize the natural features of the land.
      2. Public and private conservation area and structure for the development, protection and conservation of open space, watersheds, water, soil, forest, and wildlife resources.
      3. Farms and farming operations.
      4. Raising or growing of plants, trees, shrubs and nursery stock for commercial purposes.
      5. Accessory uses subject to the provisions of section 36-93.
   3. Conditional uses.
      1. Single-family dwellings.
      2. Public or private camping facility, subject to the standards set forth in section 36-141.
      3. Golf course, swim club, and country club house. Golf driving ranges and sale of food, beverages, and recreation equipment shall only be permitted incidental to a permitted principal recreation use.
      4. Facilities for toboggans, and cross country skis.
      5. Commercial stables, subject to the provisions of section 36-135.
      6. Community wastewater utility systems, subject to the provisions of section 36-318.
2. General Agriculture District (A-1).
   1. Intent. This district is intended to protect and preserve agricultural land uses, maintain rural character, minimize population density, and minimize the burden on public facilities and services. It is also the intent of this district to allow only low density residential use which promotes open space preservation and is compatible with and maintains existing agricultural operations. Accordingly, the A-1 district allows both agriculture uses and single-family dwellings.
   2. Permitted uses.
      1. Single-family dwelling provided that the overall density permitted as of right shall meet the requirements set forth in section 36-75, Schedule of regulations, Note 3.
      2. Family day care homes.
      3. Adult foster care homes, foster family homes, and foster family group homes.
      4. Farms and farming operations.
      5. A parcel may be used for the maintenance of animals, not as part of a farm or farm operation and not for the purpose of remuneration or sale, but incidental to the use of a parcel principally for single-family residential purposes, and further subject to the provisions of section 36-135.
      6. Public or private forest preserve, nature or wildlife preserve, game refuge, park, or similar recreation areas of low density and which utilize the natural features of the land.
      7. The retail sale of produce in connection with a farm or farm operation, subject to the conditions set forth in section 36-146 hereof.
   3. Conditional uses.
      1. Single-family dwellings located within a rural open space development subject to the density restrictions and the provisions of section 36-130, open space development.
      2. Mineral mining and extractive operations subject to the provisions of section 36-145.
      3. Governmental buildings.
      4. Group day care homes subject to the provisions of section 36-128.
      5. Bulk feed and fertilizer outlets.
      6. Commercial stables, subject to the provisions of section 36-135.
      7. Commercial kennels, subject to the provisions of section 36-135.
      8. Neighborhood and community parks.
      9. Golf courses, country clubs, and swim clubs, subject to the provisions of section 36-142.
      10. Community wastewater utility systems, subject to the provisions of section 36-318.
      11. Agricultural commercial/tourism business, subject to the provisions of section 36-149.
      12. Accessory or ancillary oil and gas well use or structures, as defined in section 36-5, subject to site plan approval under article VI, regulations in article X, and performance standards under section 36-150, and other applicable ordinance provisions, except that such approval shall not regulate or control the drilling, completion, production, or operation of any oil and gas well or oil and Environmental Protection Act, MCL 325.61501 et seq., or its duly promulgated rules and regulations; and subject to filing of any permits, certificates, or approvals required by federal, state, or other township laws, regulations, or ordinances.
3. Estate Residential (E-R).
   1. Intent. This district is intended to provide for single-family dwellings on large parcels suitable for on-site wells and septic systems. Low density is provided for in this district in order to preserve the rural qualities of the community and to reduce the need for public services. Platting is permitted in this district.
   2. Permitted uses.
      1. Single-family dwelling provided that the overall density permitted as of right shall meet the requirements set forth in section 36-75, Schedule of regulations, Note 3.
      2. Family day care homes.
      3. Adult foster care homes, foster family homes, and foster family group homes.
      4. Farms and farming operations.
      5. A parcel may be used for the maintenance of animals, not as a part of a farm or farm operation and not for the purpose of remuneration or sale, but incidental to the use of a parcel principally for single-family residential purposes, and further subject to the provisions of section 36-135.
      6. Nature and wildlife preserves.
      7. The retail sale of produce in connection with a farm or farm operation, subject to the conditions set forth in section 36-146 hereof.
   3. Conditional uses.
      1. Governmental buildings.
      2. Day care and group day care homes, subject to the provisions of section 36-128.
      3. Primary, middle and secondary schools.
      4. Churches, synagogue, cathedral, mosque, temple or similar building used for religious worship, subject to the provisions of section 36-136.
      5. Neighborhood and community parks.
      6. Golf courses, country clubs, and swim clubs, subject to the provisions of section 36-142.
      7. Community wastewater utility systems, subject to the provisions of section 36-318.
4. Single-Family Residential District (R-1).
   1. Intent. This district is established to provide areas for single-family dwellings on lots suitable for private septic fields and water wells. It is designed to preserve a predominantly low density character, protect natural features and reduce the need for public services.
   2. Permitted uses.
      1. Single-family dwelling.
      2. Family day care homes.
      3. Adult foster care homes, foster family homes, and foster family group homes.
      4. Nature and wildlife preserves.
   3. Conditional uses.
      1. Golf courses, country clubs, and swim clubs, subject to the provisions of section 36-142.
      2. Neighborhood and community parks.
      3. Churches, synagogue, cathedral, mosque, temple or similar building used for religious worship, subject to the provisions of section 36-136.
      4. Governmental buildings.
      5. Day care and group day care homes, subject to the provisions of section 36-128.
      6. Community wastewater utility systems, subject to the provisions of section 36-318.
5. Single-Family Residential District (R-2).
   1. Intent. This district is established to provide for single-family residential dwellings at a moderate density. The district is intended for those areas in which public sanitary sewer and water services are available.
   2. Permitted uses.
      1. Single-family dwelling.
      2. Family day care homes.
      3. Adult foster care homes, foster family homes, and foster family group homes.
      4. Nature and wildlife preserves.
   3. Conditional uses.
      1. Golf courses, country clubs, and swim clubs, subject to the provisions of section 36-142 herein.
      2. Neighborhood and community parks.
      3. Churches, synagogue, cathedral, mosque, temple or similar building used for religious worship, subject to the provisions of section 36-136.
      4. Governmental buildings.
      5. Day care and group day care home subject to the provisions of section 36-128.
      6. Primary, middle and secondary schools.
      7. Community wastewater utility systems, subject to the provisions of section 36-318.
      8. Neighborhood service retail.
6. Single-Family Residential District (R-3).
   1. Intent. This district is established to provide for single-family dwellings with smaller lots than are permitted in the R-2 district. The district is intended for those areas in which public sanitary sewer and water services are available.
   2. Permitted uses.
      1. Single-family dwelling.
      2. Family day care homes.
      3. Adult foster care homes, foster family homes, and foster family group homes.
      4. Nature and wildlife preserves.
   3. Conditional uses.
      1. Golf courses, country clubs, and swim clubs, subject to the provisions of section 36-142.
      2. Neighborhood and community parks.
      3. Churches, synagogue, cathedral, mosque, temple or similar building used for religious worship, subject to the provisions of section 36-136.
      4. Governmental buildings.
      5. Day care and group day care homes, subject to the provisions of section 36-128.
      6. Primary, middle and secondary schools.
      7. Community wastewater utility systems, subject to the provisions of section 36-318.
      8. Neighborhood service retail.
7. Single-Family Residential District (R-4).
   1. Intent. This district is established to provide for single-family dwellings on small lots. The district is intended for those areas served by public sanitary sewer and water.
   2. Permitted uses.
      1. Single-family dwelling.
      2. Family day care homes.
      3. Adult foster care homes, foster family homes, and foster family group homes.
      4. Nature and wildlife preserves.
   3. Conditional uses.
      1. Golf courses, country clubs, and swim clubs, subject to the provisions of section 36-142.
      2. Neighborhood and community parks.
      3. Churches, synagogue, cathedral, mosque, temple or similar building used for religious worship, subject to the provisions of section 36-136.
      4. Governmental buildings.
      5. Day care and group day care homes, subject to the provisions of section 36-128.
      6. Primary, middle and secondary schools.
      7. Community wastewater utility systems, subject to the provisions of section 36-318.
      8. Neighborhood service retail.
8. Single-Family Attached/Detached Residential District (MR-1).
   1. Intent. This district is established to provide for owner-occupied single-family attached and/or detached dwellings occupying a common lot. It is intended to be used as a buffer between single-family and multiple-family areas and for scattered vacant lots in older residential areas where single-family residences are not likely to be built. It is intended to be established only in those areas in which public sanitary sewer and water services are available.
   2. Permitted uses.
      1. Single-family dwelling, subject to the provisions of the R-3 district set forth in section 36-75.
      2. Single-family attached dwelling, subject to the provisions of section 36-132.
      3. Family day care homes.
      4. Adult foster care homes, foster family homes, and foster family group homes.
      5. Nature and wildlife preserves.
   3. Conditional uses.
      1. Golf courses, country clubs, and swim clubs, subject to the provisions of section 36-142.
      2. Neighborhood and community parks.
      3. Churches, synagogue, cathedral, mosque, temple or similar building used for religious worship, subject to the provisions of section 36-136.
      4. Governmental buildings.
      5. Day care and group day care homes, subject to the provisions of section 36-128.
      6. Community wastewater utility systems, subject to the provisions of section 36-318.
      7. Neighborhood service retail.
9. Multiple-Family Residential District (MR-2).
   1. Intent. This district is established to provide areas for townhouses and similar types of single-family attached dwelling units and for low density multiple-family dwelling units. This district is to be used only in those areas of the township which are served by public water and sanitary sewer facilities, and are accessible to public services needed to support the permitted density.
   2. Permitted uses.
      1. Single-family dwelling, subject to the provisions of the R-3 district set forth in section 36-75.
      2. Single-family attached and multiple-family dwellings, subject to the provisions of section 36-132.
      3. Family day care homes.
      4. Adult foster care homes, foster family homes, and foster family group homes.
      5. Nature and wildlife preserves.
   3. Conditional uses.
      1. Golf courses, country clubs, and swim clubs, subject to the provisions of section 36-142.
      2. Neighborhood and community parks.
      3. Church, synagogue, cathedral, mosque, temple or similar building used for religious worship, subject to the provisions of section 36-136.
      4. Governmental buildings.
      5. Day care and group day care homes, subject to the provisions of section 36-128.
      6. Adult foster care group home serving more than six persons and adult foster care congregate facilities, subject to the provisions of section 36-129.
      7. Community wastewater utility systems, subject to the provisions of section 36-318.
      8. Neighborhood service retail.
10. Multiple-Family Residential District (MR-3).
    1. Intent. This district is established to provide areas for multiple-family dwelling units. This district is to be used only in those areas of the township which are served by public water and sanitary sewer facilities, and are accessible to public services needed to support the permitted density.
    2. Permitted uses.
       1. Single-family dwelling, subject to the provisions of the R-3 district set forth in section 36-75.
       2. Single-family attached and multiple-family dwellings, subject to the provisions of section 36-132.
       3. Family day care homes.
       4. Adult foster care homes, foster family homes, and foster family group homes.
       5. Nature and wildlife preserves.
    3. Conditional uses.
       1. Golf courses, country clubs, and swim clubs, subject to the provisions of section 36-142.
       2. Neighborhood and community parks.
       3. Church, synagogue, cathedral, mosque, temple or similar building used for religious worship, subject to the provisions of section 36-136.
       4. Governmental buildings.
       5. Day care homes and group day care homes, subject to provisions of section 36-128.
       6. Adult foster care group home serving more than six persons and adult foster care congregate facilities, subject to the provisions of section 36-129.
       7. Community wastewater utility systems, subject to the provisions of section 36-318.
       8. Neighborhood service retail.
11. Mobile Home Park District (MHP).
    1. Intent. The purpose of this district is to provide for mobile home parks, and to require that such mobile home parks be developed with the character of residential neighborhoods. It is the intent of this chapter that mobile home parks be located in areas that are adequately served by essential public facilities and services such as streets, police and fire protection, public water and sanitary sewer services, and storm drainage facilities. This chapter recognizes that mobile homes in mobile home parks require locations, services, and facilities similar to any other single-family and multiple-family dwelling units that are developed at urban densities. It is further the intent of this chapter that various supporting uses common to urban residential areas, as well as those that are unique to mobile home communities, be permitted in this district.
    2. Permitted uses.
       1. Mobile home parks, subject to the provisions of section 36-133.
       2. Family day care homes.
       3. Adult foster care homes, foster family homes, and foster family group homes.
       4. Management office, laundry facilities, indoor and outdoor recreation areas and facilities, meeting rooms, and similar uses and structures provided to serve only the residents of a mobile home park and their invited guests.
       5. Nature and wildlife preserves.
    3. Conditional uses.
       1. Church, synagogue, cathedral, mosque, temple or similar building used for religious worship, subject to the provisions of section 36-136.
       2. Day care and group day care homes, subject to the provisions of section 36-128.
       3. Golf courses, county clubs, and swim clubs, subject to the provisions of section 36-142.
       4. Neighborhood and community parks.
       5. Governmental buildings.
       6. Community wastewater utility systems, subject to the provisions of section 36-318.
       7. Neighborhood service retail.
12. General Commercial District (C-2).
    1. Intent. This district is established to provide suitable locations for general retail, service and office establishments. Retail establishments in this district are of the comparison shopping type serving the township. Therefore, it is important for the C-2 district to be located in areas which are centrally located and readily accessible to the majority of township residents.
       It is the intent of this district to encourage consolidation of commercial uses, to lessen traffic congestion, reducing the number of driveways, and to ensure the efficient use of public utilities and services.
       This district is to be used only in those areas of the township which are served by public water and sanitary sewer facilities, and where storm drainage is sufficient to handle an intense level of development.
    2. Permitted uses.
       1. Retail sales such as baked goods, groceries, produce and meat, hardware, drug, clothing, gifts, notions, and beverages.
       2. Personal services such as barber and beauty shops; tailor; watch and shoe repair; laundry and dry cleaning establishments and similar establishments.
       3. Business, professional, medical and dental offices, and medical emergency clinics.
       4. Standard and carryout restaurants, and establishments that serve alcohol.
       5. Government buildings.
       6. Small appliance repair such as radios, televisions, clocks, etc.
       7. Large appliance and furniture sales.
       8. Funeral homes.
       9. Church, synagogue, cathedral, mosque, temple or similar building used for religious worship, subject to the provisions of section 36-136.
       10. Banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations.
    3. Conditional uses.
       1. Minor vehicle repair facility, subject to the provisions of section 36-137.
       2. Commercial kennels, subject to the provisions of section 36-135.
       3. Veterinarian hospital and animal clinics.
       4. Sales of recreational vehicles subject to the provisions of section 36-139.
       5. Garden centers.
       6. Large appliance repair such as stoves, refrigerators, microwaves and washer and dryers.
       7. Vehicle wash, subject to the provision of section 36-137.
       8. Indoor theatres and performance space for artistic expression.
       9. Crematoriums.
       10. Community wastewater utility systems, subject to the provisions of section 36-318.
       11. Multiple-family residential pursuant to section 36-74(j), when made a part of an overall mixed-use development. Multiple-family residential shall not be permitted as a stand-alone use.
       12. Large scale retail establishment, subject to the provisions of section 36-134.
           
       13. Private indoor recreation facilities, including but not limited to golf simulators, arcades, indoor courts, climbing walls, and other fully enclosed recreational activities.
           
13. Highway Commercial District (C-3).
    1. Intent. This district is intended to provide convenient facilities to serve the motoring public in proximity to the I-94 freeway interchanges. This district is to be used only in those areas of the township which are served by public water and sanitary sewer facilities, and where storm drainage is sufficient to handle an intense level of development.
    2. Permitted uses.
       1. Vehicle filling station, vehicle wash and minor vehicle repair facility subject to the provisions of section 36-137.
       2. Lodging.
       3. Standard restaurants and establishments that serve alcohol.
       4. Law enforcement and fire stations and public office buildings.
       5. Roadside stands, subject to the provisions of section 36-146.
    3. Conditional uses.
       1. Truck stop facilities, subject to the provisions of section 36-137.
       2. Indoor recreation such as bowling, gymnasiums, ice and/or roller skating rinks, tennis clubs and court sports and similar recreational uses.
       3. Fast food and carryout restaurants.
       4. Lodging
       5. Large scale retail establishment, subject to the provisions of section 36-134.
       6. Community wastewater utility systems, subject to the provisions of section 36-318.
14. Composite Commercial District (C-4).
    1. Intent. This district is intended for uses which are typically characterized by outdoor display and sales areas, and require expansive land area. Such uses require a visible location along a major thoroughfare with high traffic volumes. Common points of ingress and egress between adjacent parcels are encouraged.
       This district is to be used only in those areas of the township which are served by public water and sanitary sewer facilities, and where storm drainage is sufficient to handle an intense level of development.
    2. Permitted uses.
       1. New and used vehicle sales and recreational vehicle sales, subject to the provisions of section 36-139.
       2. Building material, sales and home improvement centers, subject to the provisions of section 36-139.
       3. Garden centers, subject to the provisions of section 36-139.
       4. Indoor recreation such as bowling gymnasiums, ice and/or roller skating rinks, tennis clubs, and court sport facilities and similar recreational uses.
       5. Outdoor commercial recreation facilities such as miniature golf and golf driving ranges.
       6. Indoor theatres and performance space for artistic expression.
       7. Accessory or ancillary oil and gas well use or structures, as defined in section 36-5, subject to site plan approval under article VI, regulations in article X, and performance standards under section 36-150, and other applicable ordinance provisions, except that such approval shall not regulate or control the drilling, completion, production, or operation of any oil and gas well or oil and Environmental Protection Act, MCL 325.61501 et seq., or its duly promulgated rules and regulations; and subject to filing of any permits, certificates, or approvals required by federal, state, or other township laws, regulations, or ordinances.
    3. Conditional uses.
       1. Major vehicle repair facilities and vehicle collision repair facilities, subject to the provisions of section 36-137.
       2. Self-storage facilities, subject to the provisions of section 36-140.
       3. Equipment or vehicle rental, subject to the provisions of section 36-139.
       4. New and used manufactured and mobile home sales and repair, subject to the provisions of section 36-139.
       5. Contractor wholesale supply when in conjunction with general retail sales of items, including electrical, plumbing, lumber, nursery stock and garden supplies.
       6. Large scale retail establishment, subject to the provision of section 36-134.
       7. Banquet halls and meeting facilities.
       8. Standard restaurants and establishments that serve alcohol.
       9. Community wastewater utility systems, subject to the provisions of section 36-318.
       10. Multiple-family residential pursuant to subsection 36-74(j), when made a part of an overall mixed-use development. Multiple-family residential shall not be permitted as a stand-alone use.
15. Office Service District (OS).
    1. Intent. The intent of the office service district is to provide locations for low intensity uses which primarily include office uses, and business and personal services uses which are dependent on and supportive of an office environment. The office service district is intended for smaller sites with minimum road frontage and lot depth which may be located between residential areas and commercial areas and/or thoroughfares.
       The district shall be characterized by uses which: generally operate during normal business hours; produce a low volume of traffic, are a compatible transitional use between commercial and residential areas and/or between thoroughfares and residential areas; and, are located in buildings which are architecturally compatible with the residential community.
       
       The office service district is not intended to permit commercial retail uses that generate a large traffic volume. A limited range of service uses are permitted for the benefit of official personnel, tenants and visitors, provided that offices remain the predominant use within the district.
       
       This district is to be used only in those areas of the township which are served by public water and sanitary sewer facilities, and where storm drainage is sufficient to handle an intense level of development.
    2. Permitted uses.
       1. Office buildings for the use of any of the following occupations: executive, administrative, professional, accounting, writing, clerical, stenographic, drafting, and sales.
       2. Medical and dental offices, including clinics and medical laboratories.
       3. Veterinary offices and hospitals, including accessory boarding, provided no outdoor exercise runs or pens are permitted.
       4. Governmental offices.
       5. Banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations.
       6. Publicly owned buildings, public utility transformer stations and substations, telephone exchanges, and public utility offices.
       7. Training and/or educational centers where such centers are designed and intended to provide training at the business, technical, and/or professional level.
       8. Data processing and computer centers, including the servicing and maintenance of electronic data processing equipment.
       9. Employee services. Employee services such as a cafeteria, snack bar or exercise gym may be permitted as an accessory use to a permitted or conditional land use in the O-2 district, provided such services are contained wholly within the principal structure and are offered to employees only.
       10. Authorized Marihuana Establishments
           
    3. Conditional uses.
       1. The following uses may be considered for approval as conditional uses when included as part of a building or development containing a permitted use:
          1. Standard restaurants.
          2. Personal service establishments, such as barber and beauty shops, watch and shoe repair, tailor and similar establishments.
          3. Laundry and dry cleaning customer outlets, provided that dry cleaning or laundry plants serving more than one customer outlet shall be prohibited.
          4. Florists.
          5. Pharmacies, including stores selling or renting durable medical equipment.
          6. Photographic studios.
          7. Retail office supply, computer and business machine sales.
          8. Business service establishments such as printing and photocopying services, mail and packaging services, and typing and secretarial services.
       2. Private service clubs, fraternal organizations and lodge halls.
       3. Retail sales when conducted in conjunction with a permitted land use. Floor area devoted to retail sales shall not exceed ten percent of gross floor area.
       4. General or specialty hospitals.
       5. Funeral homes.
       6. Nursing and convalescent centers.
       7. Day care, subject to the provisions of section 36-128.
       8. A church, synagogue, cathedral, mosque, temple, or similar building used for religious worship, subject to the provisions of section 36-136.
       9. Community wastewater utility systems, subject to the provisions of section 36-318.
       10. Multiple-family residential pursuant to subsection (j) herein, when made a part of an overall mixed-use development. Multiple-family residential shall not be permitted as a stand-alone use.
16. Limited Industrial (I-1).
    1. Intent.
       1. This district is intended for limited assembly and manufacturing industrial operations and facilities. The district is designed to create a low density development with spacious yards to provide attractive settings as well as to help ensure compatibility with nonindustrial neighboring lots. This district is intended to permit only those uses which emit a minimum of noise, vibration, smoke, dust and dirt, gases or offensive odors, glare, and radiation. Uses which involve the storage or handling of explosive or highly flammable gases or liquids in other than de minimus quantities are not permitted in this district. Storage of materials, supplies, products, and equipment, shall be within the primary structure.
       2. The I-1 district is so structured as to permit, along with any specific uses, the manufacturing, compounding, processing, packaging, assembly and/or treatment of finished or semifinished products from previously prepared material. It is further intended that the processing of raw material for shipment in bulk form, to be used in an industrial operation at another location, is not permitted.
       3. The district is to be used only in those areas of the township which are served by public water and sanitary sewer facilities, and where storm drainage is sufficient to handle intense development.
    2. Permitted uses.
       1. All uses permitted as of right in the OS district.
       2. Manufacturing, research, assembly, testing and repair of components, devices, equipment and systems of professional, scientific and controlling instruments, photographic and optical goods, and electronic and electrical equipment, including the following:
          1. Communication, transmission and reception and equipment such as coils, tubes, semiconductors, navigation control equipment and systems guidance equipment.
          2. Data processing equipment and systems.
          3. Graphics and art equipment.
          4. Metering instruments.
          5. Optical devices, equipment and systems.
          6. Phonographs, audio units, radio equipment and television equipment.
          7. Photographic equipment.
          8. Radar, infra-red and ultra-violet equipment systems.
          9. Scientific and mechanical instruments such as calipers and transits.
          10. Testing equipment.
          11. Electrical machinery, equipment and supplies, electronic components and accessories.
          12. Office, computing and accounting machines.
       3. Manufacturing, processing, packaging or assembling of pharmaceutical preparations, cosmetics, and toiletries.
       4. Manufacturing, processing or packaging of plastic products such as laminate, pipe, plumbing products, and miscellaneous molded or extruded products.
       5. Research and design centers where said centers are intended for the development of pilot or experimental products, together with related office buildings for such research facilities where said offices are designed to accommodate executive, administrative, professional, accounting, engineering, architectural, and support personnel.
       6. Printing, publishing and related activities.
       7. Artist, pottery and recording studios.
       8. Employee services. Employee services such as a cafeteria, snack bar or exercise gym may be permitted as an accessory use to a permitted or conditional land use in the this district, provided such services are contained wholly within the principal structure and are offered to employees only.
       9. Office and warehouse of skilled trade contractor such as electrical, heating, and plumbing contractors.
       10. Office and warehouse of service contractor such as cleaning services and home maintenance and repair.
    3. Conditional uses.
       1. Tool and die and machine shops.
       2. Office and warehouse of skilled trade contractors such as electrical, heating and plumbing contractors.
       3. Office and warehouse of service contractors such as cleaning services and home maintenance and repair.
       4. Retail sales when conducted in conjunction with a principal permitted or a conditional use. Floor area devoted to retail sales shall not exceed ten percent of gross floor area.
       5. Self-storage facilities, subject to the provisions of section 36-140.
       6. Wireless communication facilities, subject to the provisions of section 36-143.
       7. Private indoor recreation uses such as bowling establishments, gymnasiums, ice skating rinks, tennis clubs, roller skating rinks, court sport facilities, and similar recreational uses.
       8. Warehousing, wholesaling, refrigerated and general storage.
       9. Standard restaurants.
       10. Indoor theaters and performance space for artistic expression, not including motion picture theaters.
       11. Community wastewater utility systems, subject to the provisions of section 36-318.
       12. Large scale retail establishment, subject to the provisions of section 36-134.
       13. Minor vehicle repair facilities subject to the provisions of section 36-137.
17. General Industrial (I-2).
    1. Intent.
       1. This district is intended for manufacturing, assembly and material distribution facilities. The permitted uses in this district tend to have a more intensive use of products and chemicals than those permitted in the IRP and I-1 districts.
       2. Manufacturing, processing, or assembling shall be permitted, provided that the materials, equipment, and processes utilized are clean, quiet, to a considerable extent, and free from objectionable or dangerous nuisance or hazard. Limited outdoor storage is permitted if screened from the public. I-2 districts are not intended to be located adjacent to residential or agricultural districts.
       3. The district is to be used only in those areas of the township which are served by public water and sanitary sewer facilities, and where storm drainage is sufficient to handle intense development.
    2. Permitted uses.
       1. All uses permitted as of right in the I-1 district.
       2. Manufacturing, processing, packaging or assembling of the following:
          1. Stone, clay, glass and leather products.
          2. Food products, bakery goods, candy and beverages.
          3. Prefabricated buildings and structural members.
          4. Appliances.
       3. Tool and die and machine shops.
       4. Metal fabrication.
       5. Fabrication of paper and wood products such as office supplies, bags, books, cabinets, furniture and toys.
       6. Warehousing, wholesaling, refrigerated and general storage.
       7. Packaging operations, but not including baling of discarded or junk materials, such as, but not limited to, paper, cloth, rags, lumber, metal or glass.
       8. Printing, publishing, and related activities.
       9. Manufacture and repair of signs, and heating and ventilating equipment.
       10. Tool and die and machine shops.
       11. Office and warehouse of skilled trade contractors such as electrical, heating and plumbing contractors.
       12. Accessory or ancillary oil and gas well use or structures, as defined in section 36-5, subject to site plan approval under article VI, regulations in article X, and performance standards under section 36-150, and other applicable ordinance provisions, except that such approval shall not regulate or control the drilling, completion, production, or operation of any oil and gas well or oil and Environmental Protection Act, MCL 325.61501 et seq., or its duly promulgated rules and regulations; and subject to filing of any permits, certificates, or approvals required by federal, state, or other township laws, regulations, or ordinances.
    3. Conditional uses.
       1. Trucking and cartage facilities.
       2. Heavy construction and farm equipment sales.
       3. Contractor establishments.
       4. Major vehicle repair facilities and vehicle collision repair facilities, subject to the provisions of section 36-137.
       5. Wireless communication facilities, subject to the provisions of section 36-143.
       6. Standard restaurant.
       7. Adult business, subject to the provisions of section 36-144.
       8. Self-storage facilities, subject to the provisions of section 36-139.
       9. Community wastewater utility systems, subject to the provisions of section 36-318.
18. Heavy Industrial (I-3).
    1. Intent.
       1. This district is intended for manufacturing and nonmanufacturing industrial activities which are more intense and produce greater environment disturbances than those permitted in any other zoning district. Outdoor storage is permitted in this district.
       2. The district is to be used only in those areas of the township which are served by public water and sanitary sewer facilities, and where storm drainage is sufficient to handle intense development.
    2. Permitted uses. Permitted uses in the I-3 district shall be all principal permitted and conditional uses in the I-2 district, except adult businesses.
    3. Conditional uses.
       1. Salvage yards, subject to the provisions of section 36-138.
       2. Mineral mining and extractive operations, subject to the provisions of section 36-145.
       3. Concrete and concrete products plants.
       4. Asphalt and other bituminous plants.
       5. Plating shops.
       6. Bulk storage of petroleum and chemical products, flammable liquids or gases.
       7. Collection center for household waste materials to be recycled.
       8. Solid waste processing and transfer facilities.
       9. Community wastewater utility systems, subject to the provisions of section 36-318.
19. Industrial and Research Office Park District (IRP).
    1. Intent.
       1. The Industrial and Research Office Park District (IRP) is designed to accommodate a variety of light industrial, applied technology, research and related office uses within a planned environment through the coordinated application of development standards such as access control, signage, landscaping and other unifying elements.
       2. The IRP district is so structured as to permit, along with any specific uses, the manufacturing, compounding, processing, packaging, assembly and/or treatment of finished or semifinished products from previously prepared material. It is further intended that the processing of raw material for shipment in bulk form, to be used in an industrial operation at another location, is not permitted.
       3. The uses permitted in this district and the application of required development standards will create compatible and orderly development of the area and will promote both safe and convenient vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
       4. The district is to be used only in those areas of the township which are served by public water and sanitary sewer facilities, and where storm drainage is sufficient to handle an intense development. All uses in the IRP district shall also be subject to special development standards set forth in section 36-131.
    2. Permitted uses.
       1. All uses permitted as of right in the I-1 district.
       2. Warehousing, wholesaling, refrigerated and general storage, when conducted in conjunction with another permitted use.
       3. Training and/or educational centers where such centers are designed and intended to provide training at the business, technical, and/or professional level.
    3. Conditional uses.
       1. Business service establishments such as printing and photocopying services, mail and packaging services, and typing and secretarial services, when included as part of a building or development containing a permitted use.
       2. Computer and business machine sales when conducted in conjunction with an accessory to a permitted principal use.
       3. Warehousing, wholesaling, refrigerated and general storage, when conducted as a principal use, but not including self-storage facilities.
       4. Tool and die and machine shops.
       5. Retail sales when conducted in conjunction with a principal permitted or a conditional use. Floor area devoted to retail sales shall not exceed ten percent of gross floor area.
       6. Wireless communication facilities, subject to the provisions of section 36-143.
       7. Community wastewater utility systems, subject to the provisions of section 36-318.
20. Planned unit development.
    1. Intent. The PUD district regulations are set forth in article VIII of this chapter.
    2. Conditional uses. Community wastewater utility systems, subject to the provisions of section 36-318.

(Ord. No. 275, § 4.07, 10-21-2003; Ord. No. 283, 11-16-2004; Ord. No. 3386, §§ 3—-22, 7-21-2006; Ord. No. 2009-01, § III(B)—(H), 1-27-2009; Ord. No. 2010-01, § 1, 2-23-2010; Ord. No. 2011-04, § 1, 11-22-2011; Ord. No. 2011-06, § 1, 12-13-2011; Ord. No. 2012-05, § 1, 8-28-2012)

Section note requirements to section 36-75.

NOTE:

1. Specific setback restrictions.
   1. On Jackson Road where future street rights-of-way have been adopted, the following shall apply relative to front yard setback lines which shall be measured from future rights-of-way:
      1. In determining the placement of a structure on a lot, including off-street parking and loading, the front minimum yard line shall be measured from the future right-of-way line in accordance with the Jackson Road Concept Plan prepared by Pollack Design & Hedberg Associates and adopted by the board of trustees on September 9, 1991, and the preliminary engineering plans prepared by Midwestern Consulting and adopted by the board of trustees on March 11, 1992, and as amended by the township board from time to time. This provision relates solely to the measurement made for locating a structure, parking and loading on a lot, and is not intended to limit use of the property in other respects. Unless and until the area between the existing and future right-of-way lines is taken or dedicated for public use, such area shall, in all respects, be considered to be private property for private use. Thus, for determining density of use and other calculations relating to the layout and substantive use rights of the property, the existing right-of-way line shall be applicable.
      2. In the event that application of this provision, in combination with other dimensional requirements under this chapter, results in a loss of the right to construct a structure, including parking, of the size which would be permitted if measurement were made from the existing right-of-way line, variance relief may be available upon application to the zoning board of appeals provided that all applicable grounds for relief are demonstrated.
   2. No building, structure, parking or loading space shall be located less than the required yard, or 110 feet from the centerline of the following roads, whichever results in the greater setback:
      
      Zeeb Road
      
      Baker Road
      
      Scio Church Road
      
      Dexter Ann Arbor Road, Dexter Village limits to Zeeb Road
      
      Wagner Road, Jackson to Scio Church Roads
      
      Joy Road, Dexter Village limits to Zeeb Road
      
      Liberty Road, Zeeb to the boundary with the City of Ann Arbor
      
      Parker Road, Scio Church to Dexter Chelsea Roads
2. With livestock, subject to the restrictions set forth in section 36-135.
3. Single-family dwelling on lots a minimum 2 1/2 acres in size provided that the overall density permitted as of right upon a parcel existing as of March 31, 1997, shall be restricted to the following:
   1. For a parcel of ten acres or less, existing as of March 31, 1997 up to a total of four dwelling units.
   2. For a parcel of greater than ten acres, up to and including 120 acres, existing as of March 31, 1997 one additional dwelling for each whole ten acres in excess of the first ten acres, up to a maximum of 11 dwellings.
   3. For parcels of greater than 120 acres existing as of March 31, 1997 one additional dwelling for each whole 40 acres in excess of the first 120 acres.
   4. For a parcel of not less than 20 acres existing as of March 31, 1997 two additional dwellings may be permitted, if one of the following conditions apply:
      1. Because of the establishment of one or more new roads, no new driveway accesses to an existing public road for any of the resulting parcels under subsections 3.a through c of this section or this subsection 3.d are created or required.
      2. One of the resulting parcels under subsections 3.a through c of this section and this subsection 3.d comprises not less than 60 percent of the area of the parent parcel or parent tract.
4. With public sewer and water. Otherwise, the minimum lot area shall be one acre.
5. Sites which are adjacent to I-94 and M-14 shall maintain a minimum 50-foot undisturbed buffer measured from the right-of-way. If existing vegetation is not sufficient to provide a landscape screen, the planning commission may require additional landscaping in accordance with section 36-345(b)(3).
6. The minimum site area for an IRP development shall be ten acres. The minimum area for individual lots within an IRP development shall be one acre. Nonconforming lots of record which do not meet minimum site area requirements may be developed provided all other IRP district requirements are met.
7. See section 36-132 for specific standards and requirements.
8. See section 36-133 for specific standards and requirements.
9. Front yard setbacks (minimum yards) in all commercial districts fronting on the northwest side of Dexter-Chelsea Road from the Dexter Village limits to the intersection of Parker Road, shall be 25 feet.
10. There shall be no minimum lot size for uses such as a public or private forest preserve, game refuge, park, recreation area, or public or private conservation area.
11. See article VIII of this chapter for specific standards and requirements.
12. The maximum lot coverage and maximum floor area cover percentages within the parenthesis may be used if at least two best management practices (BMPs) are used on the site plan to improve the quality of stormwater runoff. The best management practices should be selected from the following list:
    1. Green roofs on buildings or structures built over parking areas. A green roof consists of an elevated roof structure covered with vegetation and soil, or a growing medium, planted over a waterproofing membrane. Additional layers, such as a root barrier and drainage and irrigation systems may also be included. Green roofs retain the majority of the water that falls on them, with the remainder of the water being released slowly after percolating through the vegetative and soil layers of the roof.
    2. Vegetated swales or filter strips (biofilters-rainwater garden). Vegetated swales and filter strips are open channel vegetated systems used for conveying and treating stormwater flows. By conveying stormwater runoff in vegetated systems, additional treatment, storage and infiltration can be provided prior to discharge.
    3. Vegetated retention areas (bioretention-rainwater garden). Bioretention systems are a variation of a surface sand filter, where the sand filtration media is replaced with a planted soil bed. Stormwater flows into the bioretention area, ponds on the surface, and gradually infiltrates in the soil bed. These systems are designed to mimic the functions of a natural forest ecosystem for treating stormwater runoff.
    4. Porous pavement. Porous pavement is a permeable paving surface with an underlying reservoir area that temporarily stores surface runoff before infiltrating it into the soil below.
    5. Rain water cisterns and grey water systems for use of the collected water. Rain water cisterns are tanks where stormwater runoff from roofs and pavement may be stored to be reused for irrigation, to flush toilets, and other acceptable grey (untreated) water uses.
    6. Constructed wetlands. Constructed wetlands are defined as constructed systems explicitly designed to mitigate the stormwater quality and quantity impacts associated with development. They do so by temporarily storing stormwater runoff in shallow pools that create growing conditions suitable for emergent and riparian wetland plants. The runoff storage, complex microtopography and emergent plants in the stormwater facilities that couple ponds and constructed wetlands together form an ideal system for the removal of urban pollutants.
    7. Infiltration basins, trenches, or dry wells. Infiltration basins are designed to capture a stormwater volume and infiltrate it into the ground over a period of days. Infiltration basins are almost always placed offline, and are designed to only intercept a certain volume of runoff. Any excess volume will be bypassed. The basin may or may not be vegetated. Vegetated infiltration systems help to prevent the migration of pollutants and the roots of the plants improve the permeability of the soil.
    8. Filtration systems. A filtration system is a device that uses a media such as sand, gravel, peat or compost to remove a fraction of the constituents (sediment or other particulate contaminants) from stormwater.
    9. Creation of a prairie meadow or savannah landscape covering the open landscape areas on the site. The creation of a native landscape such as a prairie meadow or savannah can substantially reduce stormwater runoff by slowing its lateral movement, taking up substantial quantities of water, and creating soil conditions that absorb and infiltrate more water.
    10. Reforestation of the open landscape areas on the site (well beyond the minimum requirements of the landscape ordinance). The creation of a native landscape such as woodland can substantially reduce stormwater runoff by intercepting and slowing the falling precipitation, taking up substantial quantities of water, and creating soil conditions that absorb and infiltrate more water.

(Ord. No. 275, § 4.08, 10-21-2003; Ord. No. 3381, § 2, 4-19-2005; Ord. No. 2010-01, § 1, 2-23-2010; Memo. of 2-18-2018)

1. Purpose. The Jackson Road Overlay District (JROD) is established to promote mixed uses with an emphasis on retail, office and research uses, along with high density residential uses consistent with the Township Master Plan. It is also the purpose of the district to enhance the streetscape, create pedestrian pathways and outdoor spaces, and promote high quality architecture; and provide for vehicular and pedestrian circulation patterns that support the boulevard design for Jackson Road.
2. Application of requirements.
   1. The provisions of this section shall apply to all new uses, structures, and additions that require full site plan approval pursuant to section 36-177(c) of the Scio Township Zoning Ordinance, with the following exceptions:
      1. Uses, structures, or other site alterations that can be accommodated through the administrative site plan review process pursuant to section 36-178 are exempt from the JROD standards, but shall meet all required setback standards including the required front yard greenbelt buffer for the zoning district in which the parcel is found.
      2. Large scale retail establishments as defined by this chapter shall meet the provisions of section 36-134 of this chapter and shall be exempt from the specific provisions of the JROD standards.
      3. Expansion of existing principle and accessory structures of less than 50 percent of the existing floor area of all principle and accessory structures shall be exempt from the JROD standards.
      4. Where expansion to an existing use or structure exceeds 50 percent of the floor area of the existing structure all of the JROD standards shall apply, with the possible exceptions as noted below.
         
         The planning commission shall have the authority to waive or modify these guidelines or standards upon consideration of the following:
         1. The standards provided herein would prevent reasonable use of the site.
         2. Existing site design including architecture, parking, driveways, etc. are placed in a manner which makes application of the standards provided herein impractical.
      5. Exempt projects shall meet all required zoning and setback standards including the required front yard greenbelt buffer for the zoning district in which the proposal is found.
3. District boundaries. The boundaries of the Jackson Road Overlay District shall be that which is displayed on The Official Zoning Map and as described in the following text.
   
   The Jackson Road Overlay District includes all properties with a lot width of 150 feet or more, having direct frontage on the following roads:
   
   Jackson Road, between Wagner Road and Parker Road
   
   Wagner Road, from Liberty Road north to I-94
   
   Zeeb Road, from Park Road north to Pratt Road
   
   Staebler Road, from the southern edge of the Kirkway of Scio site condominium north to I-94
   
   Baker Road, from Jackson Road north to Marshall Road
   
   Parker Road, from Jackson Road north to I-94
   
   The roads within the overlay district are organized into three distinct overlay segments:
   1. The East Jackson Road segment (from Wagner to Staebler);
   2. West Jackson Road segment (from Staebler to Parker);
   3. Connector segments (as previously described that include portions of Wagner Road, Zeeb Road, Staebler Road, Baker Road and Parker Road).
4. Permitted land uses. All stand-alone uses within the Jackson Road Overlay District shall be restricted to those listed as either permitted principal uses and/or conditional uses in the underlying zoning district.
   
   Mixed-use developments may be permitted within the JROD in accordance with the Township Master Plan and in the following circumstances:
   1. As a planned unit development (PUD). A mixed-use PUD may be submitted pursuant to Article VIII and in accordance with the Township Master Plan.
   2. As a conditional land use. Permitted uses contained within the C-2 general commercial, C-3 highway commercial, OS office service, and I-1 limited industrial district may be allowed anywhere in the JROD if included as an overall mixed-use development. All mixed-use developments within the JROD shall be considered a conditional land use and be reviewed pursuant to Article VII Conditional Use Review. A use permitted by the underlying zoning district must be included in a mixed-use development.
5. Setbacks. For non-exempt projects pursuant to subsection (b)(1) of this section, the Jackson Road Overlay District is composed of the three overlay segments intended to guide the development and the design of the corridor in a flexible manner and to allow a broader mixture of land uses where appropriate. The following front yard greenbelt setbacks apply to each of the overlay segments, side and rear setback requirements of the underlying zoning shall be followed.
   1. The following standard front yard greenbelt setbacks shall be met.
      
      

      Overlay Segments	Front Greenbelt Setback
      East Jackson Road Segment	30 feet
      West Jackson Road Segment	50 feet
      Connector Road Segment	40 feet

   2. Permitted encroachments into the standard front yard greenbelt setback. Parking may be located in one-half of the required front yard greenbelt setback as shown in the table above, allowing the parking area to be located closer to the road R.O.W. when a knee wall is installed as described in subsection (f)(4) of this section. No structure may encroach within this area; the above mentioned exemption is for parking only.
6. Design standards. In addition to complying with the design standards set forth in this section, all proposed development and construction within the Jackson Road Overlay District shall be consistent with the goals and objectives of the Jackson Road Sub-Area Plan contained in the Township Master Plan.
   1. Vehicular parking and circulation. Site access, parking and loading shall be controlled in the interest of public safety. The following standards shall be in addition to the standards found in Article IX, Access, Circulation and Parking of this chapter.
      1. Where conditions allow, provisions for circulation between developments on adjacent parcels shall be encouraged through joint drives and cross-access connections, including but not limited to shared parking areas.
      2. A one-way or two-way maneuvering lane with two rows of parking stalls may be provided in the front yard. The remainder of parking shall be located within the side or rear yard. All parking must meet the setback standards pursuant to section 36-278(d) of this chapter.
   2. Pedestrian circulation. Vehicular access and circulation shall be planned to ensure safe pedestrian movement within the development. Pedestrian systems shall provide safe, all-weather, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing means of on-site movement and shall be an integral part of the overall site design concept in accordance with section 36-277, pedestrian and non-motorized access and circulation.
   3. Community design feature. Unless described as an exemption pursuant to section 36-75(b), a community design feature as described below shall be required for new development with frontage along the Jackson Road intersections of Wagner Road, Zeeb Road, Staebler Road, Baker Road, and Parker Road.
      1. At the intersections noted above, a pedestrian plaza shall be provided that is similar to the design elements found in figure 18 of Appendix A. In lieu of a pedestrian plaza as described, the planning commission may consider an alternative pedestrian amenity including, but not limited to one of the following: an outdoor sculpture or art work, a fountain/water feature, clock tower, or other such deliberately shaped focal feature that enhances the community and public spaces.
      2. Seat walls can be used instead of, or in addition to, benches in a plaza. It is recommended that at least some seating facilities have a back. If used, seat walls should be constructed of masonry materials and should compliment the architecture of the space and adjacent buildings.
      3. Any pedestrian areas shall have direct access to the site's pedestrian circulation system, connect to the Jackson Road pathways and shall use a variety of design elements including lighting, landscaping, pavement, arches, and furnishings to define the pedestrian spaces.
   4. Landscaping and screening. In addition to meeting the minimum landscape and screening requirements of section 36-345, landscaping, greenbelts, buffers and screening, the following additional standards shall be followed within the Jackson Road Overlay District:
      1. When knee walls are used to help screen parking lots, the knee wall shall be constructed of brick or decorative masonry block and shall also include a concrete stone or masonry cap providing a minimum one-half-inch reveal on both sides. In lieu of a wall, decorative metal ornamental picket fencing shall be permitted. The fencing shall contain a maximum four-inch spacing between pickets with posts and rails and masonry brick, capped pilasters spaced each 40 feet similar to the design elements found in figure 19 of Appendix A. The planning commission has the discretion to allow other similar options as proposed by the applicant.
         
         At least one-half of the trees required in the greenbelt landscape section of this chapter shall be considered street trees and shall be planted within the Jackson Road R.O.W. a minimum of five feet from the edge of the sidewalk, where conditions allow. Street trees shall be deciduous trees with seven-foot minimum branching and shall be of a species that is known to grow and thrive in proximity to road systems. Street trees shall be located in accordance with the standards of the Washtenaw County Road Commission. In addition, street trees shall meet all other requirements set forth in section 36-345.
   5. Building design and orientation.
      1. New principal structures shall be located no more than 75 feet from the greenbelt line. Large scale retail establishments shall be exempt from this maximum setback, but must meet the building design and orientation standards found in section 36-134.
      2. Facades greater than 100 feet in length, measured horizontally, shall incorporate projections or recesses extending at least 20 percent of the length of the facade. No uninterrupted length of any facade shall exceed 100 horizontal feet.
      3. Ground floor facades that face public streets shall have arcades, display windows, entry areas, awnings, or other such features along no less than 50 percent of their horizontal length. Real windows allowing daylight in the building are encouraged.
      4. Roofs shall exhibit one or more of the following features depending upon the nature of the roof and building design:
         1. Flat roofs. Parapets concealing flat roofs and rooftop equipment such as HVAC units from public view are required in accordance with section 36-345(b)(1).
         2. Pitched roofs.
            1. Overhanging eaves on pitched roofs are shall be a minimum of 12-inches including gutter, with a minimum one-inch rake.
            2. An average slope greater than 4:12 is required.
            3. All rooftop equipment shall be screened in accordance with section 36-345(b)(1).
      5. Building materials and colors.
         1. Predominant exterior building materials shall be high quality materials, including, but not limited to, brick, stone, architectural steel and glass, and integrally tinted/textured concrete masonry units.
         2. All facade colors and systems (including neon) shall be reviewed and approved by the planning commission as part of the full site plan review process.
      6. Each principal building on a site shall have clearly defined, highly visible entrances featuring no less than three of the following: canopies or porticos; overhangs, recesses/projection, arcades, raised corniced parapets over the door, peaked roof forms, arches, outdoor patios, display windows, architectural details such as tile work and moldings which are integrated into the building structure and design, integral planters or wing walls that incorporate landscape areas and/or places for sitting and special pavement.
   6. Signage. All signs permitted within the Jackson Road Overlay District shall be subject to the provisions of Article XII, Sign Regulations, of this chapter.
   7. Lighting. All lighting permitted within the Jackson Road Overlay District shall be subject to the provisions of section 36-315.

(Ord. No. 2011-02, 5-24-2011)