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Sparta Township City Zoning Code

§ 18-4.32

Open Space Government Use Zone.

[Ord. No. 02-25 § 3; Ord. No. 08-06 § 1; Ord. No. 08-09 § 1]
a. 
Purpose. The purpose of the Open Space/Government Use Zone is to establish a zone to regulate the use of public open space and lands. This will insure local protection of the financial resources, environmental resources, water resources and rural character of Sparta Township.
b. 
Permitted Uses.
1. 
Public recreation and open space.
2. 
Timber management as approved under a Forest Management Plan approved by the State Forrester.
3. 
Public parks.
4. 
Public or private schools.
5. 
Educational centers.
6. 
Farms.
7. 
Single-family detached dwellings of one unit per 25 acres.
8. 
Public utilities excluding TV and radio towers.
c. 
Required Conditions.
1. 
Minimum Lot Area: 25 acres.
2. 
Minimum Front Yard: 300 feet.
3. 
Minimum Side Yard: 200 feet.
4. 
Minimum Rear Yard: 300 feet.
5. 
Maximum Impervious Coverage: 5%.
6. 
Maximum Building Height: 38 feet.
7. 
Parking Requirements as set forth in § 18-53h.
d. 
Accessory Uses.
1. 
Those customarily incidental to the above permitted uses including sheds, play structures, play equipment, pools, parking lots and other similar accessory uses as approved by the Board.
2. 
Outdoor vending machines are permitted when associated with public parks.