The R-1 district is a combination of the R-1 and R-2 zoning districts which existed before the adoption of this zoning ordinance and is created to implement the recommendation of the 2016 Stanton Master Plan. This R-1 district includes the older established neighborhoods of the city and also applies to large undeveloped areas planned for residential development in the master plan. The regulations are designed to protect the established residential character while allowing for slightly larger lots outside the center of the city. R-1 areas should be served by public water and sanitary sewer with sidewalks, street lights and street trees to create a quality residential environment.

a)

Single-family dwellings.

b)

Adult foster care family home (one—six adults).

c)

Family child care home (one—six minor children).

d)

Wind energy systems which are 35 feet in height or less, per section 3.39.

e)

Essential public service equipment, per section 3.16.

f)

Home-based business, per section 3.29.

g)

Accessory buildings and uses, per section 3.22.

The following uses may be permitted in the R-1 Single-Family Residential District upon authorization as a special land use by the planning commission in accordance with the requirements of chapter 14 herein.

a)

Two-family dwellings or conversion of an existing single-family dwelling to a two-family dwelling. See Footnote 1.

b)

Churches, mosques, synagogues and similar places of religious worship.

c)

Group child care home (seven—12 minor children) per section 14.11(a).

d)

Adult day care home (one—six adults).

e)

Adult foster care small group home (seven—12 adults).

f)

Private schools.

g)

Municipal fire stations and service buildings.

h)

Home-based business, per section 3.29.

i)

Parks, play grounds, community centers, libraries, museums, and similar public and institutional uses owned or operated by a governmental agency or nonprofit agency.

j)

Housing for the elderly, including retirement housing, assisted living facilities and nursing care facilities.

k)

Hospitals, including associated offices and related uses, such as pharmacies, clinics, and other similar uses integral to such use.

l)

Bed and breakfast, per section 14.11(c).

m)

Wireless communication towers and antennas, section 3.32.

n)

Wind energy systems over 35 feet in height, per section 3.39.

o)

Essential public service structures and buildings, per section 3.17.

Footnotes:

1)

For conversion of an existing single-family dwelling to a two-family dwelling, the following requirements shall be met:

a)

The lot must provide two off-street parking spaces for each dwelling unit. These spaces shall be located within an attached or detached garage or on a gravel or hard surface driveway.

b)

Each dwelling unit must have a minimum of 400 sq. ft. and comply with all applicable requirements of the Montcalm County building code.

c)

Direct access to each dwelling unit shall be provided by a doorway located on the outside of the building.

One story: 800 sq. ft.

Two stories: 720 on the ground floor.

Split or bi-level: 800 sq. ft. above grade.

a)

General requirements.

1)

Keeping of animals, section 3.24.

2)

Home-based business, section 3.29.

3)

Accessory buildings, section 3.22.

4)

Private roads, section 3.35.

5)

Landscaping for nonresidential uses, section 16.05.

6)

Parking of recreational vehicles, section 3.23.

7)

Parking of commercial vehicles and trailers, section 3.31.

8)

Fences and walls, section 3.25.

9)

Signs, chapter 18.

10)

Off-street parking, chapter 17.

b)

Development procedures.

1)

Site plan, chapter 13.

2)

Special land uses, chapter 14.

3)

Site condominiums, chapter 15.

c)

Appeals and administration.

1)

Nonconforming lot and uses, chapter 19.

2)

Zoning board of appeals, chapter 20.

3)

Administration, chapter 21.