The RM-1 Multiple-Family Residential Districts (Low Rise) are designed to provide sites for multiple-family dwelling structures, and related uses, which will generally serve as zones of transition between the nonresidential districts and lower density single-family districts. The RM-1 Multiple-Family District is further provided to serve the limited needs for the apartment type of unit in an otherwise medium density, single-family community.

(Ord. No. 802, § 1, 12-14-2020)

In an RM-1 Multiple-Family Residential District (Low Rise), no building or land shall be used and no building shall be erected except for one or more of the following specified uses, unless otherwise provided in this chapter:

(1)

All uses permitted and as regulated in the RT Two-family District, except those permitted in the R-4 One-family Residential District.

(2)

One-family detached dwellings as regulated in the R-1, One-Family Residential District, including the minimum standards of the Article XXIV, Schedule of Regulations, in this chapter applicable to the R-1 district, and the standards for accessory structures and off-street parking.

(3)

Multiple-family dwellings.

(4)

Accessory buildings and uses customarily incident to any of the above permitted uses.

(Ord. No. 802, § 1, 12-14-2020)

The following uses shall be permitted, subject to the conditions hereinafter imposed for each use and subject further to the review by the planning commission at a duly advertised public hearing:

(1)

Nonprofit clubs and societies provided that no residential facilities of any kind shall be or shall become a part of the premises.

(2)

Adult foster care small group home, as defined in this chapter and licensed by the State of Michigan for up to 12 adults, subject to the following requirements:

a.

No such facility shall be located within 1,500 feet of any other state licensed care facility.

b.

Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the applicable requirements of Article XXVI in this chapter.

c.

Compliance with the applicable building setback requirements of the district as set forth in Article XXIV, Schedule of Regulations, in this chapter.

d.

If an outdoor trash receptacle is used for the disposal of refuse, it shall be located in the rear yard and screened as required in Article XXVII in this chapter.

e.

Provision shall be made on site for the loading and unloading of supplies in the rear yard or in a nonrequired interior side yard.

(3)

Adult foster care large group home, as defined in this chapter and licensed by the State of Michigan for not less than 13 nor more than 20 adults, subject to the requirements of this section.

(4)

General hospitals, with no maximum restrictions, when the following conditions are met:

a.

The hospital shall be developed only on a site containing not less than ten net usable acres of land.

b.

All access to the site shall be in accordance with Article XXIX, in this chapter.

c.

Any main or accessory buildings shall be set back at least 100 feet from any peripheral lot line or street right-of-way line for all two-story structures. For every story above two stories, the minimum building setback requirement shall be increased by at least 20 feet.

d.

Ambulance and delivery area shall be obscured from view from any abutting residential zoning district with a screening device as set forth and regulated in Article XXVII in this chapter.

(5)

Independent elderly housing, not to exceed the maximum building height limitations of the district, and when the following conditions are met:

a.

Dwelling units shall be limited to cottage-type dwellings and/or apartment-type dwelling units, subject to the minimum applicable floor area requirements of Article XXIV, Schedule of Regulations, in this chapter.

b.

Common services containing, but not necessarily limited to, central dining rooms, recreation rooms, which may include exercise facilities, auditorium, meeting rooms, central lounges and workshops.

c.

Self-contained services such as a barbershop or beauty shop, gift shop and pharmaceutical dispensary for use by the residents only and with no outside signs or advertising.

d.

The maximum number of dwelling units to the acre shall not exceed the applicable dwelling unit density limitations of the district as set forth and regulated in Article XXIV, Schedule of Regulations, in this chapter.

(6)

Dependent elderly housing not to exceed the maximum building height limitations of the district and when the following conditions are met:

a.

There shall be provided on the site, not less than 150 square feet of open space for each bed in the home. The 150 square feet of land area per bed shall provide for a landscaped setting only and shall not include any area used for off-street parking, service drives, loading space, or area covered by any principal or accessory buildings.

b.

No building shall be located closer than 40 feet to any property line.

c.

The maximum number of dwelling units to the acre shall not exceed the applicable dwelling unit density limitations of the district as set forth and regulated in Article XXIV, Schedule of Regulations, in this chapter.

d.

The use shall be located on a major or secondary thoroughfare as designated on the city's adopted master plan for future land use map and all access to the site shall be in accordance with Article XXIX, in this chapter.

(7)

Colleges, universities, and other such institutions of higher learning, public and private, offering courses in general, technical, or religious education and not operated for profit, all subject to the following conditions:

a.

Any uses permitted herein shall be developed only on sites of at least 40 acres in area, and shall not be permitted on any portion of a recorded subdivision plat.

b.

All access to the site shall be in accordance with the applicable requirements of Article XXIX, in this chapter.

c.

No building shall be closer than 80 feet to any property line.

(8)

Accessory buildings and uses customarily incident to any of the above permitted uses. This may include a private marina as defined in this chapter, provided the requirements of Article IV in this chapter are met.

(Ord. No. 802, § 1, 12-14-2020)

The following conditions, where applicable shall apply to all uses permitted in this district:

(1)

No accessory building or structure shall be permitted except in conjunction with a principal permitted use.

(2)

All one- and two-family uses permitted in the RM-1 districts shall be subject to the applicable requirements of the R-1 and RT districts.

(3)

Consult Article XXIV, Schedule of Regulations, limiting the height and bulk of buildings, the minimum size of a lot by a permitted land use, the maximum dwelling density permitted, and minimum building setback requirements.

(4)

Consult Article XXVI, Off-Street Parking Requirements, in this chapter regarding compliance with the requirements of these sections as they may apply to various uses permitted in the district.

(5)

Consult Article XXVII, Screening and Landscaping Requirements, in this chapter regarding compliance with the requirements of these sections as they may apply to various uses permitted in the district.

(6)

Consult Article XXVIII, Site Plan Review, in this chapter regarding compliance with the requirements of these sections as they may apply to various uses permitted in the district.

(7)

Consult Article XXIX, General Provisions, in this chapter regarding compliance with the requirements of these sections as they may apply to various uses permitted in the district.

(8)

Consult Article XXXIII, General Exceptions, in this chapter regarding compliance with the requirements of these sections as they may apply to various uses permitted in the district.

(Ord. No. 802, § 1, 12-14-2020)