The RM-2 Multiple-Family Residential Districts (High Rise) are designed to provide sites for high density multiple dwelling structures adjacent to high traffic generators commonly found in the proximity of large acreage nonresidential development areas abutting major thoroughfares and expressways, and along the Detroit River. This district is further provided to serve the residential needs of persons desiring a higher density, high rise apartment type of accommodation as opposed to the lower density, low rise residential patterns found in the One-Family and RM-1 Multiple-Family Residential Districts. This district is further designed so as to provide a zone of transition between high traffic generators and other residential districts through the requirements of lower building coverage, which in turn, will result in more open space.

(Ord. No. 802, § 1, 12-14-2020)

In a RM-2 Multiple-Family Residential District (High 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 RM-1 DISTRICTS, except single- and two-family dwellings.

(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 review by the planning commission at a duly advertised public hearing:

(1)

High rise structures (four stories or greater) subject to the conditions herein imposed:

a.

The proposed site for any such use shall have one property line abutting a major thoroughfare (at least 120 feet of right-of-way), and expressway or the Detroit River.

b.

The entire area of the site shall be treated so as to service only the residents of the multiple-family developments, and any accessory buildings, uses, or services shall be developed solely for the use of residents of the main building. Uses considered herein as accessory uses include parking structures, swimming pools, recreation areas, pavilions, cabanas, docking facilities, incidental marina facilities, personal service uses (such as a beauty parlor, barber shop, or dry cleaning pick-up station) and other similar uses. A cash or surety bond in the amount of $1,000.00 shall be deposited with the city engineer on the condition that personal service uses will not be available to other than residents of the multiple-family development.

(2)

Nonprofit clubs and societies, subject to the applicable requirements of Article VIII, in this chapter.

(3)

Adult foster care small group home, subject to the applicable requirements of Article VIII, in this chapter.

(4)

Adult foster care large group home, subject to the applicable requirements of Article VIII, in this chapter.

(5)

General hospitals, subject to the applicable requirements of Article VIII, in this chapter.

(6)

Independent elderly housing, subject to the applicable requirements of Article VIII, in this chapter.

(7)

Dependent elderly housing, subject to the applicable requirements of Article VIII, in this chapter.

(8)

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

(Ord. No. 802, § 1, 12-14-2020)

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

(1)

Whenever a building shall be proposed the height of which will exceed four stories a site plan shall be submitted to the planning commission for its review and recommendation to the city council for approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. Site plan approval shall be effective for a period of one year, commencing on the date of approval. A one-year extension may be requested prior to expiration date of the initial approval. After one year if no extension has been granted and no construction activity has taken place on the property a new site plan must be submitted to the planning commission for its review and recommendation to the city council for approval.

(2)

No accessory buildings or structures shall be permitted except in conjunction with a principal building.

(3)

Consult Article XXIV, Schedule of Regulations, limiting the height and bulk of buildings, the minimum size of a lot by permitted land use, the maximum density permitted, and providing 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)