The R-3 district is designed to permit a compatible mixture of residential land uses including single-family detached housing of both types, i.e. conventionally built and manufactured. This district will advance the same goals of stable, residential neighborhoods as districts which promote lower densities.

(Ord. No. 123, § 8.0, 6-5-89)

(a)

Single-family detached dwellings meeting the following standards:

(1)

Each dwelling shall have a core area of living space of at least twenty (20) feet by twenty (20) feet in size and comply in all respects with the city building code, including minimum heights for habitable rooms. Where a dwelling is required by law to comply with any federal or state standards or regulations for construction and where such standards or regulations for construction are different than those imposed by the city building code, then and in that event such federal or state standard or regulation shall apply.

(2)

Each dwelling shall be firmly attached to a permanent foundation constructed on the site in accordance with the city building code and the area between the grade elevation of the lot and the structure shall have a wall of the same perimeter dimensions of the dwelling and constructed of such materials and type as required in the applicable building code for single-family dwellings. In the event that the dwelling is a mobile home, as defined herein, such dwelling shall be installed pursuant to the manufacturer's setup instructions, shall be secured to the premises by an anchoring system or device complying with the rules and regulations of the Michigan Mobile Home Commission, and shall contain a perimeter wall as required in this subsection.

(3)

If a dwelling is a mobile home as defined herein, each mobile home shall be installed with the wheels removed. Additionally, no dwelling shall have any exposed towing mechanism, undercarriage or chassis.

(4)

Each dwelling shall be connected to a public sewer and water supply or to such private facilities as are approved by the local health department.

(5)

Each dwelling shall contain a storage capability area in a basement located under the dwelling, in an attic area, in closet areas, or in a separate structure of standard construction similar to or of better quality than the principal dwelling, which storage area shall be equal to ten (10) percent of the square footage of the dwelling or one hundred (100) square feet, whichever shall be less.

(6)

Each dwelling shall be aesthetically compatible in design and appearance with other residences in the vicinity, with either a roof overhang of not less than six (6) inches on all sides, or alternatively with windowsills and roof drainage systems concentrating roof drainage at collection points along the sides of the dwelling; have not less than two (2) exterior doors with one being in either the rear or side of the dwelling; and containing permanently attached steps connected to the exterior door areas or to porches connected to the door areas where a difference in elevation requires the same.

(7)

If a dwelling is a mobile home, as defined herein, each mobile home shall contain skirting along the entire perimeter of the main frame between the ground and the bottom edge of the mobile home body. Such skirting shall be a minimum of twenty-six- gauge metal with ribbing, or of other nonflammable materials having similar design and durability. Brick or concrete block wall construction shall be permitted as skirting. The skirting shall be securely attached and sealed to the mobile home body and shall contain a ratproof wall or slab to prevent the entrance of rodents and other animals to underneath the mobile home. One (1) access door shall be permitted in the skirting, and adequate screening vents shall be required in the skirting around the entire perimeter at intervals of not more than twenty (20) feet so as to provide adequate cross-ventilation. All skirting shall be maintained in good condition at all times. Unprotected flammable materials including hay bales or newspaper shall not be allowed as skirting for mobile homes.

(b)

Publicly owned and operated parks, playfields, museums, libraries and other recreational facilities.

(c)

Public, parochial or private elementary, intermediate and/or high schools offering courses in general education, not operated for a profit.

(d)

Municipal, state or federal administrative or service buildings.

(e)

Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above principal permitted uses.

(f)

Off-street parking requirements in accordance with section 20-81.

(Ord. No. 123, § 8.1, 6-5-89)

The following uses shall be subject to a special use permit:

(1)

Churches, subject to subsection 20-601(19).

(2)

Public utility buildings, telephone exchange buildings, electric transformer stations and substations, and gas regulator stations, but not including storage yards, when operating requirements necessitate locating within the district to serve the immediate vicinity, and such use is not injurious to the surrounding neighborhood.

(3)

Group day care homes subject to subsection 20-601 (21).

(4)

Private roads and streets subject to subsection 20-85.

(Ord. No. 123, § 8.2, 6-5-89; Ord. No. 211, § 8, 2-5-07; Ord. No. 217, § 12, 7-7-08)

Area, height, bulk and placement requirements unless otherwise specified are as provided in article XVII, schedule of regulations.

(Ord. No. 123, § 8.3, 6-5-89)

Signs shall be as regulated in article XIX, as applicable.

(Ord. No. 209, § 4, 1-2-07)