As provided under Public Act 124 of 1992, being M.C.L.A. § 503, senior citizen housing facilities shall be permitted in any R-3, C-1, C-2, C-3 or PD district subject to the following requirements:
(A) Shared senior citizen living in a zoning district in which a maximum of four unrelated individuals over the age of 50, with or without spouses, may occupy a single dwelling structure specifically designed for such use. The dwelling shall provide for separate bedrooms and sanitary facilities for each occupant, (e.g. husband and wife constituting one occupant), together with a shared kitchen, dining and living space. A minimum of 250 square feet of private space (bedroom and sanitary facilities) shall be provided for each occupant, together with shared space (kitchen, dining and living) of 200 square feet per occupant. Each shared dwelling unit must be provided with adequate management services to maintain the premises. All dwellings must be compatible with abutting and surrounding single-family dwellings with respect to scale, character, materials and landscaping. “Shared senior citizen living” does not include adult foster care homes.
(B) Independent and congregate senior citizen living in any R-3, C-1, C-2, C-3 or PD zoning district as follows:
(1) Independent senior citizen living units may include attached or detached condominium dwellings, townhouses, or apartments consistent with all provisions of this section otherwise applicable to such dwellings.
(2) Congregate senior citizen living shall consist of dwelling units containing kitchen, sanitary, sleeping and living spaces in addition to common service areas, including, but not limited to, central dining room(s), recreational room(s) and a central lounge.
(C) Assisted senior citizen living and convalescent care in any R-3, C-1, C-2, C3 or PD zoning districts, as follows:
Assisted senior citizen living units and convalescent care facilities shall consist of dwelling units containing living/sleeping areas and sanitary facilities in addition to common service areas, including, but not limited to, central dining room(s), recreational room(s), laundry service, housekeeping service and a central lounge. Such facilities shall provide at least two common meals per day seven days a week. Meals must be prepared in a kitchen facility licensed by the state through the County Health Department. All construction of these facilities must meet current applicable codes including State Public Health Code Act 368 P.A. 1978 Part 129, as amended.
(D) Accessory buildings and uses as follows, subject to all conditions and regulations provided in this section:
(1) General nursing facilities designed solely for the residents.
(2) Attached or detached carports or garages.
(3) Community and/ or recreational buildings for other than shared senior citizen living units, not exceeding two stories in height, which are designed to serve the residents of the development.
(4) Maintenance buildings and gatehouses for other than shared senior citizen living units not exceeding one story in height.
(5) On-site manager’s dwelling unit and/or office.
(E) Additional required conditions:
(1) Shared senior citizen living, congregate senior citizen living, and assisted senior citizen living and convalescent facilities shall front onto a primary major thoroughfare, or secondary major thoroughfare, with the capacity to accommodate expected traffic volumes from the use without detrimental impact upon levels of safety, travel times and overall level of service.
(2) All facilities of a senior citizen housing development, such as common service areas, central dining rooms, recreational rooms, and lounges, shall be solely for the use of the residents, employees and invited guests of the development, but not for the general public.
(3) For each dwelling unit in a congregate senior citizen living development (division (B)(2)) in an assisted senior citizen living development and in a convalescent care facility (division (C)), there shall be provided at least 20 square feet of indoor recreation space and at least 50 square feet of usable outdoor open space, which may include patios, park benches, courtyards and landscaping, with such space to be available and accessible to all residents of the development. Usable open space may be located on the ground, on terraces or on rooftops, and shall be landscaped or developed for active or passive recreation, and may include roofed recreation areas enclosed on not more than one side, unenclosed porches and swimming pools. Usable open space shall not include land used for required yard setbacks, driveways, parking lots or loading/ unloading areas. Walkways and paved pedestrian plazas may be included as eligible usable outdoor open space. Open space requirements may be modified by the Planning Commission where a development site abuts a public park or other suitable open space located within a reasonable walking distance for the occupants of said housing development.
(4) For all senior citizen housing developments other than independent senior citizen living units (division (B)(1)), there may be provided quarters for an on-site/live-in manager and activities director who is trained and knowledgeable of local resources relating to in-home support and other services beneficial to residents.
(5) Except for independent senior citizen living units, (division (B)(1)), an emergency alert system for senior citizen housing developments shall be provided, which may include a bell entry system and an alarm system.
(6) Except for independent senior citizen living unit (division (B)(1)), in addition to the requirements of the state’s Barrier Free Code, all dwelling units and related facilities utilized by the tenants shall be specifically designed for use by the elderly including, but not limited to, provision for minimum 32-inch clear door widths and assist bars at water closets, bathtubs and showers. In one-story units, wherever steps are located, at least one ramp shall be provided. Where there are two-story units, at least 50% of the units of the building shall be accessible to handicapped individuals.
(7) All units in a senior citizen housing development shall have a minimum of one bedroom and one living room, but shall not exceed two bedrooms. (See division (A) for shared senior citizen living units' special floor area requirements.)
(8) Adequate sidewalks shall be provided for all senior housing developments, subject to approval by the Planning Commission.
(9) Additional requirements:
(a) For purposes of this section, those eligible to be residents within any senior citizen housing development are defined as individuals who have attained the age of 50 years or older, or couples of which either partner has attained the age of 50 years.
(b) All site development amenities, such as common service areas (e.g. central dining rooms, recreational rooms, and central lounges) shall be provided in the project plan.
(1) The proposed use complies with all requirements of this section, including, but not limited to: §§ 154.020 through 154.039, General Zoning Regulations; §§ 154.065 through 154.070, Off-street Parking; §§ 154.080 through 154.086, Landscaping; and requirements for such use specified in each zoning district classification.
(2) Project applications for other than independent senior citizen living units (division (B)(2)), shall take into account the needs of elderly persons for:
(a) Transportation.
(b) Shopping.
(c) Health facilities.
(d) Recreational facilities.
(3) The proposed use will not unduly affect existing community resources and housing patterns.
(4) There is an established need for the proposed housing.
(5) The proposed use will not cause undue impact on existing thoroughfares in terms of overall volumes, capacity, safety, travel times and level of service.
(6) The proposed use will not cause undue impact on the capabilities of public services and facilities, including water service, sewer service, police and fire protection.
(7) The proposed use is planned and designed so as to minimize possible adverse effects upon adjacent properties.
(8) The development of the proposed use will not result in or contribute to an excessive concentration of senior citizen housing within the surrounding area.
(9) That approval of this use by the Planning Commission after site plan review and a public hearing shall be restricted to senior citizen housing only.
(10) The Planning Commission shall conduct or have conducted necessary field inspections and investigations to arrive at a proper decision. The Planning Commission shall then act to approve, approve with conditions or disapprove the site plan. Approval, or approval with conditions, of the site plan by the Planning Commission shall be effective for a period of one year absent the granting of an extension by the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 92-005, passed 2-17-92; Am. Ord. 02-009, passed 7-1-02; Am. Ord. 22-001, passed 1-24-22) Penalty, see §
154.999