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Inkster, MI Code of Ordinances
CITY OF INKSTER, MICHIGAN CODE OF ORDINANCES
ADOPTING ORDINANCES
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF INKSTER, MICHIGAN
TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE III: ADMINISTRATION
TITLE V: PUBLIC WORKS
TITLE VII: TRAFFIC CODE
TITLE IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS
TITLE XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS
TITLE XIII: GENERAL OFFENSES
TITLE XV: LAND USAGE
CHAPTER 150: BUILDING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 151: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FEES
CHAPTER 152: EXCAVATIONS AND QUARRYING OPERATIONS
CHAPTER 153: SIGNS
CHAPTER 154: SUBDIVISION CONTROL REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 155: ZONING CODE
GENERAL PROVISIONS
DISTRICTS AND BOUNDARIES; MAPS; SCHEDULE OF LAND USES
ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS
SCHEDULE OF REGULATIONS
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
SPECIAL LAND USE STANDARDS
§ 155.111 INTENT.
§ 155.112 CHILD AND ADULT FOSTER CARE FACILITIES.
§ 155.113 NURSERY SCHOOLS, DAY NURSERIES AND CHILD CARE CENTER (NOT INCLUDING DORMITORIES).
§ 155.114 NURSING AND CONVALESCENT HOMES.
§ 155.115 RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS.
§ 155.116 SENIOR HOUSING, ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY AND SIMILAR TYPES OF HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY.
§ 155.117 PRIVATE NONCOMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL AREA; INSTITUTIONAL OR COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTERS.
§ 155.118 GOLF COURSES.
§ 155.119 COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE, OFFERING COURSES IN GENERAL, TECHNICAL OR RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONS AND NOT OPERATED FOR PROFIT.
§ 155.120 BUSINESS, TRADE, VOCATIONAL AND SIMILAR FOR PROFIT OR NON-PROFIT LEARNING INSTITUTIONS.
§ 155.121 TOWNHOMES AND DUPLEXES.
§ 155.122 MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING (THREE STORIES OF LESS).
§ 155.123 MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS (FOUR STORIES OR GREATER).
§ 155.124 MIXED-USE BUSINESS AND RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS.
§ 155.125 GENERAL HOSPITALS.
§ 155.126 AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS.
§ 155.127 VEHICLE WASHING FACILITIES.
§ 155.128 MINOR VEHICLE REPAIR FACILITI ES.
§ 155.129 MAJOR VEHICLE REPAIR FACILITIES.
§ 155.130 CARRY-OUT, FAST-FOOD, DRIVE-THROUGH OR DRIVE-IN RESTAURANTS.
§ 155.131 MOTELS OR HOTELS.
§ 155.132 SELF-STORAGE FACILITIES.
§ 155.133 OUTDOOR SALES SPACE FOR EXCLUSIVE SALE OF NEW OR SECONDHAND VEHICLES OR HOUSE TRAILERS.
§ 155.134 OUTDOOR SALES OF AUTOMOBILES AND OTHER VEHICLES.
§ 155.135 GREENHOUSE AND FLORIST OPERATIONS INVOLVING THE GROWING, WHOLESALE AND/OR RETAILING OF PLANT MATERIALS.
§ 155.136 OPEN AIR BUSINESSES.
§ 155.137 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES.
§ 155.138 JUNK YARD.
§ 155.139 CONTRACTORS’ OFFICES AND YARDS.
§ 155.140 MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMUNITIES.
§ 155.141 OUTDOOR THEATERS.
§ 155.142 FLOODPLAIN ZONES; NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM.
§ 155.143 STANDARDS FOR PROCESSING BIO-DIESEL FUELS.
§ 155.144 TATTOO ESTABLISHMENTS.
§ 155.145 CHARITABLE GAMING ROOM.
§ 155.146 STANDARDS FOR ALL MEDICAL MARIJUANA FACILITIES.
§ 155.147 COMMERCIAL WAREHOUSE, WHOLESALE OPERATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION.
§ 155.148 MEDICAL MARIJUANA PROVISIONING CENTERS.
§ 155.149 TEMPORARY POP-UP COMMERCIAL USE.
§ 155.149A STANDARDS FOR ALL MOBILE FOOD VENDING UNITS.
§ 155.149B STANDARDS FOR ALL MOBILE FOOD COURTS/PARKS.
§ 155.150 MEDICAL MARIJUANA PROCESSING FACILITIES.
§ 155.150A MEDICAL MARIJUANA TESTING FACILITIES.
§ 155.150B MEDICAL MARIJUANA TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES.
§ 155.150C MEDICAL MARIJUANA CULTIVATION FACILITIES.
ALTERNATIVE DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
REGULATED USES
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS AND ANTENNAS
LOCATION RESTRICTIONS
SIGNS
PUBLIC ART
POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARDS AND DEPARTMENTS
ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
REPEAL AND EFFECTIVE DATE
CHAPTER 156: BLIGHT VIOLATIONS
CHAPTER 157: VACANT AND NEGLECTED PROPERTY REGISTRATION
TABLE OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES
PARALLEL REFERENCES
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§ 155.119 COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE, OFFERING COURSES IN GENERAL, TECHNICAL OR RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONS AND NOT OPERATED FOR PROFIT.
   (A)   All ingress to and egress from said site shall be directly onto a major thoroughfare having an existing or planned right-of-way of at least 120 feet of width.
   (B)   No building other than a structure for residential purposes shall be closer than 80 feet to any property line.
(Ord. 792, passed 12-3-01)
§ 155.120 BUSINESS, TRADE, VOCATIONAL AND SIMILAR FOR PROFIT OR NON-PROFIT LEARNING INSTITUTIONS.
   (A)   All ingress to and egress from said site shall be directly onto a major thoroughfare having an existing or planned right-of-way of at least 120 feet of width.
   (B)   No building other than a structure for residential purposes shall be closer than 80 feet to any property line.
(Ord. 792, passed 12-3-01)
§ 155.121 TOWNHOMES AND DUPLEXES.
   (A)   Each dwelling unit shall have one floor and usable front porch at grade level per § 155.072 of this chapter, and two means of ingress/egress at grade level. All units shall be connected to a public or private sidewalk system.
   (B)   The site plan shall be so planned as to provide ingress and egress directly onto a major or secondary thoroughfare, except when the Planning Commission finds, upon review of the site plan, that ingress and egress directly onto an adjacent minor street will not be detrimental to the harmonious development of adjacent properties.
   (C)   No more than four dwelling units shall be attached in any construction group or contained in any single structure, except that where the roof ridge lines and building facades of any four consecutive units are staggered or offset by at least six feet. In such cases a maximum of eight units may be permitted.
   (D)   Access drives, parking areas, and maneuvering lanes shall be so located as to minimize their conflict with buildings and outdoor living areas. All parking and maneuvering lanes shall be at least 15 feet distance from any first floor dwelling unit window, doorway, or entranceway.
   (E)   The required parking spaces shall be well related to the building they are intended to serve.
   (F)   Any accessory buildings, uses or services shall be developed solely for the use of residents of the main buildings. Uses considered herein as accessory uses include: swimming pools, cabanas, pavilions, recreation areas, and other similar areas.
   (G)   The site plan shall be so planned as to recognize the front, rear, and side relationship of adjacent residential development. The Planning Commission may recommend physical features to be provided which will insure harmony in these yard relationships.
   (H)   All design and dimensional standards of this chapter shall be complied with.
(Ord. 792, passed 12-3-01)
§ 155.122 MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING (THREE STORIES OF LESS).
   (A)   The entire area of the site shall be treated to service the residents of the dwelling units located thereon, 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: swimming pools, cabanas, pavilions, recreation areas, and other similar uses.
   (B)   The site plan shall be so planned as to recognize yard and general development relationships with adjacent land uses. The Planning Commission may recommend physical features to be provided which will insure harmony in these relationships.
   (C)   The site plan shall be so planned as to provide ingress and egress directly onto a major or secondary thoroughfare, except when the Planning Commission finds, upon review of the site plan, that ingress and egress directly onto an adjacent minor street will not be detrimental to the harmonious development of adjacent properties.
   (D)   Access drives, parking areas and maneuvering lanes shall be so located as to minimize their conflict with buildings and outdoor living areas so as to encourage pedestrian and vehicular safety and convenience. The following requirements shall be considered by the Planning Commission in reviewing the site plan:
      (1)   Drives, maneuvering lanes and open parking spaces shall be a distance of at least 15 feet from any residential building wall with a window and/or door penetration at the ground floor level.
      (2)   The required parking spaces shall be well related to the building they are intended to serve.
   (E)   In order to provide continuity with abutting and/or adjacent public thoroughfares, the Planning Commission may recommend, and the City AV Council may require, dedication of a public right-of- way through the site area prior to site plan approval.
   (F)   Front building lines found on the balance of the block face shall be respected, except upon discretion of the Planning Commission as based upon the recommendation of the City Planner.
   (G)   All design and dimensional standards of this chapter shall be complied with.
(Ord. 792, passed 12-3-01)
§ 155.123 MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS (FOUR STORIES OR GREATER).
   (A)   All such high-rise structures shall be developed only on a site or at least five acres in area.
   (B)   The proposed site for any such use shall have one property line abutting a major thoroughfare (at least 120 feet of right-of-way). The site shall be so planned as to provide ingress and egress directly onto or from said major thoroughfare.
   (C)   All design and dimensional standards of this chapter shall be complied with.
   (D)   Business uses shall be permitted on the site when developed as retail or service uses clearly accessory to the main use, within the walls of the main structure, and totally obscured from and exterior view. No identifying sign for any such business or service use shall be visible from any exterior view. Such businesses or services shall not exceed 25% of the floor area at grade level or 50% of subgrade level, and shall be prohibited on all floors above the first floor or grade level.
(Ord. 792, passed 12-3-01)
§ 155.124 MIXED-USE BUSINESS AND RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS.
   (A)   All dimensional requirements as set forth in this chapter and other city codes, including, but not limited to, parking, loading, height, setbacks and lot coverage are met.
   (B)   All landscape, screening, site lighting and other ordinance requirements are met.
   (C)   The types of businesses as permitted as a principal use in the B-1 Business District may be permitted. Such uses shall be located on the grade level floor.
   (D)   Residential apartments meet the minimum space requirements as established by zoning and building codes.
(Ord. 792, passed 12-3-01)
§ 155.125 GENERAL HOSPITALS.
   (A)   No maximum height restrictions will apply when all conditions of this section are met.
   (B)   All such hospitals shall be developed only on sites consisting of at least ten acres in area.
   (C)   The proposed site shall have at least one property line abutting a major thoroughfare (a thoroughfare of at least 120 feet of right-of-way, existing or proposed). All ingress and egress to the off-street parking area, for guests, employees, staff, as well as any other uses of the facilities, shall be directly from a major thoroughfare.
   (D)   The minimum distance of any main or accessory building from abounding lot lines or streets shall be at least 100 feet for front, rear and side yards for all two-story structures. For every story above two, the minimum yard distance shall be increased by at least 20 feet.
   (E)   Ambulance and delivery areas shall be obscured from all residential view with a wall six feet in height, and said wall shall be further subject to the requirements of § 155.074. Ingress and egress to the site shall be directly from a major thoroughfare.
   (F)   Facilities treating criminal persons and those solely treating persons that are mentally ill or have contagious diseases are not permitted.
(Ord. 792, passed 12-3-01)
§ 155.126 AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS.
   Automobile service station may provide for the sale of gasoline, oil and minor accessories only, and where no repair work is done other than incidental service, but not including steam cleaning or under coating, vehicle body repair, painting, tire recapping, engine rebuilding, auto dismantling, upholstery, glass work and such other activities whose external effects could adversely extend beyond the property line. Automobile service stations are permitted only in a B-3 District, subject to special land use.
   (A)   The minimum lot area shall be 15,000 square feet and so arranged that ample space is available for motor vehicles which are required to wait.
   (B)   Such uses shall have a minimum frontage along the principal street of 120 feet.
   (C)   No such use shall be located nearer than 500 feet from any church, public or private school, or playground, as measured from the property line.
   (D)   All driveways providing ingress to or egress from a filling or service station shall be not more than 30 feet wide at the property line. No more than one curb opening shall be permitted for each 50 feet of frontage or major fraction thereof along any street, maximum of two. No driveway or curb opening shall be located nearer than 25 feet to any corner or exterior lot line. No driveway shall be located nearer than 30 feet to any other driveway serving the site. The curb cuts for ingress and egress to a service station shall not be permitted at such locations that will tend to create traffic hazards in the streets immediately adjacent thereto.
   (E)   Separation shall be made between the pedestrian sidewalk and vehicular parking and maneuvering areas with the use of curbs, wheel stops, greenbelts or traffic islands. A raised curb of six inches in height shall be erected along all street lot lines, except for driveway openings.
   (F)   Gasoline pumps shall be located not less than 15 feet from any lot line, and shall be arranged so that motor vehicles do not park upon or overhang any public sidewalk, street or right-of-way while waiting for or receiving fuel service.
   (G)   A filling or service station shall have no more than eight gasoline pumps and two enclosed stalls for servicing, lubricating, greasing and/or washing motor vehicles. An additional two gasoline pumps and/or one enclosed stall may be included for each additional 2,000 square feet of lot area above the minimum area set forth in this section.
   (H)   A filling station shall provide a sprinkler system to extinguish a fire in an emergency situation.
   (I)   All lighting, including illuminated signs, shall be shielded from adjacent residential districts. Canopy lights shall be totally recessed into the lower ceiling plane. Provisions of § 155.076 shall be complied with.
   (J)   Automobile service stations at the date of this chapter may be allowed to expand to include vehicle laundries when located in a completely enclosed building, providing the following conditions are met:
      (1)   All the conditions regulating service stations in §§ 121.55 through 121.75 are met.
      (2)   All conditions of § 155.077, Off-street parking, are met.
      (3)   There shall be a 25-foot setback where cars exit wash.
      (4)   All provisions of §§ 155.071 through 155.082, General Development Standards, shall be complied with.
   (K)   Vehicle sales shall not be permitted on the premises.
   (L)   Outdoor storage or parking of vehicles, except for two private automobiles per indoor stall or service area of the facility, shall be prohibited between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
   (M)   All such uses erected after the effective date of this chapter shall comply with all requirements of this section and with the fire prevention code.
   (N)   Owners and operators of service stations or garages providing for the self-service dispensing of flammable liquids by persons other than the owner, lessee, tenant, agent, servant, or authorized employees shall comply with all applicable provisions of the city adopted building code, the fire prevention code of the city, N.F.P.A. Standards, and the Michigan State Police Fire Marshal flammable liquid regulations. Wherever any conflict exists in the above codes, the stricter of the provisions shall apply.
   (O)   A restroom shall be provided for public use.
(Ord. 792, passed 12-3-01; Am. Ord. passed 2-20-17)
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