1269.01 Intent.
1269.02 Principal permitted uses.
1269.03 Special land uses.
1269.04 District regulations.
1269.05 Design standards.
1269.06 Review standards.
CROSS REFERENCES
Zoning and planning in home rule cities - see M.C.L.A. § 117.4i
Regulation of location of trades, buildings and uses by local authorities - see M.C.L.A. § 125.581
Regulation of buildings; authority to zone - see M.C.L.A. § 125.582
Uses of land or structures not conforming to ordinances; powers of legislative bodies; acquisition of property - see M.C.L.A. § 125.583a
Special land uses - see P. & Z. Ch. 1274
Nonconforming uses - see P. & Z. Ch. 1278
Off-street parking and loading - see P. & Z. Ch. 1282
Signs - see P. & Z. Ch. 1284
Provisions applicable to all districts - see P. & Z. 1286
(a) The East Main Preservation District is recommended by the City of Ionia Master Plan to be established along both sides of East Main Street between Library Street and Jackson Street.
(b) This area contains many large houses of historic and architectural distinction which contribute greatly to the character and identity of the City. The historical and architectural viability of such houses can be threatened by high maintenance costs or conversion to multi-family or non-residential uses if proper review standards are not provided.
(c) The intent of this district then is to allow for such houses to be used for a variety of purposes which are deemed to be compatible with the area in order to encourage their continued maintenance and appearance as residential structures thereby preserving the historic and architectural character of East Main Street.
(Ord. 04-2002-01. Passed 4-9-02.)
Single family dwellings and an accessory use in conformity with Section 1240.11(1)K. are permitted in the East Main Preservation District. A barber pole shall be permitted as an accessory structure.
(Ord. 04-2002-01. Passed 4-9-02; Ord. 481. Passed 12-7-10; Ord. 528. Passed 1-3-17.)
(a) The following uses may be permitted as special land uses in the East Main Preservation District subject to the procedures and standards of Chapter 1274 of these Codified Ordinances.
(b) As part of the application requirements, a scaled architectural drawing of the proposed building shall be submitted.
(1) Two-family dwellings.
(2) Any person service establishment which performs services on the premises within a completely enclosed building, such as, but not limited to, repair shops (watches, radio, television, shoe, etc.) tailor shops, beauty parlors, barber shops, interior decorators, photographers and similar uses which meet the intent of this chapter.
(3) Restaurants, cafes and similar eating/drinking establishments without drive-up or drive-through facilities.
(4) Retail sales of products.
(5) Offices and office buildings of an executive, administrative or professional nature.
(6) Medical and dental offices.
(7) Banks, without drive-in facilities.
(8) Public and semi-public buildings such as, but not restricted to:
A. Church, mosque or synagogue and church, mosque or synagogue related accessory uses;
B. Municipal offices;
C. Libraries;
D. Museums; and
E. Schools.
(9) Dance, music and art studios.
(10) A building may be used for both residential and non-residential uses subject to the following conditions:
A. The dwelling unit shall be completely separated from the non-residential use by walls and doors or be located on a separate floor.
B. Each dwelling unit shall contain a minimum of 600 square feet of floor area.
C. Off-street parking for the residential use shall be provided as required by Section 1282.01.
D. A building permit shall be obtained to establish the separate dwelling unit in order to ensure compliance with the requirements of this section and with the Building Code. The entire building containing the dwelling unit shall also be brought into compliance with the Building Maintenance Code and Fire Code before an occupancy permit is issued.
(11) Bed and breakfast establishments.
(12) Other similar uses which the Planning Commission determines to be compatible with the above uses and which would satisfy the intent of this district.
(Ord. 04-2002-01. Passed 4-9-02; Ord. 461. Passed 10-7-08.)
(a) Minimum Lot Area. 8,000 square feet.
(b) Minimum Lot Width. 65 feet.
(c) Minimum Required Front Setback. The minimum required front setback shall be the average front setback for an existing building abutting each side of the proposed building. If the proposed building is on a corner lot, then the minimum front setback shall be the average of the two buildings closest to the proposed building fronting on the same street.
(d) Minimum Required Rear Setback. 25 feet.
(e) Minimum Required Side Setback. 10 feet on one side and six feet on the other.
(f) The Planning Commission shall have the authority to decrease the above required setbacks by no more than five feet if it can be demonstrated that such decrease is necessary for the viable operation of the proposed use and that the reduced setback will not have a significant negative impact on adjacent residents or properties.
(g) Accessory buildings shall comply with the regulations for accessory buildings for the R-1 zone as set forth in Section 1248.02.
(h) For non-residential use of a residential structure the parking requirements of Section 1282.01 may be modified by the Planning Commission in order to achieve the intent of the East Main Preservation District. A minimum of four parking spaces, however, shall be provided on site. If such spaces are located in the rear yard they shall be screened by a solid fence at least six feet in height or by sufficient landscaping to provide a year round screen.
(Ord. 04-2002-01. Passed 4-9-02.)
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