(A) Generally. The purpose of this District is to preserve and protect residential water front land uses along Kalamazoo Lake and River. The intent of the District shall be to retain the river front residential character of the area and protect the area's natural resources. Small lot development is permitted in coordination with water oriented residential uses. The Duneside portion of this District (southern end or south of and including parcel number 0357-009-036-00) is a unique area within the city with unique topographic constraints. These regulations are intended to allow accessory structures between the street and the river while retaining the view of the river for all property owners within the District.
(B) Permitted uses.
(1) Dwelling, single-family detached, with a floor area ratio that does not exceed 0.3:1.
(2) Essential public services.
(3) Home occupations; and
(4) Short-term rental unit.
(1) Home businesses;
(2) Rented accessory dwelling units in accordance with § 154.092(J); and
(3) Dwelling, single-family detached, with a floor area ratio that exceeds 0.3:1.
(D) Dimension and area regulations. In the event that any lawful nonconforming structure shall be damaged by fire, wind accident, act of God, or other such means or matter, reconstruction or restoration shall be permitted by right under the following conditions: Reconstruction is permitted within the original dimensions at every structural level and/or within the original gross finished floor area, including decks and patios, with the exception that no portion of the structure shall be reconstructed within, or so as to encroach on a public right-of-way or public easement, and all reconstruction or restoration of structures within a flood hazard area shall conform to the State Construction Code. Any expansion shall be in full conformance with the requirements of the zoning district.
Front setbacks | |
Road front setback | 29 feet from centerline on the west (dune) side of Park Street, and 12 feet from centerline on the east (river) side of Park Street |
Water front setback | 2 feet from the flood hazard elevation line |
Side setback | 10 feet* |
For lots less than 66 feet wide the side setbacks on each side shall be 10% of the lot width | |
Rear setback | 10 feet* |
Minimum lot area | 8,712 square feet |
Minimum lot width | 66 feet |
Maximum lot coverage | 25% |
Maximum building height | 28 feet on the west side (dune) of Park Street, and 15 feet on the east side (river) of Park Street |
* Except waterfront yards – see “water front setback” above | |
(Ord. passed 6-24-1996; Am. Ord. 02-02, passed 2-11-2002; Am. Ord. 080414-1, passed 4-14-2008; Am. Ord. 090824-1, passed 8-24-2009; Am. Ord. 100726-1, passed 7-26-2010; Am. Ord. 170911-1, passed 9-11-2017)