§ 154.040 C-1 WATER STREET NORTH DISTRICT (WSN).

   (A)   Generally. Water Street North District is designed to promote high intensity commercial uses that complement its waterfront setting. This district will promote visual access to the Kalamazoo River and Lake to coordinate with the commercial uses of the district. The purpose of the district is to promote a more intense commercial use and encourage development of similar businesses and land uses in the district.

   (B)   Permitted uses:

      (1)   Dwelling, single-family detached;

      (2)   Dwelling unit, two-family;

      (3)   Essential public services;

      (4)   Retail stores;

      (5)   Personal service establishments;

      (6)   Art gallery;

      (7)   Marinas/commercial boats;

      (8)   Second- and third-floor apartments;

      (9)   Charter fishing/tours;

      (10)   Home occupations; and

      (11)   Short-term rental unit.

   (C)   Special land uses. Special land uses are subject to review and approval by the Planning Commission in accordance with §§ 154.060 through 154.068 and §§ 154.080 through 154.092:

      (1)   Bed and breakfasts;

      (2)   Hotel/inn;

      (3)   Motel/motor court;

      (4)   Restaurants;

      (5)   Home businesses;

      (6)   Domestic business repairs;

      (7)   Recreational transportation rental facilities; and

      (8)   Parking facilities.

   (D)   Dimension and area regulations:

      (1)   Permitted non-residential uses and special uses: 4. Restaurants and 6. Recreational transportation rental facilities.

 

Front setback	0 feet
Side setbacks	0 feet*
Rear setback	0 feet*
Minimum lot	4,560 square feet
Minimum lot width	66 feet
Maximum lot coverage	100%*
* Subject to Fire Code Regulations

 

      (2)   Single-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, and special use: 5. Home businesses.

 

Front setback	15 feet
Side setbacks	5 feet
Rear setback	10 feet
Minimum lot area	6,600 square feet
Minimum lot width	66 feet
Maximum lot coverage	50%

 

      (3)   Special uses: 1. Bed and breakfast, 2. Hotel/inn, and 3. Motel/motor court.

 

Front setback	0 feet
Side setback	0 feet*
Rear setback	0 feet*
Minimum lot area	8,712 square feet
Minimum lot width	66 feet
Maximum lot coverage	50%
* Subject to Fire Code Regulations

 

(Ord. 050711, passed - -; Am. Ord. passed 6-24-1996; Am. Ord. 02-02, passed 2-11-2002; Am. Ord. 090824-1, passed 8-24-2009; Am. Ord. 101122-1, passed 11-22-2010; Am. Ord. 111212-1, passed 12-12-2011; Am. Ord. 140714-1, passed 7-14-2014; Am. Ord. 150427-1, passed 4-27-2015; Am. Ord. 201109-D, passed 11-9-2020)