§ 154.041 C-2 WATER STREET SOUTH DISTRICT (WSS).

   (A)   Generally. This district will provide an area for waterfront retail and commercial land use. The Water Street South District will provide for a less intense commercial use than the City Center District and promote visual access to the Kalamazoo River. The intent of the district is to coordinate the aspects of a Central Business District with that of waterfront property and blend commercial uses that complement and enhance the waterfront.

   (B)   Permitted uses:

      (1)   Essential public services;

      (2)   Retail stores;

      (3)   Bed and breakfasts;

      (4)   Personal service establishments;

      (5)   Art gallery;

      (6)   Parks;

      (7)   Dwelling, single-family detached;

      (8)   Second- and third-floor apartments;

      (9)   Home occupations; and

      (10)   Short-term rental unit on second or third floors.

   (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)   Hotel/inn;

      (2)   Motel/motor court;

      (3)   Motion picture facilities;

      (4)   Marina commercial/private;

      (5)   Community center;

      (6)   Club and fraternal organization;

      (7)   Amusement and recreational services;

      (8)   Recreational transportation rental facilities;

      (9)   Amusement arcades;

      (10)   Parking facilities; and

      (11)   Restaurants.

   (D)   Dimension and area regulations:

      (1)   Permitted uses and special uses: 5. Community center, 6. Club and fraternal organization, 7. Amusement and recreational services, and 8. Recreational transportation rental facilities.

 

Front setback	0 feet
Side setback	10 feet
Rear setback	15 feet
Minimum lot area	6,600 square feet
Minimum lot width	66 feet of street frontage
Maximum lot depth	100 feet
Maximum lot coverage	45%

 

      (2)   Special uses: 1. Hotel/inn, 2. Motel/motor court, 3. Motion picture facility, and 4. Marina commercial/private:

 

Front setback	0 feet
Side setback	10 feet
Rear setback	15 feet
Minimum lot area	13,200 square feet
Minimum lot width	132 feet
Minimum lot depth	100 feet
Maximum lot coverage	45%

 

(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. 100510-1, passed 5-10-2010; 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. 200622-1; 6-22-2020; Am. Ord. 201109-D, passed 11-9-2020)