§ 17.02 PERMITTED USES AND STRUCTURES.

   A.   Principal uses and structures . In all areas zoned RM-1, Multiple-Family Residential, no building shall be erected , used, or structurally altered, nor shall the land or premises be used in whole or in part, except for one or more of the following principal permitted uses :

      1.   All principal uses permitted in the R-1 District, § 11.02, subsection A.

      2.   Two-family dwellings .

      3.   Multiple-family and single-family attached housing, subject to the requirements in § 8.03, subsection B.

      4.   Temporary real estate auction , subject to the provision in § 8.02, subsection LL.

      5.   Temporary general auction , subject to the provision in § 8.02, subsection LL.

      6.   Adult foster family homes , family day care homes, child foster family homes , and child foster family group homes .

   B.   Accessory uses and structures. The following uses and structures accessory to principal uses and structures in the RM-1 District shall be permitted, subject to the provisions in § 2.03:

      1.   Uses and structures incidental to and customarily associated with one-family detached, two-family, or multiple-family dwelling units.

      2.   Private parks owned and maintained by a homeowner’s association that are part of an approved plat or condominium project, or that are owned and maintained by the proprietor of the housing development .

      3.   Home occupations and home-based businesses , subject to the provisions in § 2.06.

      4.   Pens and enclosures for household pets .

      5.   Private swimming pools , subject to the provisions in § 8.02, subsection W.

      6.   Signs , subject to the provisions in Article 7.00.

      7.   Off-street parking, including private garages , carports, and community garages, subject to the provisions in Article 4.00.

   C.   Special uses. The following uses may be permitted by the Township Board , subject to the conditions specified for each use; review and approval of the site plan by the Planning Commission and Township Board ; any special conditions imposed by the Planning Commission or Township Board that are necessary to fulfill the purposes of this Ordinance; and, the procedures and requirements set forth in § 29.03.

      1.   An accessory apartment associated with a single-family dwelling , subject to the provisions in § 8.03, subsection A.

      2.    General hospitals , subject to the provisions in § 8.02, subsection O.

      3.   Housing for the elderly.

      4.   Nursing homes and convalescent homes , subject to the provisions in § 8.02, subsection S.

      5.   Publicly owned and operated parks, parkways, and recreation facilities, institutional or community recreation centers, and non-profit swim clubs , subject to the provisions in § 8.02, subsection W.

      6.   Municipal buildings and uses that do not require outside storage of materials or equipment.

      7.   Public, parochial, and other private elementary, intermediate, or high schools licensed by the State of Michigan to offer courses in general education.

      8.   Public or private colleges , universities and other such institutions of higher learning, offering courses in general, technical, or religious education, subject to the following standards:

         a.   Minimum site size: 40 acres.

         b.   Minimum building  setback : 80 feet.

      9.   Adult foster care large group homes and adult foster care congregate facilities.

      10.   Religious institutions , subject to the provisions in § 8.02, subsection X.

      11.   Public or private golf courses , subject to the provisions in § 8.02, subsection N.

      12.   Group day care homes or child care center , subject to the requirements in § 8.02, subsection Y.

      13.   Medical marijuana facilities , subject to the requirements in §§ 2.02 and 8.02, subsection MM.

(Ord. passed 7-9-2013; Ord. 55, passed 7-9- 2014; Ord. passed 2-8-2023)