The Green Zone
District (the “Green Zone”) is a diverse mixed use
created to guide
of a portion of the Grand River corridor. Historically, land along Grand River Road, from approximately Zimmer Road to Meridian Road, has been used predominantly for agriculture. Historically, when agricultural uses cease, land transitions to rural
. This transition provides opportunities for future
. By creating the Green Zone, the
seeks more sustainable
than might be achieved under conventional zoning. Such
would be characterized by, for example, conservation of
through compact design; preservation and use of native vegetation in
; permeable paving; clearing and grading to minimize site disturbance; more narrow driving lanes; integrating bio-retention swales in parking lots, and similar measures. The regulations and standards that follow are intended to further the principles of sustainable
as applied to the Grand River corridor, with the overall goal of providing a quality living and working environment for residents and users of the district.
(Ord. passed 7-9-2013)