1252.03  SPECIAL LAND USES.
   The following uses shall be permitted subject to the lot area, yard and setback requirements set forth in this chapter and upon a special land use approval as provided for in Chapter 1274:
   (a)   Senior Housing. Senior housing shall be described as any multiple family dwelling facility specifically used for the housing of senior citizens that do not require special housing or living needs on a permanent basis as described in subsection (c) hereof.
      (1)   There shall not be any greater density than three bedrooms with an average of no more than two beds per bedroom for each 5,000 square feet of net land area.
      (2)   All such facilities must be licensed by the State of Michigan, or any other legal licensing agency, if applicable.
      (3)   There shall be at least one parking space per each bedroom, plus there shall be at least one parking space per each two employees.
      (4)   Each senior housing facility shall provide 1,500 square feet of outdoor open space or recreation area for each dwelling unit.
   (b)   Foster Care Small Group Home. Foster care small group home facilities are subject to the following conditions:
      (1)   There shall not be any greater density than three bedrooms with an average of no more than two beds per bedroom for each 5,000 square feet of net land area.
      (2)   All such facilities must be licensed by the State of Michigan, or any other legal licensing agency.
      (3)   There shall be at least one parking space per each bedroom, plus there shall be at least one parking space per each two employees. A portion of the parking space requirements may be deferred by request of the applicant if applicable to the particular use of the site. The site shall contain ample space, and should be designed with all ingress/egress and circulation as per ordinance requirements. The deferred parking may be required at any given time upon a written request by the Village.
      (4)   Each assisted housing facility shall provide 1,500 square feet of outdoor open space or recreation area for each bed.
      (5)   Common services containing, but not limited to, central dining rooms, recreational rooms, a central lounge, workshops, and personal service facilities, shall be provided. The total area of such shall equal not less than 110 square feet for each dwelling unit.
   (c)   Nursing or Convalescent Housing.  Nursing or convalescent housing shall be described as a multiple family dwelling facility specifically for the housing and living needs for individuals with full-time medical and/or physical needs. Nursing and convalescent housing facilities are subject to the following conditions:
      (1)   There shall not be any greater density than three bedrooms with an average of no more than two beds per bedroom for each 5,000 square feet of net land area.
      (2)   All such facilities must be licensed by the State of Michigan, or any other legal licensing agency.
      (3)   There shall be at least one parking space per each five beds, plus there shall be at least one parking space per each two employees.
      (4)   Each assisted housing facility shall provide 1,500 square feet of outdoor open space or recreation area for each bed.
      (5)   Common services containing, but not limited to, central dining rooms, recreational rooms, a central lounge, workshops, and personal service facilities, shall be provided. The total area of such shall equal not less than 110 square feet for each dwelling unit.
      (6)   There shall be no kitchens or cooking facilities in any dwelling unit.
(Ord.106. Passed 12-9-81; Ord. 106A-16. Passed 8-10-88; Ord. 106A-32. Passed 6-13-01; Ord. 106-A35. Passed 12-11-02; Ord. 106A-84. Passed 4-9-14.)