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Chapter 7 Zoning
The Charter
Ch C
Charter
The Code
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 2
Administration
Ch 3
Food and Health
Ch 4
Solid Waste Collection and Disposal
Ch 5
Water and Sewers
Ch 6
Land Division
Ch 7
Zoning
Ch 7 Art I
Short Title
§ 7-1.01
Short title.
§ 7-1.02
Purpose.
§ 7-1.03
Enabling authority.
§ 7-1.04
Conflicting regulations.
§ 7-1.05
Interpretation.
§ 7-1.06
Vested right.
Ch 7 Art II
Districts
§ 7-2.01
Districts established.
§ 7-2.02
District boundaries; changes in boundaries.
§ 7-2.03
District boundaries interpreted.
§ 7-2.04
Overlay zoning districts.
§ 7-2.05
Zoning of annexed areas.
§ 7-2.06
Zoning of vacated areas.
§ 7-2.07
District requirements.
§ 7-2.08
Similar use.
Ch 7 Art III
Single-Family Residential Districts
§ 7-3.01
Intent.
§ 7-3.02
Schedule of uses.
§ 7-3.03
Area, height, and placement requirements.
§ 7-3.04
Subdivision Open Space Plan.
§ 7-3.05
Single-family clustering option.
Ch 7 Art IV
Multiple-Family Residential Districts
§ 7-4.01
Intent.
§ 7-4.02
Schedule of uses.
§ 7-4.03
Area, height, and placement requirements.
Ch 7 Art V
Manufactured Home Park Districts
§ 7-5.01
Intent.
§ 7-5.02
Schedule of uses.
§ 7-5.03
Area, height, and placement requirements.
§ 7-5.04
Review and approval.
§ 7-5.05
Development standards.
Ch 7 Art VI
Business and Office Districts
§ 7-6.01
Intent.
§ 7-6.02
Schedule of uses.
§ 7-6.03
Area, height, and placement requirements.
Ch 7 Art VII
Central Business Districts
§ 7-7.01
Intent.
§ 7-7.02
Schedule of uses.
§ 7-7.03
Area, height, and placement requirements.
Ch 7 Art VIII
Industrial Districts
§ 7-8.01
Intent.
§ 7-8.02
Schedule of uses.
§ 7-8.03
Area, height, and placement requirements.
§ 7-8.04
Performance standards.
Ch 7 Art IX
(Reserved)
§ 7-9.01
through § 7-9.03. (Reserved)
Ch 7 Art X
Mixed-Use Overlay Districts
§ 7-10.01
Intent.
§ 7-10.02
Schedule of uses.
§ 7-10.03
Area, height, and placement requirements.
Ch 7 Art XI
M-24 Overlay District
§ 7-11.01
Intent.
§ 7-11.02
Applicability.
§ 7-11.03
Process requirements.
§ 7-11.04
Additional submittal information.
§ 7-11.05
General access management standards.
§ 7-11.06
Spacing standards.
§ 7-11.07
Access design.
§ 7-11.08
Service drives.
§ 7-11.09
Shared driveways.
§ 7-11.10
Cross access between adjacent uses.
§ 7-11.11
Temporary access permits.
§ 7-11.12
(Reserved)
Ch 7 Art XII
Planned Unit Developments (PUDs)
§ 7-12.01
Intent.
§ 7-12.02
Eligibility requirements.
§ 7-12.03
Uses permitted.
§ 7-12.04
Standards for approval.
§ 7-12.05
Approval procedure.
§ 7-12.06
Conceptual PUD plan requirements.
§ 7-12.07
Site plan approval.
§ 7-12.08
Deviations for approved PUD site plan.
§ 7-12.09
Design standards.
Ch 7 Art XIII
Use Requirements
§ 7-13.01
Residential uses.
§ 7-13.02
Animal and agriculture uses.
§ 7-13.03
Public and institutional uses.
§ 7-13.04
Retail uses.
§ 7-13.05
Motor vehicle uses.
§ 7-13.06
Lodging and food service uses.
§ 7-13.07
Entertainment and recreation uses.
§ 7-13.08
Industrial uses.
§ 7-13.09
Health and human care uses.
§ 7-13.10
Accessory uses.
§ 7-13.11
Other uses similar to above uses.
§ 7-13.12
Medical marihuana facilities and recreational marihuana establishments.
Ch 7 Art XIV
General Provisions
§ 7-14.01
Purpose.
§ 7-14.02
General exceptions: uses.
§ 7-14.03
General exceptions: dimensional requirements.
§ 7-14.04
Accessory buildings and uses.
§ 7-14.05
Corner clearance.
§ 7-14.06
Frontage on public street.
§ 7-14.07
Private swimming pools and hot tubs.
§ 7-14.08
Required water supply and sanitary sewerage facilities.
§ 7-14.09
Open storage and outdoor display.
§ 7-14.10
Electrical limits in single-family districts.
§ 7-14.11
Natural features setback.
Ch 7 Art XV
General Site Development Requirements
§ 7-15.01
Building appearance.
§ 7-15.02
Landscaping.
§ 7-15.03
Fences and walls.
§ 7-15.04
Sidewalks and paths.
§ 7-15.05
Lighting standards.
§ 7-15.06
Waste receptacles.
§ 7-15.07
Mechanical equipment.
Ch 7 Art XVI
Parking, Loading, Access and Circulation Requirements
§ 7-16.01
General requirements.
§ 7-16.02
Number of spaces required.
§ 7-16.03
Barrier-free parking requirements.
§ 7-16.04
Off-street parking space design and setback requirements.
§ 7-16.05
Parking lot construction and maintenance.
§ 7-16.06
Off-street loading and unloading requirements.
§ 7-16.07
Stacking requirements for drive-through facilities.
§ 7-16.08
Curb openings and driveway approaches.
§ 7-16.09
Electric vehicle infrastructure.
Ch 7 Art XVII
Signs
§ 7-17.01
Intent.
§ 7-17.02
Signs not requiring a permit.
§ 7-17.03
Temporary signs.
§ 7-17.04
Prohibited signs.
§ 7-17.05
Schedule of Sign Regulations: property used for nonresidential purposes.
§ 7-17.06
Additional provisions for Schedule of Sign Regulations in Table 7.17.3.
§ 7-17.07
Signs in residential districts.
§ 7-17.08
(Reserved)
§ 7-17.09
General requirements for all signs.
§ 7-17.10
Legal nonconforming signs.
§ 7-17.11
Administration.
§ 7-17.12
Appeals.
Ch 7 Art XVIII
Site Plan Review
§ 7-18.01
Intent.
§ 7-18.02
Uses requiring review.
§ 7-18.03
Site plan and administrative site plan review procedures.
§ 7-18.04
Standards for site plan approval.
§ 7-18.05
Conditions of site plan approval.
§ 7-18.06
Validity of approved plans.
§ 7-18.07
Amendment to approved plans.
Ch 7 Art XIX
Special Land Use Review
§ 7-19.01
Intent.
§ 7-19.02
Procedures.
§ 7-19.03
Appeals and waivers.
§ 7-19.04
Review standards.
§ 7-19.05
Amendments, expansions and change in use.
§ 7-19.06
Restrictions on resubmittal of special land use request.
§ 7-19.07
Validity of permit.
§ 7-19.08
Revocation of approved special land use.
Ch 7 Art XX
Nonconformities
§ 7-20.01
Intent.
§ 7-20.02
Class A and Class B nonconforming uses or structures.
§ 7-20.03
Nonconforming lots.
§ 7-20.04
Nonconforming uses of land.
§ 7-20.05
Nonconforming structures.
§ 7-20.06
Nonconforming uses of structures and land.
§ 7-20.07
Standards for determining abandonment.
§ 7-20.08
Standards for allowing change in nonconforming use.
§ 7-20.09
Repairs and maintenance.
§ 7-20.10
Status of uses requiring special land use approval.
§ 7-20.11
Change of tenancy or ownership.
§ 7-20.12
Purchase or condemnation.
Ch 7 Art XXI
Administration and Enforcement
§ 7-21.01
Purpose.
§ 7-21.02
Responsibilities in Zoning Ordinance enforcement.
§ 7-21.03
Zoning permits.
§ 7-21.04
Enforcement procedures.
§ 7-21.05
Fees.
§ 7-21.06
Performance guarantees.
§ 7-21.07
Public hearings.
§ 7-21.08
Violations.
Ch 7 Art XXII
Zoning Board of Appeals
§ 7-22.01
Membership of Zoning Board of Appeals.
§ 7-22.02
Procedures.
§ 7-22.03
Powers of Zoning Board of Appeals.
§ 7-22.04
Variances.
§ 7-22.05
Interpretation.
§ 7-22.06
Appeals.
Ch 7 Art XXIII
Amendment
§ 7-23.01
Purpose.
§ 7-23.02
Initiation of amendments.
§ 7-23.03
Application.
§ 7-23.04
Public hearing.
§ 7-23.05
City Commission.
§ 7-23.06
Standards for approval.
§ 7-23.07
Conditional rezoning.
Ch 7 Art XXIV
Terminology
§ 7-24.01
Interpretation.
§ 7-24.02
Word usage.
§ 7-24.03
Definitions.
Ch 8
Buildings and Building Regulations
Ch 9
Housing
Ch 10
Condominiums
Ch 11
Parking Meters
Ch 12
Streets, Sidewalks and Alleys
Ch 13
Outdoor Storage or Abandonment of Motor Vehicles
Ch 14
Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 15
Elections
Ch 16
Taxation
Ch 17
Trailer Coach; Mobile Home; Mobile Home Parks
Ch 18
Fire Code
Ch 19
Offenses Against Public Peace, Safety and Morals
Ch 20
Business Licenses and Regulations
Ch 21
Wastewater Treatment Charges
Ch 22
Water Regulations
Ch 23
(Reserved)
Ch 24
Parks
Ch 25
Franchises; Utilities
Ch 26
Telecommunications and Cable Television Regulations and Franchises
Ch 27
Soil Erosion
Ch 28
(Reserved)
Ch 29
(Reserved)
Ch 30
Economic Development Corporation
Ch 31
(Reserved)
Ch 32
Floodplain Control
Ch 33
Disposition of Lost, Abandoned or Unclaimed Property Other Than Motor Vehicles
Ch 34
(Reserved)
Ch 35
Tax Increment Finance Authority
Ch 36
Lapeer Downtown Development Authority
Ch 37
(Reserved)
Ch 38
Blight
Ch 39
(Reserved)
Ch 40
(Reserved)
Ch 41
Appearance Tickets
Ch 42
(Reserved)
Ch 43
(Reserved)
Ch 44
(Reserved)
Ch 45
(Reserved)
Ch 46
Cemeteries
Ch 47
(Reserved)
Ch 48
Cost Recovery
Ch 49
Trees
Ch 50
Smoking in City-Controlled Areas
Ch 51
(Reserved)
Ch 52
Special Events
Ch 53
Private Roads
Ch 54
Parental Responsibility
Ch 55
(Reserved)
Ch 56
False Alarm Charges
Ch 57
(Reserved)
Ch 58
(Reserved)
Ch 59
Business Registration
Ch 60
(Reserved)
Ch 61
(Reserved)
Ch 62
Civil Infractions
Ch 63
Fee Schedule
Ch 64
Special Assessments
Ch 65
(Reserved)
Ch 66
(Reserved)
Ch 67
(Reserved)
Ch 68
Medical Marihuana Facilities
Ch 69
Adult Use Marihuana Businesses and Facilities
Appendix
Ch A100
Sanitary Sewer System Revenue Bonds
Ch A110
Water Revenue Bonds
Derivation Table
Ch DT
Derivation Table
Disposition List
Ch DL
Disposition List
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Chapter 7
Zoning
[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Commission of the City of Lapeer
8-20-1973
; amended
5-19-1986
;
7-18-2011
(Ch. 7 of the 1978 General Ordinances). Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
Article I
Short Title
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§ 7-1.01
Short title.
chevron_right
§ 7-1.02
Purpose.
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§ 7-1.03
Enabling authority.
chevron_right
§ 7-1.04
Conflicting regulations.
chevron_right
§ 7-1.05
Interpretation.
chevron_right
§ 7-1.06
Vested right.
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Article II
Districts
chevron_right
§ 7-2.01
Districts established.
chevron_right
§ 7-2.02
District boundaries; changes in boundaries.
chevron_right
§ 7-2.03
District boundaries interpreted.
chevron_right
§ 7-2.04
Overlay zoning districts.
chevron_right
§ 7-2.05
Zoning of annexed areas.
chevron_right
§ 7-2.06
Zoning of vacated areas.
chevron_right
§ 7-2.07
District requirements.
chevron_right
§ 7-2.08
Similar use.
chevron_right
Article III
Single-Family Residential Districts
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§ 7-3.01
Intent.
chevron_right
§ 7-3.02
Schedule of uses.
chevron_right
§ 7-3.03
Area, height, and placement requirements.
chevron_right
§ 7-3.04
Subdivision Open Space Plan.
chevron_right
§ 7-3.05
Single-family clustering option.
chevron_right
Article IV
Multiple-Family Residential Districts
chevron_right
§ 7-4.01
Intent.
chevron_right
§ 7-4.02
Schedule of uses.
chevron_right
§ 7-4.03
Area, height, and placement requirements.
chevron_right
Article V
Manufactured Home Park Districts
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§ 7-5.01
Intent.
chevron_right
§ 7-5.02
Schedule of uses.
chevron_right
§ 7-5.03
Area, height, and placement requirements.
chevron_right
§ 7-5.04
Review and approval.
chevron_right
§ 7-5.05
Development standards.
chevron_right
Article VI
Business and Office Districts
chevron_right
§ 7-6.01
Intent.
chevron_right
§ 7-6.02
Schedule of uses.
chevron_right
§ 7-6.03
Area, height, and placement requirements.
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Article VII
Central Business Districts
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§ 7-7.01
Intent.
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§ 7-7.02
Schedule of uses.
chevron_right
§ 7-7.03
Area, height, and placement requirements.
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Article VIII
Industrial Districts
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§ 7-8.01
Intent.
chevron_right
§ 7-8.02
Schedule of uses.
chevron_right
§ 7-8.03
Area, height, and placement requirements.
chevron_right
§ 7-8.04
Performance standards.
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Article IX
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 7-9.01
through § 7-9.03. (Reserved)
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Article X
Mixed-Use Overlay Districts
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§ 7-10.01
Intent.
chevron_right
§ 7-10.02
Schedule of uses.
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§ 7-10.03
Area, height, and placement requirements.
chevron_right
Article XI
M-24 Overlay District
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§ 7-11.01
Intent.
chevron_right
§ 7-11.02
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 7-11.03
Process requirements.
chevron_right
§ 7-11.04
Additional submittal information.
chevron_right
§ 7-11.05
General access management standards.
chevron_right
§ 7-11.06
Spacing standards.
chevron_right
§ 7-11.07
Access design.
chevron_right
§ 7-11.08
Service drives.
chevron_right
§ 7-11.09
Shared driveways.
chevron_right
§ 7-11.10
Cross access between adjacent uses.
chevron_right
§ 7-11.11
Temporary access permits.
chevron_right
§ 7-11.12
(Reserved)
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Article XII
Planned Unit Developments (PUDs)
chevron_right
§ 7-12.01
Intent.
chevron_right
§ 7-12.02
Eligibility requirements.
chevron_right
§ 7-12.03
Uses permitted.
chevron_right
§ 7-12.04
Standards for approval.
chevron_right
§ 7-12.05
Approval procedure.
chevron_right
§ 7-12.06
Conceptual PUD plan requirements.
chevron_right
§ 7-12.07
Site plan approval.
chevron_right
§ 7-12.08
Deviations for approved PUD site plan.
chevron_right
§ 7-12.09
Design standards.
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Article XIII
Use Requirements
chevron_right
§ 7-13.01
Residential uses.
chevron_right
§ 7-13.02
Animal and agriculture uses.
chevron_right
§ 7-13.03
Public and institutional uses.
chevron_right
§ 7-13.04
Retail uses.
chevron_right
§ 7-13.05
Motor vehicle uses.
chevron_right
§ 7-13.06
Lodging and food service uses.
chevron_right
§ 7-13.07
Entertainment and recreation uses.
chevron_right
§ 7-13.08
Industrial uses.
chevron_right
§ 7-13.09
Health and human care uses.
chevron_right
§ 7-13.10
Accessory uses.
chevron_right
§ 7-13.11
Other uses similar to above uses.
chevron_right
§ 7-13.12
Medical marihuana facilities and recreational marihuana establishments.
chevron_right
Article XIV
General Provisions
chevron_right
§ 7-14.01
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 7-14.02
General exceptions: uses.
chevron_right
§ 7-14.03
General exceptions: dimensional requirements.
chevron_right
§ 7-14.04
Accessory buildings and uses.
chevron_right
§ 7-14.05
Corner clearance.
chevron_right
§ 7-14.06
Frontage on public street.
chevron_right
§ 7-14.07
Private swimming pools and hot tubs.
chevron_right
§ 7-14.08
Required water supply and sanitary sewerage facilities.
chevron_right
§ 7-14.09
Open storage and outdoor display.
chevron_right
§ 7-14.10
Electrical limits in single-family districts.
chevron_right
§ 7-14.11
Natural features setback.
chevron_right
Article XV
General Site Development Requirements
chevron_right
§ 7-15.01
Building appearance.
chevron_right
§ 7-15.02
Landscaping.
chevron_right
§ 7-15.03
Fences and walls.
chevron_right
§ 7-15.04
Sidewalks and paths.
chevron_right
§ 7-15.05
Lighting standards.
chevron_right
§ 7-15.06
Waste receptacles.
chevron_right
§ 7-15.07
Mechanical equipment.
chevron_right
Article XVI
Parking, Loading, Access and Circulation Requirements
chevron_right
§ 7-16.01
General requirements.
chevron_right
§ 7-16.02
Number of spaces required.
chevron_right
§ 7-16.03
Barrier-free parking requirements.
chevron_right
§ 7-16.04
Off-street parking space design and setback requirements.
chevron_right
§ 7-16.05
Parking lot construction and maintenance.
chevron_right
§ 7-16.06
Off-street loading and unloading requirements.
chevron_right
§ 7-16.07
Stacking requirements for drive-through facilities.
chevron_right
§ 7-16.08
Curb openings and driveway approaches.
chevron_right
§ 7-16.09
Electric vehicle infrastructure.
chevron_right
Article XVII
Signs
chevron_right
§ 7-17.01
Intent.
chevron_right
§ 7-17.02
Signs not requiring a permit.
chevron_right
§ 7-17.03
Temporary signs.
chevron_right
§ 7-17.04
Prohibited signs.
chevron_right
§ 7-17.05
Schedule of Sign Regulations: property used for nonresidential purposes.
chevron_right
§ 7-17.06
Additional provisions for Schedule of Sign Regulations in Table 7.17.3.
chevron_right
§ 7-17.07
Signs in residential districts.
chevron_right
§ 7-17.08
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 7-17.09
General requirements for all signs.
chevron_right
§ 7-17.10
Legal nonconforming signs.
chevron_right
§ 7-17.11
Administration.
chevron_right
§ 7-17.12
Appeals.
chevron_right
Article XVIII
Site Plan Review
chevron_right
§ 7-18.01
Intent.
chevron_right
§ 7-18.02
Uses requiring review.
chevron_right
§ 7-18.03
Site plan and administrative site plan review procedures.
chevron_right
§ 7-18.04
Standards for site plan approval.
chevron_right
§ 7-18.05
Conditions of site plan approval.
chevron_right
§ 7-18.06
Validity of approved plans.
chevron_right
§ 7-18.07
Amendment to approved plans.
chevron_right
Article XIX
Special Land Use Review
chevron_right
§ 7-19.01
Intent.
chevron_right
§ 7-19.02
Procedures.
chevron_right
§ 7-19.03
Appeals and waivers.
chevron_right
§ 7-19.04
Review standards.
chevron_right
§ 7-19.05
Amendments, expansions and change in use.
chevron_right
§ 7-19.06
Restrictions on resubmittal of special land use request.
chevron_right
§ 7-19.07
Validity of permit.
chevron_right
§ 7-19.08
Revocation of approved special land use.
chevron_right
Article XX
Nonconformities
chevron_right
§ 7-20.01
Intent.
chevron_right
§ 7-20.02
Class A and Class B nonconforming uses or structures.
chevron_right
§ 7-20.03
Nonconforming lots.
chevron_right
§ 7-20.04
Nonconforming uses of land.
chevron_right
§ 7-20.05
Nonconforming structures.
chevron_right
§ 7-20.06
Nonconforming uses of structures and land.
chevron_right
§ 7-20.07
Standards for determining abandonment.
chevron_right
§ 7-20.08
Standards for allowing change in nonconforming use.
chevron_right
§ 7-20.09
Repairs and maintenance.
chevron_right
§ 7-20.10
Status of uses requiring special land use approval.
chevron_right
§ 7-20.11
Change of tenancy or ownership.
chevron_right
§ 7-20.12
Purchase or condemnation.
chevron_right
Article XXI
Administration and Enforcement
chevron_right
§ 7-21.01
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 7-21.02
Responsibilities in Zoning Ordinance enforcement.
chevron_right
§ 7-21.03
Zoning permits.
chevron_right
§ 7-21.04
Enforcement procedures.
chevron_right
§ 7-21.05
Fees.
chevron_right
§ 7-21.06
Performance guarantees.
chevron_right
§ 7-21.07
Public hearings.
chevron_right
§ 7-21.08
Violations.
chevron_right
Article XXII
Zoning Board of Appeals
chevron_right
§ 7-22.01
Membership of Zoning Board of Appeals.
chevron_right
§ 7-22.02
Procedures.
chevron_right
§ 7-22.03
Powers of Zoning Board of Appeals.
chevron_right
§ 7-22.04
Variances.
chevron_right
§ 7-22.05
Interpretation.
chevron_right
§ 7-22.06
Appeals.
chevron_right
Article XXIII
Amendment
chevron_right
§ 7-23.01
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 7-23.02
Initiation of amendments.
chevron_right
§ 7-23.03
Application.
chevron_right
§ 7-23.04
Public hearing.
chevron_right
§ 7-23.05
City Commission.
chevron_right
§ 7-23.06
Standards for approval.
chevron_right
§ 7-23.07
Conditional rezoning.
chevron_right
Article XXIV
Terminology
chevron_right
§ 7-24.01
Interpretation.
chevron_right
§ 7-24.02
Word usage.
chevron_right
§ 7-24.03
Definitions.
chevron_right