Township of Park, MI DIVISION 5 R-3 Low Density Single-Family Residence District

Sec. 38-273 Description and purpose.

[Ord. No. Z, eff. 2-7-1974]

The R-3 Low Density Single-Family Residence District is intended for low density single-family residential uses together with required recreational, religious and educational facilities.

Sec. 38-274 Use regulations.

[Ord. No. Z, eff. 2-7-1974; Ord. No. Z-14, eff. 4-19-1982; Ord. No. Z-23, eff. 7-17-1989; Ord. No. Z-56, eff. 8-22-2006]

Land, buildings or structures in the R-3 Low Density Single-Family Residence District may be used for the following purposes only:

(1) Single-family dwellings.

(2) Private and public schools, libraries, museums, art galleries and similar uses, when owned and operated by a governmental agency or nonprofit organization and when authorized by the Planning Commission as a special use. In considering such authorization, the Planning Commission shall consider the following standards:

a. The size, nature and character of the proposed use;

b. The proximity of the proposed use to adjoining properties;

c. The parking facilities provided for the proposed use;

d. Any traffic congestion or hazards that will be occasioned by the proposed use;

e. How well the proposed use harmonizes, blends with and enhances adjoining properties and the surrounding neighborhood; and

f. The effect of the proposed use on adjoining properties and the surrounding neighborhood.

(3) Parks, playgrounds, community centers, governmental, administration, or service buildings which are owned and operated by a governmental agency or a noncommercial organization when authorized as a special use by the Planning Commission utilizing the same standards as are provided in Section 38-244(2).

(4) Churches when authorized by the Planning Commission as a special use. In considering such authorization, the Planning Commission shall consider the following standards:

a. The size, character and nature of the church building;

b. The proximity of the church to adjoining properties;

c. The off-street parking that is to be provided for the church;

d. The potential traffic congestion and hazards that will be caused by the church use;

e. The degree with which the church harmonizes, blends with and enhances adjoining properties and the surrounding neighborhood; and

f. The effect of the church on adjoining properties and the surrounding neighborhood.

(5) Adult foster care facilities that are subject to Township zoning jurisdiction and nursing homes are permitted if authorized by the Planning Commission as a special use. In considering such authorization, the Planning Commission shall consider the following standards:

a. The number of residents who are to occupy the proposed facility;

b. The effect of the proposed facility on the immediate surrounding neighborhood;

c. Potential traffic that will be generated by the proposed facility;

d. Available parking for employees, visitors and others;

e. The adequacy of the recreational areas and the open space areas provided for the proposed facility; and

f. The proximity of the proposed facility to any other adult foster care facility or nursing home.

(6) Foster family homes, foster family group homes, family child care homes, and adult foster care family homes are permitted uses as required by the Zoning Act. Group child care homes are special uses to the extent required by the Zoning Act.

(7) Bed-and-breakfast operations when authorized by the Planning Commission as a special use. In considering such authorization, the Planning Commission shall consider the following standards:

a. The number of bed-and-breakfast sleeping rooms;

b. The effect of the proposed operation on the adjoining proper ties and the surrounding neighborhood;

c. Potential traffic that will be generated by the proposed bed-and-breakfast operation;

d. Available parking; and

e. The ability of the proposed bed-and-breakfast operation to comply with all requirements of Chapter 8, pertaining to bed-and-breakfast establishments, as amended.

(8) All bed-and-breakfast operations shall comply at all times with all requirements and other provisions of Chapter 8, pertaining to bed-and-breakfast establishments, as amended.

(9) Home occupations when authorized in accordance with Section 38-506.

Sec. 38-275 Height regulations.

[Ord. No. Z, eff. 2-7-1974]

No building or structure shall exceed 35 feet or 2 1/2 stories in height.

Sec. 38-276 Area regulations.

Amended by Ord. 2018-1 Sec. 8 eff. 3-23-2018

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2018-03-26

[Ord. No. Z, eff. 2-7-1974; Ord. No. Z-2, eff. 11-18-1974; amended by Ord. No. ZO16-1, eff. 6-16-2016]

No building or structure nor any enlargement thereof shall be hereafter erected except in conformance with the following yard, lot area and building coverage requirements:

(1) Front yard. There shall be a front yard of not less than 40 feet.

(2) Side yard. No side yard shall be less than 10 feet.

(3) Rear yard. There shall be a rear yard of not less than 50 feet.

[Amended by Ord. No. 2018-1, eff. 3-23-2018]

(4) Lot area and width. The minimum lot area and width for residential uses shall be 15,000 square feet and 90 feet, respectively. The minimum lot area for all other permitted uses shall be 15,000 square feet.

Sec. 38-277 Minimum floor area.

[Ord. No. Z, eff. 2-7-1974; Ord. No. Z-16, eff. 9-7-1983; Ord. No. Z-18, eff. 2-13-1986]

(a) Each dwelling unit shall have a minimum of 1,000 square feet of usable floor area; provided, however, that all single-family dwellings with more than one floor level shall meet the following requirements: 1,100 square feet of usable floor area for a 1 1/2-story dwelling, 1,000 square feet of usable floor area in the main and upper level floors of a tri-level dwelling, and 1,400 square feet of usable floor area for a two-story dwelling.

(b) The basement floor area of a dwelling, or any portion thereof, may not be included for purposes of determining compliance with the floor area requirements of this section. Notwithstanding the requirements included in the Subsection (a) of this section, on lots of record as of February 13, 1986, of less than 12,500 square feet, a single-floor dwelling may be constructed with a minimum of 864 square feet, provided it has an attached garage with a minimum width of 18 feet and 400 square feet in area.

Sec. 38-278 through Sec. 38-302. (Reserved)