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Township of Park, MI
Ottawa County
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[Ord. No. Z, eff. 2-7-1974; Ord. No. Z-51, eff. 9-5-2003]
The C-2 Resort Service District is for commercial uses that primarily serve tourists and seasonal residents.
[Ord. No. Z, eff. 2-7-1974; amended by Ord. No. Z-51, eff. 9-5-2003; Ord. No. Z-58, eff. 12-13-2007; Ord. No. 2018-1, eff. 3-23-2018]
Land, buildings, or structures in the C-2 Resort Service District may be used for the following purposes only:
(1) 
Amusement enterprises.
(2) 
Bakery goods store.
(3) 
Barbershop or beauty shop.
(4) 
Book, stationery or gift store.
(5) 
Campgrounds when authorized as a special use by the Planning Commission. In considering such authorization, the Planning Commission shall consider the following standards:
a. 
The proposed location for the campground;
b. 
The size, nature and character of the campground and any buildings or structures to be utilized with the campground;
c. 
The proximity of the campground to adjoining properties;
d. 
The parking facilities provided for the campground;
e. 
The location of entrances and access to the campground in terms of any traffic congestion or hazards which will be occasioned by the campground; and
f. 
The effect of the campground on adjoining properties and the surrounding neighborhood.
(6) 
Candy store, soda fountain, ice cream store.
(7) 
Delicatessen store.
(8) 
Drive-in car eating places when authorized as a special use by the Planning Commission. In considering such authorization, the Planning Commission shall consider the following standards:
a. 
The proposed location for the drive-in;
b. 
The size, nature and character of the buildings and structures to be utilized for the drive-in;
c. 
The proximity of the drive-in to adjoining properties;
d. 
The parking facilities provided for the drive-in;
e. 
The location of entrances and drives in terms of any traffic congestion or hazards which will be occasioned by the drive-in;
f. 
How well the drive-in harmonizes, blends with and enhances adjoining properties and the surrounding neighborhood;
g. 
The hours of drive-in operation and any potential disturbance or nuisance of the drive-in operation for adjoining properties and the surrounding neighborhood; and
h. 
The effect of the drive-in on adjoining properties and the surrounding neighborhood.
(9) 
Drugstore.
(10) 
Florist, gift and antique shop, but not including nursery.
(11) 
Grocery store and meat market.
(12) 
Hotels and motels.
(13) 
Laundromats.
(14) 
Liquor store, including beer and wine sales.
(15) 
Lodge hall, private clubs, and banquet facilities.
(16) 
Single-family, two-family, or multifamily dwellings combined with nonresidential units in the same building if the building conforms to Chapter 10, Buildings and Building Regulations; multifamily dwelling units that comply with Division 7 of this article (R-5 Low Density Multifamily Residence District) if the development is five acres or less.
(17) 
Parking lots.
(18) 
Photographer.
(19) 
Resorts, if the development is four acres minimum.
(20) 
Restaurants, cafes, cocktail lounges.
(21) 
Service stations when authorized as a special use by the Planning Commission, including minor auto repairs, provided all repair work is conducted wholly within a completely enclosed building. In considering such authorization, the Planning Commission shall consider the same standards as are provided in Section 38-423(25).
(22) 
Theater, except drive-in theater.
(23) 
Marinas when authorized as a special use by the Planning Commission. In considering such authorization, the Planning Commission shall consider the following standards:
a. 
The size, nature and character of the marina;
b. 
The proposed location of the marina;
c. 
The location of entrances and drives leading to the marina with respect to potential traffic congestion or hazards;
d. 
The parking facilities to be provided for the marina;
e. 
The location and character of the storage areas and facilities to be provided by the marina for boats, cradles, and other boat accessories;
f. 
The facilities to be provided by the marina for the display of new and used boats for sale;
g. 
How well the marina harmonizes, blends with and enhances adjoining properties and the surrounding neighborhood;
h. 
Any potential disturbance or nuisance from the marina operation for adjoining properties and the surrounding neighborhood; and
i. 
The effect of the marina on adjoining properties and the surrounding neighborhood.
(24) 
Other similar retail business, offices, or service establishments 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. 
How well the proposed use harmonizes, blends with and enhances adjoining properties and the surrounding neighborhood; and
e. 
The effect of the proposed use on adjoining properties and the surrounding neighborhood.
(25) 
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.
(26) 
Temporary local produce markets when approved by the Planning Commission in accordance with Section 38-520. The requirement for public water may be waived. Setback requirements are as described in Section 38-520.
[Added by Ord. No. 2023-01, eff. 4-15-2023]
[Ord. No. Z, eff. 2-7-1974; Ord. No. Z-51, eff. 9-5-2003]
(a) 
A site plan for any permitted use in the C-2 Resort Service District, which is in accordance with the requirements of Article II, Division 3, of this chapter, shall be approved by the Planning Commission before a building permit is issued.
(b) 
Lighting facilities shall be equipped with shielding so as to reflect the light downward and away from adjoining properties.
(c) 
All uses permitted in this zoning district shall be serviced with public water.
[Ord. No. Z, eff. 2-7-1974; Ord. No. Z-51, eff. 9-5-2003]
No building or structure shall exceed 35 feet in height.
[Ord. No. Z, eff. 2-7-1974; Ord. No. Z-51, eff. 9-5-2003; Ord. No. Z-56, eff. 8-22-2006]
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. Except as otherwise provided in Section 38-494, there shall be a front yard of not less than 75 feet.
(2) 
Side yard.
a. 
Where the side of a lot in a C-2 Resort Service District abuts upon the side of a lot in any R or AG Zoning District, each side yard shall be not less than 25 feet.
b. 
There shall be a side yard of not less than 50 feet on the public street side or private road side of a corner lot.
c. 
No side yard shall be required when directly abutting other commercial uses or land included in a C Zoning District.
(3) 
Rear yard.
a. 
Where the rear of a lot in a C-2 Zoning District abuts any R Zoning District or AG Zoning District, there shall be a rear yard of not less than 25 feet; provided, however, that where a public alley separates the rear of a C-2 Zoning District lot from the side yard of a lot in any R Zoning District or AG Zoning District, the full width of the alley shall be considered as part of the rear yard in determining its depth. This shall apply to all structures and accessory buildings.
b. 
In all other cases, there shall be a rear yard of not less than 10 feet.
(4) 
Screening and buffering. Side yards and rear yards adjoining any lot in an R or AG Zoning District shall be screened by a solid-wall or tight-board fence six feet in height or equivalent screening with vegetative plantings. A green space of not less than 15 feet deep shall be maintained along each public street or private road to act as a buffer.
(5) 
Lot area. The minimum lot area shall be 1/2 acre; provided, however, that all private sewage disposal systems not connected to a public sewer must be approved by the Ottawa County Health Department. The minimum lot width shall be 125 feet.
[Ord. No. Z, eff. 2-7-1974; Ord. No. Z-51, eff. 9-5-2003]
(a) 
Minimum unit size. No hotel, motel, or resort unit may be less than 250 square feet.
(b) 
Density requirements.
(1) 
A hotel, motel, or resort that is served by both public water and sewer shall comply with the following density requirements by meeting the minimum lot area established in the following table.
Density for Facilities Served by Public Water and Sewer
Unit Size Interior Dimensions
(square feet)
Minimum Lot Area
(square feet per unit)
250
2,500
400
3,500
650
4,500
(2) 
A hotel, motel, or resort that is not served by both public water and sewer shall comply with the following density requirements by meeting the minimum lot area established in the following table.
Density for Facilities Not Served by Public Water and Sewer
Unit Size Interior Dimensions
(square feet)
Minimum Lot Area
(square feet per unit)
250
5,000
400
7,000
650
9,000
(c) 
Kitchen regulations.
(1) 
Any hotel, motel or resort unit that is between 250 square feet and 500 square feet in size may have a microwave and refrigerator installed within the unit, but shall have neither a kitchen sink nor a stove/oven.
(2) 
Any hotel, motel or resort unit that is more than 500 square feet in size may have a kitchen. If a kitchen is installed in any hotel, motel or resort unit, there must be a designated eating area, a stove, a kitchen sink, and a refrigerator.
(d) 
General requirements. All hotels, motels, and resorts shall have an on-site manager and shall provide housekeeping services.