[Amended 6-6-2022 by Ord. No. 2049]
The following base zoning districts are established in this
Ordinance:
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Table 2.1-1 Established Base Zoning Districts
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Residential (R) Districts
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RS-4
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Residential, Single-Dwelling
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RS-5
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Residential, Single-Dwelling
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RS-7
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Residential, Single-Dwelling
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RD-8
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Residential, Duplex
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RD-19
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Residential, Duplex
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RM-15
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Residential, Multi-Dwelling
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RM-15C
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Residential, Multi-Dwelling (Campus Area)
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RM-24
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Residential, Multi-Dwelling
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RM-36
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Residential, Multi-Dwelling
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RMHP
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Residential, Mobile Home Park
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RMU
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Residential, Mixed Use
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Commercial (C) Districts
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CMU
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Commercial, Mixed Use
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CNO
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Commercial, Neighborhood Office
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CN-1
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Commercial, (Local) Neighborhood
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CO
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Commercial, Office
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CN-2
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Commercial, Neighborhood (Shopping Center)
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CCBD
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Commercial Central Business
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CBTR
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Commercial, Business, Technology and Research
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Manufacturing (M) Districts
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M-1
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Manufacturing, Limited
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M-2
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Manufacturing, General
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Special Purpose Districts
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P
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Public
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IC
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Institutional Campus
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All residential zoning district names begin with the letter
“R,” which is a short-hand reference to “residential.”
The second letter of all “R” district map symbols (other
than the RMHP district) provides an indication of the primary characteristic
of the district —”S” for single-dwelling, “D”
for duplex, and “M” for multi-dwelling. Residential districts
that end with a number provide a short-hand reference to the maximum
density allowed in the district (expressed in terms of the number
of dwelling units allowed per acre of land area). The RM-15 district,
for example, is a residential zoning district that is primarily intended
for multi-unit building types, with a maximum allowed density of 15
units per acre.
A.
RS, Residential Single-Dwelling Districts.
1.
Description and Purpose. The primary purpose of the RS districts
is to accommodate the development of single dwelling units on individual
lots. The districts are intended to create, maintain and promote primarily
owner-occupied housing, although they do permit nonresidential uses
that are compatible with residential neighborhoods.
2.
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Editor's Note: The Use Table is included as an attachment to this chapter.
3.
Density/Intensity/Dimensional Standards. See § 5.1: Residential
District Standards, for the Density, Intensity and Dimensional standards
that apply in all R districts except the RMHP district.
4.
Development Standards. See Chapter 6: Development Standards, for
Development Standards that apply in all the R districts.
5.
Occupancy Limits in RS Districts. An owner-occupied, one-family dwelling
unit in any RS district may be occupied by a family or a maximum of
three unrelated adults. [Note: three unrelated adults are allowed
because a family may be defined as any two unrelated adults, and a
family may have one roomer (2+1=3).] The keeping of one roomer in
an owner-occupied, one-family dwelling unit that is occupied by a
family is permitted. A non-owner-occupied, one-family dwelling unit
may only be occupied by a family, or a maximum of two unrelated adults.
B.
RD, Duplex Districts.
1.
Description and Purpose. The primary purpose of the RD districts
is to accommodate the development of two-family dwellings (duplexes
or attached houses) and single dwelling units on individual lots.
3.
Density/Intensity/Dimensional Standards. See § 5.1: Residential
District Standards, for the Density, Intensity and Dimensional standards
that apply in all R districts except the RMHP district.
4.
Development Standards. See Chapter 6: Development Standards, for
Development Standards that apply in all the R districts.
5.
Occupancy Limits in RD Districts. An owner-occupied dwelling unit
in any RD district may be occupied by a family, or a maximum of four
unrelated adults. The keeping of one roomer in an owner-occupied dwelling
unit that is occupied by a family is permitted. A non-owner-occupied
dwelling unit may only be occupied by a family or a maximum of four
unrelated adults
C.
RM, Multi-Dwelling Districts.
1.
Description and Purpose.
a)
General. The primary purpose of the RM districts is to accommodate
the development of multi-unit housing (i.e., more than one dwelling
unit per lot). The districts are intended to create, maintain and
promote a mix of housing opportunities for City residents.
b)
RM-15C. The RM-15C district is intended to protect and enhance those
areas developed or likely to develop with medium-density, multiple-family
dwellings close to institutions of higher education. The district
regulations are designed to promote a suitable environment for a variety
of residential types and provide regulations to address increased
off-street parking needs, ensure building designs that are compatible
with a campus community and prevent overcrowding. The RM-15C district
has higher parking requirements for multifamily dwellings, to reflect
the generally higher occupancy of such units near institutions of
higher education.
3.
Density/Intensity/Dimensional Standards. See § 5.1: Residential
District Standards, for the Density, Intensity and Dimensional standards
that apply in all R districts except the RMHP district.
4.
Development Standards. See Chapter 6: Development Standards, for
Development Standards that apply in all the R districts.
5.
Occupancy Limits in the RM-15C District. An owner-occupied dwelling
unit in the RM-15C district may be occupied by a family or a maximum
of six unrelated adults. The keeping of two roomers in an owner-occupied
dwelling unit that is occupied by a family is permitted. A non-owner-occupied
dwelling unit may only be occupied by a family or a maximum of six
unrelated adults.
D.
RMHP, Mobile Home Park District.
1.
Description and Purpose. The RMHP, Mobile Home Park district is established
for the purpose of providing a specific district for manufactured
and mobile homes, manufactured (mobile) home parks and appropriate
accessory and supporting uses. The district is intended to ensure
and promote the health, safety, and welfare of residents by establishing
minimum standards for the location, density, improvement, and design
of mobile home parks and subdivisions.
3.
Development Standards. See Chapter 6: Development Standards, for
Development Standards that apply in all the in RMHP district unless
such standards are inconsistent with the standards in Subsection 4
below.
4.
Mobile Home Park Development Standards. Mobile Home Park Development
in the RMHP district is subject to the following standards, including
all applicable requirements of the Mobile Home Commission Act, 1987
PA 96, MCLA § 125.2301; MSA 19.855(101), as amended, and
the rules of the Michigan Mobile Home Commission set forth and provided
under the Act, as amended, and the requirements of this section.
a)
Minimum Site Area/District Size. Ten acres.
b)
Minimum Lot (Mobile Home Space) Area. A mobile home park shall be
developed with sites averaging 5,500 square feet per mobile home unit.
This required site size standard may be reduced by 20%, provided that
each individual mobile home site shall be at least 4,400 square feet
in area. For each square foot of land gained through the reduction
of a site below 5,500 square feet, at least an equal amount of land
shall be provided as on-site open space. This open space shall be
in addition to that required under R 125.1946, Rule 946 and R 125.1941
and R 125.1944, Rules 941 and 944 of the Michigan Administrative Code.
c)
Required Separation Distances. The requirements of Rules 941 and
944 of the Michigan Mobile Home Commission Regulations, as amended
must be met for all appropriate distance and setbacks.
d)
Minimum Lot (Mobile Home Space) Width. Forty feet, measured at the
minimum front setback.
e)
Minimum Lot (Mobile Home Space) Depth. Eighty feet, measured at the
midpoint of the lot's width.
f)
Maximum Building Height. Thirty-five feet.
g)
Parking. At least two off-street parking spaces shall be provided
for each mobile home dwelling unit. Required parking spaces shall
be located on or adjacent to each mobile home space. Also, visitor
parking is required at one parking space per three home sites and
shall be located within 500 feet of the home sites served.
h)
Sidewalks. Concrete sidewalks shall be provided along at least one
side of all streets within mobile home parks to accommodate pedestrians
in a safe and convenient manner. Sidewalks shall have a minimum width
of four feet.
i)
Mobile Home Stands. Every mobile home space shall consist of a concrete
pad with a minimum thickness of four inches and a minimum size that
is at least as large as the mobile home that occupies the space.
j)
Utilities. All mobile home parks shall provide for underground installation
of utilities (including electricity and telephone) in both public
ways and private extensions of public ways. All fuel oil tanks shall
be located underground and sited in a uniform manner on each mobile
home space. All utilities provided shall comply with the requirements
of Rules 929 thru 940a of the Michigan Mobile Home Commission Regulations.
k)
Screening. Mobile home parks shall be screened along all sides that
are adjacent to streets and residential zoning districts by fences
or walls. Mobile home park boundaries that are adjacent to streets
must include fences or walls with trees and shrubs planted along the
exterior of the fence or wall. Trees shall be spaced no more than
30 feet apart and shrubs shall be installed to ensure a solid hedge
at least three feet in height within one year of planting.
l)
Skirting. Mobile home dwelling units shall be skirted and skirting
must be maintained so as not to provide a harborage for rodents or
create a fire hazard. All requirements of Rule 604 of the Michigan
Mobile Home Commission Requirements pertaining to skirting must also
be met.
m)
Storm Shelter. Mobile home parks shall have a shelter for the protection
of persons within the park in case of storm or disaster. Such shelter
shall be placed below grade level or within a structure that is able
to withstand the effects of tornados and other storm elements. Storm
shelters must be centrally located within the park and clearly identified
as an emergency shelter for park residents. The shelter shall be engineered
and architecturally designed in accordance with City of Kalamazoo
Building Codes. The shelter shall contain a minimum area of at least
five square feet per mobile home unit (to be computed based upon the
maximum number of units planned for the park in its ultimate configuration)
or two square feet per capita (a maximum number of persons per dwelling
to equal 2.5 for the purposes of computation), whichever is greater.
n)
Site Plan Review and Other Approvals.
1)
Prior to development of mobile home parks, a Full site plan
shall be approved pursuant to the procedures and standards of § 8.3H:
Site Plan.
2)
Prior to developing a mobile home park and commencing work thereon,
all requirements of this Ordinance shall be met and a building permit
shall be issued pursuant to the requirements of the City's Building
Code. In addition, no physical improvements shall be made and no building
or structure shall be erected, altered, repaired, or added to unless
a written permit has been previously secured and the plans for that
improvement have been reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission.
o)
Mobile Home Subdivision Development Standards. If the area proposed
for a mobile home park is determined to be a subdivision, the applicant
shall comply with the procedural and substantive requirements of the
City's Subdivision Ordinance.
p)
Existing Mobile Home Parks and Subdivisions. Mobile home parks or
subdivisions developed prior to January 5, 1970, shall not be governed
by this Ordinance unless specifically stated in this Ordinance (a
mobile home park or subdivision shall be considered to be developed
prior to January 5, 1970 if it was approved by the State Health Commissioner
prior to January 5, 1970); provided, however, that no existing mobile
home park shall be permitted to expand or have placed a greater number
of mobile homes within its existing boundaries unless these additional
units conform to all of the standards and requirements of this Ordinance;
and provided further that any existing mobile home park shall not
be expanded beyond its present or existing developed boundaries unless
the new area developed conforms to all the standards and requirements
of this Ordinance.
E.
RMU, Residential Mixed Use.
1.
Description and Purpose. The RMU, Residential Mixed Use district
is intended to accommodate a variety of styles and densities of single-family,
duplex, and multifamily residential dwelling units, live-work units,
public and civic uses, and neighborhood scale commercial uses. This
district is intended to be used in areas where the predominant character
of development is residential, but separation of residential and nonresidential
uses is not necessary, and the intention is for a broader mix of residential
and nonresidential uses in the future. The RMU district will generally
be used in conjunction with an overlay district specifying in more
detail the intended scale, density, and style of permitted development.
2.
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Editor's Note: The Use Table is included as an attachment to this chapter.
3.
Density/Intensity/Dimensional Standards. See § 5.1: Residential
District Standards, for the Density, Intensity and Dimensional standards
that apply in all R districts except the RMHP district.
4.
Development Standards. See Chapter 6: Development Standards, for
Development Standards that apply in all the R districts.
5.
Occupancy Limits in RMU Districts. An owner-occupied, one-family
dwelling unit in any RMU district may be occupied by a family or a
maximum of three unrelated adults. [Note: Three unrelated adults are
allowed because a family may be defined as any two unrelated adults,
and a family may have one roomer (2+1=3).] The keeping of one roomer
in an owner-occupied, one-family dwelling unit that is occupied by
a family is permitted. A non-owner-occupied, one-family dwelling unit
may only be occupied by a family, or a maximum of two unrelated adults.
All commercial zoning district names begin with the letter "C,"
which is a short-hand reference to "commercial." Subsequent letters
of the commercial district map symbols are abbreviations indicating
the general character of the district or simply abbreviations of the
full district name. Numbers, where used, are intended to identify
the relative intensity of similar districts. Thus, the CN-1 district
name is intended to denote a commercial zoning district, with a neighborhood-oriented
or neighborhood-serving character that is less intensive than its
CN-2 counterpart.
A.
CMU, Commercial Mixed Use.
1.
Description and Purpose. The CMU, Commercial Mixed Use district is
intended to accommodate a variety of styles and densities of commercial
land uses, as well as duplex and multifamily units and public and
civic uses. This district is intended to be used in areas where the
predominant character of development is nonresidential, but separation
of residential and nonresidential uses is not necessary, and the intention
is for a broader mix of residential and nonresidential uses in the
future. The CMU district will generally be used in conjunction with
an overlay district specifying in more detail the intended scale,
density, and style of permitted development.
3.
Density/Intensity/Dimensional Standards. See § 5.2: Commercial
and Manufacturing District Standards, for the Density, Intensity and
Dimensional standards that apply in the CMU district.
4.
Development Standards. All development in the CNO district that includes
neighborhood commercial uses shall comply with those design standards
in § 6.5A: Neighborhood Commercial, and all development
in the CNO district shall comply with all other applicable requirements
of Chapter 6: Development Standards.
B.
CNO, Commercial Neighborhood Office District.
1.
Description and Purpose. The CNO, Commercial Neighborhood Office
district is primarily intended to accommodate low-intensity administrative
and professional offices that are compatible with the character of
residential neighborhoods. The district is also intended to be used
as a transition district between higher intensity commercial areas
and residential neighborhoods. The district allows administrative
and professional office uses in structures that formerly housed residential
dwelling units. Residential uses are also allowed in the district
when located in a mixed-use structure (one containing office and residential
uses).
3.
Density/Intensity/Dimensional Standards. See § 5.2: Commercial
and Manufacturing District Standards, for the Density, Intensity and
Dimensional standards that apply in the CNO district.
4.
Design and Development Standards. All development in the CNO district
shall comply with those design standards in § 6.5A: Neighborhood
Commercial, as well as with all other applicable requirements of Chapter
6: Development Standards.
C.
CN-1, Local Neighborhood Commercial District.
1.
Description. The CN-1, Local Neighborhood Commercial district is
primarily intended to encourage the development of very small scale
retail sales and personal service uses within or very near residential
neighborhoods. The regulations and standards promote pedestrian-oriented
development at an intensity level that is compatible with surrounding
residential areas. Uses are restricted in size to promote a local
orientation and to limit adverse impacts on nearby residential areas.
3.
Density/Intensity/Dimensional Standards. See § 5.2: Commercial
and Manufacturing District Standards, for the Density, Intensity and
Dimensional standards that apply in CN-1 districts.
4.
Design and Development Standards. All development in the CN-1 district
shall comply with those design standards in § 6.5A: Neighborhood
Commercial, as well as with all other applicable requirements of Chapter
6: Development Standards.
D.
CO, Commercial Office District.
1.
Description. The CO, Commercial Office district is generally intended
to function as a medium- to high-intensity office district primarily
along arterial streets. The district is intended to prevent strip
commercial development by allowing office uses but not other commercial
uses and to serve as a land use buffer between major streets and residential
neighborhoods. It may also be an appropriate land use buffer between
higher intensity commercial areas and residential neighborhoods.
3.
Density/Intensity/Dimensional Standards. See § 5.2: Commercial
and Manufacturing District Standards, for the Density, Intensity and
Dimensional standards that apply in CO districts.
4.
Development Standards. See Chapter 6: Development Standards, for
Development Standards that apply in the CO district.
E.
CN-2, Neighborhood Shopping Center District.
1.
Description. The CN-2, Neighborhood Shopping Center district is primarily
intended to encourage the development of small-scale retail sales
and personal service uses at convenient locations that primarily serve
nearby residential neighborhoods. The standards for the CN-2 district
promote pedestrian-oriented development at an intensity level that
is compatible with surrounding residential areas. Uses are restricted
in size to promote a local orientation and to limit adverse impacts
on nearby residential areas.
2.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Use Table is included as an attachment to this chapter.
3.
Density/Intensity/Dimensional Standards. See § 5.2: Commercial
and Manufacturing District Standards, for the Density, Intensity and
Dimensional standards that apply in CN-2 district.
4.
Design and Development Standards. All development in the CN-2 district
shall comply with those design standards in § 6.5A: Neighborhood
Commercial, as well as with all other applicable standards of Chapter
6: Development Standards.
G.
CCBD, Central Business District.
1.
Description. The CCBD, Commercial Central Business District is designed
to accommodate those retail, service and office uses which are characteristic
of the "downtown" area of the City. The district regulations are designed
to establish and preserve the central business district as the principal
office and retail center of the City.
3.
Density/Intensity/Dimensional Standards. See § 5.2: Commercial
and Manufacturing District Standards, for the Density, Intensity and
Dimensional standards that apply in the CCBD district.
4.
Height. Maximum building heights in the CCBD district shall be as
shown in the Exhibit on the following page, which allows for taller
buildings near the historic core of the City and restricts heights
to lower levels at the edges of the district near surrounding zone
districts.
a)
Area A. Area A is the darker shaded central core area. Primary structures
in Area A shall be a minimum of two stories in height, and shall not
be subject to a maximum height limit.
b)
Area B. Area B is the lighter grey shaded area outside the central
core area bounded by a solid line (but not including any areas included
in Area A). Primary structures in Area B shall be a minimum of two
stories in height, and may not be more than two stories taller than
the tallest primary structure on any lot located within 200 feet of
any property boundary of the subject lot.
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5.
Design and Development Standards. All development in the CCBD district
shall comply with those design standards in § 6.5C: CCBD
Kalamazoo Downtown Design Guidelines, as well as with all other applicable
provisions of Chapter 6: Development Standards.
H.
CBTR, Business, Technology and Research District.
1.
Description.
a)
The CBTR, Business, Technology and Research district is established
for the purpose of:
1)
Supporting economic development that is an asset to the community,
neighbors and owners;
2)
Promoting and maintaining desirable development activities in
a setting that is in harmony with the surrounding area;
3)
Preserving natural features and historic resources;
4)
Maintaining and enhancing surface and ground water quality,
and
5)
Promoting architecturally attractive buildings and structures.
b)
The CBTR district is established to provide a high-quality working
environment for research and development institutions, offices, and
certain specialized production and assembly establishments along with
other special uses, all of a nonnuisance type. The nature, scale,
and function of such uses will be limited and regulated to ensure
that they pose no significant or unusual risk to the public health,
safety, and welfare; generate a minimum of noise, heat, glare, odor,
dust, vibration, or other nuisances; do not emit harmful radiation
or pollution to the air, water, or ground; and create a minimum of
traffic congestion, or any other safety hazards.
3.
Density/Intensity/Dimensional Standards. See § 5.2: Commercial
and Manufacturing District Standards, for the Density, Intensity and
Dimensional standards that apply in the CBTR district.
4.
Development Standards. See Chapter 6: Development Standards, for
Development Standards that apply in the CBTR district unless such
standards are inconsistent with the standards in Subsection 5 below.
5.
Additional Standards.
b)
Overall Development Plan. Where two or more development sites are
to be developed together in accordance with an overall plan, or where
one development site is to be subdivided into individual lots, evidence
must be submitted, signed by the owners of all property involved or
their legal representatives, showing that the remaining portions of
the property will be developed in accordance with the intent and specific
provisions of this district. This evidence must be submitted prior
to site plan approval. Such evidence must include, at a minimum, the
following information:
1)
An overall development plan showing the size and layout of proposed
individual development sites and subdivided lots; existing and proposed
public streets and private roadways; existing and proposed utility
systems; historic resources to be preserved; wetlands to be preserved;
proposed stormwater management plans for the development; and other
proposed site features such as landscape buffers.
2)
Covenants, deed restrictions, or other legally binding agreements
showing that individual development sites and subdivided lots will
be improved and developed in accordance with the building and site
improvement requirements of this district.
3)
An anticipated schedule for the development of the development
site and the construction of required improvements.
c)
Building and Sign Design. The developer must create architectural
and design standards for buildings and signs prior to the division
of land or the creation of a condominium association within the CBTR
district. The developer must also establish review procedures and
the categories of membership for an architectural review committee.
Prior to the division of land or the creation of a condominium association
within this district, the architectural and design standards, review
procedures and the categories of membership of the architectural review
committee must be submitted to the Planning Commission for review
and approval. All buildings and signs within the development must
be reviewed and approved by the architectural review committee prior
to the issuance of building permits. In the alternative, the developer
may regulate building and sign design by deed or plat restrictions,
the text of which must be approved by the Planning Commission. In
cases where no architectural review committee procedure has been approved
or deed or plat restrictions text has been approved, all building
and sign designs must be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission.
d)
Site Plan Review Required. Development within the CBTR district is
subject to the procedures and standards of § 8.3H, Site
Plan, and § 6.2, Landscaping.
e)
Signs. Signs must comply with the standards of Chapter 7: Signs.
[Amended 3-19-2007 by Ord. No. 1822]
f)
Parking Lots and Loading Areas. Off-street parking lots and loading
areas shall not be located in required front yard setbacks, but may
be located in required side and rear yard setbacks no closer than
10 feet to the property line.
[Added 3-19-2007 by Ord.
No. 1822]
All manufacturing zoning district names begin with the letter
"M," which is a short-hand reference to "manufacturing." Numbers that
follow the letter "M" indicate the relative intensity of uses and/or
development allowed within the districts, with "M-1" indicating a
manufacturing district that is less intensive than the M-2 district.
A.
M-1, Limited Manufacturing District.
1.
Description. The M-1, Limited Manufacturing district is primarily
intended to accommodate low-impact manufacturing uses and activities
that are not significantly objectionable to surrounding properties,
in terms of traffic, noise, odor, smoke and other potential nuisance
factors.
3.
Density/Intensity/Dimensional Standards. See § 5.2: Commercial
and Manufacturing District Standards, for the Density, Intensity and
Dimensional standards that apply in the M-1 district.
4.
Development Standards. See Chapter 6: Development Standards, for
Development Standards that apply in the M-1 district.
B.
M-2, General Manufacturing District.
1.
Description. The M-2, General Manufacturing district is primarily
intended to accommodate low-, moderate- and high-impact industrial
uses and activities and to prevent encroachment by residential and
other uses that would eventually lead to land use conflicts.
3.
Density/Intensity/Dimensional Standards. See § 5.2: Commercial
and Manufacturing District Standards, for the Density, Intensity and
Dimensional standards that apply in the M-2 district.
4.
Development Standards. See Chapter 6: Development Standards, for
Development Standards that apply in the M-2 district.
A.
P, Public District.
1.
Description. The P, Public district is intended to accommodate uses
of a governmental or public service nature, including major public
facilities and parks. It offers an alternative district classification
for such uses, thereby increasing development predictability throughout
the City, especially within residential neighborhoods. The district
is generally intended to be applied to land owned or otherwise controlled
by the federal government, the state, the county, the City and school
districts. This designation serves a notice function to those owning
or buying land in proximity to publicly owned land.
2.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Use Table is included as an attachment to this chapter.
3.
Density/Intensity/Dimensional Standards.
a)
The density, intensity and dimensional standards of the most restrictive
abutting district apply to all areas of the P district site located
within 150 feet of the abutting district. Stricter standards may be
established at the time of site plan or special use approval.
b)
For areas of the P district site located more than 150 feet from
abutting districts, density, intensity and dimensional standards must
be established as part of the site plan or special use approval process.
c)
If no site plan or special use approval is required, no density or
dimensional standards apply to that portion of a P district site located
more than 150 feet from abutting districts.
4.
Development Standards. See Chapter 6: Development Standards, for
Development Standards that apply in the P district.
B.
IC, Institutional Campus District.
1.
Purpose. The purpose of the IC, Institutional Campus district, is
to accommodate large institutional uses in campus-like settings, such
as colleges, schools, hospitals and large religious assemblies. The
IC district is intended to promote and enhance the development and
expansion of educational, medical and other large institutional uses,
while minimizing the adverse impacts that can result when such uses
are located near residential neighborhoods.
2.
Development Review. All development within the IC district is subject
to the review and approval procedures of § 8.3C: Planned
Unit Development Overlay (PUD-O) District, even though an IC district
rezoning is not a Planned Unit Development.
4.
Density/Intensity/Dimensional Standards. Density/intensity and dimensional
standards must be established at the time of approval of an Institutional
Master Plan.
5.
Development Standards. See Chapter 6: Development Standards, for
Development Standards that apply in the IC district.
6.
Institutional Master Plans.
a)
Purpose. Institutional Master Plan requirements are intended to provide
a framework for development of large institutional uses in campus-like
settings. Approval of an Institutional Master Plan is intended to
permit flexibility in site development and in the design and arrangement
of buildings that is not possible when development occurs on a lot-by-lot
or building-by-building basis. In addition, it is intended that the
master planning process and resulting master plan document protect
the integrity of adjacent neighborhoods. The provisions for an institutional
master plan are intended to create efficient, functional, and attractive
areas that incorporate a high level of amenities and meet public objectives
for protection and preservation of the natural and built environment.
The provisions are intended to ensure compatible uses and structures
within institutional master planned areas and between institutional
areas and areas adjacent to them. The provisions are intended to prevent
adverse impacts associated with the unplanned growth of large institutions;
to ensure adequate provision for pedestrian and vehicular movement;
to provide open spaces for light, air and recreation; and to provide
for the efficient provision of utilities, services and facilities.
b)
Master Planning Area. An Institutional Master Plan must be prepared
and submitted by the institution and include all area within the IC
district and an area extending out at least 300 feet from the boundary
of the IC district, unless the City Planner establishes a different
area requirement based on a review of the following:
c)
Planning Requirements. An institutional master plan must, at a minimum,
include the following information unless the City Planner determines
that such information is not necessary to evaluate the proposed master
plan and the institution's future impacts on surrounding neighborhoods.
1)
The Institutional Master Plan must cover a ten-year period unless
the City Commission approves a different time period at the time the
Institutional Master Plan approval. An Institutional Master Plan will
lapse and be of no further effect 10 years after the date of its approval
by the City Commission unless the City Commission expressly establishes
a different time period for expiration at the time of approval.
2)
The Institutional Master Plan must include a statement that
defines the organizational mission and objectives of the institution
and description of how all development contemplated or defined by
the institutional master plan advances the goals and objectives of
the institution. The statement should describe the population to be
served by the institution, and any projected changes in the size or
composition of that population. It should also specify any services
to be provided to residents in adjacent neighborhoods and in other
areas of the Kalamazoo region.
3)
The Institutional Master Plan must include a description of
land, buildings, and other structures occupied by the institution
as of the date of submission of the Institutional Master Plan.. At
a minimum, the following information is required:
(a)
Illustrative site plans showing the footprints of each building
and structure, together with roads, sidewalks, parking, landscape
features and other significant site improvements;
(b)
Land and building uses;
(c)
Gross floor area in square feet;
(d)
Building height in stories and feet;
(e)
Landscaping, signage and lighting plans; and
(f)
A description of off-street parking and loading areas and facilities,
including a statement of the approximate number of parking spaces
in each area or facility.
4)
The Institutional Master Plan must include a summary and projection
of the institution's current and future needs for the following facilities:
5)
The Institutional Master Plan must include a description of
the land area and "development envelope" within which future development
will occur. The development envelope must be described in narrative
and through the use of drawings or models. The intent of this provision
is to provide the institution with certainty regarding the future
development potential of the site subject to the Institutional Master
Plan while protecting the integrity of adjacent neighborhoods. The
Institutional Master Plan must include the following estimates in
describing the development envelope:
6)
The Institutional Master Plan must include transportation and
parking management plans that identify any traffic mitigation measures
to be employed.
7)
Institutional Master Plan must include pedestrian circulation
guidelines and objectives, including a description of the circulation
system to be provided through the campus and plans for ensuring the
accessibility of pedestrian areas and open spaces.
8)
The Institutional Master Plan must include design guidelines
and objectives for new and renovated buildings and structures to assure
their compatibility with supporting neighborhoods and districts and
to minimize potential adverse impacts on such neighborhoods. Urban
design guidelines must include listings of appropriate materials,
height, bulk, massing and colors that will be used to guide the course
of proposed and future development.
9)
The Institutional Master Plan must identify standards and programs
that will be put in place to ensure that the quality of the surrounding
neighborhoods is maintained or enhanced. The Institutional Master
Plan must report on the results of the institution's citizen participation
effort in preparing the Institutional Master Plan. At a minimum, the
citizen participation report must include the following information:
(a)
Details of techniques the applicant used to involve the public.
(b)
Dates, locations and attendance of all meetings where citizens
were invited to discuss the applicant's proposal.
(c)
A summary of concerns, issues and problems expressed during
the process.
(d)
Concerns, issues and problems the applicant is unwilling or
unable to address and why.
10)
The Institutional Master Plan must include a description of
other nearby institutions and report on efforts to coordinate planning
with those other institutions.
