A.
This Zoning Code provides a variety of zoning districts to support
development and redevelopment and the alignment of land use with our
transportation network in Kalamazoo. Follow the steps on the adjacent
page to determine what zoning standards apply to your property.
B.
In addition
to traditional zoning districts, this Code also includes districts
that apply form-based regulations. The Live-Work 1, Live-Work 2, Neighborhood
Node, Downtown 1, Downtown 2, and Downtown 3 zoning districts set
development standards that focus not only on the use of the building,
but also the building's form and impact on the block and adjacent
street. These regulations go beyond basic setback lines and maximum
height to consider such elements as building entrance, minimum amount
of transparent windows, and both minimum and maximum heights. The
intent of each zoning district can be found in Article 3, Zoning Districts,
and maps. Information on the development standards for each district
is found in Article 5, Zoning Standards; Lot Types.
C.
This Zoning
Code, regardless of the type of zoning district, considers the street
network when setting standards for where uses may be located and building,
access, and parking locations. In order to create active and inviting
public places and support economic vitality at a variety of scales
and locations, buildings and uses on lots and the adjacent streets
must work together, rather than be in conflict. To this end, the City
has created a Street Design Manual to guide its work in designing
City streets and to support development that impacts the City's rights-of-way.
A street type map is included with the Zoning Map.
D.
To determine the zoning regulations that apply to a parcel, please
follow these steps. The Planning Division is always available to answer
questions at 269-337-8044.
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Zoning District and Street Type
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In what zoning district is your property located?
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Locate your property on the Zoning Map (Refer to Figure 1.2-1.)
or the City’s online GIS system or from ka2666.zoninghub.com/zoningmap.aspx.
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On what street type is your property located?
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Locate the street type(s) adjacent to your property (Refer to
Figure 1.2-2.) and the Street Design Manual for additional background
at www.imaginekalamazoo.com/projects/streetdesignmanual.
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Are you in the NFP Overlay District
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Locate your property on the Zoning Map (Refer to Figure 1.2-1.)
or the City’s online GIS system or from ka2666.zoninghub.com/zoningmap.aspx. Refer to Article 6, Overlay Districts, for more information on
the Natural Features Protection Overlay requirements.
Maps may also be obtained from the Planning Division offices.
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Permitted Use
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What is your desired use? Is it permitted in this location?
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Refer to Table 4.1-1, Use Table, to review what uses are permitted in each zoning district. Information on accessory uses and structures can be found in Table 4.1-1. Many uses have specific design standards by district,; these are described in § 50-4.4, Use definitions and standards.
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Zoning Standards
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What are the requirements for developing or rehabbing a building
in this location?
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Go to 50-5 Zoning Standards. The standards for each district
are noted in one of two tables:
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1. Table 5.1-1 Permitted Lot Types by District
- These are the standards for the form-based districts, which
are regulated by lot type
- In most districts, more than one lot type is permitted; lot type descriptions are found in § 50-5.6, Lot type standards.
- Each lot type has its own standards specific to that lot type,
including detailed illustrations.
Select the lot type for your project and use these standards
to design your project
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2. Table 5.1-2 Dimension Standards by District
- These are the standards for the non-form-based-code districts
- Standards for these districts are listed in this table
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