CHAPTER V

AG AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT

SECTION 5.01 DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE. It is the intent of this Ordinance to designate and preserve certain portions of the Township for farming and animal husbandry, dairying, horticulture and other agricultural activities. At the same time, in order to provide a degree of flexibility, it is intended that the AG District allow single family, nonfarm dwellings and certain limited uses related to farming.

SECTION 5.02 USE REGULATIONS. In the AG District, no land or buildings shall be used, and no buildings or structures shall be erected or converted, for any use or under any condition other than the following:

(a) Farms, together with farm dwellings and buildings and other instal-lations necessary to such farms.

(b) Greenhouses, nurseries, orchards, vineyards, apiaries, chicken hatcheries, poultry and livestock farms. The processing and storage of animals and products grown on the above listed farms is permitted when accessory and incidental to a farm as defined in this Ordinance.

(c) Single family dwellings.

(d) Home occupations when authorized as a special use by the Planning Commission. In considering such authorization, the Planning Commis-sion shall consider the provisions of Section 3.21, the following standards and Chapter XI:

(1) The nature of the home occupation;

(2) The effect of the home occupation on the surrounding neighbor -hood;

(3) The environmental effects of the home occupation;

(4) The nature of the surrounding neighborhood;

(5) Potential traffic congestion as a result of the home occupation; and

(6) Provision for parking for traffic or clientele which may result from the operation of the home occupation.

(e) Roadside stands which sell only products grown or produced on the premises.

(f) Removal and processing of topsoil, stone, rock, sand, gravel, lime or other soil or mineral resources when authorized as a special use by the Planning Commission. In considering such authorization, the Planning Commission shall consider the following and Chapter XI:

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(1) The size of the property from which such topsoil, sand, gravel or other such materials are to be removed.

(2) The effect of such removal on adjoining property.

(3) The effect of such removal in causing a safety hazard, creating erosion problems, or altering the groundwater table.

(4) The potential for such removal to cause the creation of sand blows, stagnant water pools, or swampy areas.

(5) The effect of such removal on the environment and the natural topography, and the potential destruction of any natural resource.

(6) Potential traffic congestion and problems because of trucks or other vehicles or means utilized to haul and transport the materials removed.

Operations granted a special use permit by the Planning Commission shall meet the following conditions:

(7) Any change of the natural contour of the land, both during mining operations and at the time of abandonment, shall be maintained as safe to all trespassers and any other personS having reason to be within the area of activity.

(8) No business or industrial buildings or structures of a permanent nature shall be erected, except where such building is a permitted use within the District in which the extraction activity is located.

(9) No storage or truck parking shall be located within two hundred (200) feet of any adjacent residence or within fifty (50) feet of any other adjacent property.

(10) After the natural resources have been removed, the property shall be restored by the replacement of topsoil where feasible; and all excavations shall be sloped to a gradient with not more than a thirty (30) degree slope and the contour be caused to blend as nearly as possible with the natural surroundings. The excavation area shall be planted with a suitable ground cover sufficient to control erosion.

(11) All truck operations shall be directed away from residential streets wherever possible.

(12) The Planning Commission may require such bond as deemed necessary to insure that requirements are fulfilled, and may revoke permission to operate at any time specified conditions are not

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(g) Real estate signs, identifying signs, or name plates.

Section 5.02 h Limited Commercial Enter. rises: Limited commercial enter rises are permitted in the "Agricultural District" when authorized as a special use by the Township Zoning Board and Planning_ Commission.

For purposes of this section, the term "limited commercial enterprises" are those land uses permitted by right in the "Business District" which are conducted within a completely enclosed structure, which do not involve the outside storage of e ment material su • plies or invento and which do not rel u on .ublic water and/or public sewer service in their operations.

In addition to the standards and requirements for issuance of a special use permit specified in Article XI of this Ordinance, the Zoning Board and Planning Commission shall ensure that the following requirements will be met:

flj That the land use and the applicant will be in full conformity with all the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance.

a) That the applicant will conduct their proposed limited commercial enterprise in full conformity with the provisions of the Beaver Township Anti-Blight Ordinance.

Q__), That the proposed limited commercial enterprise will not increase the risk of fire, pollution, traffic hazards, or the emission of noise or noxious fumes, odors, soot, dust, vibration or glare to the detriment of other adjacent landowners.

.(51) That all activities, inventory and material used in conjunction with the limited commercial enterprise will be conducted and stored within a completely enclosed structure.

LSI That no inventory, equipment, parts, refuse, debris or other materials will accumulate outside a completely enclosed structure.

L6) That the applicant has obtained all necessary permits required by any state or local agency or unit of government.

f:1) That the premises upon which such a limited commercial enterprise will be conducted is adjacent to and served by a county primary road.

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In considering whether to issue a special use permit for limited commercial enterprises, the Planning Commission shall consider the following factors and the requirements of Chapter 11.

U1) The size, nature and character of the proposed use.

1 ) The proximity of the proposed use to adjoining property.

.(3) The parking facilities provided for the proposed use.

Lt) Any traffic congestion or hazard which will be created by the proposed use.

How the proposed use mixes with adjoining properties and the surrounding neighborhood.

(6) The need or necessity for the proposed use to service the needs of the Township.

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

al The probability that the proposed use will be objectionable by reason of emission of odors, soot, dust, noise, gas, fumes, vibration or glare.

If the Zoning Board and Planning Commission decides to issue a special use permit for a limited commercial enterprise, the Zoning Board and Planning Commission may impose reasonable and necessary conditions to the approval including the following:

(a) Specifying what uses are authorized to be conducted on the premises.

(b) Specifying the hours of operations and days of operations for such activities.

CO Establishing minimum fencing, landscaping and lighting standards.

Ld1 Specifying minimum parkin areas and off street loading areas, as well as the location of points of ingress and egress to the proposed use.

Establishing clear vision corners when necessary and maximum signage.

Other standards and conditions determined to be in the public interest and to promote the orderly development of land within the Township and to promote the public health safety and welfare of the residents and property owners or the Township.

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As a prerequisite for approval of a special use permit for a limited commercial enterprise, the applicant shall furnish on forms prescribed by the Township an

•lication for S ecial Use a the fee for consideration of a s ecial use application as determined by the Beaver Township Board, and furnish to the zoning administrator a detailed site plan conforming to the requirements of Section 3.16 and Section 13.05 - 13.07 of the Beaver Township Zoning Ordinance.

Any special use permit issued under the provisions of this section shall immediately be revoked and void if any condition of this Ordinance. the Beaver Township Anti-Blight Ordinance, or any condition imposed by the Zoning Board and Planning Commission, as part of the issuance of a special use permit, has been violated.

SECTION 5.03 HEIGHT REGULATIONS. No residential building shall exceed thirty - five (35) feet in height. All other buildings and structures shall not exceed their usual customary heights.

SECTION 5.04 AREA REGULATIONS. No building or structure nor any enlargement thereof shall be hereafter erected except in conformance with the following yard and lot area requirements:

(a) Front Yard — There shall be a front yard of no less than fifty (50) feet.

(b) Side Yard —

(1) For residential buildings and structures requiring a lot area as set forth in (d) below, there shall be total side yards of no less than fifty (50) feet; provided however, that no side yard shall be less than twenty (20) feet.

(2) For all other uses, there shall be side yards of no less than fifty (50) feet each.

(3) Accessory buildings not housing animals or poultry located at least seventy (70) feet from the road right-of-way line, may be located ten (10) feet from the side and/or rear property line.

(c) Rear Yard — There shall be a rear yard of no less than 50 feet, except as permitted under Section 5.04(b)(3).

(d) Lot Area and Width — The minimum lot area and width for all users in this district, unless specified elsewhere shall be one (1) acre and two hundred (200) feet respectively.

SECTION 5.05 PARKING. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the regulations of Chapter X.

SECTION 5.05 PARKING. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the regulations of Chapter X.

CHAPTER VI

RR RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

SECTION 6.01 DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE. It is the intent of this Ordinance to designate certain portions of the Township exclusively for large lot, single family dwellings. Certain complimentary religious, educational, and recreational facilities may also be permitted as special uses.

SECTION 6.02 USE REGULATIONS. In the RR District, no land or buildings shall be used, and no buildings or structures shall be erected or converted, for any use or under any condition other than the following:

(a) Single family dwellings.

(b) Churches, public, private and parochial schools and colleges, 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 and Chapter XI:

(1) The size, nature and character of the proposed use;

(2) The proximity of the proposed use to adjoining properties;

(3) The parking facilities provided for the proposed use;

(4) Any traffic congestion or hazards which will be occasioned by the proposed use;

(5) How well the proposed use harmonizes, blends with, and enhances adjoining properties and the surrounding neighborhood.

(c) Parks, playgrounds, community centers, governmental, administration or service buildings including fire stations and other public service facilities which are owned and operated by a governmental agency or a noncommercial organization when authorized as a special use by the Planning Commission. In considering such authorization, the Planning Commission shall consider the following standards and Chapter XI:

(1) The necessity for such use for the surrounding neighborhood;

(2) The proximity of the intended use to adjoining properties spe-cifically including proximity to occupied dwellings;

(3) The size, nature and character of the proposed use;

(4) Potential traffic congestion which might be occasioned by the

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(5) Parking facilities to be provided for the proposed use; and

:4 (6) The effect of the proposed use on adjoining properties and the

surrounding neighborhood.

Uses granted a special use permit by the Planning Commission shall occupy a site of at least two (2) acres and shall have a minimum of two hundred (200) feet of frontage on a public street. All buildings shall be located at least fifty (50) feet from all property lines.

(d) Municipal, denominational and private cemeteries when authorized as a special use by the Planning Commission. For considering such authori-zation, the Planning_ Commission shall consider the standards in Section 6.02 (c). Uses granted a special use permit by the Planning Commission shall occupy a site of at least twenty (20) acres and have a minimum of two hundred (200) feet of frontage on a public street. All buildings shall be located at least one hundred (100) feet from all property lines.

(e) Home occupations in a single family dwelling when authorized as a special use by the Planning Commission utilizing the same standards as are provided in Section 5.02 (d).

(f) Golf courses, country clubs and sportsmen associations if:

(1) There is a minimum lot area of twenty (20) acres; and

(2) The site plan is reviewed by the Planning Commission in accordance with Section 3.17.

Kennels and public stables when authorized as a special use by the Planning Commission. In considering such authorization, the Planning Commission shall consider the following standards and Chapter XI:

(1) The size, nature and character of the proposed kennel or stable;

(2) The proximity of the proposed kennel or stable to adjoining properties and the current zoning and planned uses for the adjoining properties;

(3) The possibility of noise, odor or other disturbances or hazards for adjoining properties and the surrounding neighborhood because of the proposed kennel or stable; and

(4) Potential traffic congestion which may arise because of the

proposed kennel or stable.

Kennels or public stables granted a special permit by the Planning Commission shall meet the following requirements:

(5) A kennel shall have a minimum lot area of five (5) acres and two hundred fifty (250) feet of frontage; a stable shall have a

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minimum lot area of twenty (20) acres and two hundred fifty (250) feet of frontage.

(6) Each kennel building, including related dog runs, or public

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b) Side Yard - Two (2) side yards of no less than fifty (50) feet each.

c) Rear Yard - Fifty (50) feet.

(7) Stables shall meet the requirements of Michigan Act 93 of 1974, as amended.

(h) Real estate signs, identifying signs, or name plates.

(i) Storage building for Class B exhibition fireworks, when authorized as a special use by the Planning Commission. In considering such authorization, the Planning Commission shall consider the following standards and Chapter XI:

(1) The proximity of the intended use to adjoining properties specifically including proximity to occupied dwellings;

(2) Potential traffic generated by the intended use and the type of public road utilized;

(3) The effect of the proposed use on adjoining properties and the surrounding neighborhood; and

(4) There is compliance with federal regulations dealing with explosives as issued by the Department of Treasury, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.

Uses granted a special use permit by the Planning Commission shall occupy a site of at least fifteen (15) acres and shall have a minimum of two hundred (200) feet of frontage on a public street. The applicant shall send a copy of the explosives permit issued by the Department of Treasury to the Zoning Administrator each time a permit is issued to assure compliance with federal regulations.

SECTION 6.03 HEIGHT REGULATIONS. No building or structure shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height or two and one half (2-1/2) stories.

SECTION 6.04 AREA REGULATIONS. No building or structure, nor any enlargement thereof, shall be hereafter erected except in conformance with the following yard and lot area requirements:

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(a) Front Yard - There shall be a front yard of no less than thirty (30) feet.

(b) Side Yard - There shall be total side yards of no less than twenty - five (25) feet; provided, however, that no yard shall be less than ten (10) feet.

(c) Rear Yard - There shall be a rear yard of no less than forty (40) feet.

(d) Lot Area and Width - The minimum lot area and width for a single family

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SECTION 6.05 PARKING. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the regulations of Chapter X.

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CHAPTER VII

MR MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

SECTION 7.01 DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE. It is the intent of this Ordinance to designate certain portions of the Township for medium density one and two family dwellings. Certain complimentary religious, educational and recreational facilities may also be permitted as special uses.

SECTION 7.02 USE REGULATIONS. In the MR District, no land or buildings shall be used, and no buildings or structures shall be erected or converted, for any use or under any condition other than the following:

(a) Single family dwellings.

(b) Two family dwellings.

(c) Churches, public, private and parochial schools and colleges, libraries, museums, art galleries and similar uses, when owned and operated by a governmental agency or nonprofit organization and when authorized as a special use by the Planning Commission utilizing the standards and requirements as provided in Section 6.02 (b).

(d) Parks, playgrounds, community centers, governmental, administration or service buildings including fire stations and other public service facilities 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 standards and requirements as provided in Section 6.02 (c).

(e) Municipal, denominational and private cemeteries when authorized as a special use by the Planning Commission utilizing the standards and requirements as provided in Section 6.02 (d).

(f) Home occupations in a single family dwelling when authorized as a special use by the Planning Commission utilizing the same standards as are provided in Section 5.02 (d).

(g) Nursing homes, senior citizen housing, and similar type facilities, if the site plan is reviewed by the Planning Commission in accordance with Section 3.16.

(h) Mobile home parks, when authorized as a special use by the Planning Commission and provided they are in conformance with all state regulations governing mobile home -parks, including the Trailer Coach Park Act of 1959, as amended, and this Ordinance. In considering a request for a mobile home park, the Planning Commission shall insure that the following standards and requirements can be met and Chapter XI

(1) Minimum Area and Maximum Densities - Each mobile home park shall be owned and operated as one (1) entity or on a subdivision basis

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and shall contain a site of at least ten (10) acres. Each mobile home park shall contain a minimum of fifty (50) mobile home lots at first occupancy and may have a maximum of six (6) single wide mobile homes per gross acre or four (4) double wide mobile homes per gross acre.

(2) Buffer Zones - All mobile home parks shall provide and maintain, as a minimum, a fifty (50) foot buffer from any street right-of-way line that borders the park and a fifty (50) foot buffer where the park boundary is adjacent to neighboring properties. There shall be a greenbelt planting strip with a width of no less than twenty (20) feet along all property lines. Said planting strip may be located within thefifty (50) foot buffer area. The greenbelt planting strip shall contain at least one (1) straight or staggered row of deciduous and/or evergreen trees, spaced not more than twenty (20) feet apart and at least three (3) rows of deciduous or evergreen shrubs at least three (3) feet high at planting time spaced not more than eight (8) feet apart and which grow to an ultimate height of at least twelve (12) feet. Alternative screening devices may be utilized if they conceal the mobile home park as effectively as the required landscaping described above and if approved by the Board of Appeals.

(3) Minimum Lot Area - Each mobile home lot shall have (1) a minimum lot area of five thousand five hundred twenty-five (5,525) square feet; and (2) a minimum width of sixty-five (65) feet at the front setback line.

(4) Minimum Mobile Home Size - No mobile home in any mobile home park shall contain less than six hundred (600) square feet of living area nor have outside dimensions of less than twelve (12) feet in width and fifty (50) feet in length.

(5) Yard Requirements - The front yard of each mobile home lot shall be no less than twenty (20) feet as measured from the nearest edge of the street pavement to the nearest wall of the mobile home. The rear yard of each lot shall be no less than fifteen (15) feet. The non-entry side of a mobile home shall have a side yard of no less than ten (10) feet and the entry side shall have a side yard of no less than twenty-six (26) feet. In no event shall a mobile home be closer than thirty (30) feet to another home. In the case of a double wide mobile home, side yard requirements shall be met by the provision of larger lots sufficient in width to meet these requirements.

(6) Corner Lots - Where a mobile home lot is bounded by two (2) streets, the front yard requirement shall be met for each street. No fence, structure or planting over thirty (30) inches in height shall be located on any corner lot within the required front yards.

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fl (7) Street Requirements - If two -way traffic is to be accommodated, the street pavement width shall be no less than twenty-two (22) feet. If only one-way traffic is to be accommodated, the street pavement width shall be no less than fifteen (15) feet.

(8) Parking - Parking shall be provided in off-street parking bays with two (2) parking spaces for each mobile home. Each parking space shall be no less than two hundred (200) square feet in area and shall be hard surfaced and properly drained. Each parking bay shall be conveniently located in relation to the mobile home for which it is provided. In addition to the two (2) required off-street parking spaces, one (1) additional parking space is permitted on the mobile home lot, provided it is a well drained hard surface area containing at least two hundred (200) square feet of area.

(9) Access from Major Streets - Each mobile home park shall have a minimum of two (2) access streets that enter from a state highway, primary or local street, as designated in the General Development Plan as amended, and shall provide a continuous route of travel throughout the park.

(10) Signs - A maximum of one (1) identification sign is allowed at each access point to the mobile home park. Each such sign shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet in area. In those cases where signs are intended to be read from both sides, the combined total area of both sides when combined shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet. Each sign may be lighted, provided the source of light is not visible and not the flashing or intermittent type and, futhermore, shall be located from the street a distance equal to the required front or side yard, whichever the case may be.

(11) Mobile Home Sale Prohibited - The business of selling new and/or used mobile homes as a commercial operation in connection with the operation of a mobile home park is prohibited. Mobile homes located on lots within the mobile home park may be sold by the owner or operator of the park provided no more than five (5) are offered for sale at any one time. This section shall not prohibit the sale of a new or used mobile home by a resident of a mobile home park.

(12) Underground Utilities - All utilities shall be installed underground.

(13) Site Improvements - Each mobile. home shall be provided with a continuous pad of six (6) inch thick concrete running the full length and width of the mobile home. In lieu of a continuous pad, concrete piers six (6) inches thick may be provided if they run the full length of the mobile home and are not spaced more than ten (10) feet apart. Each pad or pier shall be equipped with hurricane anchors or tie down equipment which shall be connected

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to the mobile home to secure the home during high winds. Skirting shall be installed along the base of each mobile home sufficient to hide the undercarriage and supports from view.

(14) Sidewalks - Paved sidewalks shall be provided throughout each mobile home park. Sidewalks shall be: (1) a minimum of thirty (30) inches in width; (2) raised a minimum of six (6) inches above road grade in front of each site; (3) adjacent to each street; and (4) laid out such that they connect the recreation area, common open spaces, and the community building with mobile home sites.

(15) Streets and Parking Areas - All streets and parking areas in a mobile home park shall have a sub-base of twelve (12) inches of compacted sand, a base of six (6) inches of gravel, and a surface of two (2) inch bituminous and properly drained.

(16) Refuse Disposal - Each mobile home park shall provide an effective system of garbage and rubbish storage, collection and disposal.

(17) Lighting - Each mobile home park shall be provided with sufficient lighting to illuminate all parking bays, streets and sidewalks.

(18) Central Television Antenna - Each mobile home park shall have a master underground television antenna system. Exterior antennas shall not be permitted on individual mobile home lots.

(19) Ground Cover - All exposed ground surfaces in the mobile home park must be sodded, seeded or covered with ornamental stone.

(20) Drainage - An adequate storm drainage system, including necessary storm sewers, drain inlets, manholes, culverts, bridges, and other appurtenances, shall be provided. The requirements for each particular mobile home park shall be established by the Bay County Drain Commissioner.

Construction of storm drainage systems shall be in accordance with the standards and specifications adopted by the Bay County Drain Commissioner. All proposed storm drainage construction plans for mobile home parks shall be approved by the Bay County Drain Commissioner.

(21) Recreation Vehicle Storage - All mobile home parks shall contain a storage area for the storage of campers, trailers, motor homes, boats, snowmobiles and other vehicles ordinarily towed or driven for a special purpose. The storage of these vehicles in the mobile home park is specifically prohibited except in the storage area. The storage area shall be screened by solid type fence five (5) feet in height around its perimeter or by some other screening device which is approved by the Board of Appeals.

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the gross park area. This area may be located within the required fifty (50) foot buffer area but not within the required twenty (20) foot greenbelt planting strip. All recreation areas shall be centrally located, well drained, accessible to all residents of the mobile home park, improved with playground equipment, and other facilities maintained for all age groups. In no case shall any intensive use playground equipment be located closer than fifty (50) feet to any mobile home.

(23) Community Building - Each mobile home park shall have a community building or buildings to provide the laundry and toilet facilities required by the Trailer Coach Park Act and a tornado shelter or shelters of sufficient size to provide a safe refuge for all mobile home park residents. Such building(s) may also house offices and other facilities that are necessary for the management of a mobile home park.

(24) Water and Sewer Service - Each mobile home in a mobile home park shall be provided with water and sewer service approved by the Bay County Health Department. Where water service is adjacent to, or reasonably available to, the mobile home park, it shall be required in the mobile home park. For the purpose of this Ordinance, the term "reasonably available" shall mean:

Water service shall be considered "reasonably available" if it can be reached by an extension outside of the mobile home park equal to, or less than, 50 percent of the length within the mobile home park.

Individual septic tank systems are not allowed within the mobile home park.

(25) Retail Sales - A building for retail sales of groceries and sundries may be permitted provided such building is located within the central area of the park and is not adjacent to a public street; and provided further that there shall be no signs of any type advertising such business, any article being sold within, or any other item. Such business shall be intended only for the occupants of the park.

(i) Real estate signs, identifying signs, or name plates.

SECTION 7.03 HEIGHT REGULATIONS. No building or structure shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height or two and one half (2-1/2) stories.

SECTION 7.04 AREA REGULATIONS. No building or structure, nor any en-largement thereof, shall be hereafter erected except in conformance with the following yard, lot area, and building coverage requirements:

(a) Front Yard - There shall be a front yard of no less than twenty-five (25) feet

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(b) Side Yard - There shall be total side yards as follows:

(1) For single and two family dwellings, the total side yards shall be no

less than twenty- five (25) feet; provided, however, that no side yard shall be less than ten (10) feet.

(2) For all other permitted uses, each side yard shall be no less than twenty (20) feet.

(c) Rear Yard - There shall be a rear yard of no less than thirty (30) feet.

(d) Lot Area and Width (Single Family) - The minimum lot area and width for a single family dwelling shall be forty-three thousand five hundred sixty (43,560) square feet and two hundred (200) feet, respectively.

(e) Lot Area and Width (Two Family) - The minimum lot area and width for a two family dwelling shall be fifty thousand (50,000) square feet and two hundred (200) feet, respectively.

(f) Lot Area and Width (Other than One and Two Family) - Unless otherwise provided, the minimum lot area and width for all other permitted uses shall be forty-three thousand five hundred sixty (43,560) square feet

and two hundred (200) feet, respectively.

SECTION 7.05 PARKING. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the regulations of Chapter X.

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CHAPTER VIII

B BUSINESS DISTRICT

SECTION 8.01 DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE. It is the intent of this Ordinance to designate certain portions of the Township for commercial uses, including retail businesses or service establishments which supply commodities or perform services which meet the needs of Township residents.

SECTION 8.02 USE REGULATIONS. In the B District, no land or buildings shall be used, and no buildings or structures shall be erected or converted, for any use or under any condition other than the following:

(a) Those nonresidential uses which are permitted in the Residential Zoning Districts, subject, except as specifically provided otherwise in this Section, to the same conditions, restrictions and requirements as are provided in the Residential Zoning Districts

(b) Antique shop, provided all articles for sale are displayed or stored within the shop

(c) Automobile and other vehicle sales

(d) Automobile repair shop or garage, including major repair operations

(e) Bakery goods store

(f) Banks, loan and/or finance offices, including drive-in branches

(g) Barber or beauty shop

(h) Bars, cocktail lounges and taverns

(i) Book, stationery or gift store

(j) Bowling alley, including bars and restaurant

(k) Candy store, soda fountain and/or ice cream store

(1) Car wash

(m) Catering service, delicatessen and confectionery store

(n) Clinics - dental and medical, including laboratory

(o) Clothes cleaning and/or laundry pick-up station

(p) Clothing and dry goods store

(q) Contractor (plumbing, heating, electrical, etc.) provided all

operations and storage are completely enclosed in a building

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(r) Crating and packing service

(s) Delicatessen store

(t) Diaper, linen and towel supply service

(u) Dress shop

(v) Drug store

(w) Dry cleaning and laundry - custom and self - service

(x) Eating place - bar, grill and cocktail lounge including "drive-in"

(y) Electrical supplies - wholesale and storage

(z) Exterminator service

(aa) Factory and mill supplies

(bb) Florist and gift shop including nursery

(cc) Frozen food locker

(dd) Funeral home and ambulance service

(ee) Grocery store and meat market

(ff) Hardware store

(gg) Hotels and motels

(hh) Household appliance store

(ii) Ice pick-up stations

(jj) Jewelry store

(kk) Junkyard

(11) Laboratory - medical or dental

(mm) Laundromats

(nn) Liquor store including beer and wine sales

(oo) Locksmiths

(pp) Lodge hall, private clubs, veterans' clubs

(qq) Malt beverage, liquor and wine distribution

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(rr) Nursery school and day nurseries

. (ss) Offices - professional and business including sample rooms but not warehouses

(tt) Ornamental iron work and fence service

(uu) Paint and wallpaper store

(vv) Parcel delivery station

(ww) Pet shop, not including treatment or boarding of animals

(xx) Photographic studios and dance studios

(yy) Plumbing and heating shop, provided all operations and storage are completely enclosed in a building

(zz) Printing and publishing including processes related thereto

(aaa)Professional studio

(bbb)Radio and television stores - sales and service

(ccc)Resale shops including "auction houses"

(ddd)Restaurants including drive-in eating and drinking establishments

(eee)Service stations, including minor auto repairs, if all repair work is conducted wholly within a completely enclosed building, when authorized by the Planning Commission as a special use. In considering such authorization, the Planning Commission shall consider the following standards and Chapter XI:

(1) The size, nature and character of the gas station;

(2) The proposed location of the gas station;

(3) The location of entrance drives and access to the gas station with respect to potential traffic congestion or hazards;

(4) How well the gas station harmonizes, blends with, and enhances adjoining properties and the surrounding neighborhood;

(5) The need and necessity for the products and services of the gas station at the'proposed location; and

(6) The effect of the gas station on adjoining properties and the

surrounding neighborhood.

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(fff)Shoe repair shop

(ggg)Sign painting and servicing shops provided all operations and storage

are completely enclosed in a building

(hhh)Special tools and gauges - checking and service

(iii)Tailor and/or dressmaker

(jjj)Taxidermist

(kkk)Theater (indoor)

(111)Trade schools

(mmm)Travel agencies

(nnn)Variety store, including notions and "five and ten" stores, not

exceeding five thousand (5,000) square feet

(000)Warehousing and storage structures

(ppp)Wholesale sales

(qqq)Other similar retail business or service establishments which supply

convenience commodities or perform services primarily for residents of

the surrounding neighborhood when authorized by the Planning

Commission as a special use. The following uses may also be permitted

when authorized by the Planning Commission as a special use.

Agricultural implements, including retail sales, servicing and

rentals Animal hospitals Building materials and fuel storage yards

Grain elevators Greenhouses Ice manufacturing operation Lumberyards Machine shops Optical goods manufacture Petroleum and liquified gas storage, when located at least five

hundred (500) feet from all adjoining properties

Sheet metal shops Television and radio towers, antennas and masts

Welding shops Woodworking shops

In considering such authorization, the Planning Commission shall

consider the following standards and Chapter XI:

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(1) The size, nature and character of the proposed area;

(2) The proximity of the proposed use to adjoining properties;

(3) The parking facilities provided for the proposed use;

(4) Any traffic congestion or hazard which will be created by the proposed use;

(5) How the proposed use mixes with adjoining properties and the surrounding neighborhood;

(6) The need or necessity for the proposed use to service the needs of the Township;

(7) The effect of the proposed use on adjoining properties and the surrounding neighborhood; and

(8) The probability the proposed use will be objectionable by reason of emission of odors, soot, dust, noise, gas, fumes, vibration or glare.

(rrr)Billboards, business signs, real estate signs, identifying signs, or name plates

SECTION 8.03 HEIGHT REGULATIONS. No building or structure shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height.

SECTION 8.04 AREA REGULATIONS. No building or structure, nor any enlargement thereof, shall be hereafter erected except in conformance with the following yard, screening and lot area requirements:

(a) Front Yard - Where all the frontage on the same side of a street between two intersecting streets is located in a B Zoning District and where a setback has been established by fifty (50) percent of said frontage, then this established setback shall determine the required front yard. In all other cases, there shall be a front yard of no less than fifty (50) feet.

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(1) Where the side of a lot in a B Zoning District abuts upon the side of a lot in any AG or R Zoning District, each side yard shall be no less than twenty-five (25) feet.

(2) There shall be a side yard of no less than fifty (50) feet on the street side of a corner lot.

(3) No side yard shall be required when directly abutting other commercial uses.

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(c) Rear Yard -

(1) Where the rear of a lot in a B Zoning District abuts upon the side yard of a lot in any AG or R Zoning District, there shall be a rear yard of no less than twenty-five (25) feet.

(2) In all other cases, there shall be a rear yard of no less than ten (10) feet.

(3) No accessory building shall be allowed closer than five (5) feet from the rear lot line.

(d) Screening - Side yards and rear yards adjoining any lot in an AG or R Zoning District shall be screened (1) by a compact hedge of deciduous or evergreen trees which reach a minimum of five (5) feet in height after one growing season; or (2) a solid wall or tight board fence six (6) feet in height.

(e) Lot Area and Width - The minimum lot area shall be fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet; provided, however, that all sewage disposal systems be approved by the Bay County Health Department. The minimum lot width shall be one hundred (100) feet.

SECTION 8.05 PARKING. Off-street parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with the regulations of Chapter X.

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