§ 156.191. PERMITTED USES AND STRUCTURES.

(A) Principal uses and structures. In all areas zoned R-1, One Family Residential, no building shall be erected, used or structurally altered, nor shall the land or premises be used in whole or in part, except for one or more of the following principal permitted uses:

(1) One-family detached dwellings;

(2) Manufactured homes, subject to the provisions in § 156.024;

(3) Residential care facilities that provide care for up to six individuals; and

(4) Essential services, subject to the provisions in § 156.035.

(B) Accessory uses and structures. The following uses and structures accessory to principal uses and structures in the R-1 District shall be permitted, subject to the provisions in § 156.022:

(1) Uses and structures incidental to and customarily associated with one-family detached dwelling units;

(2) Private parks owned and maintained by a homeowner's association that are part of an approved plat or condominium project;

(3) Home occupations, subject to the provisions in § 156.025;

(4) Pens and enclosures for household pets;

(5) Private swimming pools, subject to the provisions in § 156.141(Y);

(6) Signs, subject to the provisions in §§ 156.120 through 156.127; and

(7) Off-street parking, subject to the provisions in §§ 156.070 and 156.071.

(C) Special uses. The following uses may be permitted by the Township Board, subject to the conditions specified for each use; review and approval of the site plan by the Planning Commission and Township Board; any special conditions imposed by the Planning Commission or Township Board that are necessary to fulfill the purposes of this chapter; and, the procedures and requirements set forth in § 156.477:

(1) An accessory apartment, subject to the provisions in § 156.142(A);

(2) Publicly-owned and operated parks, parkways and recreation facilities, institutional or community recreation centers and non-profit swim clubs, subject to the provisions in § 156.141(Y);

(3) Municipal buildings and uses that do not require outside storage of materials or equipment;

(4) Public, parochial and other private elementary, intermediate or high schools licensed by the State of Michigan to offer courses in general education;

(5) Public or private colleges, universities and other such institutions of higher learning, offering courses in general, technical or religious education, subject to the following standards:

(a) Minimum site size: 40 acres; and

(b) Minimum building setback: 80 feet.

(6) Cemeteries, subject to the provisions in § 156.141(G);

(7) Residential care facilities that provide care for seven or more individuals, except group day care homes; (See minimum requirements in § 156.141(AA).)

(Ord. rev. 10-3-2006)

(8) Religious institutions, subject to the provisions in § 156.141(Z);

(9) Public or private golf courses, subject to the provisions in § 156.141(P);

(10) A model home to promote sales in new residential developments, subject to the provisions in § 156.142(F);

(11) Private kennels, subject to the provisions in § 156.141(R);

(12) Private stables and riding arenas, subject to the provisions in § 156.141(CC);

(13) Bed and breakfast establishments, subject to the provisions in § 156.141(F); and

(Ord. rev. 3-6-2001)

(14) Group day care homes, subject to the following standards:

(Ord. added 10-3-2006)

(a) The group day care home may not be located closer than 1,500 feet to another licensed group day care home, another adult foster care small group home or large group home licensed under PA 218 of 1979, as amended, a facility offering substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation service to seven or more people licensed under Article 6 of the Public Health Code, PC 368 of 1978, as amended, a community correction center, resident home, halfway house or other similar facility that houses an inmate population under the jurisdiction of the department of corrections.

(b) Outdoor play areas shall be fenced with minimum five-foot tall decorative fencing.

(c) The property shall be maintained consistent with the visible characteristics of the surrounding neighborhood.

(d) The facility may not exceed 16 hours of operation during a 24-hour period.

(e) One non-illuminated nameplate, not more than two square feet in area, shall be permitted. The sign shall display only the name of the group day care facility.

(f) One off-street parking space shall be provided on the site for each employee of the group day care home that does not reside in the home.

(Ord., § 11.02, passed - -)