[Amended 6-6-1994 by Ord.
No. 94-06]
(a)
The intent of the R-C District is to prescribe a zoning category
for those areas where, because of natural geographic factors and existing
land uses, it is considered feasible and desirable to conserve open
spaces, water supply sources, woodland areas, wildlife and other natural
resources. This district may include extensive steeply sloped areas,
stream valleys, water supply sources, and wooded areas adjacent thereto.
(b)
The regulations in this article and the applicable regulations contained
in other articles of this chapter shall apply to the R-C Recreation/Conservation
District.
[Amended 6-6-1994 by Ord.
No. 94-06]
Principal uses permitted in the R-C district are as follows:
(1)
Publicly owned and operated parks and parkways and recreational facilities.
(2)
Forest, woodland, natural, wetland and wildlife preserves and areas.
(3)
Campgrounds, riding academies, golf courses, riding trails, summer
or winter resort areas, hunting, fishing or country clubs, game preserves
and similar uses for the purpose of preserving and enjoying the natural
resources of the property, but not including marinas, boat rentals,
docks or piers.
(4)
Water supply works, flood control or watershed protection works,
and fish and game hatcheries.
(5)
Public buildings, structures and properties of the recreational,
cultural, historic, administrative or public service type, including
fire, ambulance or rescue services.
(6)
Accessory buildings and uses customarily incident to any of the uses
permitted in this section.
[Amended 6-6-1994 by Ord.
No. 94-06]
The following special condition uses shall be permitted in the R-C district subject to the conditions required in this section for each use, subject to any and all reasonable conditions which may be imposed in accordance with § 4c.(2) of the City-Village Zoning Act (MCL 125.584c, MSA 5.2934(3)), as amended, and further subject to review and approval by the Planning Commission as specified in § 86-393, pertaining to review and approval of conditional uses, and § 86-391, pertaining to review and approval of site plans:
(1)
Public utility buildings and structures other than essential utility
equipment.
(2)
Trap, skeet, rifle or archery ranges, including gun clubs, provided
the distance requirements for such use shall be five times the distance
requirements specified elsewhere.
(3)
Marinas, boat rentals, docks and piers.
(4)
Cemeteries, mausoleums and memorial gardens.
(5)
Permanent nonfarm single-family dwellings, provided that the minimum
lot size shall be maintained at one acre.
(6)
Any other use that the Planning Commission finds is customarily similar
to any principal use permitted or special condition use listed in
this article.
(7)
Accessory buildings and uses customarily incident to any of the uses
permitted in this section.
[Amended 6-6-1994 by Ord.
No. 94-06]
For all structures proposed within the R-C district, soil borings
and wetland determinations are required.
[Amended 6-6-1994 by Ord.
No. 94-06]
Area and bulk requirements for the R-C district are set out in Article XI of this chapter, the Schedule of Regulations, limiting height and bulk of buildings, providing the minimum size of lots permitted by land use, and providing minimum yard setback requirements.
