Hamlin Township Zoning Ordinance No. 34

Effective April 15, 1994

ARTICLE 9....."R-2" MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

9.01 DESCRIPTION OF DISTRICT

This district is comprised of certain land in areas where medium density residential development has occurred or appears likely to occur. The regulations of this district are designed to protect and stabilize the characteristics of these areas and promote and encourage a suitable and safe environment for residential living.

9.02 PERMITTED USES

The following uses of land and buildings shall be permitted by right:

A. All uses permitted by right in the "R-1" District

B. Two family dwellings

9.03 SPECIAL LAND USES

The following uses of land and buildings may be permitted upon obtaining approval as a special land use pursuant to the procedures and requirements of Article 19:

A. All special land uses permitted in the "R-1" District

B. Multi family dwellings provided that sewage is approved by the Mason County Health Department

C. Elderly care facilities for not more than three patients

D. Boarding and lodging houses having not more than three paying residents

E. Resorts providing that there are not more than five rental units and further providing that there is no commercial use or retail business on the premises that is open to persons who are not staying at the resort.

F. Hotels and motels, provided that sewage is approved by the Mason County Health Department

G. Private clubs, fraternities and lodges

H. Restaurants, excluding drive-in restaurants

I. Boat liveries and bait shops

J. Grocery stores and bait shops

K. Summer camps

L. Laundries

M. Campgrounds

N. Planned Unit Developments (PUDS)

9.04 ACCESSORY USES AND BUILDINGS

A. Accessory uses incidental to a permitted principal use are permitted when located on the same lot.

B. Accessory buildings and structures shall meet the provisions of Article 4.

9.05 HEIGHT AND AREA REGULATIONS

The use of land and buildings within this district shall meet the Schedule of District Regulations in Article 5.

9.06 PARKING REQUIREMENTS

All uses permitted in this district shall meet the off-street parking requirements of Article 17.

9.07 SIGN REGULATIONS

Signs shall be permitted only in accordance with Article 18.

9.08 GENERAL PROVISIONS

All applicable provisions in Article 4 shall be met.

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