Chapter 9

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R-1a (Waterfront Residential) District

Section 9.01    Purpose

This District is characterized by uses which are strongly oriented toward the residential and recreational experience and enjoyment of the surface waters and shorelines of Markey Township.  It is the intent of the District to provide regulations on lands located along the waterfront areas of the Township.  The purpose of these regulations is to recognize the unique physical, economic, and social attributes of waterfront properties, and to ensure that the structures and uses in this District are compatible with, and protect these unique attributes.

Section 9.02    Permitted Uses

No land or buildings in the R-1a District shall be used, erected, altered, or converted, in whole or in part, except for the following purposes by right:

A.                 Single family detached dwellings.

B.                 State licensed residential family care facilities.

C.                 Essential public services.

Section 9.03    Special Land Uses

No land or buildings in the R-1a District may be used, erected, altered, or converted except for the following purposes when approved in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 16:

A.                 Public or private boat launches.

B.                 Home occupations.

C.        Adult foster care group homes

D.        Bed and breakfast establishments

E.        Marinas

F.        Multiple family dwellings

G.        Public parks and recreation areas

H.        Retail sales, accessory to a permitted use

I.        A complex or develoment or a multiple number of permitted or designated "Special Exception" uses

J.        Home based business

K.        Home based occupation

L.        Existing resorts

Section 9.04    Site Development Requirements

All Permitted Uses and Special Uses are subject to the following Site Development Requirements:

A.                 Additional setbacks and lot widths for structures.

1.                   Notwithstanding any other provision of this Ordinance, no dwelling, accessory building, or septic system shall be hereafter constructed, erected, installed, or enlarged within a minimum of forty (40) feet from a shoreline or ordinary high water mark, or a minimum of thirty (30) feet from the road/street side.  Exception: No dwelling, accessory building, or septic system shall be hereafter constructed, erected, installed, or enlarged closer than the average dwelling one hundred fifty (150) feet to each side, which ever is greater, however, thirty (30) feet shall be maintained on the road/street side.

2.                   No dwelling shall be constructed or placed on lands which are subject to flooding, or on banks where four (4) feet between the finished grade level and high ground water line cannot be met.  Land may be filled to meet the minimum requirement of four (4) feet between the finished grade level and high ground water line, only under the following conditions:

a.                   No material is allowed to enter the water either by erosion or mechanical means.

b.                   The fill material is of a pervious nature, such as gravel or sand.

c.                   Any necessary permits shall have been acquired as required by the laws of Roscommon County, the State of Michigan, and the rules and regulations of the Department of Natural Resources of the State of Michigan.  It shall be unlawful to alter the shoreline of any river or creek in the Township by soil removal or fill.

d.                   All filling or grading work shall be accomplished so as not to alter the natural drainage of adjoining land.

e.         Accessory Decks will be allowed in the front yard setbacks in R1-A District provided they meet the following:

         1.    They cannot be attached to any building

         2.    Are not higher than 12 inches off the ground, measured from the original grade to the top of the deck boards

         3.    Cannot  have any type of structure on top of deck, either temporary or permanent, including but no limited to Gazebos, Pergolas and screened in areas

         4.    They will not be used when setting dwelling setback distances.

         5.    They will meet sideline setbacks.

         6.       No built in seating allowed.

         7.    Not to exceed 200 square feet.

        8.    Accessory Decks may have railings of not higher than 33 inches.