§ 40-4.07. PRD: Parks and Recreation District

A.

Intent. Recognizing that a substantial portion of the city's land area is devoted to parkland and recreational uses, the PRD, Parks and Recreation district is intended to retain publicly-owned lands already improved for or intended to be improved for parks, recreational uses, and/or open space. The intent of the district is further described as follows:

(1)

To protect natural resources and wildlife habitat;

(2)

To protect historic and cultural resources;

(3)

To preserve areas significant to community character;

(4)

To protect lands for scenic and visual enjoyment, and to beautify the city;

(5)

To provide current residents of the city and the Detroit Metropolitan Area, as well as future generations, with access to green spaces and recreational opportunities;

(6)

To preserve large outdoor recreation uses that could not easily be provided in the already urbanized portions of the city;

(7)

To contribute to the environmental health of surrounding neighborhoods; and

(8)

To provide a continued economic benefit, and to preserve and enhance property values in the city.

Because of the proximity of the Parks and Recreation district to residential zones, the regulations of this district are also intended to ensure compatibility with adjacent and nearby residential uses.

B.

Use Regulations. No premises shall be used and no building or structure shall hereafter be erected, altered, or used except for one or more uses contained within Section 40-4.08.

C.

Special Land Uses. For special land uses in the PRD District on properties located within an historic district, or within a proposed historic district consistent with Public Act 169 of 1970, as amended, MCL 399.214(3), special land use approval and site plan approval by the Planning Commission, and a certificate of appropriateness from the Historic District Commission, shall be required. Special land use approval and site plan approval shall be granted prior to the certificate of appropriateness. The Planning Commission shall consult the Historic District Commission during the special land use and site plan reviews.

D.

Dimensional Requirements. The following dimensional requirements shall apply to the PRD District:

Use District	Maximum Height of Building		Minimum Yard Setback (Per Lot in Ft.)
	Stories	Ft.	Front	Sides		Rear
				Least One	Least Two
PRD	2.5	35	30	6	12	6

 

(Ord. No. 600, § 1, 1-8-2018; Ord. No. 604, § 2, 4-10-2018)