36310 Main St New Baltimore, MI 48047-2175

Sec. 60-121. - Business transitional, BT. (a) General intent. (1) General character. The business transitional district (BT) is intended to permit the use and development of residential, office, and commercial uses within the same district in such a manner that it respects and protects existing residential uses and in-town residential character of the district. Multi-family, office, and/or commercial development would be permitted only where no substantial adverse impacts upon existing residential uses would be incurred and when sufficient buffering, screening and parking are provided. This is a pedestrian-oriented district and non-motorized connections to adjacent neighborhoods and the CB district are found throughout the district. (2) Building types and dimensions. Buildings are one to two stories, and they are residential in character. New non-residential structures may reflect the core elements of buildings in the adjacent CB district. Setbacks for rear and interior side yards are measured from the lot line, while front yards and street-facing side yard setbacks are measured from the centerline of the street right-of-way or the lot line, depending upon the road frontage. Building coverage on the lot is moderate and less intense than the CB district. (3) Street, alley, and block patterns. Blocks are framed by a street grid. Alleys provide access to rear parking areas and rubbish collection, if available. (4) Parking and mobility. Parking is provided at grade on the street and in the rear or side of lots, if provided. Pedestrian-oriented amenities are provided to encourage strolling through the district. (b) Permitted uses. (1) Single-family dwellings and accessory uses that existed as of September 25, 1989. (2) Common open space, including pedestrian plazas, parks, and courts. (3) Business and professional offices. (4) A change of use to a special land use identified in subsection (c), may be considered a permitted use by the planning commission if the following conditions are present: a. There is no substantial change in use or class of use. b. The new use does not require additional parking spaces. c. There is no outdoor storage required. d. The previous use or the use to be discontinued had been approved as a special land use. (c) Special land uses.