4170 17th Mile NE Rd Cedar Springs, MI 49319-9451

DIVISION 11. - HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (HC) Sec. 32-419. - Intent and purpose. (a) The intent of the Highway Commercial District is to provide specific standards for the roadways leading to the U.S. 131 interchange in order to preserve the traffic carrying capacity of these roadways. The regulations of this district are also intended to maintain the city's character while accommodating a reasonable amount of commercial development necessary to serve the traveling public as well as area residents. (b) The specific purposes of the Highway Commercial District are: (1) To ensure the efficient flow of traffic by minimizing conflicts from turning movements. (2) To utilize the site plan review process to limit number and location of driveways and provide alternate means of access through shared driveways, service drives, and access from cross streets. (3) To sustain the traffic carrying capacity of the roadway in order to delay or avoid premature widening which would detract from the character of the city. (4) To ensure that distractions to motorists are minimized by avoiding blight and clutter, promoting aesthetics, and providing property owners and businesses with appropriate design flexibility and visibility. (5) To promote the rural and small-town character of the city, as expressed through the master plan, by requiring appropriate setbacks for buildings and parking. (6) To ensure that proper landscaping is provided along the roadways as development occurs to improve the appearance of the roadways and create a pleasant view for drivers entering and leaving the city. (Code 2009, § 40-363; Ord. No. 53-A, § 15A.01, 8-16-1982; Ord. No. 105, § 3, 11-9-2000; Ord. No. 216 , § 1(40-363), 5-14-2019)