3035 Ocean Beach Rd, Clarklake, MI 49234-9700

Commercial Local District

In the case of the C-1 District, to provide opportunities for commercial uses that primarily address the local day-to-day retail and service needs of Township residents and visitors.; Accommodate and encourage the planned unified and integrated grouping of commercial uses on a single parcel and in coordination with surrounding parcels.; Facilitate safe, convenient, and efficient pedestrian and other non-motorized modes of travel within the development including linkages to neighboring commercial uses.; Development is of a character that compliments the intended character of the Township through appropriate architectural design and building scale, building materials, setbacks, signage, landscaping, buffering, open spaces and lighting.; Safe and efficient vehicular and non-motorized circulation.; Uses shall protect environmental resources including wetlands, woodlands and water courses; Districts shall be located in coordination with the Columbia Township Master Plan.; Uses shall minimize negative impacts on surrounding land uses; Commercial, industrial and other non-residential uses are to complement the community’s character through appropriate architectural design and building scale, building materials, setbacks, signage, landscaping, buffering, open spaces and lighting.; Uses shall facilitate safe/efficient vehicular and non-motorized travel.; Uses shall be served by adequate facilities and services including sewage disposal, potable water, fire protection, and roads; Additional and more specific purposes of each District are delineated below.