172 W Speed Way, Pontiac, MI 48341 2797

Mixed Use District

It is the intent of the MUD District to encourage the development of traditional neighborhoods through a coordinated land use pattern of residential, office, research and development, and local commercial uses. Upper floor residential, above retail, or office uses are encouraged. It is further the intent of this District to encourage the use of land in accordance with its character and adaptability, promote excellence in the design of buildings and sites, maintain the existing natural features and natural resources, ensure compatibility of design and use between neighboring properties, and to encourage safe vehicular and pedestrian movement within the development. The MUD is designed to give the City and applicant more flexibility than would be allowed under the existing zoning, and encouraging development of property according to its unique characteristics.; The specific goals which the MUD Mixed Use District MUD seeks to implement include the following: Provide for planned growth that will result in long-term contribution to social, economic, and environmental sustainability and overall livability of the City; Maintain and encourage a diversity of housing; Provide commercial, education and recreational facilities and employment opportunities conveniently located in relation to housing; Promote efficiency and economy in the use of land and energy, in the development of land, and in the provision of public services and facilities; Create new and innovative residential, industrial, and commercial development opportunities; Encourage flexibility in design and use that will result in a higher quality of development and a better overall project than would be accomplished under conventional zoning, and which can be accommodated without sacrificing established community values; Encourage the use, redevelopment and improvement of existing sites where current ordinances do not provide adequate protection and safeguards for the site or its surrounding areas, or where current ordinances do not provide the flexibility to consider redevelopment, replacement, or adaptive re-use of existing structures and sites.