Master Plan
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Master Plan is available to view by section.
Single Family Residential
Intended Uses. The Single Family Residential land use
designation is intended to accommodate strictly single-family
residential development. Accessory and support uses may be
permitted such as churches, parks, schools, home occupations
and small-scale care facilities. Existing schools and churches
are separately designated as Institutional/Civic; however
future development is permitted in Single Family Residential
areas provided they maintain the scale and character of the
neighborhood.
General Character Description. Development in the Single
Family Residential areas will encourage design diversity and
modernization while assuring that the building’s mass remains
relatively in character with the neighborhood’s bulk
characteristics. In general, neighborhood streetscapes should
include an interconnected street system where feasible,
sidewalks, especially along busy streets to make connections
with Commercial areas, street trees and some lighting. New
garage "snouts" that protrude well in front of the front
façade of a residence should be discouraged. Landscaping is
encouraged to establish a street edge. In-fill and
redevelopment in these areas should be closely monitored to
ensure it is compatible with the surrounding environment.
 Attached Single Family Residential
Intended Uses. The Attached Single Family Residential land
use designation is intended to accommodate duplex, condominium
and townhouse development. Accessory and support uses may be
permitted such as churches, parks, schools, home occupations
and small-scale care facilities. Existing schools and churches
are separately designated as Institutional/Civic; however
future development is permitted in the Attached Single Family
Residential areas provided they maintain the scale and
character of the neighborhood.
General Character Description. Redevelopment in the
Attached Single Family Residential areas will encourage design
diversity and modernization while assuring that the building’s
mass remains relatively in character with the neighborhood’s
bulk characteristics. In general, neighborhood streetscapes
should include an interconnected street system where feasible,
sidewalks, especially along busy streets to make connections
with Commercial areas, street trees and some lighting. New
garage "snouts" that protrude well in front of the front
façade of a residence should be discouraged. Front facades
should align and help form a residential building line.
In-fill and redevelopment in these areas should be closely
monitored to ensure it is compatible with the surrounding
environment.
Multiple Family Residential
Intended Uses. Permitted land uses within Multiple Family
Residential areas include a variety of multiple-family and
attached single-family developments, with a focus on
apartments. Townhouses and condominiums are also encouraged.
General Character Description. The majority of Multiple
Family Residential sites have already been developed.
Redevelopment of Multiple Family Residential areas will
encourage design diversity and modernization while assuring
that the building’s mass remains relatively in character with
the neighborhood’s bulk characteristics. Loft apartments,
townhouses or stacked condominiums are examples of what is
encouraged in these areas.
Mixed-Use
Intended Uses. Mixed Use is characterized by condominiums
located above first floor retail/service activities. The
businesses gain support from the immediately accessible
resident population, as well as the nearby Single Family
Residential properties, which are intended to have
nonmotorized pathway connections. Parking spaces are partly
shared in Mixed Use operations due to the increase in
pedestrian travel and some differences in peak hour demand,
resulting in lower overall parking requirements.
General Character Description. Consistent with the Multiple
Family Residential category, development should maintain a
traditional neighborhood scale that is pedestrian-friendly
with minimal impact on adjacent neighborhoods. Uses and sites
can be slightly more auto-oriented. The convenience of local
retail/service with no yard maintenance is intended for both
young adults and seniors seeking new or continued residence in
Bloomfield Township. The units are expected to be
owner-occupied, although very high-quality rental may be
allowed. Retail/service activities should generally be limited
to those that, while available seven days a week, do not
thrive on very late or early hours of operation. Mixed use may
require relaxation of the Township’s building height limit.
Commercial
Intended Uses. Commercial uses tend to cater to automobile
traffic from a broad market area and may include retail
stores, hotels and motels, sit-down restaurants, automobile
sales and services, and personal service establishments. North
of Square Lake along Telegraph Road, the uses may be expanded
to include large format retail, with outlots that include
drive-through banks and restaurants, along with the other uses
listed herein.
General Character Description. Because much of this area is
already developed, the challenge will be in encouraging
redevelopment and consistently requiring site upgrades as
development occurs, including improved site design, access
management, building facades and landscaping. landscaping and
plazas can be attractive features and encourage pedestrian
store-to-store travel, as shown in the illustration included
in this section.
Office
Intended Uses. Professional and basic medical offices such
as doctors, dentists, physical therapists, lawyers,
accountants, investment services, and insurance offices. It is
not intended for advanced medical usage, research or high
technology uses, which should locate in the Technology
Park/Light Industrial area.
General Character Description. Office areas are
predominantly developed, so redevelopment should include site
upgrades and enhanced buffers between incompatible uses, along
with improved site design, access management, building facades
and landscaping.
Technology Park/Light Industrial
Intended Uses. High technology development, research, large
medical offices, light manufacturing and related support
services are intended for this area.
General Character Description. The Technology Park/Light
Industrial area has significant land area available, although
there are numerous buildings already in place. New development
should include attractive architectural features and excellent
site design with attention paid to significant landscaping,
strong buffers between incompatible uses, and managed access.
Redevelopment should include site upgrades and enhanced
buffers between incompatible uses, along with improved site
design, access management, building facades and landscaping.
Institutional/Civic
Intended Uses. Institutional/Civic uses include all places
of worship, community buildings, and schools both public and
private that serve the immediate community. This designation
also may include senior housing facilities and associated
medical facilities, and day care operations.
General Character Description. Local Institutional/Civic
uses should have buildings and sites that promote a
neighborhood scale and character, or the character of the most
restrictive adjacent land use. This includes building design
that emulates residential structures, sidewalk connections to
neighborhoods and minimization of parking areas. Landscape
areas should also promote natural open space areas similar to
residential yards. Existing local institutions should be
preserved as they are and re-used as such if a current
operation ceases. Federal and state preemptions may limit some
local control over places of worship and public school
property.
Recreation
Intended Uses. Golf courses and other land set aside for
parks and recreational activity.
General Character Description. The Township’s golf courses
are private. Typical parks and recreation areas can be
passive, with trails and benches, or active, with playscapes
and sports fields.
Master Plan Copies
If you would like complete information about the Master
Plan Update process, the following resources are available:
2007 Master Plan Update (hard copy). The Planning
Department will download and print in color. Please allow one
to two days. $85.00
2007 Master Plan Update (CD). Available at the Planning
Department. $50.00
Master Plan Map (11" x 17" Future Land Use Map) Available
at the Clerk's Department. $ 3.00
The cost for copying the Master Plan Update is $1.00 per
page (either downloading or photocopying). One Department hard
copy will be available to view at the Planning Department
front counter.
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