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GENERAL COMMERCIAL

This designation is for properties in commercial retail, office and service uses, primarily along portions of major roadway
corridors within the community for high visibility and accessibility, but also in other locations to accommodate smaller-
scale and neighborhood-focused businesses.

Primary Land Use Types
– Commercial centers along major roadways, with a range of uses including those on high-profile pad sites along the
roadway frontage.

– “Big-box” commercial stores (e.g., grocery, appliances, clothing, etc.).
– Restaurant chains including various “fast food” and casual dining establishments.
– Automobile service related enterprises (e.g., gas stations, service/repair, car washes).
– Offices and services.
– Hotels and motels.
– Mixed-use developments where zoning allows.

General Commercial development at the northeast corner of the Township, just south of Eight Mile Road and west of Haggerty Road.
Characteristics
– Commercial areas with significant portions of development sites devoted to vehicular access drives, circulation
routes, surface parking and loading/delivery areas, making pavement the most prominent visual feature. This can be
offset by reduced site coverage and enhanced landscaping, building design and well-designed signage.
– Buildings typically set back toward rear of site to accommodate expansive parking areas in front, closest to passing
traffic, often resulting in less emphasis on architectural design.
– Development desire to maximize signage to capitalize on site visibility to passing traffic.
– Often not conducive for access or on-site circulation by pedestrians or cyclists.

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