Section 11.06: Cultural District Overlay
A. Intent
The Cultural District Overlay (the “District”) is intended to: 1. Allow for the continuation of the existing cultural, educational, and community uses within the District and to ensure that their permitted uses are memorialized in perpetuity for the bene.t of the public.
2. Facilitate and foster the future use of the properties within the District in a manner that will allow the legal occu- pants to ful.l their community-based missions.
B. Boundaries, Ownership, and Control The properties within the District are those owned and/or operated by non- pro.t and/or community service and cultural organizations adjacent to the Leland River along Cedar and First Streets, east of S. Main Street (M-22).
More speci.cally, the parcels included in the District are: 111 S. Main Street (PID: 45-009-750-151-70) Owner: Leelanau Community Cultural Center (AKA Old Art Building) Legal Description: LOTS 1, 2, 3 & 4 BLK 17 VILLAGE OF LELAND INCLUDES ALL LAND BETWEEN SIDELINES TO WATERS EDGE OF LELAND RIVER (A/K/A CARP RIVER) WITH FULL REPARIAN RIGHTS SEC 9 T30N R12W 0.66 A M/L 203 E. Cedar Street (PID: 45-009-750-210-50) Owner: Leland Township Public Library Ground Lessee: Leelanau Historical Society Legal Description: BLK 21 EXC WLY 25 FT VILLAGE OF LELAND INCLUDES ALL LAND BETWEEN SIDELINES TO WATERS EDGE OF LELAND RIVER (A/K/A CARP RIVER) WITH FULL REPARIAN RIGHTS SEC 9 T30N R12W 0.8 A M/L 204 E. Cedar Street (PID: 45-009-750-220-00) Owner: Old Art Building Legal Description: BLK 22 EXC SLY 75 FT (A/K/A LOT 1 & S 1/2 LOT 3) VILLAGE OF LELAND INCLUDES ALL LAND BETWEEN SIDELINES TO WATERS EDGE OF LELAND RIVER (A/K/A CARP RIVER) WITH FULL REPARIAN RIGHTS SEC 9 T30N R12W 1.14 A M/L
C. De.nitions
For the purposes of this section, the following de.nitions shall apply.
Food Truck: A self-propelled truck or self-propelled vehicle containing facilities for cooking and selling food.
Programs: A Program is any activity related to a permitted use within the District.
Rentals: Gatherings where a third party is renting one or more property within the District to hold a private event that is not hosted or sponsored by one of the cultural organizations within the District.
Examples include wedding ceremonies, wedding receptions, memorial services, reunion gatherings, commu- nity gatherings, and non-pro.t organi- zation meetings or gatherings.
Stationary Cooking Area: An area dedicated to a food vendor's portable cooking in, or under, a dedicated tent, canopy, or temporary structure.
D. Dimensional Standards
The following dimensional standards shall apply to improvements in the District: Front Setback: 5 feet Side Setback: 8 feet Rear Setback: 10 feet Water's Edge Setback: 25 feet for principal and accessory structures. 5 feet for art installations (sculptures, banners, etc.), educational/interpretive signage, historic/cultural artifact/ marker installations.
Setback from M-22 (Main St.): Build- ings/Permanent Structures: 25' Tem- porary Structures, Signs, Art Installa- tions: 5' Building Height: 35' maximum Maxi- mum Lot Coverage: 40%
E. Uses Permitted
Subject to the standards set forth in this Section, the uses permitted within the District are:
• arts/educational classes;
• artist studios;
• public/private gatherings (see Sections F.6 and F.7);
• outdoor classes;
• library uses;
• museum uses;
• research center/archival storage;
• indoor and/or outdoor gatherings (see Sections F.6 and F.7);
• outdoor art and historic exhibitions; interpretive signage, way.nding/ directional signage, and educational displays (see Section F.1);
• Food Trucks (see Section F.5);
• plays, educational speakers, and performances (see Sections F.6 and F.7);
• art shows;
• passive recreational uses (such as a riverwalk, picnicking, nature viewing, short-term transient boat docking) (see Section F.6);
• art galleries;
• on-site artistic/scholarly temporary residency; of. ce/administration activities;
• historical markers; and
• accessory structures related to a permitted use.
Changes within the District that would otherwise require a Land Use Permit under the provisions of Section 3.03 A of this Ordinance shall be subject to review by the Leland Township Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator shall approve any change that is consistent with the language included within this Section (Section XX.XX) and the 'Cultural District Overlay Master Plan' included as Figure 1 below and on .le as a large-format exhibit at the Township of. ces ('District Master Plan'). If the Zoning Administrator should .nd that a proposed change is not consistent with the District Master Plan, then the change shall require review and approval by the Leland Township Planning Commission under the standards for special land uses set forth in Section 16.01 of the Ordinance.
Figure 1 – Cultural District Overlay Master Plan
F. Additional Standards
1. Signage.
The following signage standards shall apply in the District: a. Entrance signs. Each parcel within the District shall be permitted one wall-mounted or freestanding entrance sign not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet. Such signs shall not be internally illuminated. Moving, re- volving, or .ashing components are not permitted. Entrance signs shall be permitted subject to review and approval by the Zoning Administrator.
b. Identi.cation and way.nding signs. Two organization identi.cation signs, either wall-mounted or freestanding, per legal occupant organization (may be multiple on a single parcel), each sign not to exceed sixteen (16) square feet, shall be permitted. Way.nding signs to direct pedestrian and vehic- ular traf. c and identify appropriate entrances shall be permitted, with any individual occupant way.nding sign not to exceed three (3) square feet. Identi.cation and way.nding signs shall be subject to review and approval by the Zoning Administrator.
For the purposes of this Section, the community room presently located between the Leland Township Public Library and the Leelanau Historical Society (commonly referred to as the Munnecke Room) shall be deemed to be a separate legal occupant. c. A legal occupant whose building is located within twenty (20) feet of the public right-of-way of Cedar Street may attach to its building one sign extending perpendicular to the public right-of-way. That sign shall not exceed 10 square feet in size. d. Educational and interpretive installations. Interpretive plaques, banners, signs, sculptures, and murals for the purpose of providing education and information related to a permitted use shall be permitted subject to review and approval by the Zoning Administrator. e. Temporary or portable signs. Temporary or portable signs advertising a Program or event is allowed to be displayed on the parcels for a period not to exceed two weeks prior to the referenced Program.
2. Lighting.
All exterior site lighting shall meet the lighting standards contained in Section 24.07 of the Ordinance. 3. Rights-of-Way.
Changes in the use of the Cedar and First Street rights-of-way are subject to review and approval by the Leelanau County Road Commission.
Changes in use of the S. Main Street right-of-way are subject to review and approval by the Michigan Department of Transportation.
4. On-street Parking.
No minimum amount of on-street parking is required, however any onstreet parking provided shall comply with the standards of Section 21.04 of the Ordinance.
5. Food Vendors.
Intent: Public Programs are a cornerstone of our community, occurring throughout the year and offering opportunities in every season for people to come together, celebrate, and connect. Food is an essential part of these Programs – not only as a ba- sic need but as a re.ection of culture, history, and creativity. It tells stories, fosters shared experiences, and enhances the overall event atmosphere.
For longer Programs, having food available ensures attendees can fully participate without disruption. By welcoming food vendors, we enrich our year-round programming, making our public gatherings more inclusive, engaging, and enjoyable for all.
Food vendors, including Food Trucks and Stationary Cooking Areas, as well as food prepared on-site shall be permitted in the District by invitation of the legal owners or tenants of properties within the District and are subject to the following conditions: a. A Program at which a food vendor is present must be hosted by one or more of the legal owners or tenants of properties within the District. b. Each of the three organizations within the District may host no more than two (2) programs per year where Food Trucks are present. The allotted number of Food Truck uses shall not be transferrable between organizations. A maximum of two (2) Food Trucks are allowed at any one program. c. No more than three (3) Food Trucks shall be permitted within the District at any one time. d. Food Vendors shall not be permitted to operate on a site within the District for more than one day at a time.
Food Vendor staging, set up, and tear down may occur on the days immediately prior to and following a Program, but Food Vendor operation shall only occur on a single day of a Program. e. Food vendors shall only operate during the hours of a Program and shall not operate later than 10:00 p.m. f. Food vendors shall not operate on S. Main Street (M-22) or 1st Street. g. Food vendors shall not obstruct pe- destrian pathways, .re lanes, public rights-of-way, or ingress/egress points for buildings. h. Food vendors shall not occupy or impede designated accessible parking spaces. i. Food vendors shall provide adequate waste disposal containers and are responsible for cleanup within a 50-foot radius of their location. j. Food vendors shall comply with all applicable State, County, and Township health and safety regulations.
Prior to any food truck operating, program organizers shall provide the Township with written noti.ca- tion of the event, including the time, date, and location; a plan for on-site restrooms; and documentation of all approvals and permits required for the event or site by applicable governmental agencies, excluding individual food truck operational licenses, health department permits, or other permits customarily issued directly to or maintained by the food truck operator. k. Food Trucks shall be prohibited on the 204 E. Cedar St. property.
6. Standards for Permitted Uses.
Uses permitted within the District shall be subject to the following standards and conditions: a. Each legal property owner or tenant within the District shall be limited to operating one (1) Program of more than 100 people at any one time.
b. Outdoor ampli.ed music or other loud sounds generated at Programs in the District shall comply with all applicable state and local regulations and occur only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. c. An organization hosting any Program shall notify the applicable emergency response agencies in accor- dance with each agency's standards prior to each Program. d. All Programs shall occur between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. e. Set up and tear down of any outdoor equipment, tents, or decorations occurring on days prior to or following any Program shall occur between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. f. Vendor deliveries shall occur between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. g. Each organization within the District shall provide contact information to the Zoning Administrator designat- ing the individual(s) to be noti.ed of complaints received. This list shall be
updated annually when the contact information changes.
h. Outdoor ampli.ed music shall only be permitted between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. i. All outdoor summer concert series Programs (currently known as “Music in the Air") with ampli.ed music shall be held at the 111 S. Main Street property. j. 204 E. Cedar Street Property – At the 204 E. Cedar Street property, no outdoor ampli.ed music is permitted.
k. 203 E. Cedar Street Property – Short-term transient boat docking shall be permitted at only the 203 E.
Cedar Street property.
l. Any occurrence of outdoor ampli.ed music within the District shall not exceed four (4) hours in length.
7. Rentals.
In addition to conditions listed in item 6 above, Rentals within the District shall comply with the following standards: a. A designated representative of the organization whose property is being rented by an outside group will be identi.ed as a contact person to be available to receive and respond to any complaints. Contact information for this individual shall be posted at the property being rented and provided to the Zoning Administrator as outlined in item F.6.g.
b. A maximum of .ve (5) weddings per year (ceremony and/or reception) are permitted across both Old Art Building (O.A.B.) properties (111 S. Main Street and 204 E. Cedar Street) c. Indoor music must end by 10:00 p.m. with the premises vacated by 10:30 p.m. d. Rentals at the 204 E. Cedar Street property i. Only low-impact outdoor rentals, including wedding ceremonies, memorial services, and other events with no more than 75 guests are permitted.
ii. Ampli.ed music for outdoor rentals of the 204 E. Cedar Street property is not permitted. Rentals on an Old Art Building (O.A.B.) property with ampli.ed music (e.g. wedding recep- tions) must be held at the 111 S. Main Street property.
iii. Sound ampli.cation systems are to be used for speaking purposes only.
Ampli.ed speaking at the 204 E. Ce- dar Street property shall be limited to two hours in length.
G. Nonconforming Uses and Structures
Nonconforming uses and structures, as de.ned in this Ordinance, may continue until they are removed from a site. Any nonconforming structure that is damaged by .re or other act of nature may be reconstructed on the original building footprint within its original spatial envelope.
