(1)

PURPOSE AND INTENT. (Am. Ord. #10-12) For purposes of promoting compatible development and ensuring adequate public facilities, no person shall obtain a building permit or commence a use of land without first obtaining site plan approval from the Village subject to subsection (9). No approval is required for any site improvements or interior or exterior building improvements or remodeling that does not substantially change the appearance, character of use or add substantial floor area (greater than 2,000 square feet). No approval is required for construction in single-family and 2-family districts.

(2)

PRELIMINARY CONSULTATION. Prior to the preparation and official submittal of the site plan and supporting data, the applicant shall meet with the Plan Commission and/or its staff for a preliminary consultation. The purpose of this preliminary consultation is to have an informal discussion of the proposed project, a review of the regulations and policies applicable to the project and a discussion of the land use implications of the project.

(3)

REQUIRED SITE PLAN INFORMATION. The site plan shall be drawn to a scale not smaller than 30 feet to the inch, certified by a registered land surveyor, professional engineer, planner, architect or landscape architect and shall show the following:

(a)

The dimensions of the land area and lot lines included in the project and the area of the sit e or lot(s) included in the project.

(b)

Existing and proposed grades based on Village datum (U.S.C.G.S.), drainage systems and structures, and topographic contours at intervals not exceeding 2 feet.

(c)

The shape, size, location, height, floor area and the finished ground and basement floor grades of all proposed buildings and structures.

(d)

Natural features such as wood lots, streams and lakes or ponds, existing trees of 24 inches diameter at breast height (dbh) and man-made features such as existing roads and structures, with indication as to which are to be retained and which are to be removed or altered.

(e)

A consolidated plan showing all proposed vegetated areas, landscaped areas and trees, drainage features and pathways, and stormwater management measures (including permeable surfacing where applicable).

(f)

Adjacent properties and their uses and zoning classification shall be identified.

(g)

Proposed sidewalks, paths, streets, driveways, parking spaces and loading spaces showing direction of travel for one-way drives.

(h)

The width of streets, driveways and sidewalks and the total number of parking spaces shall be shown.

(i)

Architectural renderings and general floor plans shall be provided for all new buildings. These drawings and plans should show sufficient detail to indicate the architectural design of the proposed building, but all design details are not required at this stage.

(j)

A lighting plan describing fixtures and designating placement.

(k)

The size and location of all existing and proposed public and private utilities.

(l)

A vicinity sketch showing the location of the site in relation to the surrounding street system.

(m)

The name, address and telephone number of the owner, developer and designer.

(n)

The anticipated resident population contained within the project or the number of employees anticipated to determine the impact on public utilities, including estimates of average daily quantities of water usage, wastewater discharge and strengths and cooling water volumes, if any.

(o)

The location of proposed snow storage areas. Unless specifically approved by the Plan Commission upon recommendation of the Village Engineer, snow storage areas may not be located within a bioretention area or immediately adjacent to a surface water or wetland.

(p)

Any other information necessary to establish compliance with this chapter and chapter 14 of this Code.

(3a)

WETLAND DELINEATION REQUIREMENTS. (Cr. Ord. #9-16) The delineation of wetland boundaries required herein shall follow current recommended procedures and practices of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) as specified under Admin. Code NR103 and NR352 (as may be amended). The boundaries of wetlands presented on Site Plans required under this section for purposes of reviewing and approving development shall be based on wetland delineations conducted no sooner than 5 years before the date of submission of a site plan application unless it is determined by Village staff that significant physical changes have been made to the wetland area(s) being delineated or the upland area(s) adjacent thereto, or, other circumstances exist that can reasonably be expected to have affected the extent of such wetland(s). In which case, a new wetland delineation shall be required.

(4)

OFFICIAL SUBMITTAL REQUIRED. (Am. Ord. #22-2024; Am. Ord. #17-2025) One (1)set of all required site development and building plan information including plan sets, application forms, color renderings, photos, and other supporting documents shall be submitted in digital PDF (Portable Document Format) along with two paper copies of the same information, and accompanied by a dated letter of submittal requesting action, shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for Plan Commission review and action. A schedule of submittal fees, application forms, minimum standards, review procedure requirements and application checklist, meeting dates and submittal deadlines is available from the Community Development Department and should be discussed with Department staff prior to submittal.

(5)

LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS AND PLAN REVIEW. (Rep. & Recr. Ord. #32-02; Am. Ord. #07-2023; Am. Ord. #22-2024)

(a)

In the development of new subdivisions and all other development in zoning districts requiting site plan approval, the Village Forester and/or Village Plan Commission will review landscape plans provided by the developer and shall require that street trees be planted, or payment in lieu of planting (to be made in an amount to be determined by the Village Forester per tree), for any of the streets, parking lots, outlots, parks and public places contained within or abutting lands henceforth developed and/or subdivided. The developer will submit a tree removal plan that shows exact trees proposed to be removed in the new development, and such removals shall be subject to approval of the Forester and/or the Plan Commission. The developer will also provide a plan specifying methods of protecting trees not listed for removal. Said landscape plans, street tree plans, and tree removal plans shall be consistent with the policies and standards in the Village's Comprehensive Tree Plan.

(b)

All developments subject to this section shall be required to comply with minimum landscaping standards, as follows:

1.

Residential Development.

i.

All yards sodded or seeded on at least 4 inches of topsoil. Rain gardens as defined in this Chapter may be incorporated into lawn areas where planned and designed to receive drainage or runoff.

ii.

Two trees and/or shrubs per dwelling unit. Trees shall be a minimum of 1½ inches in diameter at breast height and shrubs shall be a minimum of 3 years old, with placement according to the plan approved under section 17.43(5)(a) above.

iii.

The incorporation of vegetative stormwater control measures into landscaped areas is encouraged.

2.

Nonresidential Development.

i.

All yards sodded or seeded on at least 4 inches of topsoil. Rain gardens as defined in this Chapter may be incorporated into lawn areas where planned and designed to receive drainage or runoff.

ii.

Trees and shrubbery appropriate for the development, and according to the plan approved under section 17.43(5)(a) above. The incorporation of amended soil areas, stormwater trees, and other vegetative stormwater control measures into landscaping plans is encouraged.

(c)

Parking Lot Landscaping.

1.

Landscaping shall be provided on the perimeter and within the interior of all parking areas to provide screening, canopy cover, and stormwater treatment and management. The integration of vegetated stormwater management measures with parking lot landscaping is strongly encouraged. All landscaped areas shall be mulched or seeded in keeping with the overall landscaping plan. The Village may maintain a list of accepted species of trees and landscaping materials, including plants and trees suitable for use in vegetated stormwater management measures.

2.

In parking lots, at least 5% of the interior parking area shall be landscaped with plantings, and one tree of a minimum 2-inch caliper, for each 10 spaces, all as shall be submitted and approved as part of the plan provided for herein above. Planting required within the parking lot shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, other planting requirements, such as for street trees. The planting plan may be varied to accommodate the design of vegetated stormwater control measures, so long as the total number of required trees is met within the overall parking area. The use of deciduous trees (which may function as stormwater trees, as defined in this Chapter) is encouraged to provide canopy shading within parking areas. Each interior landscaped area shall be a minimum of 75 SF in size.

3.

Parking lot street frontage screening and perimeter screening areas shall be a minimum of 5 feet wide.

4.

Parking lot landscaping shall be located in areas protected by curbing or wheel stops, with breaks to allow stormwater inflow into vegetated stormwater management measures, such as along walkways, in center islands, at the ends of bays, or between parking stalls. All landscaping in parking areas and on the street frontage shall be placed so that it will not obstruct sight lines and distances.

5.

A combination of fencing, decorative walls, and vegetation shall be used in perimeter landscaping areas to screen parking areas from adjacent properties. Screening features such as fencing or evergreens shall be sited away from the edge of the parking area in order to accommodate vegetated stormwater management measures.

6.

Existing trees, shrubs and other natural vegetation within the parking area may be included in the required minimum landscape area, provided such vegetation is incorporated into the overall landscape plan for the parking area and suitably protected from damage by vehicles.

(6)

DEVELOPERS AGREEMENT. The Plan Commission may require a bond, letter of credit or a consent and waiver for special assessments, together with a signed developers agreement, in order to assure completion of the improvements provided for in the proposed site plan.

(7)

REVIEW PROCEDURE. (Am. Ord. #17-2025) Upon receipt of the site plan, Community Development Department staff will determine whether it is in proper form, contains all of the required information, and, once deemed to be complete, shall schedule the site plan application for review by the Plan Commission. The Plan Commission shall determine compliance and/or consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Code, other ordinances and plans of the Village, and if adequate levels of service and capacity of public facilities and utility services necessary to support the proposed development. The Plan Commission shall, approve it, conditionally approve it or deny approval of the site plan application within ninety (90) days after an application has been received unless the applicant agrees in writing to extend this time period.

Reasons for denial of approval may include but not be limited to any defect in form or required information, or any violation of the general purpose and intent or any provision of the Zoning Code (including the Architectural Review Board provisions under Section 17.49), inconsistency with the Comprehensive Plan, or any other ordinance, or the inadequacy of any public facility or utility service. The Plan Commission may adopt specific conditions of approval, including but not limited to additional or revised site improvements, architectural and building improvements, landscaping improvements, lighting improvements, signage improvements, public facility improvements, business operations, it deems necessary for the proposed development to comply with these requirements and ensure ongoing compliance with the Village's adopted development codes, ordinances, standards, and the general purpose and intent provisions of the Zoning Code. The Plan Commission's action shall be summarized in writing by the Community Development Department and include the reasons for the Plan Commission's actions.

(8)

APPEAL. The applicant may appeal any denial to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

(9)

SITE PLAN REVISIONS. (Am. Ord. #10-12) Any proposed site improvement or any interior or exterior building improvement to an existing building or developed property that received site plan approval from the Village in the past (except one- and 2-family residential dwellings) must be reviewed and approved by the Village prior to issuance of a building or zoning permit. Minor improvements may be approved by the Zoning Administrator with a zoning permit unless the Zoning Administrator determines that a proposed improvement would substantially change the appearance, change the characteristics of the use or integrity of the site or building, add substantial floor area, or otherwise require Plan Commission review and approval. Major improvements (as determined by the Zoning Administrator) shall be reviewed and approved by the Plan Commission.

(10)

FEES. Prior to site plan approval, the applicant for a site plan shall pay all professional fees incurred by the Village for review of a site plan by the Village Planner, the Village Attorney or the Engineering Department staff.

(11)

LAPSE OF SITE PLAN APPROVAL; FAILURE TO COMMENCE CONSTRUCTION AND CONTINUE TOWARD COMPLETION. (Am. Ord. #22-07)

(a)

Except under the following conditions, if construction or other activities necessary to complete a development project and/or land use have not commenced within 12 months from the date site plan approval has been granted and continue toward completion in accordance with the proposed/approved timeframe, or, said construction or other activities have commenced but subsequently are stopped or abandoned for a period of 12 consecutive or cumulative months, site plan approval shall be deemed to have lapsed and all Village permits and/or approvals granted subsequent to such site plan approval shall expire and be null and void.

1.

An extension has been granted pursuant to subsection (11a); or

2.

Different project-specific commencement and/or completion deadlines have been established as a condition of approval in the site plan approval, in a conditional use permit, or in a PDD condition and restrictions resolution adopted by the Village Board (including but not limited to phased development).

(b)

If construction or other activities necessary to complete a development project and/or land use have not been completed within 2 years from the date site plan approval was granted or other deadlines established pursuant to the conditions under subsections (a)1. and 2. above, the site plan approval shall be deemed to have lapsed and there shall be no further development or construction unless and until a reapplication for the same or revised site plan has been re-approved by the Plan Commission.

(c)

If a site plan approval has lapsed and buildings or other improvements that are part of the development project for which said site plan approval was granted, the Plan Commission may require such buildings and/or improvements to be removed and the site restored to predevelopment conditions.

(d)

If a site plan approval has lapsed and the applicant/property owner has submitted a subsequent application for site plan approval, the Plan Commission may approve the site plan as was originally approved, or, may require revisions or other conditions of approval as deemed necessary. Applications for site plans for which a previous approval has lapsed will be subject to all applicable application fees.

(11a)

EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION. (Cr. Ord. #22-07) At its discretion, for good cause and following consideration of a written request submitted by the applicant/property owner to the Village prior to expiration of the previous deadline, the Plan Commission (and Village Board in the case of projects being developed in a PDD) may grant one or more extensions of the deadline to complete the project for which site plan approval was granted. The duration of each extension shall be determined by the Plan Commission (or Village Board in the case of PDD projects) but shall not exceed 12 months. A deadline extension request that is received prior to expiration of the current deadline will not be subject to any applicable application fees. Requests received after expiration of the current deadline will be subject to applicable application fees.

(12)

CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.

(a)

Required. No certificate of occupancy shall be granted until all improvements shown on an approved site plan have been completed in accordance therewith.

(b)

Exceptions. Upon a finding by the Zoning Administrator that certain improvements cannot be completed due to seasonal or other factors beyond the control of the developer and that temporary occupancy prior to completion will involve no health or safety hazard, the Zoning Administrator may issue a temporary certificate of occupancy bearing an expiration date, which date shall allow reasonable time for completion of all required improvements prior to the date of expiration of the temporary certificate of occupancy. No temporary certificate of occupancy shall be granted for a period longer than one year. No permanent certificate of occupancy shall be issued by the Zoning Administrator until all required improvements are completed.