Requests for final site plan review shall be made by filing with the zoning administrator the following:

A.

The application shall be accompanied with a fee to cover the cost of processing the review.

B.

Copies of the completed application form for site plan review, in a number as determined by the city, which shall contain, as a minimum, the following:

1.

The name and address of the applicant or developer, including the names and addresses of any officers of a corporation or partners of a partnership.

2.

The legal description of the subject parcel of land.

3.

The area of the subject parcel of land.

4.

The present zoning classification of the subject parcel.

5.

A general description of the proposed development.

6.

Condominium subdivision project site plans shall also include the name and address of the planner, design engineer or surveyor who designed the project layout and any interest he holds in the land.

C.

Copies of the proposed site plan, in a number as determined by the city, which shall include, as a minimum, the following:

1.

The plan shall be drawn to [a] scale of not greater than one inch equals 20 feet for a development of not more than three acres and a scale of not less than one inch equals 100 feet for a development in excess of three acres with north point and scale shown on the plan drawing.

2.

The plan shall show an appropriate descriptive legend. North arrow, scale, date of preparation and the name and address of the individual or firm preparing the same.

3.

The property shall be identified by lot lines and general location together with dimensions, angles, and size correlated with the legal description of the property.

4.

The topography of the site with at least two- to five-foot contour intervals and all natural features such as wood lots, streams, wetlands, unstable soils, bluff lines, rock outcroppings, and similar features shall be shown.

5.

Existing manmade features upon the site and within 100 feet of the same shall be identified.

6.

The location, proposed finished floor and grade line elevations, size of proposed main and accessory buildings, the relationship of buildings to one another and to any existing structures on the site, the height of all buildings and square footage of floor space therein shall be disclosed. Site plans for multiple family residential development shall also include a density schedule showing the number of dwelling units per acre, including a dwelling schedule showing the unit type and number of each such units.

7.

All proposed and existing streets, driveways, sidewalks and other bicycle or pedestrian circulation features upon and adjacent to the site shall be shown, together with the location, size and number of on-site parking areas, service lanes thereto, and parking and delivery or loading areas.

8.

The location, use and size of open spaces together with landscaping, screening, fences, walls and proposed alterations of topography or other natural features shall be indicated.

9.

The proposed operations on the site shall be described, in writing, in sufficient detail to indicate the effect, if any, upon adjoining lands and occupants with any special features which are proposed to relieve any adverse effects to adjoining land and occupants. Any potential demands for future community services will be described, together with any special features which will assist in satisfying such demands.

10.

Any earth-change plans required by state law shall also be submitted with the application.

11.

On site lighting, surface water drainage for the site, proposed sanitary sewage disposal, water supply, solid waste storage and disposal, other utility services (i.e., propane tanks, electrical service, transformers), and utility easements shall be included in the plans.

12.

A general description and location of stormwater management system shall be shown on the grading plan, including pre- and post-site development runoff calculations used for determination of stormwater management, and location and design (slope) of any retention/detention features.

13.

Any feature of the proposed development that would directly or indirectly impact a public right-of-way, public utility, or adjoining property.

14.

A freight hauling plan shall be shown to demonstrate how the materials, equipment, construction debris, and any trash will be transported to and from the property, what, if any motor vehicles may be needed for the project. (Applicant is responsible for ensuring frost laws do not delay necessary actions of this plan).

15.

A construction staging plan shall be shown to demonstrate where and how materials, equipment, construction debris, trash, dumpsters and motor vehicles will be stored and secured during construction. This plan shall ensure the site is kept clean, show how construction debris and trash will be controlled, and how safety issues will be secured including any necessary fencing or barriers that will be needed.

16.

Proposed construction start date and estimated duration of construction.

17.

Such other information as may be determined to be necessary by the planning commission because of any peculiar features of the proposed development.

D.

Additional information required specific to applications for demolition or raising of a building:

1.

Site plan of property where demolition is going to take place. This plan shall include structure(s) being demolished, location of utilities, septic tanks, an itemized statement of valuation of demolition and restoration work to be performed, or other such items as may be required by the building official.

2.

Copy of asbestos survey if required by EGLE or other state department.

3.

Results of a pest inspection and, if necessary, a pest management plan.

4.

Plans for restoring street frontage improvements (curb closure, sidewalk replacement, street patch, or other items as required by the building official). These items will not be required if building permits for redevelopment have been applied for or if redevelopment is planned within six months. In such case, the cash bond will be held until building permits for redevelopment are issued or improvements are complete. Completion shall not be deferred more than six months. Temporary erosion control and public protection shall be maintained during this time.

5.

A written work schedule for the demolition project. Included in this may be, but are not limited to, street closures, building moving dates, right-of-way work, or other items as required by the building official.

6.

Acknowledgment that if any unknown historic or archeological remains discovered while accomplishing the activity authorized by a permit granted by the city, all work must immediately stop and notification of what was discovered must be made by the applicant to the city as well as any other required offices. The city will initiate the federal and state coordination required to determine if the remains warrant a recovery effort or if the site is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.

(Ord. No. 615, § 1, 6-14-2023)