Marinette City Zoning Code
ARTICLE IV
Site Plan Review and Approval
§ 465-20 Purpose and intent.
A.
For the purpose of promoting compatible development, stability of property values, and to prevent impairment or depreciation of property values, no person shall be issued a permit for new construction or additions without first obtaining the approval of a site plan as set forth in this section.
B.
The Building Inspector and/or the City Engineer shall ensure that such construction is in accord with the Official Map, Chapter 460, Subdivision of Land, and the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Marinette and other applicable codes and ordinances of the City of Marinette.
C.
Subject to this chapter, the Building Inspector and the City Engineer shall review the site, existing and proposed structures, architectural plans, neighboring uses, utilization of landscaping and open space, parking areas, driveway locations, loading and unloading in the case of commercial and industrial uses, highway access, traffic generation and circulation, drainage, sewerage and water systems, and the proposed operation.
(1)
Site plan review includes exterior modifications, additions, alterations and extensions, but does not include any internal remodeling of a site.
(2)
Fee. All site plans submitted to the City of Marinette for review and approval shall be accompanied by a review fee as established from time to time by the City of Marinette.
(3)
Site plan materials. Fourteen copies of the site plan shall be submitted to the Building Inspector, who shall make this information available to the City Engineer and Plan Commission. Plan data to be submitted with all review applications shall include the following:
(a)
Site plan drawn to a recognized engineering scale not less than one inch equals 50 feet.
(b)
Name of project noted.
(c)
Owner's and/or developer's name and address noted.
(d)
Architect and/or engineer's name and address noted.
(e)
Date of plan submittal.
(f)
Scale of drawing noted on plan.
(g)
North arrow shown.
(h)
Existing and proposed topography shown at a contour interval not less than two feet.
(i)
The characteristics of soils related to contemplated specific uses.
(j)
Total number of parking spaces noted, including location and dimension.
(k)
Dimensions of lot.
(l)
The type, size and location of all structures with all building dimensions shown, including setbacks.
(m)
Indicate height of building(s).
(n)
Existing and proposed street names indicated.
(o)
Indicate existing and proposed rights-of-way and widths.
(p)
Locate existing and general location of proposed sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and water mains.
(q)
Locate any proposed stormwater management facilities, including detention/retention areas.
(r)
Locate existing trees and wetlands.
(s)
Note location, extent and type of proposed plantings.
(t)
Note location of pedestrian sidewalks and walkways.
(u)
A graphic outline of any development staging which is planned is required to be shown on the site plan.
(v)
Architectural plans, elevations, and perspective drawings and sketches illustrating the design and character of proposed structures.
(w)
A certified survey may be required.
(x)
Locational map with reference points.
(y)
Colored rendition map of what will be done.
(z)
Colored photos of existing site.
(4)
Review and findings. Subject to this chapter, the Building Inspector and City Engineer shall review the referred plans and render a decision as to whether or not the plans comply with the intent and purpose of this chapter. The plans will be approved only after the Building Inspector and City Engineer have determined that the proposed building or buildings will not impair an adequate supply of light or air to adjacent property, will not substantially increase the danger of fire or traffic congestion, and will not otherwise endanger the public health or safety.
(5)
Sureties. The Building Inspector or City Engineer may impose time schedules for the completion of buildings, parking areas, open space utilization, and landscaping, and may require appropriate sureties to guarantee that requirements will be completed on schedule. Failure to complete required improvements within specified time limits shall constitute a zoning violation, and the Building Inspector shall initiate the appropriate action to correct the violation.