Negaunee City Zoning Code
SITE PLAN
REVIEW
§ 156.125 INTENT.
It is the purpose of this subchapter to require site plan review and approval for all buildings, structures, and uses, because they can be expected to have a significant impact on natural resources, traffic patterns, adjacent parcels, and the character of future development. The regulations contained herein are intended to provide and promote the orderly development of the city; safe and convenient traffic movement, both within a site and in relation to access streets; the stability of land values and investments, by preventing the erection of structures, additions, or alterations thereto without proper attention to setting, aesthetic considerations, or to unsightly or undesirable appearances; harmonious relationship to buildings, other structures and uses, both within a site and/or adjacent sites; the conservation of natural amenities and resources; and to otherwise protect the general safety, health, and welfare of the city.
(Prior Code, § 1283.01) (Ord. passed 11-12-2009)
§ 156.126 SITE PLAN REQUIRED.
(A) A site plan shall be required and shall accompany the applications for zoning compliance permits for:
(1) Any proposed construction;
(2) Any commencement of a new use;
(3) Any proposed change in use;
(4) Special land use permit;
(5) Variances;
(6) Any other request for zoning status where the Zoning Administrator determines a site plan is necessary for accurate review or documentation of the existing development; and
(7) When required by other city ordinances.
(B) For site plans pursuant to § 156.128, ten copies of the site plan shall be provided to the Zoning Administrator. For site plans pursuant to § 156.127, one copy of the site plan shall be provided to the Zoning Administrator.
(Prior Code, § 1283.02) (Ord. passed 11-12-2009)
§ 156.127 SITE PLANS FOR SINGLE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS AND RESIDENTIAL ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES.
The site plan drawing for single- and two-family dwellings and for their alterations, accessory uses, and structures, as well as for applications involving expansion of no more than 5% of the square footage of an existing structure which does not involve a change in the use for said property, shall show the following information:
(A) The legal description of the site and the property tax identification number;
(B) All lot lines and dimensions of the lot;
(C) All roads, easements, driveways, and parking areas;
(D) All existing and proposed buildings, accessory buildings, and other structures shall be shown and labeled;
(E) Proposed use of each building;
(F) Distances between buildings and all lot lines;
(G) Building dimensions;
(H) Natural features affecting development (rock, water, and the like);
(I) Well and septic locations; and
(J) A north arrow.
(Prior Code, § 1283.03) (Ord. passed 11-12-2009)
§ 156.128 SITE PLANS FOR USES OTHER THAN SINGLE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS.
(A) The site plan drawing for applications involving expansion of no more than 5% of the square footage of an existing structure which does not involve a change in the use for said property shall show the following information:
(1) The legal description of the site and the property tax identification number;
(2) All lot lines and dimensions of the lot;
(3) All roads, easements, driveways, and parking areas;
(4) All existing and proposed buildings, accessory buildings, and other structures shall be shown and labeled;
(5) Proposed use of each building;
(6) Distances between buildings and all lot lines;
(7) Building dimensions;
(8) Natural features affecting development (rock, water, and the like);
(9) Well and septic locations; and
(10) A north arrow.
(B) Site plans meeting the following standards shall be required for all applications other than those prepared pursuant to § 156.127, including applications for special land use permits and for variances.
(1) A survey prepared by a licensed surveyor depicting the location of all lot lines, with survey markers erected on site. This requirement may be waived by the Planning Commission upon request by the applicant, in the event that the Planning Commission finds that the survey is unnecessary due to the configuration of the property and/or existing development;
(2) A drawing to scale adequate to illustrate the proposed activity;
(3) A legal description of the lot; the property tax identification number; the name, address, and telephone number of the owner, developer, and designer;
(4) Date, north arrow, and scale;
(5) The actual dimensions of the proposed developed area (as shown by a licensed surveyor, engineer, architect, or registered landscape architect, with the survey stakes visible) showing the relationship of the subject property to abutting properties;
(6) The location of all existing and proposed structures, including signs, on the subject property and all existing structures on land immediately adjacent to the site within ten feet of the site’s parcel lines. The location of structures proposed for demolition;
(7) The location of all existing and proposed drives and parking areas;
(8) The location and right-of-way widths of all abutting streets, alleys, and private easements;
(9) The location of proposed planting and screening, fencing, signs, and advertising features;
(10) The height and floor area of all proposed structures;
(11) The size and location of all existing and proposed public and private utilities and required landscaping;
(12) Any other information necessary to establish compliance with this subchapter or any other applicable ordinances;
(13) Location of all existing and proposed surface water impoundments and surface water drainage pattern. Indicate whether local, state, or federal permits have been applied for;
(14) The location and extent of all earth movement which is planned. Indicate if a sedimentation and erosion control permit has been applied for;
(15) The location on the parcel that will be utilized for the on-site storage of snow and the resulting anticipated drainage pattern that will result from the melting snow; and
(16) The location of proposed lighting and the direction of the illumination.
(Prior Code, § 1283.04) (Ord. passed 11-12-2009)
§ 156.129 REVIEW PROCEDURES.
(A) Upon receipt of a site plan, the Zoning Administrator shall conduct a preliminary review to determine whether the site plan is in proper form and contains all of the information required by this subchapter.
(B) The Zoning Administrator shall review and approve or deny site plans, or refer the site plan to the Planning Commission for further review under §§ 156.127 and 156.128(A). Such review or referral shall be accomplished within ten working days.
(C) The Planning Commission shall review and take action on all site plans except those addressed in §§ 156.127 and 156.128(A) unless referred by the Zoning Administrator.
(D) For site plans which are to be reviewed by the Planning Commission, the Zoning Administrator shall provide all site plan materials to the Planning Commission, along with his or her preliminary review of its compliance with the requirements in the applicable district under this subchapter, for the next Planning Commission meeting, provided that the complete site plan is provided to the Zoning Administrator ten days prior to the Planning Commission meeting.
(E) If a zoning permit has been denied and a variance is requested by the applicant, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall review the site plans for zoning variances. The Zoning Administrator shall forward the site plan materials to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the meeting.
(F) The Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals shall use the standards in § 156.130 in their review of site plans. For site plans pursuant to §§ 156.127 and 156.128(A), the standards of § 156.130 shall be presumed to be satisfied if the site plan meets the requirements set forth under “Accessory Buildings and Uses” and/or “General Regulations” in § 156.045, 156.046, or 156.047, as applicable. Any denial of a site plan shall be in writing and specify inadequacies or deficiencies in the site plan, and may indicate changes which would result in approval.
(G) The applicant may appeal any denial to the Zoning Board of Appeals, who shall use the standards contained in § 156.130 in its review. The review shall be limited to those materials submitted to the Planning Commission.
(Prior Code, § 1283.05) (Ord. passed 11-12-2009)
§ 156.130 SITE PLAN APPROVAL.
(A) The proposed use shall conform to the uses permitted in that district.
(B) All elements of the site plan shall be harmoniously and efficiently organized in relation to topography, the size and type of lot, the character of adjoining property, and the type and size of buildings. The site development shall not impede the normal and orderly development or improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in this subchapter.
(C) Special attention shall be given to proper site surface drainage so that removal of storm waters will not adversely affect neighboring properties.
(D) The site plan shall provide reasonable visual and auditory privacy for all dwelling units located therein or on adjoining properties. Fences, walks, barriers, and landscaping shall be used, as appropriate, for the protection and enhancement of property and for the privacy of its occupants.
(E) All buildings or groups of buildings shall be arranged to permit emergency vehicle access to each building.
(F) Every structure or dwelling shall have access to a public street, walkway, or other area dedicated to common use. Attention must be given to assure that safe and efficient ingress and egress is provided and the placement of driveways will not be a traffic concern.
(G) All loading or unloading and outside storage areas at developments other than single- or two-family homes, including areas for storage of trash, which face or are visible from residential properties, abut a residential zone or public thoroughfares, shall be screened by a vertical fence consisting of adequate structural (fence) or plant materials no less than six feet in height.
(H) All outdoor lighting, whether for illuminating parking areas, buildings, signs, and/or other structures shall be shielded, shaded, designed, and/or directed away from all adjacent Residential Districts and uses; and further shall not glare upon or interfere with persons and vehicles using public streets. Whenever the parking plan is so laid out as to bring automobile headlights toward any residential land, an obscuring wall or fence four feet, six inches in height shall be provided along that side of the parking area. Flashing or intermittent lights shall not be permitted.
(I) Sufficient area shall be identified for the on-site storage of snow and anticipated drainage that will result from the melting snow.
(J) Sufficient off-street parking shall be provided for residents, customers, and employees and all anticipated uses.
(K) The site plan shall attempt to include context-appropriate design features relative to the city’s goal of providing complete streets, as established in the master plan and official city policies. This may include connections to adjacent non-motorized facilities, providing non-motorized parking features, and handicap accessibility improvements, unless otherwise excluded by the Planning Commission.
(Prior Code, § 1283.06) (Ord. passed 7-9-2020)