(1)

Plan approval required. All new development within these districts is required to receive plan approval from the development review team. New developments include but are not limited to projects that involve new exterior building walls, fences, landscaping, parking lots, driveways, signs or other exterior improvements. The zoning administrator shall have the authority to give plan approval for minor improvements in accordance with the rules and regulations of the development review team and the development standards. Improvements existing on August 20, 1991, are not required to comply with these standards.

(2)

Development review team. A development review team (DRT) is established to review and approve plans according to the requirements of this section. The development review team shall consist of three regular members appointed or reappointed by the mayor subject to confirmation of the common council, and one alternate member. The three regular members shall consist of one representative from the city plan commission or common council, one member of the Door County Economic Development Corporation, and one owner of a developed parcel within the I-1A or I-2A districts. The city plan commission or common council representative shall be the chairman. The executive director of the Door County Economic Development Corporation shall serve as the alternate member. The alternate member shall act, with full power, only when a regular member of the DRT abstains from voting due to a conflict of interest or in the absence of a regular member. Their terms shall run concurrently with the term of the committee which they represent, except for the member that represents an owner within the I-1A or I-2A districts, whose term shall be a three-year term expiring on May 1. Generally, the DRT is concerned with the physical external design of each proposed project. The DRT may at its discretion approve of each plan as part of an entire site plan approval. The DRT shall be receptive to the applicant's possible time constraints and shall expedite the review process as much as possible.

(3)

Building architectural standards.

(a)

A variety of architectural styles and building materials is encouraged in the I-1A and I-2A districts; however, it is intended that a basic harmony of architecture prevail among the buildings so that no one structure detracts from the attractiveness of the overall environment.

(b)

It is encouraged that at least a portion of the front yard building facades be faced with brick, decorative masonry, natural stone, decorative concrete panels, glass curtain walls or equivalent finish material.

(c)

Architectural metal buildings shall meet the following minimum manufacturer's and construction standards:

1.

Twenty-year manufacturer's warranty of the finish and fasteners.

2.

Concealed or semi-concealed fasteners.

3.

Base plates at bottom of walls and end trim plates along roofing edges.

(4)

Site storm drainage.

(a)

No land shall be developed that results in the flooding, erosion or sedimentation of adjacent properties. All runoff shall be properly channeled into a storage area or other storm water management facility as approved by the city engineer.

(b)

Each owner shall take the necessary precautions to ensure that storm drainage from their site is not contaminated with motor vehicle fuels, lubricants, salt or other chemical compounds that are detrimental to aquatic life or groundwater.

(c)

Roof drainage systems are required and shall be connected to designated storm sewers, surface drainage systems or on-site retention areas.

(5)

Landscaping standards.

(a)

All areas not used for building, storage, parking, walks, access roads and loading shall be suitably graded and drained, seeded or sodded and maintained in grass.

(b)

Unused lot area designated for future expansion and visible from public streets shall be cut a minimum of three times per year or maintained as an agricultural crop approved by the DRT. These areas shall not be included in calculations to determine minimum landscape requirements of this chapter until such time that they are developed.

(c)

At least ten percent of each parcel shall be put into landscape treatment which shall consist of shrubs, trees, flowers, lawn, decorative paving and other landscape treatments.

(d)

There shall be at least one canopy tree per 15,000 square feet of total lot area.

(e)

Every effort should be made to position buildings and other improvements so as to protect and retain existing desirable trees and shrubbery.

(f)

Landscape improvements shall be installed in accordance with street intersection vision clearance requirements of section 8.07 of this Municipal Code.

(g)

Landscaping shall be completed within 12 months of the issuance of a certificate of occupancy in accordance with the approved site plan.

(h)

All landscaped and open space areas shall be continually maintained in accordance with the approved site plan. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that the premises are properly maintained.

(6)

Off-street parking and loading.

(a)

The number, size, dimension and layout of parking areas shall be provided for all off-street parking areas and approved as part of the site plan.

(b)

There shall be no on-street loading permitted on any publicly owned right-of-way. On-street parking is discouraged and should be limited to short term overflow parking.

(c)

If parking is provided within 25 feet of the front property line, it is encouraged that it be screened by planting or landscaped berm. No parking area shall be located less than ten feet from any street right-of-way.

(d)

All parking surfaces, driveways and loading spaces shall be paved with bituminous or concrete surface within 12 months after occupancy of the site.

(e)

Off-street loading shall not be permitted in the front yard, unless no reasonable alternative is available.

(7)

Storage. All storage areas shall be located at least 20 feet from any street right-of-way and shall be screened from public view by completely opaque screens. Storage shall not be permitted in the street yard, unless permitted by the DRT.

(8)

Fencing. Fencing may be used for screening, security and landscape enhancement. Fencing shall be set back at least 20 feet from any street right-of-way and be constructed of permanent materials, such as pressure treated wood, masonry, metal or chain link as approved by the DRT. Landscape plantings are encouraged along fences visible from public street.

(9)

Signs. All signs shall comply with chapter 27 of this Municipal Code and in addition:

(a)

The design shall be approved by the DRT.

(b)

Ground mounted business identity signs shall not exceed eight feet in height and shall include a landscaped setting of ornamental shrubs, flowers, ground cover or other decorative materials in an area that is at least twice the area of the sign.

(10)

Plan approval procedures.

(a)

Preliminary consultation. This meeting is intended to insure that the developer is aware of the community's standards and posture on the development within the I-1A and I-2A districts. Such consultation should occur prior to any extensive outlay of funds on the part of the developer, since the consultation is intended as a device to encourage cooperation between the developer and the city. Such meetings should occur between the developer and members of the development review team.

(b)

Plan submittal. Five copies of the plan shall be submitted to the building inspection department. The plan shall consist of the following:

1.

Name, location, developer and designer of the project.

2.

Date of plan preparation.

3.

Scale and north arrow.

4.

Property dimensions.

5.

Location, identification and dimension of existing and proposed:

a.

Topography (contour interval two feet, if available).

b.

Existing significant vegetation.

c.

Public rights-of-way and easements.

d.

Buildings and structures.

e.

Freestanding signage, fences, etc.

f.

Surface water holding ponds, drainage ways and drainage patterns with arrows.

g.

Loading docks and refuse collection areas.

h.

Landscaping details and planting schedules.

i.

All building elevations, including signage and listing of finish materials.

j.

Site statistics, including gross square footage of both the site and buildings.

(c)

Review and determination.

1.

Within 30 days of plan submittal, the DRT or designee shall review the plan. If the plan is in substantial compliance with this section, it shall be approved.

2.

When a discrepancy exists, the DRT shall act as an arbitration board to arrive at a solution.

3.

Appeals to these requirements shall be heard by the plan commission at their next regularly scheduled meeting.

(Ord. No. 961-1195, § 3, 11-7-95; Ord. No. 1068-0801, § 1, 8-21-01; Ord. No. 1429-0823, § 5, 8-15-23)