(A) Initial information. Concurrently with notice required to be given the Charter Township of Clayton, pursuant to § 71 of the Condominium Act, Public Act 59 of 1978, being M.C.L.A. §§ 559.101 through 559.272, as amended, a person, firm or corporation intending to develop a condominium development in the township shall provide the following information:
(1) The name, address and telephone number of:
(a) All persons, firms or corporations with an ownership interest in the land on which the condominium development will be located, together with a description of the nature of each entity’s interest (for example, fee owner, optionee or land contract vendee);
(b) All engineers, attorneys, architects or registered land surveyors associated with the project; and
(c) The developer or proprietor of the condominium development.
(2) The legal description of the land on which the condominium development will be developed together with any proposed expansion plans and appropriate tax identification numbers;
(3) The acreage content of the land on which the condominium development will be developed;
(4) The purpose of the development (for example, residential, commercial, industrial and the like);
(5) Approximate number of condominium units to be developed on the subject parcel;
(6) Whether or not a public water system is contemplated; and
(7) Whether or not a public sewer system is contemplated.
(B) Information to be kept current. The information shall be furnished to the Township Building Official and shall be kept updated until such time as a certificate of occupancy has been issued.
(C) Site plans for new projects. Prior to recording of the Master Deed required by § 72 of Public Act 59 of 1978, being M.C.L.A. §§ 559.101 through 559.272, as amended, the condominium development shall undergo site plan review and approval pursuant to §§ 152.131et seq. In addition, the township shall require appropriate engineering plans and inspections prior to the issuance of any certificates of occupancy.
(D) Site plans for expandable or convertible projects. Prior to expansion or conversion of a condominium development to additional land, the new phase of the project shall undergo site plan review and approval pursuant to §§ 152.131et seq. The conversion of any development to the condominium form of ownership shall require all standards and requirements of the ordinance regarding condominiums to be met.
(E) Master Deed, restrictive covenants and “as-built” survey to be furnished. The condominium development developer or proprietor shall furnish the Township Building Official with the following: 1 copy of the recorded Master Deed, 1 copy of all restrictive covenants, and 2 copies of an “as-built” survey. The “as-built” survey shall be reviewed by the Township Building Official for compliance with township ordinances. Fees for this review shall be established by resolution of the Township Board.
(F) Monuments required. All condominium developments, which consist in whole or in part of condominium units which are building sites, mobile home sites or recreational sites, shall be marked with monuments as provided in this division.
(1) All monuments used shall be made of solid iron or steel bars at least ½ inch in diameter and 36 inches long and completely encased in concrete at least 4 inches in diameter.
(2) Monuments shall be located in the ground at all angles in the boundaries of the condominium development; at the intersection lines of streets and at the intersection of the lines of streets with the boundaries of the condominium development and at the intersection of alleys with the boundaries of the condominium development; at all points of curvature, points of tangency, points of compound curvature, points of reverse curvature and angle points in the side lines of streets and alleys and at all angles of an intermediate traverse line. It is not intended or required that monuments be placed within the traveled portion of a street to mark angles in the boundary of the condominium development if the angle points can be readily reestablished by reference to monuments along the sidelines of the streets.
(3) If the required location of a monument is an inaccessible place, or where the locating of a monument would be clearly impracticable, it is sufficient to place a reference monument nearby and the precise location thereof be clearly indicated on the plans and referenced to the true point.
(4) If a point required to be monumented is on a bedrock outcropping, a steel rod, at least ½ inch in diameter shall be drilled and grouted into solid rock to a depth of at least 8 inches.
(5) All required monuments shall be placed flush with the ground where practicable.
(6) All unit corners and the intersection of all limited common elements and all common elements shall be monumented in the field by iron or steel bars or iron pipes at least 18 inches long and ½ inch in diameter, or other approved markers.
(7) The Township Board may waive the placing of any of the required monuments and markers for a reasonable time, not to exceed 1 year, on the condition that the proprietor deposits with the Township Clerk cash or a certified check, or irrevocable bank letter of credit to the Charter Township of Clayton, whichever the proprietor selects, in an amount to be established by the Township Board by resolution. The cash, certified check or irrevocable bank letter of credit shall be returned to the proprietor upon receipt of a certificate by a surveyor that the monuments and markers have been placed as required within the time specified.
(G) Compliance with federal, state and local law. All condominium developments shall comply with federal and state statutes and local ordinances.
(H) Occupancy of condominium development. The Building Official may allow occupancy of the condominium development before all improvements required by this chapter are installed provided that cash, a certified check or an irrevocable bank letter of credit is submitted sufficient in amount and type to provide for the installation of improvements before the expiration of the temporary occupancy permit without expense to the township.
(I) Single-family detached condominiums (site condominiums).
(1) Single-family detached condominium project shall be subject to all requirements and standards of the applicable RA through FM Residential Districts.
(2) Connection to a sanitary sewer system shall be required in accordance with the terms and provisions of Chapter 51 of this code of ordinances, as may be amended.
(3) Connection to water supply system shall be required in accordance with the terms and provisions of Chapter 50 of this code of ordinances, as may be amended.
(4) All pavement shall be asphalt or concrete pavement with concrete curbs and gutters on each side in accordance with the standards prescribed by the Genesee County Road Commission.
(5) An adequate storm drainage system including necessary storm sewers, catch basins, manholes, culverts, bridges and other appurtenances shall be required in all developments.
(6) The proprietor shall make arrangements for all lines for telephone, electric, television and other similar services distributed by wire or cable to be placed underground entirely throughout the development area, and such conduits or cable shall be placed within private easements provided to the service companies by the developer or within dedicated public ways, provided only that overhead lines may be permitted upon written recommendation of the Township Building Official and the approval of the Planning Commission at the time of site plan approval where it is determined that overhead lines will not constitute a detriment to the health, safety, general welfare, design and character of the development. All these facilities placed in dedicated public ways shall be planned so as not to conflict with other underground utilities. All these facilities shall be constructed in accordance with standards of construction approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission. All drainage and underground utility installations which traverse privately held property shall be protected by easements granted by the proprietor.
(Ord. § 23.06, passed 5-22-1997)