(A) Purpose. To ensure that condominiums are developed in compliance with an accepted design layout and improvement standards applicable to similar forms of municipal development.
(B) Zoning compliance. All condominium developments, whether intended for residential, commercial or industrial use shall be subject to all of the requirements and standards of the applicable zoning district in which the development is located. If a building footprint has not been selected at the time of plan review, a building envelope shall be used in measuring compliance with zoning requirements.
(C) Subdivision regulations compliance. A condominium subdivision development shall comply with applicable standards referenced below, also found in Ch. 151. However, the application of these standards shall not be construed as requiring a condominium subdivision to obtain plat approval under the State Subdivision Control Act, Public Act of 288, being M.C.L.A. §§ 560.101 through 560.293, as amended.
(D) City review and approval. Pursuant to authority conferred by § 141 of the Condominium Act, Public Act 59 of 1978, being M.C.L.A. §§ 559.101 through 559.2762, as amended, condominium plans shall require review and recommendation by the Planning Commission and approval by the City Council before site improvements are initiated.
(E) Review process. The review process shall consist of a conceptual plan review, a preliminary plan review, a final plan review and a construction review. Each review is performed by the City Planning Commission with the support of the City Clerk, Building Inspector, City Planner, City Attorney, City Engineers, City Departments, counties and other professionals as required to determine the degree with which the plan is adequate and complies with the city, state and county regulations.
(F) Completion of the final plan. Completion of the final plan requires the following:
(1) Recommendation from the City Planning Commission to the City Council that the condominium project be approved; and
(2) Approval by the City Council.
(Ord. 155, passed 3-18-2003)