(A) Generally.
(1) A development plan submitted for review and approval shall contain all of the following data prior to its submission to the township.
(2) Development plans shall consist of an overall plan for the entire development drawn to a scale of not less than 1 inch equals 50 feet for property less than 3 acres in size or 1 inch equals 200 feet for property 3 or more acres in size.
(3) The applicant shall submit 3 copies of the overall plan for the entire development on paper sized 24 inches x 36 inches.
(4) The applicant shall also submit 16 eleven-inch x 17-inch copies and an electronic copy, in PDF format, of the development plan.
(5) Included on the development plan shall be all dimensions and the following.
(B) Preliminary development plans. The preliminary development plan shall clearly show the following information:
(1) Boundaries of the property;
(2) The location of the various uses and their areas in acres;
(3) The location and height of all buildings and parking facilities;
(4) The interior roadway system and all existing rights-of-way and easements, whether public or private;
(5) Delineation of the various areas and approximate percentage allocation by unit type;
(6) The interior open space system;
(7) The overall drainage system;
(8) If grades exceed 3%, or portions of the site have a moderate to high susceptibility to erosion, or a moderate to high susceptibility to flooding and ponding, a topographic map showing contour intervals of not more than 2 feet of elevation shall be provided along with an overlay outlining the above susceptible soil;
(9) Principal ties to the neighborhood and community with respect to transportation, water supply and sewage disposal;
(10) General description of the provision of other community facilities, such as schools, recreational facilities, fire protection services, and cultural facilities, if any, and some indication of how these needs are proposed to be accommodated;
(11) A location map showing uses and ownership of abutting lands;
(12) Evidence that the proposal is compatible with the objectives of the official Comprehensive Plan;
(13) General statement as to how common open space is to be owned and maintained; and
(14) If the development is to be staged, a general indication of how the staging is to proceed. Whether or not the development is to be staged, the preliminary development plan of this section shall show the intended total project.
(C) Final development plans. The final development plan shall clearly show the following information.
(1) General information.
(a) Proprietors’, applicants’, and owners’ names, addresses and telephone numbers as well as a letter of authority from the owners if the applicant is not owner;
(b) Date (month, day, year), including revisions;
(c) A stake survey of the property by a registered surveyor (if required by the Zoning Administrator);
(d) A detailed drawing of the site together with adjacent structures (if required by the Zoning Administrator);
(e) A detailed drawing setting forth the size, location, and type of construction of any signs to be placed on the parcel (if required by the Zoning Administrator);
(f) Location map drawn at a scale of 1 inch equals 2,000 feet with north point indicated (if required by the Zoning Administrator);
(g) Architect, engineer, surveyor, landscape architect, or planner’s seal;
(h) Existing lot lines, building lines, structures, parking areas, and the like, on the parcel and within 100 feet of the site;
(i) Proposed lot lines, property lines and all structures, parking areas, and the like, on the parcel and within 100 feet of the site;
(j) Centerline and existing proposed right-of-way lines of any street;
(k) Zoning classification of petitioner’s parcel and all abutting parcels;
(l) Gross acreage figure and percentage of parcel coverage;
(m) Proximity to major thoroughfares and section corners; and
(n) Pictures from all sides of the property.
(2) Physical features.
(a) Acceleration, deceleration, and passing lanes and approaches;
(b) Proposed locations of access drives, street intersections, driveway locations, sidewalks, bike paths, curbing and areas for public use;
(c) Location of existing and proposed service facilities above and below ground, including:
1. Well sites;
2. Septic systems and other waste water treatment systems. The location of the septic tank and the drain field (soil absorption system) should be clearly distinguished;
3. Chemical and fuel storage tanks and containers;
4. Storage, loading, and disposal areas for chemicals, hazardous substances, salt and fuels;
5. Water mains, hydrants, pump houses, standpipes, and building services and sizes;
6. Sanitary sewers and pumping stations;
7. Storm water control facilities and structures including storm sewers, swales, retention and detention basins, drainage ways and other facilities, including calculations for sizes;
8. Location of all easements; and
9. All structures with dimensioned floor plans, setback and yard dimensions, and typical elevation views.
(d) Parking space calculations and dimensions, drives, and the proposed method of surfacing;
(e) Exterior lighting locations and illumination patterns;
(f) Location and description of all existing and proposed landscaping berms, fencing, and walls;
(g) Trash receptacle pad location and method of screening;
(h) Transformer pad location and method of screening;
(i) Dedicated road/street or service drive locations;
(j) Entrance details including sign locations and size;
(k) Designation of fire lanes;
(l) A report from the Jackson County Road Commission as to the traffic capacity of the public roads/streets adjacent to the site together with a statement from the Road Commission indicating current traffic volume on the road/street; and
(m) Any other pertinent physical features. (Please note that proposed public road rights-of-way shall meet Jackson County Commission standards and public road construction shall equal Road Commission specifications. Private roads/streets shall comply with §§ 90.01 et seq.
(3) Natural features.
(a) 1. On parcels of more than 1 acre, existing topography with a maximum contour interval of 2 feet.
2. Topography on the site and beyond the site for a distance of 100 feet in all directions should be indicated.
3. Grading plan, showing finished contours at a maximum interval of 2 feet correlated with existing contours so as to clearly indicate required cutting, filling, and grading.
(b) Location of existing drainage courses and associated bodies of water, on- and off-site, and their elevations;
(c) Location of existing wetlands;
(d) Location of natural resource features, including woodlands and areas with slopes greater than 10%; 1 foot of vertical elevation for every 10 feet of horizontal distance;
(e) A wetlands permit from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality if one is required by the state;
(f) A storm water management system and facility approved by the Jackson County Drain Commissioner that will not substantially reduce or increase the natural retention or storage capacity of any water body, or cause alterations that could increase flooding or water pollution on or off the site; and
(g) The owner shall present the plan and be accompanied by an engineer, architect, or contractor to fully explain the plan unless the requirement for one of the professionals is waived by the Zoning Administrator.
(4) Additional requirements.
(a) Multiple-family developments.
1. Density calculations by type of unit by bedroom counts;
2. Designation of units by type and number of units in each building;
3. Carport locations and details where proposed;
4. Specific amount and location of recreation spaces;
5. Type of recreation facilities to be provided in recreation space; and
6. Details of community building and fencing of swimming pool if proposed.
(b) Commercial and industrial developments.
1. Presentation of the site plan must be by an owner with an architect, engineer, or contractor present unless waived by Zoning Administrator;
2. Loading and unloading areas;
3. Total and usable floor area; and
4. Number of employees in peak usage.
(Ord. -, Article V, § 5.20.2, passed 9-12-2006)