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Planning & Zoning
CITY OF FRANKENMUTH PLANNING
COMMISSION
SITE PLAN REVIEW PROCEDURES
Prior to the issuance of a
building permit for any new building construction
or expansion (exceptions: duplexes and single
family residences), proposed projects must be
submitted to City
staff for a site plan review by the City Planning
Commission. An informal review of
preliminary plans can be arranged prior to any
formal submission if the applicant desires.
The following procedures
shall govern the review of each plan:
SUBMISSION: The developer
shall submit two large and eleven small
copies of the site plan (at least 14 calendar
days prior to the Commission meeting)
including:
1. Site plan drawn to a
readable scale with property dimensions.
2. Size, shape and location
of existing and proposed buildings.
3. Layout of parking areas,
spaces and driveways.
4. Proposed grades and
drainage.
5. Proposed sewer and water
facilities and connections.
6. A landscape plan with
locations, sizes and names of plantings.
7. Locations and types of
fencing, signs and advertising features.
8. Existing zoning of
adjacent properties and projected impact on
those properties.
9. Photographs of adjacent
properties if available (one copy).
10. Other necessary permits
received.
ACTIONS: The City
Administration will forward copies of each
site plan to the Site Plan Review
Subcommittee of the Commission for review as
needed at their Thursday morning, 9 a.m.
meeting prior to the next regular Commission
meeting. Copies of the site plan will be
forwarded to the Planning Commission prior to
the next Commission meeting. A decision will
be made by the Planning Commission within 35
calendar days of submittal. The Commission
meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at
7:30 p.m.. Adjacent property owners will be
notified at least seven days prior to the
site plan review meeting. If the plan is
tabled or denied, the Commission will submit
the reasons for the table or denial in
writing to the applicant.
APPEALS: Actions of the
Planning Commission may be appealed to the
Zoning Board of Appeals within ten (10) days
of the Commission’s decision.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS:
The following standards shall be utilized in
the review of all site plans:
1. Preservation of Landscape.
The landscape shall be preserved in its
natural state by minimizing tree and soil
removal. Grade changes shall conform with
neighboring developed areas.
2. Relations of Proposed
Buildings to Environment. Proposed structures
shall be harmonious to the terrain and
existing buildings.
3. Drives, Parking and
Circulation. Attention shall be given to
location and number of access points,
interior circulation, separation of
pedestrians and vehicles, and making parking
areas attractive.
4. Surface Water Drainage.
Removal of surface water drainage shall not
adversely affect adjacent properties or the
storm drainage system.
5. Utility Service. All
utility lines shall be underground if at all
possible. Otherwise, utility services shall
be harmonious to neighboring properties and
the sites.
6. Advertising Features. The
size, location and lighting of all signs and
outdoor advertising shall comply with the
sign ordinance.
7. Special Features. Storage
areas, machinery installations, truck loading
areas, utility buildings, and refuse
containers shall be setback and screened to
insure harmony with the surroundings.
EXPIRATION OF SITE PLAN
APPROVAL: No site plan approval by the
Planning Commission shall be valid for a
period longer than two (2) years, unless a
building permit for said project is obtained
within such period.
ADOPTED: January 25, 1994.
AMENDED: August 24, 2004.
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