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Updated January 2025 – Gem Lake Consolidated Land Use Ordinance No. 131 92 1. Prior to the start of construction or remodeling that will create a new building or structure or will change the outside dimensions of any building or structure located in a commercial or business zoning district, six (6) copies of the following data must be furnished to the Zoning Administrator. 1. Existing Improvements. Copies of a Registered Surveyors Report drawn to a scale not smaller than one inch equals fifty feet (1" = 50') for the lot upon which the structures will be built or remodeled. Each site plan shall identify the location(s) and size(s) of all existing structures, proposed structures or additions, driveways, sidewalks, parking spaces and Individual Sewage Treatment Systems (ISTS). The dimensions and area calculations of the lot and all building set-back lines shall also be shown. 2. Wetlands and Water Bodies. All wetlands and other water bodies on the property shall be identified and set-back lines to all structures shall be indicated on the site plan. 3. Topography. A topographical survey in two (2') foot increments and at a minimum scale of one inch equals twenty feet (1" = 20') for the proposed construction site which includes existing topographical and natural features, proposed changes to the topographical and natural features, existing structures and improvements and proposed structures and improvements. 4. Trees and Landscape. If the proposed construction or remodeling will result in any loss of existing trees or vegetation, a tree inventory and, if necessary, reforestation plan as described in Section 27 shall be provided. A landscape plan shall also be provided indicating existing and proposed vegetation improvements. 5. Fences and Screening. Details and specifications for all fencing, walls and screening devices to be installed as part of the project. 6. Storm Water Drainage Plans. Identification of all Best Management Practices (BMP) to be employed on the property to provide storm water drainage sufficient to drain and dispose of all surface water accumulation within the proposed development site, said BMP’s to be in accordance with Section 22 of this ordinance. These plans to be reviewed by the City Engineer and the appropriate Watershed Management Organization (WMO). 7. Sediment and Erosion Control. Identification of all Best Management Practices (BMP) to be employed on the property to provide sediment and erosion control in accordance with Section 22 of this ordinance. These plans to be reviewed by the City Engineer and the appropriate Watershed Management Organization (WMO). 8. Traffic and Parking. Detailed plans showing all entrances and exits accompanied by reviews by Ramsey County if development will access onto a county road or MN DOT if development will access onto a state highway. Plans shall also include all interior driveway and road details, parking requirements and emergency access routes. 9. Lighting. Lighting plans shall include all proposed installation of exterior, parking lot, display and storage lot lighting. 10. Signage. Proposed placement, description and quantity of all sign types and associated fixtures. 11. Structure Plans. Preliminary architectural plans including floor plans, exterior elevations and description of exterior facades. 12. Deviations. Plans should be accompanied by a list of all Variances, Conditional or Interim Use Permits, and Zoning Amendments required for the development. 2. Cost of Data Review.