Ordinance No. 131 Consolidated Land Use Ordinance

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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. 1. All costs in excess of those already included in established permit fees incurred by the City in the review of the data supplied for commercial construction, such as City Engineer plan review costs, shall be paid by the person presenting the plans, prior to any approval. The final approval of these plans will not be voted on by the City Council until all costs have been paid. 2. Whenever the proposal may involve a potential for significant environmental impact, or if an Environmental Impact Statement or an Environmental Assessment Worksheet may be needed by state law or applicable regulation, the City will require the applicant to prepare or pay for the professional assistance needed in the preparation of these statements or worksheets. 3. Procedures for Review. 1. Residential Construction. 1. No building permits will be issued for the proposed construction or remodeling until the data required has been reviewed and approved by the Plan Review Commission which shall be charged with completion of the review in a timely manner. Updated January 2025 — Gem Lake Consolidated Land Use Ordinance No. 131 88