76-254. Review procedures., Article VII. Site Plan Review Requirements and Procedures, Chapter 76. Zoning, Code of Ordinances, Code of Ordinances, Chesterfield

(a)

Submission. The proposed site plan shall be submitted to the planning and zoning administrator, or other designated representative, who shall check the submission data and transmit it to the following departments, agencies and consultants:

(1)

County road commission or county department of transportation, whichever is appropriate.

(2)

County public works commissioner.

(3)

County health department.

(4)

Fire department.

(5)

Building department.

(6)

Assessor's office (check legal description).

(7)

Township engineer.

(8)

Township planner.

(9)

Planning commissioners (one copy for each commissioner).

(10)

Planning commission file.

(11)

Appropriate school district (residential plans).

(12)

Selfridge Air National Guard Base.

Each department, agency or professional shall acknowledge the date of its receipt of the site plan for its inspection and comments. The township clerk shall next submit the site plan with the available written comments from the various agencies and departments to the planning commission for review at the meeting at which the site plan is placed on the agenda.

(b)

Planning commission review. The site plan shall be reviewed by the planning commission with reference to the specific requirements of this article and other factors to be considered by the township in planning and establishing zoning districts as authorized under this chapter. The planning commission shall require, where appropriate, review and comment from the township planner, township engineer and township attorney. Approval of the site plan (as submitted, or with additions, corrections, or alterations) by the planning commission shall satisfy the requirements of this chapter for the issuance of a zoning compliance permit. It shall not, however, exempt the petitioner from compliance with other township ordinances.

(c)

Approval period. A site plan approval shall be valid for 18 months from the date of approval. If physical improvement of the site is not in actual progress at the expiration of the approval and diligently pursued to completion, the approval shall be null and void unless renewed or extended by specific planning commission action. Any request for an extension shall be made in writing. If approval is not extended before expiration of the eighteen-month period, a new application and a new approval shall be required before a building permit may be issued.

(d)

Performance bonds. The planning commission may require a cash deposit or irrevocable bank letter of credit acceptable to the township. This cash deposit or irrevocable bank letter of credit should cover the estimated cost of improvements associated with a project for which the site plan approval is sought and shall be deposited with the township clerk to ensure faithful completion of the improvements. The performance guarantee shall be deposited at the time of the issuance of the permit authorizing the activity or project.

(e)

Appeals. An applicant for a site plan approval may appeal the decision or absence of a decision of the planning commission to the township zoning board of appeals under article XV of this chapter.