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Brunswick County
Commercial Development Checklist
This checklist is a tool for applicants, design professionals as well as Brunswick County Reviewers to ensure the
completeness of non-residential development plans submitted. This form must be filled out completely.
Incomplete applications may delay the permitting and project approval process and will incur additional fees.
Using this checklist can expedite the review process and yield faster approvals.
If a section is not applicable to the project, indicate by checking “ N/A”. In addition to the commercial
development application, checklist, and site plan, a review fee must be submitted at time of submittal based upon
the following schedule:
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT FEE SCHEDULE
INITIAL SUBMITTAL AND SUBSEQUENT RE-REVIEWS
Building Size (sq. ft.)
Fee
<50,000 sq. ft.
$150.00
50,000 sq. ft. -- 100,000 sq. ft.
$300.00
>100,000 sq. ft.
$650.00
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AND SUBSEQUENT SUBMITTALS (EACH)**
$50.00
For more comprehensive information related to planning and zoning requirements, check out the Brunswick
County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The UDO is available online at: www.brunswickcountync.gov
Departments → Planning → Unified Development Ordinance (click on link in the center of the page). A hard copy
may be purchased in person at the Brunswick County Planning Department.
NOTE:
Sections of the UDO that pertain to specific items on the checklist are noted for reference purposes. The
referenced section to the UDO will appear throughout the checklist as such: (5.2.3)
A comment section is available on every sheet for any additional information the applicant would like to
provide for staff. This section should be used for clarification, questions, additional comments, etc.
Be sure that all plans are fully compliant with the Brunswick County UDO.
An online permit must be submitted. Plans will then be reviewed by all Departments, including Planning,
Engineering, Stormwater Engineering, Code Administration (Fire, Commercial Plan Review, Floodplain)
Environmental Health, Utilities, and Department of Environmental Quality - Coastal Area Management Act
(CAMA) (if applicable).
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Commercial Development Application
PROPERTY OWNER
Check box if Property Owner is the Applicant and skip this section
Phone:
Alt. Phone:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Tax Parcel(s):
Address:
*If new construction, leave address box blank so that Brunswick County GIS can assign an address
City:
State:
Zip:
Current Zoning:
Acreage:
Name of Proposed Establishment (If Applicable):
See Use
Table (5.2.3)
Current Use:
Proposed Use:
Secondary Use(s):
Are there any existing nonconformities currently on the property?
Who is the Water/Sewer Provider?
Are there any new modifications to existing outdoor lighting? Yes No
APPLICANT
Name:
Phone:
Email:
Alt. Phone:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
With my signature, I certify that I have shown on the submitted plan set by identifying and/or labeling all the
information contained in this Commercial Development Site Plan Checklist. I understand that incomplete
applications will result in a delayed review of the project and may increase the associated fees.
_________________________________ _________________________________ __________________
(Please Print Name) Signature Date
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Commercial Development Checklist
NOTE: ALL ITEMS BELOW MUST BE SHOWN ON THE PROVIDED PLANS
USE CHECK BOX TO CONFIRM THAT ITEM HAS BEEN ADDRESSED & ON THE SITE PLANS
WHICH PLANS ARE
PROVIDED?
Heritage Tree Survey (6.1.3) N/A Details N/A
Site Plan N/A Outdoor Lighting Plan N/A
Phasing Plan N/A Grading Plan N/A
Landscape Plan N/A Stormwater Plan N/A
Building Elevations (Façade) N/A Utilities Plan N/A
Note that other departments require additional plans within plan set
TITLE BLOCK
INFORMATION
Project name
Date drafted/revised
North arrow
Drawn by
Graphic scale
Sheet Name (e.g. Site, Utilities)
Vicinity map
Engineer’s Seal
SITE INFORMATION
Property owner N/A
Property dimensions N/A
Address N/A
Location of easement(s) N/A
Tax parcel number(s) N/A
Location of existing structures from the
property lines and from each other
N/A
Zoning district N/A
Location of existing signs N/A
Acreage of parcel N/A
Existing wetlands shown on property N/A
Adjacent property owners N/A
Location of fire hydrant(s) N/A
Adjacent tax parcel numbers N/A
Location of water meter N/A
Adjacent zoning districts N/A
Location and size of existing water lines N/A
Adjacent property uses N/A
Location and size of existing sewer lines N/A
Platted property lines N/A
Location of septic system (tank and
repair area)
N/A
COMMENTS
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SETBACKS
(ARTICLE 4)
Setback lines are shown on site plan N/A
Setback dimensions are shown on site plan N/A
Plan meets minimum lot size requirements (5.3.5) (Article 4) N/A
Note: Alternate setbacks may be required by some uses and/or building heights (Article 4 Development Standards)
NOTE: ALL ITEMS BELOW MUST BE SHOWN ON THE PROVIDED PLANS
USE CHECK BOX TO CONFIRM THAT ITEM HAS BEEN ADDRESSED & ON THE SITE PLANS
TRAFFIC AND CIRCULATION
Road/Street Right-of-Way Width N/A
Road/Street Name(s) N/A
Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) provided (6.16) N/A
Location and labeling of existing driveway(s) on subject property and adjacent/across N/A
Width of existing driveway(s) N/A
Location and labeling of proposed driveway(s) (6.13) N/A
Width of proposed driveway(s) N/A
Material used for driveway labeled (e.g. concrete) N/A
Sight distance triangles at every driveway (6.15) N/A
Traffic circulation pavement markings and signage N/A
Drive aisle width labeled in parking lot area based on parking space angle (6.12.5.E) N/A
Cross-Access Corridors (6.13.5) N/A
Sidewalks N/A
A completed NCDOT Driveway Application that is ready for approval by Brunswick
County Planning Department (6.13.2)
N/A
COMMENTS
PROPOSED
STRUCTURES
Height of each structure (measured from finished grade level to highest point of
structure)
N/A
Dimensions and square footages of each structure N/A
Dimensions of each use for structures that facilitate more than one use N/A
Square footage of each use for structures that facilitate more than one use N/A
Distance of each structure from all property lines and existing structures N/A
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Commercial Development Checklist
NOTE: ALL ITEMS BELOW MUST BE SHOWN ON THE PROVIDED PLANS
USE CHECK BOX TO CONFIRM THAT ITEM HAS BEEN ADDRESSED & ON THE SITE PLANS
Parking Space Calculation (6.12.6)
(ex. 1 space per 200 SF floor area)
Parking Spaces
Required
Parking Spaces
Provided
Standard Spaces
(9x18)
Handicap
Accessible Spaces
(Appendix B)
Total
COMMENTS
OFF-STREET PARKING
(6.12)
The below table and calculations for parking spaces are shown on Site Plan N/A
Square footages for each use within the structure(s) is provided in the calculations N/A
Parking spaces are of 9’ x 18’ N/A
Material used for parking lot surface labeled (e.g. asphalt, concrete, dustless gravel) N/A
Method for delineating parking spaces (e.g. striping, wheel stops) N/A
Handicapped parking signage and detail N/A
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VEHICLE STACKING
(6.12.8)
Calculation of required stacking spaces indicated on Site Plan (6.12.8) N/A
Location of stacking indicated on Site Plan N/A
Stacking space size is 8’ x 25’ N/A
Stacking space size with dimensions indicated on Site Plan (6.12.8.C) N/A
Stacking spaces do not conflict with on- or off-site traffic movements or parking spaces N/A
NOTE: ALL ITEMS BELOW MUST BE SHOWN ON THE PROVIDED PLANS
USE CHECK BOX TO CONFIRM THAT ITEM HAS BEEN ADDRESSED & ON THE SITE PLANS
LOADING (6.12.9)
Calculation of loading spaces required indicated on Site Plan (6.12.9) N/A
Location of loading space(s) indicated on site plan N/A
Loading space size is 12’ x 35’ (office use) or 12’ x 55’ (all other uses) N/A
Loading space size and height dimensions indicated on sight plan (6.12.9.C) N/A
Loading space signage and markings indicated on sight plan N/A
Loading space surface material labeled (e.g. concrete, asphalt) N/A
OUTDOOR
FACILITIES (6.18)
Dumpster, recycling, and trash facilities are shown on site plan (6.18.1) N/A
HVAC location N/A
HVAC distance from property lines N/A
Location of backflow preventer N/A
Location of facilities are compliant with setback and buffer requirements N/A
COMMENTS
FLAGS
(4.13.2.C.3)
Location and height denoted on Site Plan
N/A
Distance from property lines shown on Site Plan
N/A
Proposed square footage of flag noted on Site Plan
N/A
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Commercial Development Checklist
NOTE: ALL ITEMS BELOW MUST BE SHOWN ON THE PROVIDED PLANS
USE CHECK BOX TO CONFIRM THAT ITEM HAS BEEN ADDRESSED & ON THE SITE PLANS
BUILDING (FAÇADE)
ELEVATIONS (6.8)
Maximum height of structure is denoted on Elevations (Article 4) N/A
Building materials listed and noted on Elevations N/A
No more than 35 feet of street facing façade is unbroken in a horizontal plane N/A
More than 50% of total area is comprised of concrete aggregate, stucco, brick, stone,
glass, wood or faced concrete block
N/A
Minimum of 25% of the street façade first floor is transparent (6.8.4.B) N/A
SIGNS (ARTICLE 8)
Location of free-standing sign(s) on Site, Landscape, and Lighting Plans N/A
Distance from sign(s) to property lines shown on plans N/A
Sign(s) are outside of sight triangles N/A
Sign(s) do not conflict with required landscaping or lighting N/A
Note that sign approval is a separate process from the commercial development approval process
OUTDOOR LIGHTING PLAN (6.9)
Type of lighting fixtures specified on plan (6.9.5.A) N/A
Detail of lighting fixtures (Manufacturer’s Cut Sheet) (6.9.5.A) N/A
Lighting fixture height denoted on plan (6.9.5.B) N/A
Location of light source on plan N/A
Illumination levels in foot-candles shown on plan (photometric plan) (6.9.6) N/A
Illumination level summary provided for each appropriate area (6.9.6.A) N/A
Outdoor Lighting Plan does not conflict with Landscape Plan N/A
Note that site lighting is required to have a photometric plan
Comments
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NOTE: ALL ITEMS BELOW MUST BE SHOWN ON THE PROVIDED PLANS
USE CHECK BOX TO CONFIRM THAT ITEM HAS BEEN ADDRESSED & ON THE SITE PLANS
LANDSCAPE PLAN
BUFFERS (6.3)
Street buffer line is shown and labeled on all Plans (6.3.8) N/A
Street buffer planting provided on plan (number and type of each species) (6.3.8) N/A
Project boundary buffer area is shown on all Plans (6.3.9) N/A
Opacity indicated for each side of property (6.3.9.A) N/A
Buffer alternative(s) for each property boundary indicated on plan (6.3.9.A.4) N/A
100-foot planting intervals indicated on the plan (6.3.7) N/A
All planting species are within the approved list (Appendix A) N/A
Planting detail provided on plan (type and number of each species) (Appendix A) N/A
Provided fence and/or wall detail (Appendix A) N/A
LANDSCAPED ISLANDS (6.12.10)
Vehicle use area landscaping island indicated on plan N/A
Heritage trees protected N/A
One (1) landscaped island per 20 parking spaces N/A
An approved landscaped island tree within 150 feet of every parking space N/A
Landscaped islands are a minimum of 144 square feet N/A
Landscaped islands are a minimum of 8 feet in every direction N/A
At least one tree in landscaped island, minimum of 5 feet in height N/A
Plantings are at least 2 feet from back of curb N/A
Landscape island protection is denoted on plan (6.12.10.E.4.) N/A
SCREENING (6.4)
Screening shown for outdoor storage areas N/A
Screening for mechanical equipment (HVAC, generator, etc.) N/A
Screening for utility, dumpster, recycling, or other solid waste disposal N/A
Screening for loading spaces (6.12.9.I) N/A
Screening for stacking spaces (6.12.8.C.4) N/A
Comments