Residential Land Use Permit Requests
Planning and Zoning Department
A Step-By-Step Guide
INTRODUCTORY MEETING WITH PLANNING STAFF - Staff will assist the applicant by explaining the
review process, review the zoning requirements, and provide site information, review the application
and site plan requirements.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION - Applicant will submit application to the Zoning Administrator for
review. Fee must be received before any requests are processed.
APPLICATION/SITE PLAN IS INCOMPLETE Staff will prepare a notice of findings/corrections
that will be sent to the applicant or review in person.
APPLICANT SUBMITS REVISIONS Staff reviews for completeness.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR APPROVAL - Staff will review request to determine if application is complete.
If application is complete and the request meets the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance a land use
permit will be issued.
STAFF ISSUES PERMIT A copy of the application is given to the applicant along with a copy of the
permit.
APPLICANT OBTAINS A BUILDING PERMIT Applicant applies for a building permit from the Building
Inspector.
SITE VISIT TO CLOSE OUT PERMIT Staff will perform a site visit to determine if the construction has
met the requirements of the ordinance. If there are no issues a letter of compliance is prepared and
mailed to applicant, permit is closed.
No accessory structure can be constructed unless there is a primary structure; there must be at least 10 foot
separation between principle and accessory structures.
Accessory structures less than 120 sq. ft. in area do not require a building permit (this number is subject to
change, verify with the BI).
Porches and handicap ramps can be constructed within the front yard setback if they meet the requirements of
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Planning & Zoning
395 Third Street
Manistee, MI 49660
231.723.6041 (phone)
231.398.3526 (fax)
Residential Land Use Permit Application
Basic Site Plan
Please Print
Property Information
Address:
Parcel #
Applicant Information
Name of Owner or Lessee:
Address:
Cell#:
Name of Contractor (if applicable):
Address:
Cell#:
License Number:
Expiration Date:
Project Information
Description of Project (include square feet):
Area of Subject Property:
Finished Height of Project:
Zoning Classification:
Present/proposed Land Use:
What impacts will project have on City Services:
Authorization
By signing the application the applicant is authorizing City Staff permission to make site inspections as
necessary. The undersigned affirms that the information included in this application is correct. Further if the
request is approved, the applicant will comply with all of the requirements of the City of Manistee Zoning
Ordinance and certifies that measures proposed to mitigate adverse impacted will be completed in a timely
fashion.
Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ______________________
Fee ($25.00 projects under 200 sq. ft. or $75.00 projects over 200 sq. ft.) enclosed and Site Plan for project attached
(permit cannot be issued without site plan)
Office Use Only
Fee: $25.00 (under 200 sq. ft.) $75.00 (Over 200 sq. ft.)
Zoning District:
Notes:
Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ______________________
Residential Land Use Permit Application Page 1 of 3
For simple site plans this sheet is provide for convenience.
Other site plans containing all required information may be submitted.
SITE PLAN SCALE: ¼ inch (one square) equals 5 feet
DRAW ARROW THAT INDICATES DIRECTION OF NORTH
Address of proposed Development:
Type of Improvement:
Name of Preparer:
Address of Preparer:
Date:
Parcel Area:
Residential Land Use Permit Application Page 2 of 3
Basic Site Plan Checklist
Basic Site Plan. A basic site plan shall be required for new dwellings, additions to dwellings, or
construction of accessory structures, single family dwellings; accessory structures and additions to
existing single family dwellings; and accessory structures and additions to multiple unit dwellings
which do not result in an increase in the number of units, the site plan shall be subject to Zoning
Administrator review. Basic site plans shall include and illustrate at a minimum the following
information:
Included
1. A scale drawing of the site and proposed development thereon,
including the date, name and address of the preparer, parcel lines
and parcel area.
Included
2. The scale of the drawing and north arrow which shall be not less
than 1” = 200’ nor greater than 1” = 20’.
Included
3. Existing man-made features, including dwellings, fences,
landscaping and screening, accessory structures, and similar
features; and the heights and floor area of such structures and
other important features.
Included
4. Proposed man-made features, including location of dwelling
addition and/or accessory structures, fences, landscaping and
screening, as applicable; and heights and floor area of such
structures and other important features.
Included
5. Setback lines and their dimensions.
Included
6. Location of existing and proposed driveways and curb cuts, if any.
Included
7. Location of existing public and private rights-of-way and
easements contiguous to and on the property.
Included
8. Natural features, including trees with a diameter at breast height
of three inches or more, water bodies and wetlands, high-risk
erosion areas, beach, sand dunes, slopes in excess of 25%, drainage
and similar features.
Included
9. Any other information as may be required by the Zoning
Administrator to aid in the review of the Site Plan.
Basic Site Plan Requirement Checklist Page 3 of 3