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SITE PLAN CHECKLIST
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD THRESHOLDS
Must be A plus one or more of B-F in order to require Board review. Yes No
A. Project location is within an Overlay District?
B. 20 or more dwelling units in a multiple household structure or structures?
C. 30,000 or more square feet of office space, retail commercial space, service
commercial space or industrial space?
D. 20,000 or more square feet of exterior storage of materials or goods?
E. Parking for more than 90 vehicles?
F. Large scale retail per Section 38.22.180 BMC?
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Name of project/development.
2. Name and mailing address of developer and owner.
3. Name and mailing address of engineer, architect, landscape architect, planner, etc.
4. Location of project/development by street address/legal description.
5. Location/vicinity map, including area within one-half mile of the site.
6. A construction route map showing how materials and heavy equipment will travel to and from the
site.
SITE PLAN GENERAL
7. Boundary line of property with dimensions.
8. Date of plan preparation and changes.
9. North point indicator.
10. Suggested scale of 1 inch to 20 feet, but not less than 1 inch to 100 feet.
11. Parcel size(s) in gross acres and square feet.
12. Estimated total floor area and estimated ratio of floor area to lot size (floor area ratio, FAR), with a breakdown by land use.
13. Location, percentage of parcel(s) and total site, and square footage of the following:
a. Existing and proposed buildings and structures.
b. Driveway circulation and parking areas.
c. Landscaped areas.
d. Private open space, provide boundary/ies and dimensions (if residential requirement).
e. City Parks.
f. Other public lands (school sites, public access greenway corridors, trail corridors).
14. Total number, type and density per type of dwelling units, and total new and gross residential
density and density per residential parcel.
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SITE PLAN DETAILS
The location, identification and dimensions of the following existing and proposed data, onsite and to a
distance of 100 feet (200 feet for PUD’s) outside the site boundary, exclusive of public rights -of-way unless
otherwise stated.
15. Topographic contours at a minimum interval of 2 feet, or as determined by the Director.
16. Location of City limit boundaries, and boundaries of Gallatin County’s Bozeman Area Zoning
Jurisdiction, within or near the development.
17. Existing zoning within 200 feet of the site.
18. Adjacent streets and street rights-of-way to a distance of 150 feet, except for sites adjacent to
major arterial streets where the distances shall be 200 feet.
19. On site streets and rights of way.
20. Ingress and egress points.
21. Traffic flow on site.
22. Traffic flow off site.
23. All parking facilities, including circulation aisles, access drives, covered and uncovered bicycle
parking, compact spaces, ADA accessible spaces and motorcycle parking, on -street parking, number
of employee and non-employee parking spaces, existing and proposed, and total square footage of
each.
24. Utilities and utility rights of way and easements, including:
a. Electric.
b. Natural gas.
c. Telephone, cable and similar utilities.
d. Water.
e. Sewer (sanitary, treated effluent and storm).
25. Surface water, including:
a. Ponds, streams and irrigation ditches (include classifications be based upon a determination of
the Gallatin Conservation District; note classification of each feature on plans).
b Watercourses, water bodies and wetlands (include classifications based upon a determination of
the Gallatin Conservation District, Army Corps of Engineers, or Wetland Delineation Report; note
classification of each feature on plans).
c. Floodplains as designated on the Federal Insurance Rate Map or that may otherwise be identified
as lying within a 100 year floodplain through additional floodplain delineation, engineering
analysis, topographic survey or other objective and factual basis.
d. A floodplain analysis report in compliance with Article.
26. Grading and drainage plan, including provisions for on-site retention/detention and water quality
improvement facilities as required by the Engineering Department, or in compliance with B.M.C.
Section 14 storm drainage ordinance and best management pr actices manual adopted by the City.
27. All drainageways, streets, arroyos, dry gullies, diversion ditches, spillways, reservoirs, etc. which
may be incorporated into the storm drainage system for the property shall be designated:
a. The name of the drainageway (where appropriate).
b. The downstream conditions (developed available drainageways, etc.).
c. Any downstream restrictions.
28. Significant rock outcroppings, slopes of greater than 15 percent or other significant topographic
features.
29. Sidewalks, walkways, driveways, loading areas and docks, bikeways, including typical details and
interrelationships with vehicular circulation system, indicating proposed treatment of points of
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conflict.
30. Provision for handicapped accessibility, including but not limited to, wheelchair ramps, parking
spaces, handrails and curb cuts, including construction details and the applicant’s certification of
ADA compliance.
31. Fences and walls, including typical details.
32. Permanent and construction period exterior refuse collection areas, including typical details.
33. Curb, asphalt section and drive approach construction details.
34. Location and extent of snow storage areas.
35. Location and extent of street vision triangles.
36. Unique natural features, significant wildlife areas and vegetative cover, including existing trees
and shrubs having a diameter greater than 2.5 inches, by species.
37. Historic, cultural and archeological resources, describe and map any designated historic structures
or districts, and archeological or cultural sites.
38. Major public facilities, including schools, parks, trails, etc.
PARKLAND AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING
39. If residential, provide the required parkland for the development, including calculations per
Chapter 38, Article 27 BMC (Park and Recreation Requirements). Source and amount of parkland
credit to be used if previously provided. If parkland is proposed a park plan shall be submitted
consistent with Section 38.41.060.A.16 BMC.
40. Describe how the site plan will satisfy any requirements of Section 17.02, BMC (Affordable
Housing) which have either been established for that lot(s) through the subdivision process or if
no subdivision has previously occurred are applicable to a site plan. The description shall be of
adequate detail to clearly identify those lots and dwellings designated as subject to Title 17,
Chapter 2, BMC compliance requirements and to make the obligations placed on the affected lots
and dwellings readily understandable.
LIGHTING DETAILS
41. Lighting plan and electrical site plan, complete with all structures, parking spaces, building
entrances, traffic areas (both vehicular and pedestrian), vegetation that might interfere with
lighting, and adjacent uses, containing a layout of all proposed fixtures by location and type.
42. A photometric lighting plan that contains a layout of all proposed fixtures by location and type and
extends the photometric information to the property boundaries and rights of way. For fueling
canopies a second photometric plan is required to specifically analyze the light output underneath
the drip line of the fuel canopy.
43. Cut sheets for all proposed exterior fixtures that are keyed to the fixtures noted in the lighting
electrical plan and the photometric lighting plan.
BUILDING DESIGN AND SIGNAGE
44. Front, rear and side elevations of all buildings, structures, fences and walls with height dimensions
and roof pitches. Show open stairways and other projections from exterior building wall. Building
elevations shall include proposed exterior building materials, windows and doors including a color
and material palette for all proposed features keyed to the building elevations.
45. Provide elevations and details of all ground mounted and rooftop mechanical screening.
46. Exterior signs if applicable. Include building frontage dimension(s) and maximum sign area
calculation, provide sign dimensions and square footage of each. Note – The review of signs in
conjunction with this application is only review for sign area compliance with Chapter 38, Article
28 BMC (Signs). A sign permit must be obtained from the Building Division prior to erection of any
and all signs, addition design guidelines apply for signs within zoning Overlay Districts.
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LANDSCAPE PLAN
A separate landscape plan shall be submitted as part of the site plan application unless the required
landscape information can be included in a clear and uncluttered manner on a site plan with a scale where
one inch equals 20 feet.
47. Project name, street address, and lot and block description.
48. Date, scale, north arrow, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of both the property
owner and the person preparing the plan. Plan preparer shall be a state registered landscape
architect; an individual with a degree in landscape design and two years of professional design
experience in the state; or an individual with a degree in a related field (horticulture, botany, plant
science, etc.) and at least five years of professional landscape design experience, of which two
years have been in the state.
49. Location of existing boundary lines and dimensions of the lot.
50. Existing and proposed grade that complies with maximum allowable slope and grade.
51. Approximate centerlines of existing watercourses, required watercourse setbacks, and the location
of any 100-year floodplain; the approximate location of significant drainage features; and the
location and size of existing and proposed streets and alleys, utility easements, utility lines,
driveways and sidewalks on the lot and/or adjacent to the lot.
52. Location of all pavement, curbs, sidewalks and gutters.
53. Show location of existing and/or proposed drainage facilities which are to be used for drainage
control including proposed landscaping and seeding as required by Section 38.23.080.H BMC
54. Location and extent of snow storage areas.
55. Location and extent of street vision triangles.
56. Complete landscape legend providing a description of plant materials shown on the plan, including
typical symbols, names (common and botanical name), locations, quantities, container or caliper
sizes at installation, heights, spread and spacing and identification of drought tolerant and/or
native and adapted species. The location and type of all existing trees on the lot over 6 inches in
caliper must be specifically indicated.
57. Size of planting at the time of installation and at maturity.
58. Complete illustration of landscaping and screening to be provided in or near off-street parking and
loading areas, including information as to the amount (in square feet) of landscape area to be
provided internal to parking areas and the number and location of required off -street parking and
loading spaces.
59. Street frontage landscaping.
60. Locations and dimensions of proposed landscape buffer strips, including watercourse buffer zones
demonstrating compliance with watercourse setback planting plan requirements per Section
38.23.100 BMC unless previously provided during subdivision review.
61. Location, height and material of proposed landscape screening and fencing (with berms to be
delineated by one foot contours).
62. An indication of how existing healthy trees (if any) are to be retained and protected from damage
during construction.
63. Size, height, location and material of proposed seating, lighting, planters, sculptures, and water
features.
64. A description of proposed watering methods including any use of high efficiency irrigation
technologies and best practice, source of irrigation water and estimated amount of water
consumption broken down by vegetation type (e.g. turf, shrubs, trees) and total estimated water
consumption.
65. Areas to be irrigated and type of proposed irrigation and the irrigation system design plan.
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66. Tabulation of performance points earned by the plan per Section 38.26.060 BMC.
STREETS AND TRAFFIC
67. Street, traffic, and access information required in Section 38.41.060.A.12 unless previously
provided through a subdivision review process or that the requirement is waived in writing by the
Engineering Department prior to application submittal.
OTHER PERMITS
68. Stormwater management permit and fee to Engineering Department.
DEVIATIONS
If the proposal includes a request for a deviation as outlined in Section 38.35.050 BMC the application
shall be accompanied by written and graphic material sufficient to illustrate the conditions that the
modified standards will produce.
69. Either through the site plan requirement above or separate exhibit clearly show any proposed
deviations related to site requirements such as yards/setbacks, lot coverage, parking or other
applicable standards.
70. Either through the building elevation requirement above or separate exhibit clearly show any
proposed deviations related to building construction such as height, second story additions, or
other applicable standards.
71. For deviations in the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay a deviation narrative shall be provided
stating which Section (s) of the Bozeman Municipal Code are proposed for deviation, to what extent
and include a response to the following:
a. How the modification is more historically appropriate for the building and site in question and
the adjacent properties, as determined in Section 38.16.050 BMC than would be achieved under a
literal enforcement of this chapter (Chapter 38, BMC);
b. How the modifications will have minimal adverse effect on abutting properties or the per mitted
uses thereof; and
c. How the modifications will assure the protection of the public health, safety and general welfare.
d. How the requested deviation will encourage restoration and rehabilitation activity that will
contribute to the overall historic character of the community.
If more than one deviation a response to the criteria shall be provided for each deviation.
72. For deviations in the Entryway Corridor Overlay a deviation narrative shall be provided stating
which Section (s) of the Bozeman Municipal Code are proposed for deviation, to what extent and
include a response to the following:
a. How the deviation will produce an environment, landscape quality and character superior to that
produced by the existing standards;
b. How the deviation will be consistent with the intent and purpose of the article (Article 17,
Chapter 38 BMC);and
c. How the deviation will be consistent with the adopted design objectives (City of Bozeman Design
Objectives Plan, 2005) for the particular entryway corridor
If more than one deviation, a response to the criteria shall be provided for each deviation.
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