The criteria for site plan review include, but is not limited to, the following items: 1) barrier-free accessible route(s); 2) on-site vehicle parking; 3) barrier-free accessible parking; 4) fire separation distances; 5) internal access drives and walkways; 6) site grading; 7) site lighting; 8) fencing; and 9) open recreation areas. Where appropriate, items such as storm water drainage, site utilities, fire hydrant layout, fire department, and road (public way) accesses must also be approved by the various state, county, and local governmental agencies that govern these items. This may include driveway access from state trunk lines, utility easements, flood plain regulations, and buildings located near waterways.

Applications for site plan review are available on line at the BCC web site: www.michigan.gov/bcc under 'Forms.' Scroll down to 'Plan Review Division' and select 'Application for School Building Projects and Plan Examination.'

BCC will conduct the site plan review and forward its approval recommendations to the MDOE. The final approval decision of the MDOE will be communicated to the applicant in writing by BCC.

For more information regarding school construction please visit the 'School Construction' link on the BCC web site or contact the Plan Review Division at 517/241-9328.